Horror She Wrote with Caroline Williams!

Published February 1, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

Growing up in a small town was murder for Big Gay Horror Fan. Of course, murder in a tiny hamlet takes on a totally different meaning when one considers Angela Lansbury’s Jessica Fletcher and the long running television series Murder She Wrote (1984-1996).

Based around a spunky mystery writer who uncovers crimes in her small seaside burg, the show revitalized Lansbury’s career for a second time. (British Lansbury had kicked around Hollywood in the 40’s, portraying everything from damsels in distress to deadly femme fatales, without ever establishing a significant niche. Her Broadway portrayal of eccentric, loving Mame in 1966 finally gave her an iconic role to stake her name upon.) The show’s extended run eventually allowed her character many adventures in such locales as New York City, Los Angeles, England and Ireland, as well.

What is most interesting about the show for terror titans, though, is the amazing number of actors known for their work in horror who found themselves under Lansbury/Fletcher’s watchful suspense writer’s gaze.

The end of the show’s 8th season and the beginning of the 9th found eclectic sequel queen Caroline Williams (Texas Chainsaw Massacre II, Leprechaun III, Stepfather 2, and Rob Zombie’s Halloween II) outlining two very different roles.

On Murder on Madison Avenue (Season 8, Episode 22), Williams portrays Amanda North, an ambitious ad executive who is wooed away from her neglectful but faithful partner-boyfriend. As Williams works with a sensitive determination here, genre fans will also rejoice in the participation of Leo Rossi (known for his steamy death with Pamela Susan Shoop in the original Halloween 2) as a semi-bumbling detective who investigates the murder of a high powered media queen involved with creating a board game based on the seemingly tireless Fletcher’s novels.

Family Secrets (Season 9, Episode 2), allows Williams more creativity, though. With only one episode separating her appearances on the show, Williams is virtually unrecognizable to those who only knew her from her previous stint on the series. As well-to-do Janet Weymouth, she not only changes her hair style but modulates her speech pattern significantly. Her tones here are softer, seductive and very controlled, creating a truly unique character.

Playing the daughter of a regal Cabot Cove resident named Emily, portrayed by 50’s movie and television maven Phyllis Thaxter (No Man Of Her Own, Alfred Hitchcock Presents), Williams has more to do in this scenario, as well. As one of Jessica’s former writing students uncovers secrets in the Weymouth family, Janet loses her composure in one explosive moment, proving beyond a doubt what a varied performer she is – something those on the fright circuit have known all along.

Be sure to check back in the future for further explorations into Horror She Wrote!

Big Gay Horror Fan is always welcoming crime solvers at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan, as well!

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

Brinke Stevens Knows “Jonah Lives!”

Published January 29, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

Everyone knows that Big Gay Horror Fan breathes or expires by his scream queens, so thankfully one of legendary horror goddess Brinke Stevens’ latest flicks is entitled Jonah Lives!

Stevens can play good or evil –and sometimes both at the same time- with the best of them. Here, she seems to be summoning up her darker side playing a seductive murderess. Of course, a group of meddling teens soon undo all of Stevens’ hard work and the undead eventually come out to play. Naturally, this circumstance is mildly disturbing in real life – but on the screen? Loads of fun!!

You can be sure to keep up with all Stevens’ graveside best at www.jonahlives.com and www.facebook.com/jonahlives.

Naturally, Big Gay Horror Fan is always fighting off all kinds of rampant coffin breakers at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan, as well.

So until the next time, be sure to count your beloved terror queens!

SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

The Backside of Horror: Bob Morley, “Road Kill”

Published January 29, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, parmesan dressing, pepper jack cheese. These are things that Big Gay Horror Fan knows very well, but as evidenced by his virile display in 2009 horror odyssey Road Kill (released in 2010 under the Fangoria FrightFest banner), that Australian actor Bob Morley does not.

In this dreamy, atmospheric outing Morley plays Craig, the object of much female affection, even after he has been disabled in a mysterious car crash. Sporting the look of a feverish punk, Morley’s Craig is soon possessed by the spirit of the massive three-trailer truck that has caused his injuries. Of course, mayhem, destruction and death soon follow.

Vibrating with solid magnetism, Morley brings a nice intensity to (the often shirtless) Craig. More importantly, to posterior fetishists, Morley displays a nice view of his taut buttocks during an opening sex scene.

You can take a look at some of Morley’s bloodied Road Kill antics here:

In an interesting note, Road Kill co-star Xavier Samuel, who has displayed power in leading roles in The Loved Ones, Bait (3D) and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, is regulated to the sideman role, here. As Craig’s betrayed yet loving friend Marcus, Samuel is soon bloodied and muted.

Meanwhile, Morley has continued to appeal to outback queers with his brief stint as Aidan Foster, a gay youth, in the long running soap opera Neighbours.

Be sure to check back here for further exploration of random male nakedness in the horror genre. Meanwhile, Big Gay Horror can be reached all the time at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan .
Until the next time, SWEET love and pink GRUE – Big Gay Horror Fan!

Music to Make Horror Films By: Lezlie Deane and Scary Cherry and the Bang Bangs!

Published January 27, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

There is little that can make Big Gay Horror Fan feel sexy in the winter – especially one where the excessive wind chill causes his toes to chronically freeze. But leave it to sassy terror stalwart Lezlie Deane (976-Evil, Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare) and her exuberant rock band Scary Cherry and the Bang Bangs to stir up the heat with a teaser for their latest song Girl.

Be sure to thall out all your appendages by checking this hot little number out at:

Meanwhile, you can keep up to date with all of Deane’s rocking activity at:http://www.youtube.com/user/scarycherrybangbang and
http://www.facebook.com/#!/scarycherry, too.

Be sure to increase your body temperature by checking out Big Gay Horror Fan at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan, as well!

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

Anne Bobby Haunts Hanover House (With Supreme Talent)!

Published January 26, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

There is one thing Big Gay Horror Fan knows for certain – spend a moment with eclectic actress Anne Bobby (Nightbreed) and you’ll intuitively know why this fascinating woman was lighting up Broadway stages as a teenager.

Thankfully, Corey and Haley Norman, the fabulous crew behind Bonfire Films, are capitalizing on Bobby’s magnetism and Barker style fan power, by luring her in front of the fright filmed cameras again for the (recently shot) The Hanover House.

Filmed at an actual spot of spooky activity, you can gain some behind the scenes knowledge by watching:
http://www.pressherald.com/templates/ME_Video_PopUp?bcpid=1348233384001&bckey=AQ~~,AAAADrS7PYE~,R_zvWDQBHEM1HhjYXWEMdZSIr0weuIOG&bctid=2112460850001

Further ghostly info can be gained at
www.hanoverhousefilm.com and
http://www.facebook.com/#!/TheHanoverHouse, as well.

Big Gay Horror Fan, meanwhile, is always accepting lovers of frighteningly talented stage goddesses at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan, too!

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

Anne Gwynne: Classic Horror’s Most Charming Presence!

Published January 24, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

“You dare to tamper with my attendants, to send this slinking cat Sonja to worm her way into my confidence?!?” – Princess Aura to Ming re: Anne Gwynne’s evil Lady Sonja, Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe

Oh, how Big Gay Horror Fan recalls the many moods of the limbless whores who raised him. One minute they were as benevolent as Jennifer Jones in saint mode, jockeying for an Oscar. The next, they were riding their trembling offspring with passionate insults, draped in their best dominatrix nun garb. Such duality in two 4’10’’ bodies!

That must be why I admire legendary Universal starlet Anne Gwynne (1918-2003) with such passion. Always contagiously beguiling, Gwynne played cowgirls, savage jungle maidens, greedy heirs and evil space conspirators throughout her career. Her charming friendliness often shines above her attempts at deep characterization – though her Lady Sonja in 1940’s Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe is a clipped and believably evil delight – but she is always a joy to watch.

Gracing the screen in un-credited roles in 1939, her first major genre participation occurred in 1940 with the above mentioned Flash Gordon and the Boris Karloff-Bela Lugosi vehicle Black Friday. She is sweet as Karloff’s daughter in Friday, but much more memorable horror turns came with 1941’s Black Cat, Weird Woman and House of Frankenstein (both 1944). Frankenstein found her playing the resourceful ingénue, but she was more morally ambiguous in Cat, playing a greedy relative with an expensive agenda. Taking memorability a step further, as Lon Chaney Jr.’s sensitive bride in Woman, she is a confused young islander raised in the practice of voodoo. Once settled into mainland society, she tries to give up the ways that are natural to her (a circumstance that many Big Gay Horror Fans have flirted with over the years)but the vengeful plotting of her husband’s colleague (played with vicious purpose by Gwynne’s friend and fellow genre vixen Evelyn Ankers)sends her retreating back to her former practices.

Of course, as with many performers, the full-bodied roles died away for Gwynne within a matter of years. As Tess Trueheart in 1947’s Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome, she is given little to do. Still stunningly beautiful, she does command attention in an enjoyable bit with former co-star Karloff.

Gwynne, whose final genre appearance was in 1958’s Teenage Monster, is also notable for a providing an interesting genealogy of cult entertainment. Her daughter Gwynne Gilford acted in such films as 1972’s Beware! The Blob and 1980’s Fade to Black while grandson Chris Pine is best known as James T. Kirk in the J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek films.

More information can be gathered on Gwynne at www.annegwynne.com.

Meanwhile, Big Gay Horror Fan is always welcoming lovers of the Universal Horror Ladies at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan!

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

Music to Make Horror Movies By: Dirty Sanchez – “Really Rich Italian Satanists”

Published January 20, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

Big Gay Horror Fan spent the majority of his country based youth cowering under (the occasional) street lamp, sure that every passing car contained a demented hillbilly matriarch with kidnapping on her mind. Oh, the true (toothless) terror!

Of course, getting snatched by a smooth devil worshipping cult may have been an altogether different story – as witnessed by Dirty Sanchez’s awesome Really Rich Italian Satanists. Co-founded by the legendary Jackie Beat (Gingerdead Man III), Mario Diaz and DJ BARBEAU (how appropriate!) in Los Angeles in 2001, this terror-ific tune is one of the slinky trio’s best. Check it here:

You can keep up with all the fabulous Jackie Beat has to offer at www.missjackiebeat.com.

Big Gay Horror Fan, meanwhile, is always cavorting with blood thirsty Europeans at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan.

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

Get Yer Howl on with She Wolf Rising!

Published January 17, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

Big Gay Horror Fan has always believed that there is no problem that a bottle of Nair and a double chocolate bar couldn’t solve.

Unfortunately, these cure-alls will do nothing for Tiffany Shepis in the awesome looking Scream Queen bonanza She Wolf Rising.

Besides, Shepis this fury, furry horror outing features such terror notables as Debbie Rochon, Tina Krause, Alan Rowe Kelly, Ruby LaRocca and Nicola Fiore. Meanwhile, newcomer Timothy Mandala provides some visual eye candy for all those who stand in my corner at the limb chopping party.

You can check out the trailer for She Wolf Rising at:

You can keep up-to-date with all its moon based outings at
http://www.facebook.com/Shewolfrising?ref=ts and
www.shewolfrising.com, as well.

Big Gay Horror Fan, meanwhile, always welcomes new members of the pack at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan!

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

Taking a Chance in Hell with Amazing Tony Wash!

Published January 13, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

In his younger, hope filled days Big Gay Horror Fan believed that those unexpected meetings on the street with an object of his affection were fortuitous signals of better things to come. Of course, I hadn’t a Satan’s fiery clue.

Thankfully, determined and talented Midwestern auteur Tony Wash has a better way to describe a different kind of A Chance in Hell with his awesome, highly acclaimed zombie meets Nazi’s short of the same name. Gaining numerous awards and honors throughout its showings at various festivals, A Chance in Hell is now available for purchase, in all its vibrantly filmed glory at www.scotchworthy.com.

You can take a look at all the axe chopping power involved by watching official trailer here:

You can also keep up with the production’s demented activity at:
http://www.facebook.com/achanceinhell

Wash, who recently directed genre legends Sid Haig (see photo above), Robert Z’Dar and Joe Estevez in the crime drama High on the Hog, is constantly developing new works – including a podcast devoted to indie filmmakers called It Came from the Underground and an awesome sounding horror film called The Storm centered on a female roller derby team. To keep up with all that juicy madness, be sure to visit:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scotchworthy-Productions/146566798706083

Big Gay Horror Fan is always accepting old world zombie killers at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan, as well.

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

Forget Yer Love Handles! This is the Real “Dead Weight!”

Published January 12, 2013 by biggayhorrorfan

Big Gay Horror Fan will never forget the day that Mother Superior Demonessa keeled over dead during a lecture on Zombie Survival Tactics and landed, stomach first, right on my feet! I cannot describe the pain that I experienced waiting for that tow truck to break through the schoolyard walls and drag her away.

Thankfully, writer/directors Adam Bartlett and John Pata and lead actor Joe Belknap have a much better way to describe Dead Weight with their stellar post-apocalyptic horror flick.

Big Gay Horror Fan was lucky enough to catch up with these three outside Wizard World in Rosemont, IL in August 2012!

When you’re done watching, be sure to give Big Gay Horror Fan another lift, by checking out http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan, as well!

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