Author Archives: Jeff Kuykendall

Underground Filmmaker George Kuchar Dies

Posted on September 9, 2011 at 5:00 am by Jeff Kuykendall

George Kuchar, one half of the twin “Kuchar Brothers” who together are responsible for some of the strangest – and most memorable – underground films of the 60’s and 70’s, has passed away at age 69. The prolific artist was … Continue reading →

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Night of the Comet (1984)

Posted on September 8, 2011 at 5:00 am by Jeff Kuykendall

Last year, on a trip to Pennsylvania, I stopped by the Monroeville Mall (just outside Pittsburgh), where Dawn of the Dead (1978) was filmed. I’d nearly given up hope on finding anything George Romero-related when I discovered Monroeville Zombies, a … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 7, 2011 at 5:00 am by Jeff Kuykendall

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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