Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Oct 21, 2011, 3:36 pm
THE THING THE THING is one of my favorite films, so i was understandably skeptical when i heard they were making a prequel and/or remake. i was anxious for more ‘thing,’ but it would be so easy for them to screw it up by trying to fix what was ‘wrong’ with the first film since it had such a...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Oct 10, 2011, 5:48 pm
BUTCHER KNIVES & BODY COUNTS, published by dark scribe press, is now available for purchase. unlike most books on the subject, this is not a simple list of films with rehashed commentary or a straight-forward history — instead it’s a collection of essays from over 70 authors,covering more than ...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Sep 21, 2011, 12:00 pm
and… we’re back. while i’m sure we all appreciate the subjective nature of taste, as film connoisseurs i think we often take the stance that our critical opinions of films are based on the sum of some objective evaluation of various identifiable aspects of the filmmaking process and that we j...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Apr 25, 2011, 7:16 pm
A Review of “Pop-UP Book of Death,” by Chad Helder (Rebel Satori Press, 2010) Given the focus of this site, it should surprise no one that I love horror; however, I have a greater love that I don’t get to talk about as much here, and that love is poetry. The worlds of horror and poetry some...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Apr 11, 2011, 1:18 pm
I’ve watched James Whale’s Frankenstein every year for the past twenty years. I recently re-watched all the Saw films in preparation for the final installment. I watched Dagon again over the weekend simply because it was released to Netflix’s “watch instantly” option. However, there are a...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Mar 29, 2011, 6:11 pm
“Jesus, how long do you figure this has been in the pants?” ~ MacReady “Are you saying to me the dog wasn’t put in the pants until last night?” ~ Blair “Anyone messes with me and the whole camp goes. Come on, Childs. Burn me. Put those pants on the floor and back off.” ~ MacReady ...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Mar 25, 2011, 6:07 pm
Please shut down your genre and reboot Vegan Voorhees This is a fresh and intelligent look at the film that rebooted the slasher genre. Joysticks (1983): Greydon Clark Gets Next The Lightning Bug’s Lair I grew up in the 80s. So how is it that I’d never heard of th...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Mar 15, 2011, 4:27 pm
Snakes, tarantulas, and sharks are inherently dangerous and scary, so it’s not surprising that they’re routinely used in horror movies. It also makes perfect sense that less obviously menacing but potentially aggressive animals such as dogs and birds are often cast as monsters. After all, in Gr...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Mar 2, 2011, 12:50 pm
Every horror fan knows the symbolic importance of the final girl. She’s a resilient, sympathetic counter-force to the film’s antagonist. But what about those unlucky few who die first? They may not always demand our attention or stick in our memory, but they, too, have an important role to perfo...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Feb 17, 2011, 5:02 pm
if this were a movie, i would watch it. if it were a food, i would eat it. if it were a business venture, i would invest in it. as it turns out, it’s a video game called DEAD ISLAND — so when it’s released, i will play it. More Dead Island Videos Related posts:Jon’s First Survival Horro...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Feb 14, 2011, 4:46 pm
most of us discovered our love of horror early in life, and the reasons for this probably aren’t that hard to determine. apart from the obvious ‘things that traumatize us as children become sources of attraction in adulthood’ concept, there’s the simple fact that the horror genre is conside...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Feb 11, 2011, 4:41 pm
Tura Satana: 1938 – 2011 Love Train for the Tenebrous Empire A great tribute to an exploitation icon, and one of the inspirations for Tarantino’s Death Proof. My Bloody Valentines: A Comparison Retro Slashers Can’t decide whether you’d rather watch the remake ...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Feb 7, 2011, 4:46 pm
Conventional wisdom suggests that horror films offer cheap thrills, voyeuristic indulgences, and the satisfaction of our darker impulses towards violence and death. I won’t argue against any of that, but I will add that horror films can also offer more wholesome and practical life lessons. In fact...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Jan 28, 2011, 11:56 am
The Best Eye Trauma Moments in Horror Day of the Woman I hope BJ-C keeps these collaborations with The Horror Digest going. I’d love to see them tackle the best traumatic moments of all the major bodily organs. Trade-a-Life Vegan Voorhees It’s true that in a perf...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Jan 21, 2011, 4:29 pm
“Some of their problems come down to faith, their vocation and meaning of their lives, and I can’t cut it anymore. I need out. I’m unfit. I think I’ve lost my pants, Tom.” ~ Father Damien Karras “My pants was shaking. I can’t get to sleep.” ~ Regan “If certain British doctors...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Jan 17, 2011, 10:53 am
Mad science: Are we inherently tasty? And Now the Screaming Starts I love the morbid but utterly fascinating premise of this post. Horror Blogger Cuisine: Food & Horror Movies The Paradise of Horror And just in case the previous entry made you hungry, here are some horror-inspired dishes that you...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Jan 12, 2011, 11:22 am
I’ve pretty much given up on television because I can’t watch it without seeing a commercial for The Jersey Shore or some like-minded show featuring the escapades of douchebags. And knowing that “The Situation” has published a BOOK makes me want to move to outer Mongolia, live in a dark, ice...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Jan 3, 2011, 5:07 pm
2010 was not the greatest year for horror. that said, as i started to compile this list i realized that there were some noteworthy stand-outs that i’d forgotten about, and quite a few that i realized were actually more fun and enjoyable than i’d thought on first viewing. the layout of my awa...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Jan 1, 2011, 2:15 pm
The Passing of the Year Dinner with Max Jenke I’ve not read Robert Service in years, but his poem “Passing of the Year” sets a spooky tone for the New Year that horror fans should appreciate. My Top 2010 Movies Hey! Look Behind You! Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a little out of place amids...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Dec 21, 2010, 7:47 pm
One of the scarier aspects of Halloween is the way it suggests that the cozy, white picket fence world of suburbia is not at all safe. Not only is a monster born in an otherwise normal middle-class family, but common household items in the film — kitchen knives, crochet needles and coat hangers �...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Dec 20, 2010, 3:44 pm
this will be the last “horror dvd/blu-ray/netflix watch instantly releases” post on evilontwolegs.com. we’ve decided to devote all of our time to original content as opposed to news/release information that is really more suited for larger, more general horror sites. i’d originally started...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Dec 17, 2010, 12:10 pm
My Appreciation for The Creeper The Paradise of Horror I thought I knew pretty much all there was to know about the Creeper, but this post offers fresh insight into a film I’ve loved for a very long time. Rubbish films that don’t deserve long reviews Vegan Voorhees I’m one of those people ...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Dec 13, 2010, 1:29 pm
(descriptions from BestBuy.com and Amazon.com) Resonnances (2006) A group of friends embark on a bizarre and frightening journey into the French countryside in this inventive low-budget shocker from first-time feature filmmaker Philippe Robert. Thomas, Yan, and Vincent are on their way to a cookou...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Dec 8, 2010, 6:34 pm
like most other film buffs, i sort of fetishize the collection of film, not just by organizing and cataloging my collection, but by obsessing over having the most complete and highest quality releases of my favorite movies. i believe i’ve actually owned close to ten different versions of HALLOWEE...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Dec 6, 2010, 5:09 pm
(descriptions from BestBuy.com and Amazon.com) Cronos: Criterion Edition (1993) This surreal variant on the classic vampire tale is the directorial debut of Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, who garnered international acclaim and several awards. The film tells the story of elderly antique deal...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Dec 3, 2010, 10:54 am
First Images for Civil War Zombie Film ‘Exit Humanity’ Horror-Movies.ca Check out these impressive-looking stills from the upcoming film Exit Humanity, which will feature “civil war zombies and Bill Moseley doing what he does best, kicking ass as a southern character.” Could Obamacare have...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Dec 2, 2010, 11:58 am
i’ve always had mixed feelings about the original HATCHET, but as time has gone on and especially after hearing adam green’s new commentary on the blu-ray release (where he details his fight with the mpaa and the emotional toll it took on him), i’ve developed quite an appreciation and fondness...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Nov 29, 2010, 2:50 pm
One of my favorite episodes of the X-Files has always been “Never Again,” partly because it gave Dana Scully her own Mulder-free story, but also because it featured some interesting tattoos. I don’t have any myself, but I find them intriguing because they often signify something private or mys...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Nov 29, 2010, 2:30 pm
petty slim pickings this week, with only one real horror release on dvd (SHADOWLAND) and nothing on netflix watch instantly. that’s to be expected, as any real horror release would have rushed to be released in october. hopefully things will pick up in a few weeks, but until then… well, i gues...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Nov 22, 2010, 7:37 pm
(descriptions from BestBuy) Grotesque (2009) A maniacal doctor abducts a young couple, forcing them to endure unspeakable torments while methodically breaking their spirits until they have no possible hope for survival. Banned in the UK. Hide And Go Kill (2008) An enigmatic blog becomes a viral ...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Nov 16, 2010, 12:09 pm
a common criticism of the slasher is that it is formulaic. take a group of kids and have them hunted and killed by a psycho. at the end, the least slutty of the kids fights back, then escapes and/or kills the monster. fade to black. yes, it’s a simple formula — but it’s also a formula that...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Nov 15, 2010, 3:05 pm
(descriptions from BestBuy & Amazon) Best Worst Movie (2009) Troll 2 star Michael Stephenson steps behind the camera to explore the phenomenon behind the low-budget Italian-produced horror sequel that young movie fanatics have christened “the Rocky Horror of our generation” in this documentary...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Nov 9, 2010, 10:09 am
Horror has always been a vehicle for social commentary. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a metaphor for how our prejudices and moral failures create our own monsters in our own image. Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a famous metaphor for cold war hysteria. Still, not every horror film is up to the...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Nov 8, 2010, 12:11 pm
this week’s new releases include (finally!) ZOMBIE GIRL: THE MOVIE, the documentary following 12 year old emily hagins in her quest to produce the feature length zombie epic PATHOGEN. about a year and a half ago, we interviewed emily and wrote a little about PATHOGEN while ZOMBIE GIRL was seeking...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Nov 5, 2010, 11:02 am
10 Favorite Horrifying Movie Scenes for Halloween Lost Highway Halloween came and went in a flash. Sadly, I couldn’t watch all the horror that I wanted to, but at least I can recap some of horror’s better moments in this post. The Ten Worst Horror Movies of the 00s In It For the Kills Most of...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Nov 2, 2010, 9:37 am
(descriptions from BestBuy) Not of This Earth (1988) This campy remake of Roger Corman’s 1957 low-budget sci-fi classic tells the story of a bloodthirsty alien who comes to Earth looking to replenish his planet’s declining food supply. Traci Lords stars as a nurse who uncovers the sinister plo...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Oct 30, 2010, 11:01 pm
It’s Halloween, ya’ll! To celebrate, why not take a look at these awesome horror-themed music videos? Also, The Walking Dead premieres on AMC tonight. All indications are that it buries the needle on the awesome scale, so go watch it. The Duke Spirit – “Take a Look Around” This is one ...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Oct 26, 2010, 4:35 pm
a couple of days ago, i saw the above tweet from @afterdarkfilms, and i have been thinking about it ever since. there was a time that i loved to go to the movie theater, and something as simple as “a cool poster” would be enough to get me there. but that time is long past… for at least the ...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Oct 25, 2010, 12:15 pm
(descriptions from BestBuy & Amazon) ALIEN Anthology (blu-ray) In space, no one can hear you scream. Lake Placid 3 (2010) A game warden (Colin Ferguson) moves into his aunt’s lakeside cabin with his wife and young son, and the little boy feeds the resident baby crocodiles until they grow up in...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Oct 22, 2010, 5:40 pm
Halloween Poems Poetry Foundation A short collection of poems from a variety of poets who prove that “whether you say ghost, genie, or djinn, the tingle in the spine is universal.” Review if Parasomnia (2008) This Girl Digs Horror Any review that can work in references to Lewis Black and Hyp...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Oct 19, 2010, 4:31 pm
etsy is a hand-made arts and crafts site where users post items for sale. apart from that the fact that my wife is kind of addicted to it, that’s about all i knew about etsy a few days ago. however, this weekend as my wife was browsing for hand-crafted soap, it occurred to me that a site that la...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Oct 18, 2010, 3:31 pm
(descriptions from BestBuy & Amazon) Predators (2010) A group of hardened killers are hunted on an alien planet in producer Robert Rodriguez and director Nimród Antal’s entry into the popular sci-fi action franchise. Mercenaries, murderers, gangsters, and convicts, they were the most feared men...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Oct 13, 2010, 5:20 pm
two things that i love dearly and that have increasingly become part of my daily life in the last year or so are twitter and my iphone. i use the two in tandem to keep track of horror related news and gossip and to make new friends in the horror community, but i’d always thought these technologie...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Oct 11, 2010, 11:06 am
(descriptions from BestBuy, Amazon, & Netflix) Jonah Hex (2010) 1970s-era DC antihero Jonah Hex makes his way to the big screen as co-screenwriters Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor (Crank, Gamer) team to follow the disfigured gunslinger and part-time bounty hunter on his biggest adventure yet. Supe...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Oct 8, 2010, 6:46 pm
Mary Shelley’s Frankenhole Love Train for the Tenebrous Empire “The premise of “Frankenhole”is that the lab of Dr. Frankenstein (modeled after Kenneth Branagh’s portrayal of the character) can be accessed through a series of time-travel portals scattered across the earth.” My first reac...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Oct 5, 2010, 2:12 pm
Whether it’s a harrowing death-bed confession or simply a final shout before the big finale, someone’s last utterance speaks to that most intimate and terrifying moment that Shakespeare calls “the undiscovered country.” It also tells you something about the person. On his deathbed, the write...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Oct 4, 2010, 3:21 pm
the A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake streets this week, so if you’d like the blu-ray/dvd combo pack — don’t forget to enter your name into our drawing for a free copy. (descriptions from BestBuy & Amazon) A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Platinum Dunes revives the Nightmare on Elm Street fr...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Sep 28, 2010, 8:00 pm
myershousenc.com file this under “news of the freakin’ awesome”: some guy far cooler than you or i decided to custom build the myers’ house from HALLOWEEN as his starter home. better yet (if you’re me, anyway), it’s located in hillsborough, nc, which is two hours from my home town and ...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Sep 27, 2010, 11:39 am
(descriptions from BestBuy) Frozen (2010) Director Adam Green (Hatchet, Spiral) takes the helm for this relentlessly tense tale of three snowboarders who must fight for their lives in the freezing cold after getting stranded on a ski lift. As the trio rides up the mountain in preparation for their...
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Corey L. posted an article on evilontwolegs.com - Sep 22, 2010, 2:39 pm
i have yet to see the A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake, but i’m very excited for its october 5th release. i’ve actually liked most of the platinum dunes horror films, and while it may be hard to live up to wes craven’s original — i don’t see how jackie earle haley portraying freddy kruege...
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