Domestica

Published March 30, 2016 by biggayhorrorfan

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As hard as I try, there are always a few dishes piled up in my sink and a couple of crumbs decorating my counters. Thankfully, super talented filmmaker Zach Lorkiewicz has reassured me with Domestica, his latest short, that a messy household may actually be beneficial to my health!

Here, when a few flies disturb a perfect homemaker’s decorative set-up, the results are quite bloody! Played with understated comic precision by Meg Stanton, the humor of this piece is paramount, but, thankfully, Lorkiewicz is also a fan of the gooey visual, making the gore a prominent pleasure, as well.

Nicely, this splatter-ific package is a feat of style and atmosphere, as a whole, making one look forward to what wonders Lorkiewicz will pull off next. Hopefully, we will soon find that out.

 

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Music to Make Horror Movies By: Daliah Lavi

Published March 27, 2016 by biggayhorrorfan

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Enacting the passionate throes of Nevenka Menliff as she endured the casual cruelty of Christopher Lee’s Kurt in Mario Bava’s Gothic horror The Whip and the Body surely gave the delicious Daliah Lavi some insight into those less fortunate than others.

Indeed, one need only listen to her dramatic vocalizing of Sympathy to grasp how deeply this exotic beauty, whose other groovy genre style credits include The Return of Dr. Mabuse, The Demon and Ten Little Indians, recognizes the plight of those in need.

 

Lovely…

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Hell of a Gal: The Loreley’s Grasp (1974)

Published March 24, 2016 by biggayhorrorfan

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(Hell of a Gal explores the films of the ever luscious Euro Vixen Helga Line.)

The Wild West, the Trans-Siberian Express, a Gothic mansion…you actually can take the stunning Helga Line anywhere. But…she’ll usually be playing someone ruthless when you do it!

1974’s The Loreley’s Grasp is no different. Taking place in a tiny German village and at the all girl’s academy that is located on its outskirts, this tale, directed by The Blind Dead’s Amando De Ossorio, finds Line scantily enacting the deadly siren of the film’s title.

Beguiling Sirgurd (Tony Kendall), the hunter that has been hired to protect the students, with her black, string laden bikini and frequent dashes through the lakeside brush, Line is all exotic sexuality here. With moody stares and pouty concentration, she is an eternally compelling figure even though the plotline dictates that Sirgurd ultimately ignore her wiles for the more straightforward charms of school marm Elke, played by the equally beautiful Silvia Tortosa, who also shared the screen with Line in 1972’s Horror Express.

Helga 2Full of obviously fake, but very bloody attacks (including several shots of beating hearts being ripped from chests) courtesy of Loreley’s alter-ego, a scaly green monster, this cheesy time capsule is enjoyable not only due to Line’s compelling attitude but because of its innate ludicrousness. While Kendall’s swarthy handsomeness is a plus, the character of Sirgurd has to be one of the densest Euro horror heroes ever. After being filled in by a local musician and a determined scientist about Loreley’s deadly origins, he still can’t figure out that she is the mysterious woman that he has encountered – even after she practically confesses to him during their initial seduction scene. Tortosa’s Elke is almost equally insipid. Despite the evidence of several brutal outdoor attacks, she is constantly sneaking out at night to confront Sigrud – often ending up being targeted by her slimy nemesis.

Interestingly, the Americanized version of the film inserted red flashes to warn audiences when the picture’s more gruesome elements were about occur and was retitled When The Screaming Stops. Barf bags were also provided as a gimmick for the more sensitive viewers, as well.

If they would have asked me, I would have told them to simply concentrate on the ample awesomeness of Line to draw folks in. Well…better late than never!

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Terrortory

Published March 22, 2016 by biggayhorrorfan

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There is nothing like a good anthology film and the ingeniously titled Terrortory, with a reported summer 2016 release, looks like it could fit into that category nicely.

Director-writers Kevin Kangas and Mark Wenger have also, wisely, included gorgeous indie Scream Queen Bianca Allaine (above), currently riding high due to the publicity for the upcoming Zombinatrix, among its cast members.

You can take a peek at the first official trailer at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFFHtcbxvAA

…and you can keep with all further activity at

https://www.facebook.com/terrortoryfilm  and http://www.terrortoryfilm.com/.

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Music to Make Horror Movies By: George Maharis

Published March 20, 2016 by biggayhorrorfan
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Maharis ‘sees the light’ in Rosemary’s Baby sequel.

 

Using his handsome swarthiness with toxic intent, Greek maverick George Maharis brought slick evilness to such 70s television terrors as The Victim, Look What’s Happened to Rosemary’s Baby, where he took over the role of Guy Woodhouse from John Cassavetes, and (Mystery Science Theater 3000 favorite) SST: Death Flight.

One of the first male celebrities to pose entirely nude for Playgirl, Maharis proved his resilience when a 1974 arrest for lewd conduct with another man didn’t totally stall his career. But, this should come as no surprise when you view this smooth, theatre trained performer, who released multiple albums during his prime, in this clip from an episode of Hullabaloo. Maharis was, obviously, way too groovy to let any scandal ever slow him down!

 

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George in repose.

Tobin Bell ‘Saws’ into Days!

Published March 19, 2016 by biggayhorrorfan

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Men, women, renowned, unknown, rich, poor…Tobin Bell’s legendary Jigsaw in the popular Saw series chose his victims without prejudice.

Tobin Bell, Jigsaw’s acclaimed portrayer, is bringing that same undiscriminating nature to his current role of the murderously misguided Yo Ling, the father of longstanding hero John (Drake Hogestyn), on the Gothic, crime tinged soap opera (and my personal favorite) Days of Our Lives. Tobin 3

Suffering from some mysterious illness that is turning his insides to mush, Yo Ling has kidnapped John and his son Paul (Christopher Sean), who just happens to be a homosexual, to provide him with a variety of antidotes. John’s blood will hopefully cure him while Paul’s strength, once the youth is brainwashed, will aid him in his predatory schemes.

Here, working with a quiet and precise calm, Bell perfectly enunciates Yo Ling’s preposterous plans while bringing them an air of credulity and menace that a lesser actor would never have been able to manage. The intense and emotional underplaying of Hogestyn and Sean has also helped to sell this (frequently ludicrous) tale, but patient viewers may ultimately be most glad that Paul, whose double minority status as a gay Asian (along with Sean’s compelling sensitive work) has endeared him to many, has finally been given something substantial to do after months of relative inactivity.Tobin Paul

Meanwhile, terror freaks better hurry to get their taste of danger in the afternoon as Bell is, unfortunately, wrapping up his Days appearances on March 22nd.

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The Evil

Published March 18, 2016 by biggayhorrorfan

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Sunburn, heat stroke, chigger bites…There is so much to look forward to in the summertime!

Ingenious independent director-writer-actor Reuben Rox has now given us something else to anticipate during those warmer months – his latest horror feature, The Evil!

Not much information is forthcoming about the project as of yet, but that is surely only to make this project more intriguing to the bloody curious…

…whom can all take a stab at receiving updates at https://www.facebook.com/the-evil-1684538168501183/.

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The Frosty Edge of Danielle Panabaker

Published March 12, 2016 by biggayhorrorfan

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As a child, my politeness often covered up my (admittedly) rare acts of devilishness.

Radiating with an assured sweetness, the accomplished Danielle Panabaker has used her quiet and pure beauty to, occasionally, surprise audiences with the wide variety of deadly mischievousness that some of her characters have gotten into, as well.

Beloved by terror fans for her work as the kind and resourceful Jenna in the 2009 Friday the 13th reimagining, she was also adorably spunky in the fun, less well regarded horror sequel, Piranha 3DD. But it is her chillingly cool work as Kevin Costner’s daughter Jane in Mr. Brooks that showed the true depths of her talent, providing viewers with a truly shocking and surprisingly poignant twist ending.

girlsagainstboys-01Using this duality to smart effect in writer-director Austin Chick’s surreal revenge fantasy Girls Against Boys, Panabaker’s sweet Shae reacts with fevered excitement when she first discovers how good bloody vengeance against those who have harmed her can feel. Here, Panabaker’s eyes glisten with excitement as she and her friend Lu cut a swath through adulterers and rapists and the film’s ending, once again, allows her to cut an ice cold path into the audience’s heart.

Interestingly, Chick’s fantasy seems to either be taking place in an alternative universe, as the murderous duo suffers no consequences for their actions, or in Shae’s fragile head. This tender thread allows Panabaker a wide range of emotions to play with and, ultimately, gives those watching an escape from a reality where the subjugated often have no recourse.

Panabaker, whose exemplary Caitlin on the television series The Flash also recently visited the dark side as Killer Frost, can be kept up with at www.daniellepanabaker.com.

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Night of the Slasher

Published March 11, 2016 by biggayhorrorfan

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I try to punch in for work right on the dot and sometimes…I even smile throughout my shift.

But Jenelle, the lead character in Shant Hammassian’s Night of the Slasher, really puts me to shame with her commitment to her job. Deciding she has to take part in all the typical horror movie sins, such as drinking and having sex, to capture a killer, the troubled teen attacks her goals with gusto…and is soon facing down a ferocious psychopath.

Receiving raves since its release, including a consideration as a Best Oscar Short nominee, Night of the Slasher is currently playing such celebrated festivals as SXSW and has proven to be one of the most eagerly anticipated films of the year.

Personally, I can’t wait to see it!

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Music to Make Horror Movies By: Rough Trade

Published March 6, 2016 by biggayhorrorfan

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Get out those bedazzled telescopes! You might need them to spot Carole Pope and Kevan Staples, AKA Rough Trade, who were so far ahead of their time, musically and culturally, that they almost belong in outer space.

Blending cinematic violence with humor and advanced queer politics, a mixture more effective than a combination of Anita Ekberg and Mamie Van Doren, this duo revolutionized sexuality through their sophisticated new wave and pop tunes (and tongue-in-cheek name) – and also, occasionally, entered the public consciousness at large with such tunes as High School Confidential and No Contact.

Pope’s work has even found its way onto the soundtrack of horror parody Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the 13th. But the bloody consequences inherent is such songs as Vertigo, Endless Night, Grade B Movie and others should have placed them on many a terror film soundtrack if this was truly a just world. In fact, the video for Crimes of Passion, one of their most noir-like creations, serves as prime evidence to back up that statement.

 

While Staples (www.kevanstaples.com) has successfully concentrated on composing for film, as of late, Pope is still battling it out in the singer-songwriter trenches and can be found at www.carolepope.com. Send them some much deserved loving!!

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