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Judith Evelyn: The Tingler’s Eternally Regal Victim!

Published April 16, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

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At the undead café the greedy zombie hustlers all swirl around Big Gay Horror Fan – until they realize that he has no money to spend. Then, penniless and alone, I make my exit.

Evelyn in 'Thriller'

Evelyn in ‘Thriller’

Such grand victimhood was elevated to perfect heights by acclaimed stage actress Judith Evelyn (1913-1967) throughout her cinematic career. But, while this regal dame was often seen as the gaslight ridden heiress or meeting her fate at the hands of some William Castle inspired lunacy, in reality she was one of the few survivors of a torpedoed ship (the Athenia in the Irish Sea in 1939) and in one of her most famous Broadway roles, The Shrike, she played a woman who drove her husband to madness.

Well rehearsed Joan and toned Jeff!

Well rehearsed Joan and toned Jeff!

But in 1955’s Female on the Beach, Evelyn portrayed Eloise Crandall, a victim of an aging gigolo’s (played by toned, silver haired Jeff Chandler) fake love. Dancing between swooning and despondent, Evelyn makes quite an appearance here. Still, this is Joan Crawford’s show. Taking over the house that Crandall was renting, Crawford soon discovers the mysteries behind her seeming suicide. Crawford’s every over-telegraphed reaction is perfect (even after multiple viewings) and the masculine, frequently shirtless Chandler isn’t half bad to look at either.

Of course, Evelyn’s most recognizable role to terror teens came in 1959’s The Tingler. Recommended by Vincent Price, whose admiration of her stemmed from a stage production in which both had appeared, Evelyn brings a proud bearing to her mute Martha Higgins. Higgins, of course, meets her fate at the ‘hands’ of the titular Tingler because she cannot scream in fear.Judith_Evelyn_in_The_Tingler_trailer

The 1961 “What Beckoning Ghost” episode of the Boris Karloff hosted Thriller also ended badly for the consistent Ms. Evelyn. Her Mildred Beaumont is a classical pianist with a bad heart. Ringing with devotion for her husband, Evelyn’s eyes soon rim with petrified despair. Beaumont’s husband and seemingly devoted sister soon drive her out of her mind and into her grave. But, as with most Thriller episodes, their wicked victory is short lived.

Evelyn, herself, passed away at 54 from cancer. But avid cine-maniacs can spot her ageless grace and sophisticated delicacy in any home theater from a mile away.

Check back frequently as Big Gay Horror (also available at https://facebook.com/biggayhorrorfan) often explores the worlds of femmes of gothic majesty.

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

Music to Make Horror (er-r-r – Fantasy) Films By: Kevin Hanna’s Rose’s Colored Glasses!

Published April 14, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

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Through the fog drenched parking lot of the noir style gym where Big Gay Horror Fan works out, a pack of the ravenously handsome men (that he had been cruising within) descended upon him. Well, actually it was a group of wilding dogs that smelled the barbeque on his sweatpants – but when you’re desperate, who’s complaining?!?

The delightful Rose in evocative director Kevin Hanna’s forthcoming musical short Rose’s Colored Glasses actually envisions fantasies of a brighter hue, however, whenever she dons her magical spectacles. The dramatic twists in this piece actually allow her to eventually confront her life, head on, as well. H-m-m… Imagination and truth in equal basis – sounds like a remedy for a successful life, Rose!

For more information on the delightful adventures of Rose and Hanna, feel free to visit
https://www.facebook.com/RosesColoredGlassesFilm

and

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1056506594/roses-colored-glasses-color-our-world

Big Gay Horror Fan is always kicking up his ruby heels at https://www.facebook.com/BigGayHorrorFan, as well.

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

Hitting the Mat with Pro Wrestlers Vs. Zombies!

Published April 13, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

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For all those who thought the team-up of Danny Trejo and Mariel Hemingway in Rise of the Zombies was the ultimate in undead expression, inventive writer-director Cody Knotts has something even better planned for you: the awesome sounding Pro Wrestlers Vs. Zombies!

Headlined by Roddy (They Live) Piper, this body flipping bit of mayhem, also, features the saucy antics of aggressively sexy Adrienne Fischer (the lead of acclaimed low budget indie It’s My Party and I’ll Die If I Want To) and oft viewed gay male porn star, Matthew Rush.

Check out the official trailer and website, below:

www.prowrestlersvszombies.com

Big Gay Horror Fan, meanwhile, is always in a head crunch at https://www.facebook.com/BigGayHorrorFan.

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

Talking Hack/Slash’s End with Tim Seeley!

Published April 12, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

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Big Gay Horror Fan turned 25. Once. A long time ago.

Awesome horror comic Hack/Slash just hit 25 as well, spelling the end (at least for the time being) of Cassie Hack and crew. Yes, blood will be spilled, lives will be forfeited and fervent fans will mourn.

Thankfully, below, Hack/Slash creator Tim Seeley talks about his decision to end the comic and how we can stay clued into his further adventures.

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

Crinoline Head – Fashion to Die For!

Published April 10, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

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When it comes to fashion Big Gay Horror Fan can’t tell a jean jacket from a leather thong.

Thankfully, talented director Tommy Faircloth truly knows that a sense of style has other ways of being murderous. His acclaimed 1995 film Crinoline Head features a lead killer whom wears his mother’s skirt on his scalp while going about acts of bloody mayhem.

A fan favorite from far back, due to various theatrical runs and a VHS distribution, Faircloth is currently raising money to offer his zany slasher homage on DVD.

To get a glance at vintage production photos, past press and to learn how to support Faircloth’s current efforts, be sure to visit https://www.facebook.com/crinolinehead!

Meanwhile, Big Gay Horror Fan is always sporting a bloody tube top and jagged nails at http://www.facebook.com/biggayhorrorfan.

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

Michael Simon’s Gay Zombie!

Published April 3, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

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Big Gay Horror Fan has NEVER dated a zombie. Don’t get me wrong. I’d hang with a zombie. It’s just that I’ve haven’t ever been asked on a date!

Miles and Todd, on the other hand, feel an immediate attraction in Michael Simon’s very fun 2007 short Gay Zombie. They might even be able to get past the fact that Miles is a zombie if it weren’t for the shocked patrons at Todd’s local watering hole and yoga classes. Of course, fate and a seemingly helpful psychiatrist (never trust authority, yo!) may have other plans for the two.

gayzombie2aThe talented Simon embraces the silliness of the situation at hand. But beneath the zombie makeovers and dick gags, he gets at something more serious. With a light touch, he ably addresses the extreme prejudices that the queer bar crowd have for all those outside of their Lady Gaga loving norm. He, also, nicely deals with the bittersweet fact that some relationships, no matter how desired, simply aren’t meant to be.

Fine performances from Brad Bilanin as Miles, Ryan Carlberg as Todd and Robin McDonald as the therapist make Gay Zombie a very pleasant, surprisingly thoughtful way to spend 20 minutes.

You can find more about Gay Zombie (including details on how to purchase it) at www.gayzombie.net.

Big Gay Horror Fan, meanwhile, is always trying to entice the undead at https://www.facebook.com/BigGayHorrorFan.

Until the next time, SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

Horror, She Wrote: Kelli Maroney in Murder, She Wrote’s “Menace, Anyone?”

Published April 2, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

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Big Gay Horror Fan will never forget the humiliation of not hitting one tennis ball in-bounds when he played against that seven armed green monster in high school.

Maroney with Johnson, Hamilton and Russell.

Maroney with Johnson, Hamilton and Russell.

As Cissy Barnes in the giallo plot inspired episode of “Menace, Anyone?” (Season 2, Episode 20) on Murder, She Wrote (focusing on the adventures of mystery writing/accidental detective Jessica Fletcher), genre icon Kelli Maroney (Chopping Mall, Night of the Comet, Servants of Twilight, Gila!) definitely comes out winning, though. Putting her soap opera training (Ryan’s Hope, One Life to Live) to good use here, Maroney plays the manipulative, flirtatious Barnes for all she is worth. A star tennis player, Barnes is always threatening to walk out on her benefactors while dressing outrageous and engaging in sharp banter with her rivals – whom include beloved fellow horror notables like Linda Hamilton (Children of the Corn, King Kong Lives, Terminator) and Betsy Russell (the Saw series, Cheerleader Camp, Camp Fear, Avenging Angel).

A bit more intricately plotted than Jessica Fletcher’s adventures as the series wore on, this prime episode has a very Italian feel (a twisted subplot involving insanity, forced suicide, mixed identity and a missing sister whom may or may not exist) and some moments of Hitchcock inspired suspense (a trespassing detective’s murder features some almost Psycho-like camera work).014

This episode is also a cinema lovers delight with television stalwart Dennis Cole (Zombie Death House, Irwin Allen’s Cave-In), golden age idol Van Johnson (Sergio Martino’s Scorpion With Two Tails, Killer Crocodile), 80’s teen sensation Doug McKeon (On Golden Pond, Mischief) and Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) all making appearances, as well. Even Kerrie Sherman (who played the vicious Patti in Greydon Clark’s Satan’s Cheerleaders) shows up as a secretary whom believes she is from Mars! Delicious!

012Perhaps, most fun here, though, is watching Maroney enjoying devilishly interacting with Johnson in her opening scene. The two worked together previously on Ryan’s Hope and are obviously have a ball in their comical strategizing.

Maroney who will be appearing April 5- 7th, 2013 at the amazing Cinema Wasteland in Ohio (www.cinemawasteland.com) can always be reached at www.kellimaroney.com.

Meanwhile, Big Gay Horror Fan is always worshipping the treasured vixens of terror at https://www.facebook.com/BigGayHorrorFan!

Be sure to check back often as BGHF, frequently, explores the fright stars that populated Murder, She Wrote with “Horror, She Wrote”!

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

Music to Make Horror Films By: Deborah Holland, “Come to Me” – Fright Night Part II

Published April 1, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

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When your life is a continual Fright Night, it is best to have a soundtrack to soothe you a bit.

deb_600Thankfully, ultra talented singer/songwriter Deborah Holland’s haunting version of “Come to Me” gave moody depth to the end credits of 1988’s long loved Fright Night Part II.

Seductive and haunting, this song has inspired talented fans to create a bevy of tribute videos:

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All are a true testament to Holland’s evocative serenading and the powerful, erotic sensations emanating from cinematic vampire lore.

Be sure to check back often for more high blooded salutes to the majesty of “Music to Make Horror Films By”!

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

The Backside of Horror: Cameron Dye in 1988’s “Out of the Dark”

Published March 26, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

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“You’re just a kid, you know that? But, you’re a naughty little boy!” – Kristi to Kevin, “Out of the Dark“

The last time Big Gay Horror Fan played sports in the nude, he was 6 months old and playing kick ball in his momma’s tummy.

Thankfully, for appreciators of fine male flesh, handsome Cameron Dye (The Last Starfighter) shows just what he is made of while playing a game of one on one in 1988 slasher/police procedural Out of the Dark.

Dye with Mayo-Chandler

Dye with Mayo-Chandler

Centering around a group of phone sex worker/actresses who are being murdered by a psychotic clown, Out of the Dark can be recommended almost solely by its amazing cast. Filled with genre regulars like Karen Black(Trilogy of Terror, Burnt Offerings, House of 1000 Corpses), Karen Witter (Buried Alive, Popcorn, Midnight, The Vineyard), Starr Andreeff (Dance of the Damned, The Vampire Journals, The Terror Within, Amityville: Dollhouse) and Karen Mayo-Chandler (Stripped to Kill II, 976-Evil II, Hard to Die), OOTD, also, features cameo appearances from exploitation regulars/faded Hollywood greats as Divine, Lainie Kaizan, Tab Hunter (whose bit as a surprised motorist is some of his best on camera footage) and Paul Bartel. Add character actors like Geoffrey Lewis, Bud Cort (Harold and Maude), Silvana Gilardo and Tracy Walter into the mix and you have a low budget cinephile’s paradise!cameronshot

Here, Dye plays Kevin Silver, a photographer with access to all the victims, as his girlfriend, Kristi (perky Lynn Danielson), works with them. As police investigators examine the consistently half-naked Silver’s muddied past, he and Kristi decide to unwind with a game of basketball. Kristi has other ideas, though. As Kevin/Dye goes to take the first shot, she pulls down his shorts giving the audience a nice view of his svelte globes o’ loving! Later as things continue to escalate, the two seek further solace in a passionate romp in a sleazy hotel, offering us a nice side view of Dye’s healthy assets, as well.

Dye and Danielson.

Dye and Danielson.

Of course, this being a (slightly predictable)exploitation gem, even though Kevin/Dye often shows us, here, that he has nothing to hide – the film’s final scene just may reveal he has more circus mayhem in his blood than previously thought.

Proving that male beauty translates well in any language, here is a French trailer for Out of the Dark featuring many of this film’s highlights:

Be sure to check back, often, as Big Gay Horror Fan (https://www.facebook.com/BigGayHorrorFan) frequently exposes (the all too infrequent) male nudity in horror films!

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

Music to Make Horror Movies By: Leona Anderson, “Rats in my Room”

Published March 24, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

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There are plenty of things Big Gay Horror Fan can put up with in his apartment – that monster in the closet (worse than 1000 Catholic priests) and the corpses of long dead lovers? Those provide a mere piffle of annoyance. But, rats in my room?!? Never!!!!

Thankfully, the glorious Leona Anderson, best known to horror geeks as Mrs. Slydes – the truly creepy blind caretaker in the original House on Haunted Hill, agrees with me! Just pay aural witness to the impressive track “Rats in My Room” from her gloriously awful album Music to Suffer By, below, and you’ll know why.

It seems the eclectic Ms. Anderson actually did study opera courtesy of her famous older brother (filmdom’s original Bronco Billy), so her depth filled caterwauling on such premium MTSB tracks as “Limburger Lover” and “Hep Cat” is obviously just a put-on. Or — was it???

Ponder that until the next time!! – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan