Tag Archives: Roger Corman

24 Hours of Halloween Horror

Posted on October 27, 2020 at 1:53 pm by Jeff Kuykendall

It’s a semi-regular tradition on this site to suggest a program of 24 hours of horror for the indefatigable film buff, which might double as recommendations for those who have no intention whatsoever of adhering to such an pitiless marathon. … Continue reading →

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Deathstalker (1983)

Posted on February 15, 2020 at 3:36 pm by Jeff Kuykendall

The success of Conan the Barbarian (1982) didn’t just make Arnold Schwarzenegger a star; it also launched a thousand knock-offs. Roger Corman was behind a good number of them, naturally. In the early 80’s Corman was invited by two members … Continue reading →

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The Premature Burial (1962)

Posted on March 2, 2018 at 1:54 pm by Jeff Kuykendall

On the Kino Blu-ray of The Premature Burial (1962), there’s an entertaining interview with Joe Dante in which he recalls that Roger Corman’s Edgar Allan Poe series brought the kids out to the cinema not just because they were reliably … Continue reading →

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