Tag Archives: Comedy
The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)
A common reference point for teenage boys everywhere, The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) launched the cinematic careers of “ZAZ” (David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker) and helped establish young John Landis as a comedy director of note. In three … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Psychotronic
Tagged 70's, Blaxploitation, Comedy, Disaster Movie, John Landis, Kung Fu, slapstick
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Night of the Comet (1984)
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
Posted in Theater Fantastique
Tagged 80's, Comedy, horror, New Wave, Post Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Zombie
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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
Posted in Double Feature
Tagged 60's, Comedy, Hammer, horror, lovable animals, Secret Agent, Slasher, William Castle
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