With Halloween literally hours away, I thought it would be fun to take a look at some trailers and clips that have made their way to YouTube. Some will be new and some will be old and there will be no particular flow to them.
This is in place of my usual New Movies and Box Office Predictions column. Since there is only one new wide release, I have decided to take a one week break to provide something a little more timely and fun.
Enjoy!
In the Mouth of Madness
This John Carpenter film is vastly underrated and I really need to pay it a revisit. It is a mash-up of H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen King filtered through John Carpenter's sensibilities and featuring a strong performance from Sam Neill.
Two Thousand Maniacs
I have only seen the remake with Robert Englund, but some day I will get around to checking out some old school Herschell Gordon Lewis.
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
How can you go wrong with Vincent Price? The man is a master of his craft, from the way he carries himself to his distinctive voice. This is one of his more memorable roles.
Session 9
I remember picking this up as a blind DVD purchase alongside Donnie Darko. Needless to say, it was a good day for me. This movie leaves a lot to the imagination. Do yourself a favor and give it a spin.
The Devil's Backbone
This is a phenomenal ghost story set in an orphanage during the Spanish Civil Wat. Guillermo Del Toro directs to great effect. This is one creepy movie that drips with atmosphere.
Eyes Without a Face
This 1960 French film is one I have been meaning to see for some time. i believe I even own the Criterion release. It centers on a doctor attempting to surgically graft the face of a beautiful woman onto his daughter who was disfigured in an accident.
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