Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Wizards Of Waverly Place Halloween

“Boo! I got you, babe. I’m Cher.” 2009 gave us the third season of the wildly popular Wizards of Waverly Place. The second episode of that season, Halloween, sees the Russo family attempt to save their annual Haunted House by enlisting the help of three ghosts from the wizard world. In typical Russo fashion, however,Continue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Wizards Of Waverly Place Halloween”

Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Trick Or Treat (1952)

“Little scalawags with fiendish gags…” When Huey, Dewey, and Louie visit their Uncle Donald on Halloween, Donald gives them a trick instead of a treat. Witnessing the entire affair, Witch Hazel decides to help the boys even the odds. This is the basic plot for 1952’s Trick Or Treat. The Disney short features the songContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Trick Or Treat (1952)”

Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Lugosi Connection

“I never drink….wine.” Bela Lugosi will forever be connected to the character of Dracula. His performance as the immortal count not only made him a household name, it changed the world’s vision of what a vampire is forever. Lugosi also has a connection with one of Disney’s most iconic villains, Chernabog. On November 12, 1939,Continue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Lugosi Connection”

Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Ghosts of Buxley Hall (1980)

“Women at Annapolis? West Point?!?!?” In the age before the Disney Channel, the primary way for children and adults to watch Disney productions was via a weekly (for its run prior to the 1990’s) series that featured cartoons and feature length films, both of which were classic and original productions. In 1980, that series wasContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Ghosts of Buxley Hall (1980)”

Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Haunted Mansion (Disney Theme Parks)

“Welcome foolish mortals….” My first trip to Walt Disney World was way back in 1999. Having been a massive fan of Disney for my entire life and wanting to visit at least one of the company’s theme parks, this was a major moment for me. My wife and I visited all of the parks atContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Haunted Mansion (Disney Theme Parks)”

Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Watcher In The Woods (1980)

Disney’s Strange Little Gem When one thinks of horror films, they probably don’t think about films produced by Disney. While the Mouse is best known for its family films, it has managed to produce a few solid horror flicks, albeit mostly of the family friendly variety. One of the earliest Disney horror films to pushContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Watcher In The Woods (1980)”

Thirty-One Days O’Horror Begins Tomorrow!

“When the crypt doors creak….” Despite a major hurricane destroying most of my home and internet service that won’t be very reliable, yours truly will go forward with Thirty-One Days O’Horror! My first post will be published tomorrow and I will do my best to review a minimum of three films each week and I’llContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror Begins Tomorrow!”

It’s Just Around The Corner!

Days O’Horror 2020! Halloween will be here before we know it, so with that in mind I decided to give my readers a sneak peek at what’s to come in October’s month long celebration, Thirty-One Days O’Horror! Last year I focused on thirty-two Universal Monsters classic films (I threw in the Spanish version of DraculaContinue reading “It’s Just Around The Corner!”

Days O’Horror #28: Abbott And Costello Meet The Mummy (1955)

“Some mummies are men. Some mummies are women” In the second to last film that they would make together, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello dig up some laughs in 1955’s Abbott And Costello Meet The Mummy. The movie isn’t as funny as some of their other films, but it’s still a pretty serviceable comedy. TryingContinue reading “Days O’Horror #28: Abbott And Costello Meet The Mummy (1955)”

Days O’Horror #25: The Mummy’s Curse (1944)

In The Swamps Of Louisiana, I Guess…. Released just a few month’s after The Mummy’s Ghost (July, 1944), The Mummy’s Curse (December, 1944) features Lon Chaney, Jr. once again as Kharis and he’s still after his beloved Ananka (Virginia Christine). The film has numerous continuity errors in it and uses footage from The Mummy (1932)Continue reading “Days O’Horror #25: The Mummy’s Curse (1944)”