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A true John Carpenter classic THEY LIVE is easily one of his most under appreciated works. Until now there really hasn’t been a balls out release of the film in the US but thanks to SCREAM FACTORY that is all about to change. Just got all the details tonight and I think fans are going to be one happy bunch. …

SYNOPSIS: A drifter discovers a pair of sunglasses that allow him to wake up to the fact that aliens have taken over the Earth. REVIEW: “I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass… and I’m all out of bubblegum. “Brother, life’s a bitch… and she’s back in heat.” They Live”, is a title that almost demands attention with …

Interview with John Carpenter- The Master of Horror He created one of the greatest Horror films of all time, Halloween, the film has become a staple for Horror fans and the holiday considered to be ours. Carpenter is a legend. He is a Director, Composer, Actor, Producer, he has worked on his soundtracks and in the music department, he is …

Mutantville Productions, an independent film company near Charlotte, North Carolina that focuses on creating horror movies, is announcing the upcoming screening of “Scarecrow at Midnight” on Saturday, October 29th, 2011 at the Third Annual Myers House Halloween Bash. Set to bring the chills this Halloween, Scarecrow at Midnight was filmed at the legendary Myers House in North Carolina. It is …

SYNOPSIS: “One hundred years ago, on April 21st, the wealthy leper Blake bought the vessel Elizabeth Dane and moved with his friend from a leper colony to California to build a town for them to live with more comfort. However, while crossing a fog in Spivey Point, they were misguided by a campfire onshore, steering the course of the vessel …

I knew it would be hitting, just didn’t expect it to be so soon but hey, that’s a good thing. THE WARD, John Carpenter’s latest will be heading to home video on Aug. 16th – that’s what – 10 days away. Wow, talk about a quick roll out. No artwork or anything for you but with a release date so …

SYNOPSIS: A thriller centered on an institutionalized young woman who becomes terrorized by a ghost. REVIEW: Kristen a young traumatized girl is sent to the state mental hospital after she is arrested for setting fire to a local house. There is little revealed as we assume that Kristen is just a troubled girl who has to spend some time in …

SYNOPSIS: This bloodier sequel picks up where the original ended. An injured Jamie Lee Curtis recuperates in the hospital not knowing that murderous Michael Myers is licking his wounds in a nearby room. The hospital setting makes for spooky sequences with Myers’ slow footsteps echoing loudly on the tile floor. The diagnosis for impressionable viewers: long nights of insomnia. REVIEW: …

As die hard horror fans we all already know that the next one from genre icon John Carpenter titled THE WARD hits theaters in July. We also already know that it stars mega-hottie Amber Heard and it’s got something to do with a hospital. It’s been playing around a bit and a handful of folks have gotten a look at …

So, got anything going on May 14th and 15th? How would you like to be at Creations’ WEEKEND OF HORRORS? It’s going on out in LA LA LAND ( Marriott Hotel, LAX) and if you’re in the area or are going to be in the area I’ve got a pair of passes for you. This years event is MASSIVE. They’ve …

A thriller centered on an institutionalized young woman who becomes terrorized by a ghost.

Greetings, boys and ghouls! Welcome back to Horror Talk, hosted once again by your friendly neighborhood gorehound and indie filmmaker extraordinaire, Travis Legge. Before we delve too deep into this week in Horror, let me begin with a sincere apology for my tardiness. Normally Horror Talk posts on Wednesday and this week I was unable to hit the deadline. I’m …

A strange little half-trailer popped up on youtube for John Carpenter’s THE WARD. In the trailer, that only runs for a little under a minute, a girl named Kristen sets fire to a house and then collapses. When she awakens she is in what appears to be a hospital, and there is something real bad wrong in the showers. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDp-GPQZdPY[/youtube] …

Horror fans are spoiled when it comes to film franchises. When you can’t get enough of a certain villain or storyline, you don’t have to fret because there are most likely four to six sequels that follow. Have a passion for Michael Myers? No problem, just watch any of the eight sequels. Also, let’s not forget the two new Rob …

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3XwSgCgBU0 [/youtube] Master of Horror set to bring you the girl of your dreams. John Carpenter is onboard to direct Darkchylde, based on the comic by Randy Queen about a good hearted southern teen cursed to become the creatures from her many recurring nightmares. Every time Ariel Chylde transforms, she sheds her skin and a new nightmare emerges from her …