Top 10 People Of Horror We Want Back Part 4

We recently looked over at another site and saw a similar list that really disappointed us.  What this list represents are actors and directors that strayed away from the genre before we were ready and hope to one day see again.


7. Jeff Goldblum

Career Highlights:
The Sentinel
Invasions Of The Body Snatchers
Mr. Frost
Independence Day
Jurassic Park
The Fly


Jeff Goldblum is an actor that radiates a certain form of charisma and humanistic awkwardness that he laces into every role he portrays which gives the audience an immediate connection to his character.  His eccentricities have led to many of his characters being of a scientific or intellectual background  which naturally has brought him to star in several Horror/Science Fiction films.  His most amazing role in the genre to date has to be David Cronenberg's (see #3) The Fly where he plays Seth Brundle a cutting edge scientist in the midst of experiments on a molecular transportation device where his DNA is accidently spliced with that of the common house fly.   The results are a gory good time and a must see!  While he is still hard at work in both television with Law & Order and a steady stream of movies we are eagerly hoping that if Cronenberg really does remake his own remake of The Fly we might see some more sweet Goldblumin'... well probably not but we can dream can't we. 

Top 10 People Of Horror We Want Back Part 3

We recently looked over at another site and saw a similar list that really disappointed us.  What this list represents are actors and directors that strayed away from the genre before we were ready and hope to one day see again.


8. Frank Marshall

Career Highlights:
Poltergeist
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Gremlins 1 & 2
Back To The Future (franchise)
Indiana Jones (franchise)
Arachnophobia
The Sixth Sense


A man whose middle name should be Midas due to the fact that anything he touches turns to gold.  With over 40 films to his producing credit; Frank Marshall has been a major player that, besides our beloved horror films, has brought us the Back To The Future and the Indiana Jones franchises. We would highly recommend people take a moment and peruse the man's IMDB page and prepare for an onslaught of amazing film after film.  With projects already slated through 2012 he is by no means taking it easy even though he has taken a leave of absence from the genre.  We hope that one day before they announce another Indiana Jones film he can sprinkle some of his magic fairy dust on our industry and give us Gremlins 3.

Top 10 People Of Horror We Want Back Part 2

We recently looked over at another site and saw a similar list that really disappointed us.  What this list represents are actors and directors that strayed away from the genre before we were ready and hope to one day see again.


9. Chris Sarandon

Career Highlights:
Fright Night
Child's Play
The Sentinel 
Bordello Of Blood


Chris Sarandon received an Oscar Nominee for his debut role in Dog Day Afternoon which should of been a instant sign that this musically trained stage actor was made for the silver screen.  Sarandon's credits also boast  the non horror films The Princess Diaries and A Nightmare Before Christmas both of  which now hold a large cult following though it was Child's Play and Fright Night under the direction on the great Tom Holland (see # 6) that truly allowed Sarandon the freedom to cement his name in the genre.  Still to this day despite that alarming amount of attempts at the vampire genre;  Sarandon's superior portrayal of the dashing Jerry Dandridge, an ancient vampiric evil set on starting a new life in a small town, whose feeding frenzy is cut short by a nosey neighborhood kid has yet to be matched.  Now he can primarily be seen traveling the convention circuit.

Top 10 People Of Horror We Want Back Part 1

We recently looked over at another site and saw a similar list that really disappointed us.  Let's be honest with ourselves shall we.  Certain horror icons that we hold dear to our hearts have reached their peak.  It does not take away from the amazing roles that they portrayed and the icons that they helped create and turn into living breathing terror.  It does mean that we will not be buying their recent straight to DVD SyFy Channel movie of the month.  What this list represents are actors and directors that strayed away from the genre before we were ready and hope to one day see again.

10.  Marshall Bell

Career Highlights:

A Nightmare On Elm Street Part 2

Total Recall

The Vagrant

Starship Troopers

Marshall Bell is one of those character actors that despite never being the leading man, has amazing films to his credit.  Born in Oklahoma in the early 40's, Marshall Bell has brought his rugged Midwest sensibilities and solid talent to the screen allowing him to work besides such greats as Mel Gibson, Arnold Schwarzenegger,  Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr., and Bill Paxton.  The man was Kuato afertall!! His latest roles in the comedy Hamlet 2 left us reeling with laughter and reminded us that this genre great also has a great comedic side and is not near finished with his contributions to film.  He'll be staring in the upcoming Hunter S. Thompson based The Rum Diary this year which keeps us and our stomach mutant's fingers crossed.

The Stepfather Makes His Way To Blu-ray

After a long absence we were finally given The Stepfather on DVD last year and now we can let him into out homes June 15th on blu-ray!  

The Stepfather (1987) follows Jerry Blake, played brilliantly by Terry O`Quinn, current star of TV's "Lost", as a man in search of the perfect American family who will stop at nothing to get it.  Now recently re-married Jerry Blake truly believes he has everything he's ever wanted; that is until his new rebellious stepdaughter Stephanie begins to question his true intentions towards her family.  As his father-of-the-year facade begins to crack away a terrible dark side begins to surface and people start come up missing.  Though a recent remake, which was absolutely horrible, has just hit the shelves we must recommend the amazing original.  Complex enough for the horror veteran and engaging enough for the horror newbie; The Stepfather will leave you begging for more (there's a sequel!) and leave you asking, Who Am I Here?

Never Sleep Again Preview

Monster Mania has recently posted their Films & Events section with surprises abound.  Not only will we be given a Dario Argento Film Fest and 10 other films but a preview of the upcoming Nightmare On Elm Street Documentary with Mark Patton and Kim Meyers the stars of Part 2: Freddy's Revenge in attendance.

Full Moon Over Monster Mania

Charles Band's Full Moon Horror Road Show has just been added to the list of events planned for this weekends Monster Mania.  Charles Band is the owner and founder of Full Moon entertainment and responsible for such films as the Puppet Master and Ghoulies franchise.  With well over a 100 films to his credit anything can happen at this exciting event.  Join us there at Monster Mania Saturday, March 13th at 10pm!!

Monster Mania Guest List Grows!

The Monster Mania guest list continues to get bigger with Chris Carnel (My Bloody Valentine 3D & The Crazies 2010), Taylor Scout Compton (Rob Zombie's Halloween 1&2), and Kane Hodder (Friday The 13th 7-10).  The newly added stars will be joining an already impressive guest list of over 30 horror greats including the likes of Gary Busey, Malcome McDowell, Dario Argento, with My Bloody Valentine (81) and Night Of The Creeps Reunions!!  The event kicks off in only a few weeks from March 12-14th in Cherry Hill, NJ at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Welcome To The Slaughter

Hello all that are following this new blog!!  A promise to you that we are not those kids that are sitting in their Mother's basement with black fingernail polish mad at the next quasi-remake (though we have never seen the original), counting down the days till the next Burton film.  We feel that the movies and music we like is not a form of social status or a passing fad.  We have eaten, slept, and breathed horror since we were young and it will show to you all in the effort and care that we put forth into this genre.  We work in the industry, travel events, see the films, interview the stars, talk with the directors, and discuss with the fans.  Enjoy!