“Beetlejuice” Alt Poster by Christopher Shy!
It’s cool how Christopher Shy leans into the creepy, horror aspect of Beetlejuice in his alt poster.
Category: Horror
“Dracula, King of the Vampires” by Frederick Cooper!
I love everything about this Dracula painting by Frederick Cooper!
“We Bury the Dead” starring Daisy Ridley – The Second Trailer is Here!
We Bury the Dead – The Second Trailer is Here!
Deal me in!
After a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don’t just rise – they hunt. Ava (Daisy Ridley) searches for her missing husband, but what she finds is far more terrifying.
Cast: Daisy Ridley, Brenton Thwaites, Mark Coles Smith
Director: Zak Hilditch
“Spider Baby” (1967) written & directed by Jack Hill, starring Lon Chaney, Jr., Sid Haig and Mantan Moreland / Z-View
Spider Baby (1967)
Director: Jack Hill
Screenplay: Jack Hill
Stars: Lon Chaney Jr., Carol Ohmart, Quinn K. Redeker, Beverly Washburn, Jill Banner, Sid Haig, Mary Mitchel and Mantan Moreland.
Tagline: Seductive innocence of LOLITA
The Plot…
The Merrye family lives in a house on a hill outside the city. Since their parents died when they were children, the family butler, Bruno has watched over Ralph, Virginia, and Elizabeth. Now young adults, the three have the Merrye syndrome, a genetic family curse named after them.
Once members of the Merrye family reach adulthood, they begin to regress mentally and socially. They become violent, although they act childish. Although Bruno does his best to watch over them, the three have killed people who wander onto the property.
When Bruno learns that distant relatives are coming to pay a visit, he does his best to prepare Ralph, Virginia and Elizabeth so they will not act out their murderous impulses. Bruno’s plan is to entertain his guests and then send them on their way.
Ralph, Virginia and Elizabeth have other ideas.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Spider Baby was filmed over 12 days August/September of 1964. It wasn’t released until 1967, because the producer (a real estate agent) went bankrupt. The budget was $65,000.00. The star of the film, Lon Chaney, Jr. was paid just $2,500.00.
Spider Baby was released under various titles including Spider Baby; The Liver Eaters; Attack of the Liver Eaters; Cannibal Orgy; and The Maddest Story Ever Told. The latter title was a play on the popular film, The Greatest Story Ever Told. One of the posters used to promote the film had the tagline, Whatever Happened to Spider Baby which of course, was a play on Whatever Happened to Baby Jane (another popular movie of the era).
Lon Chaney, Jr. sings Spider Baby‘s theme song.
Spider Baby marks director Jack Hill’s feature film debut (although it was released after some of his other movies). Hill would go on to direct explotation films such as The Big Doll House; The Big Bird Cage; Coffy; Foxy Brown; The Swinging Cheerleaders and The Switchblade Sisters.
Spider Baby is a cult film. I wanted to see Spider Baby mainly for Mantan Moreland. Best known for his comedy roles, Mantan was chosen for the film since he is brutally murdered in an opening scene. The director rightly figured this would shock audiences.
Spider Baby (1967) rates 2 of 5 stars.
“Sinners” Old School Alt Poster by Shawn Mansfield!
Don’t you just love the old school feel of this alt Sinners poster by Shawn Mansfield. I know I do. I’ll bet you do as well.
“Weapons” (2025) written & directed by Zach Cregger; starring Julia Garner, Josh Brolin and Amy Madigan / Z-View
Weapons (2025)
Director: Zach Cregger
Screenplay: Zach Cregger
Stars: Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong, Anny Jules, Howard St. John, Ali Burch, Alden Ehrenreich, Whitmer Thomas, Melissa Ponzio and Amy Madigan.
Tagline: Last night at 2:17 am every child from Mrs. Gandy’s class woke up, got out of bed, went downstairs, opened the front door, walked into the dark …and they never came back.
The Plot…
At 2:17 am, while nearly everyone in Maybrook, Pennsylvania, was fast asleep, 17 children got out of their beds, quietly left their homes and disappeared. Several security cameras caught the children running from their homes into the night. Police were stymied. The children vanished with no clues as to where or why.
When it became clear that all of the children were in Justine Gandy’s third grade class, she became the main suspect. Police questioned Ms. Gandy but there was nothing linking her to the disappearance. It was a strange case. All but one of the children in Justine Gandy’s class were missing. Only one, Alex Lilly, showed up for school the next day. Neither Alex or his parents had any idea what/who was behind the missing children.
Justine Gandy, frustrated with police efforts decides to investigate. She believes that Alex’s parents know more than they are saying.
She will find out just how wrong she is…
Archer Graff, the parent of a missing student, frustrated with police efforts decides to investigate. He believes Justine Gandy knows more than she is saying.
He’ll find out just how wrong he is…
Ring the bell. School’s in.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Netflix premiered Weapons at 2:17 am, the same time as the disappearance of the children.
Amy Madigan was perfect!
Weapons (2025) rates 4 of 5 stars.
Creepy “Carrie” Alt Poster by Sara Deck!
Check out this creepy Carrie Alt Poster by Sara Deck!
Monsters by Barret Chapman!
Monsters by Barret Chapman! This beauty is available as a limited edition fine art Giclee print.
“Creature from the Black Lagoon” Reboot Designs by Miles Teves!
There have been several attempts to revive The Creature from the Black Lagoon. (And I wish someone would get it done!) John Carpenter was involved with a reboot for a while, but that project never crossed the finish line.
What we see here today is concept art created by Miles Teves. Teves has worked in film/television as a concept artist, illustrator, and makeup FX sculptor since 1984. The illustrations here were created for a possible Creature from the Black Lagoon reboot around 1997. At that time Carpenter had moved on and Ivan Reitman was leading the charge. Sadly, Reitman’s movie never made it to filming.
It’s interesting to note the changes Teves made from the original CFTBL design. Note the tail and a more lizard-like appearance.
Source: Body Snatchers.
“Silent Zone” (2025) starring Matt Devere and Luca Papp / Z-View
Silent Zone (2025)
Director: Peter Deak
Screenplay: Viktor Csák, Krisztián Illés
Stars: Matt Devere, Luca Papp, Nikolett Barabas, Declan Hannigan, Katia Bokor and Robert Jackson.
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
In a world ravaged by zombies, Cassius and Abigail, the teenage girl he saved as a baby, struggle to survive.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
I knew going in this would be a drive-in movie, but it wasn’t bad.
Silent Zone (2025) rates 3 of 5 stars.
Batman vs Dracula by Bruce Timm!
I absolutely love everything about this Batman vs Dracula art by the amazing Bruce Timm.
Source: Cool Comic Art.
“Werewolves” (2024) starring Frank Grillo / Z-View
Werewolves (2024)
Director: Steven C. Miller
Screenplay: Matthew Kennedy
Stars: Frank Grillo, Katrina Law, Ilfenesh Hadera, Sam Daly, Ian Whyte, Dane DiLiegro and Lou Diamond Phillips.
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
A year ago, during a supermoon, anyone exposed to moonlight changed into a werewolf. Millions were killed. Now, as another supermoon approaches, people are preparing for the worst.
Wes Marshall, ex-military, fortified his sister-in-law Lucy’s house. Lucy lives there with her young daughter Emma. Wes then heads across town to join a team of scientists who have prepared an antidote they call Moonscreen. If it works, it will stop the werewolf supermoon transformation.
When the experiment goes sideways, Wes will be forced to fight his way back across town to save Lucy and Emma.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
I knew going in this would be a shlocky drive-in movie. Still, I expected it to be better.
Werewolves (2024) rates 2 of 5 stars.
Clever Alt Poster for “The Shining” by Rich Davies!
Check out the clever design and subtlety of this The Shining alt poster by Rich Davies. The shadow of Danny’s father holding an axe over his unaware son is chilling once you see it. You can check out more of Davies’ art here.
“Angel Heart” (1987) written & directed by Alan Parker; starring Mickey Rourke, Robert DeNiro & Lisa Bonet / Z-View
Angel Heart (1987)
Director: Alan Parker
Screenplay: Alan Parker; based on FALLING ANGEL by William Hjortsberg
Stars: Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling, Dann Florek, Kathleen Wilhoite and Pruitt Taylor Vince.
Tagline: Harry Angel has been hired to search for the truth… Pray he doesn’t find it.
The Plot…
1955. Louis Cypher wants money owed to him. Before the War, Cypher entered into a contract with a singer who went by the stage name Johnny Favorite. Favorite became a very popular crooner… then World War II hit and Favorite’s star waned. But for a time, Johnny Favorite was the flavor of the day. Favorite never paid Cypher his due. And you don’t run out on Louis Cypher.
So Cypher hires New York Private Eye Harry Angel. He’s to track down Johnny Favorite and report back to Cypher. What sounds like an easy assignment becomes anything but. Angel will find the trail leads to New Orleans and black magic, voodoo and more than one murder.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Unless you were around at the time of the film’s release it’s hard to imagine the controversy the casting of Lisa Bonet caused. At that time she was one of the stars of The Cosby Show. The show was a network juggernaut. Bill Cosby (despite what came out about him later) always promoted comedy for the entire family. Bonet’s role in Angel Heart, was very sexual with a prolonged nude sex scene. Plus it was her first feature film role. She more than held her own.
Angel Heart is an under-rated horror film.
Angel Heart (1987) rates 4 of 5 stars.
LAST HUNT: BOOK THREE IN THE HUNTER TRILOGY by James Byron Huggins!
HUNTER by James Byron Huggins is one of my all-time favorite novels. The sequel, HUNTER’S MOON was just as great. Now the third tale in the trilogy is about to be released. It’s titled LAST HUNT. Here’s the lowdown…
International bestselling author James Byron Huggins delivers LAST HUNT, the third and final book in the Hunter Saga.
Nathaniel Hunter has faced nightmares most men can’t imagine. In Alaska’s frozen wilderness he confronted a primordial killer. On England’s haunted moors he fought a beast born of legend. Each time he walked away scarred but unbroken. Now the battle comes to his own doorstep.
Scipio Dante, the brilliant, ruthless mind behind the experiments that created those monsters, has perfected a serum that transforms men into savage, unstoppable predators. Backed by limitless wealth and a private army, he will stop at nothing to rid the world of its greatest threat: the hunter who has foiled him twice before.
From his remote mountain cabin, Hunter must prepare for the ultimate confrontation. The wilderness he calls home bristles with danger; the predators he respects may soon turn against him. To survive, he’ll need every weapon at his disposal, every ally he can trust, and every ounce of his primal fury.
The world’s last true hunter is about to face his final, most terrifying prey.
LAST HUNT drops November 3rd. Get your order in now. I did.
