HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO.....

Lalla Ward is 60.

RIP ELAINE STEWART

Actress Elaine Stewart passed away on June 27th at the age of 81 from a long illness. Stewart is best known to genre fans for appearing in the obscure movies entitled Most Dangerous Man Alive in 1958. She also appeared in such film noir classics as Rise And Fall of Legs Diamond and The Tattered Dress.
In the 1970's she was the card dealer on the Game show Gambit and the hostess on High Rollers.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO

Paul  Koslo turns 67 today, Lauren Hill is 32,and Lorrie Morgan is 52.

RAMBLINGS

Wewill be having a new poll soon and I also wanted to mention that in my absense I missed the birthday of the one and only Casey Kasem of American Top 40 fame. A belated but very happy 79th b-day to the man who got me to become a chart addict.
Also I appreciate the comments I have been receiving and hope it continues. This blog had a ton of traffic when I had to stop and I want it back to where it was.

VAMPIRE CIRCUS (SYNAPSE)

Synapse turned this out in a blu-ray/dvd combo and that is a damned good idea since I havent made the switch to blu ray yet.
This is an excellent and often overlooked film from Hammer about a cursed village in which a circus comes to town and the people start dying. The vampires are vicious killers and they prey upon the children of the town, and that topic alone makes this a very controversial but good film.
It's a touchy subject, but the film handles it well as the vampires spread their terror thru the small town . Lots of blood and gore and ample nudity which would become a Hammer staple in the mid to late 70's.
The quality it top notch and this is a MUST for any horror movie fan. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

MANOS THE HANDS OF FATE

It looks like Shout Factory is bringing us a two disc set of Manos the Hands of Fate. Disc one will have the MST3K version and disc two will have the regular version plus cool extras like a documentary on the making of the film and a lot more. My God, the street date is Sept. 13th!! This will be something to see.

DINOSHARK (ANCHOR BAY)

Roger Corman produced this gem and even has a pretty large speaking part!! A vicious prehistoric shark is freed from the arctic ice and begins to go on a killing spree from the Arctic to Puerto Vallarta. Eric Balfour and Iva Hasperger star as two people trying to stop the monster.
Is there ANY reasont to not like a Corman film?? Watch this and Sharktopus on a double feature you'll never forget. This is one of the best films I have seen in some time. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

INVADERS FROM MARS 1986 (MGM)

Those of you familiar with the original 1953 version will be apalled, like I was at this turgid remake that really makes no sense and is a waste of time. Tobe Hooper directed this flop starring Karne Black and her son Hunter Carson. I am telling you, this movie sucks and I don't usually say that.
Avoid at all costs.

STRANGE INVADERS (MGM)

This interesting little film is on a double feature disc with a remake of Invaders From Mars, and it makes for good viewing. In the year 1958 aliens arrive on earth and take over a small town in order to study and learn about human life. The experiment lasts until 1983 and come to find out they have actually succeeded in mating with humans.
Paul Le Mat, Nancy Allen and Louise Fletcher are the human while character actors such as the late Ken Tobey are the aliens. This is a fun movie and one you dont really have to think about, just enjoy.

HEADLESS GHOST (VCI)

Innocent little comedy horror film about a headless ghost seeking to find it's body in a castle with the help of three tourists. Herman Cohen wrote and produced this entertaining little film.
This is included on the same disc as the film below,and it makes for a great night of fun viewing from the late 1950's. Thanks VCI.

HORRORS OF THE BLACK MUSEUM (VCI)

The great Herman Cohen produced this classic thriller about a madman who uses diabolical devices to kill people then write best selling books about the murders. Michael Gough stars as a madman obsessed with murder. The eyeball gouging scene is always fun to watch as so is the ending to this 1959 color shocker.
This is one of the best horror films of the time period and very recommended.

GUNS, GIRLS AND G-STRINGS (MILL CREEK)

This is a complete set of the films of the legendary Andy Sidaris. Andy made action films for men and women with good looking men and women starring in the films. The most famous are such films as Hard Hunter, Savage Beach, Hard Ticket To Hawaii and more.
This set is a godsend to Sidaris fans and at an average price of $7.99 is it a most welcome addition to any film library.

RIP PETER FALK

The man who played Columbo on TV has died at the age of 83. Falk played the role for to perfection and was also in Princess Bride and one of my favorite films All The Marbles where he played a wrestling manager. A great talent that will be missed.

My absense

During my absense I missed posting the 85th birthday of movie director Roger Corman, the 39th birthday of sexy Carmen Electra and so I will post them here now, and i have a LOT of reviews coming up in the following weeks......so happy birthday to Roger and Carmen.

I AM BACK.....FINALLY

After a couple of months I am returning to this blog with a vengeance!! I have a lot to add and will be doing so over the next few days.