“For God’s Sake, Get Out!” Despite being panned by critics, 1979’s The Amityville Horror rose above the negative press to become one of the most financially successful independent films of all time. The cast included James Brolin, Margot Kidder, and Rod Steiger. Brolin and Steiger were already well established actors and Kidder, despite having beenContinue reading “Classic Horror: The Amityville Horror (1979)”
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Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)
Basil and Bing take us for a ride Packaging two literary tales that have absolutely nothing in common might seem like a difficult task, but in 1949, Disney did just that. The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad is based on two literary classics. The Mr. Toad segment is based upon The Wind in theContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)”
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)”
