Author Archives: Jeff Kuykendall

Demons (1985)

Posted on June 28, 2015 at 11:07 am by Jeff Kuykendall

Demons (1985) posits that going to a horror film is not a safe experience. That dread you feel – and now I’m directly addressing Italian teenagers going on a date, prepared to hold each other in fear or just make … Continue reading →

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Spider Baby (1964)

Posted on June 20, 2015 at 9:15 am by Jeff Kuykendall

Jack Hill’s infamous Spider Baby (1964) opens with one of the great whiplash moments in horror cinema. The opening titles feature smiling cartoon faces who look like they’re about to invite you out to the lobby to buy a soda and … Continue reading →

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The Devil Rides Out (1968)

Posted on June 13, 2015 at 9:24 am by Jeff Kuykendall

“Should any of my readers incline to a serious study of the subject, and thus come into contact with a man or woman of Power, I feel that it is only right to urge them, most strongly, to refrain from … Continue reading →

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