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Saw originator James Wan’s long-hyped paranormal horror flick Insidious crept into theaters this week, so we thought it wise to look at one of its most obvious forbears, plus a cult oddity on the same tip. First up is 1977′s Hausu (House), a bizarre, chaotic Japanese horror-comedy like no other. Of course, no discussion of the apparition-fraught American family would be complete without the Tobe Hooper/Steven Spielberg 1982 “collaboration” Poltergeist. Stick around for the episode’s, uh, riveting conclusion.
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http://www.soundonsight.org/sordid-cinema-podcast-21-insidious-poltergeist-hausu/Saw originator James Wan’s long-hyped paranormal horror flick Insidious crept... more
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Who directed Poltergeist is a question that has been raised many times between fans of the film ever since an article appeared in the L.A. Times in 1982. The article, about a set visit during principle photography, queried whether credited director Tobe Hooper was actually at the helm. On the day of the newspaper’s visit Steven Spielberg was directing some on-location shots and Hooper was nowhere to be seen.Who directed Poltergeist is a question that has been raised many times between fans of... more
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Torching up weed joints on a marijuana smokers TV show. This part has stoner scenes from movies and TV shows that are not pot related like Poltergeist and The Fifth Element. We also have an audio clip form Buck-o-Nine called Pass the Dutchie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYbc8myC3VgTorching up weed joints on a marijuana smokers TV show. This part has stoner scenes... more
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Enter The Horror & Fantasy Collection [ http://bit.ly/79wXXQ ] featuring 62 monsters, 35 vampires and 51 various icons of the undead. Altogether adding up to a staggering 149 icons to roll up, take to work, and kill productivity for an entire day. The piece itself is printed in 2 colors, screened on a 14"x36" sheet of 140lb or 80lb black poster stock. Get for the film nerd in your life (or yourself!) and watch everyone pore over all the icons for literally hours while trying to name each and every one.Enter The Horror & Fantasy Collection [ http://bit.ly/79wXXQ ] featuring 62... more
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From the filmmaker's Bag of Tricks: The Dolly Zoom
The Rotten Tomatoes Show is a movie review show that airs on Thursday nights at 10:30 e/p on Current TV. From reviews of the newest releases to commentary on cult favorites and movie trends, each episode of The Rotten Tomatoes Show is a fast-paced, comedic journey through the week in cinema.
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Petrified locals have had the willies put up them by a pesky poltergeist.
Why cant the dead just stay dead?Petrified locals have had the willies put up them by a pesky poltergeist.
Why cant... more
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While walking my boy to his school the other day and contemplating the fallen leaves at my feet, an idea came to my mind. Just then, my kindergarten-aged son SPOKE those words out loud.. This brought back long-forgotten memories from MY teen-aged years...While walking my boy to his school the other day and contemplating the fallen leaves... more
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