Tag: classic horror movie
Geektoberfest Year 2: Red Capers #48
Geektoberfest Year 2: The Cinematic History of the Zombie (Part III)
In the previous two weeks I have written about the movies I believe are the standouts of the zombie sub-genre. In the Cinematic History of the Zombie (Part I and Part II), I have indicated that White Zombie (although not a great movie) was the most influential movie, because it was the forerunner, and then […]
Read More Geektoberfest Year 2: The Cinematic History of the Zombie (Part III)Geektoberfest Day 18: My Top Ten “Classic” Horror Movies (Part II)
#7: King Kong (1933) This has to be one of the most well-known, iconic, and familiar movie monsters. How astounding that a giant ape would be able to cause such a stir that the echoes can still be heard today. In 1933, one would think the special effects would be amateurish, but just 4 years […]
Read More Geektoberfest Day 18: My Top Ten “Classic” Horror Movies (Part II)Geektoberfest Day 17: My Top Ten “Classic” Horror Movies (Part I)
Whenever you make a Top Ten List, you invariably must make some very difficult choices as to what you must exclude. Because The Beard and I are, by nature, very inclusive, these decisions are innately difficult. However, the choosing is exactly why Top Ten Lists are fun. Movies have been around since 1878 when pictures […]
Read More Geektoberfest Day 17: My Top Ten “Classic” Horror Movies (Part I)Geektoberfest Day 4: My Top Ten Favorite Horror Movies (Part I)
I tend to be Obsessive Compulsive, so I write a lot of lists to keep myself organized (and to keep my demons at bay). My bend toward horror movies began in middle school (the late 70’s) when as a latch-key kid, my brother and I had marathons where we gorged ourselves on video offerings and […]
Read More Geektoberfest Day 4: My Top Ten Favorite Horror Movies (Part I)
The Mustache and The Beard 