A New Adventure

Cliffhangers: The Serial Talk Show! I’ve recently begun a new adventure with Patrick Bennett of Pop Ninja! We recently released the first episode of Cliffhangers: The Serial Talk Show! In the series, Patrick and I will be taking a closer look at classic serials from the 1930’s, 40’s, and beyond, including some serials made inContinue reading “A New Adventure”

Throwback Thursday: Dracula Untold (2014)

When The Bad Guy Is Actually Pretty Nice….. Dracula Untold (2014) is many things to many people. Some folks hate it because it humanizes one of horror’s most iconic monsters. Others hate it because they feel that the story is too bland, too drawn out, or just plain dumb. Many others (like myself) enjoy itContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Dracula Untold (2014)”

Superman (1948)

He’s one fly guy! Despite some questionable and rather cheap special effects, 1948’s Superman is a very enjoyable serial. It starts with the story of Kal-El’s exodus from his home planet of Krypton just prior to its destruction. The first three chapters establish him as both Clark Kent and Superman on Earth. From there, weContinue reading “Superman (1948)”

Horrified!

The Stakes Have Been Raised! Regular readers of my blog know of my great love for the classic Universal Monsters. From the Wolf Man to Dracula, I love them all, so it’s only natural that I picked up Ravensburger’s Horrified game when it was released in October of last year. Between work and family, however,Continue reading “Horrified!”

Classic Horror: Alice, Sweet Alice (1976)

Unholy Communion Released in 1976, Alice, Sweet Alice may not be one of the first films to come to mind when one mentions classic horror, but it has definitely found a place in the hearts of many horror fans. Often considered one of the final proto-slasher films before the likes of Jason, Freddy, and MichaelContinue reading “Classic Horror: Alice, Sweet Alice (1976)”