Monthly Archives: September 2011

Double Feature: The Old Dark House/13 Frightened Girls! (1963)

For tonight’s double feature, we continue our survey of the films of William Castle. When last we checked in, he was taking a break from abject gimmickry and horror with Zotz! (1962), a slapstick comedy-fantasy of the sort that Walt … Continue reading →

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Sh! The Octopus (1937)

The problems with Sh! The Octopus (1937) begin straight away, with that completely unspeakable title. I do mean unspeakable. How did you read that sentence in your head? The “Sh!” kind of stops you cold, doesn’t it? There should be … Continue reading →

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Trailer: Eraserhead (1977)

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