When cinephiles of a certain sensibility talk about the best decades for horror, they’ll probably point to the 1980s with its explosion of cutting-edge special effects and home video-induced demand for material. Or they might point to the era of Universal Pictures’ domination in the 1930s, followed up then by the moody Val Lewton thrillers of the 1940s. Maybe even a very unpopular kid will try to make an argument for the 2010s, at least until everyone pulls the A24 hat over his eyes and kicks him out.
But moviegoers would be foolish to overlook the 1960s. The decade saw not only two amazing horror flicks from Alfred Hitchcock but also caught the genre in an interesting time of transition. Filmmakers built on the Gothic approach of previous decades by adding a psychological dimension, finding new chills in an established model. Furthermore, the decade saw the first steps toward the ho,...
But moviegoers would be foolish to overlook the 1960s. The decade saw not only two amazing horror flicks from Alfred Hitchcock but also caught the genre in an interesting time of transition. Filmmakers built on the Gothic approach of previous decades by adding a psychological dimension, finding new chills in an established model. Furthermore, the decade saw the first steps toward the ho,...
- 10/21/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
La Llorona and El Fantasma del Convento: conceived as Mexican horror fables for Mexican audiences, these expressionist gems tap indigenous cultural riches and brooding Catholic guilt. The fable of ‘The Wailing Woman’ is told in a three-part story starting with la conquista; the spooky ‘Phantom of the Monastery’ is a moral tale cautioning against carnal sin, set in a haunted ruin. Ramón Peón, Fernando de Fuentes and Juan Bustillo Oro’s adult approach achieves a true sense of The Uncanny, mixed with powerful social statements. These are separate disc releases: one film is sourced from the only known existing print, and the other is a full-on 4K restoration from prime nitrate film elements. Indicator’s extras tap the best research available on the titles.
La Llorona
and
El Fantasma del Convento
Separate Region-Free Blu-ray Releases
Powerhouse Indicator
1933 & 1934 / B&w / 1:37 Academy
Street Date March 21, 2022 (both) / Available from Powerhouse Films UK
Directed by Ramón Peón,...
La Llorona
and
El Fantasma del Convento
Separate Region-Free Blu-ray Releases
Powerhouse Indicator
1933 & 1934 / B&w / 1:37 Academy
Street Date March 21, 2022 (both) / Available from Powerhouse Films UK
Directed by Ramón Peón,...
- 2/19/2022
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
"Thank you for not smoking." Comet TV's October viewing guide is here and it will feature the Robocop trilogy! Also: details on Splathouse Podcast Season 2, and Holy Blood: Mexican Horror Cinema, with a trailer for The Elf capping off today's second Horror Highlights!
Comet TV's October Programming Guide Revealed: Press Release: “Airing On Comet in October
You Don’T Need A Subscription To Watch These Great Movies…
They’Re Airing For Free On Comet!
Robocop Trilogy
Robocop (1987)
Robocop 2 (1990)
Robocop 3 (1993)
Friday, October 6
Starting at 8P/7C
Sunday, October 8
Starting at 2P/1C
Saturday, October 21
Starting at 10P/9C
Thursday, October 26
Starting at 4P/3C
New On Comet In October
Andromeda
Classic Space Opera is coming to Comet! Based on materials from sci-fi legend Gene Roddenberry, Andromeda stars all action hero Kevin Sorbo as the Captain of the Andromeda Ascendant, a highly advanced ship whose crew is charged with restoring power and stability to the Systems Commonwealth.
Comet TV's October Programming Guide Revealed: Press Release: “Airing On Comet in October
You Don’T Need A Subscription To Watch These Great Movies…
They’Re Airing For Free On Comet!
Robocop Trilogy
Robocop (1987)
Robocop 2 (1990)
Robocop 3 (1993)
Friday, October 6
Starting at 8P/7C
Sunday, October 8
Starting at 2P/1C
Saturday, October 21
Starting at 10P/9C
Thursday, October 26
Starting at 4P/3C
New On Comet In October
Andromeda
Classic Space Opera is coming to Comet! Based on materials from sci-fi legend Gene Roddenberry, Andromeda stars all action hero Kevin Sorbo as the Captain of the Andromeda Ascendant, a highly advanced ship whose crew is charged with restoring power and stability to the Systems Commonwealth.
- 10/3/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
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