Though it’s by no means a great sequel, Poltergeist 2 had at least a few good things going for it. For one, it was co-written by the same guys who wrote the first film (minus, of course, the input of Steven Spielberg), and it also brought all of the surviving stars back. As a result, …
The internet horror community rejoiced in unison earlier this week when Platinum Dunes producer Brad Fuller confirmed that the next Friday the 13th movie – likely a full-on reboot of the franchise – will not be a found footage film, as the studio was originally planning. And many patted themselves on the back when Fuller …
This weekend The Shining will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its original release on the big screen. 35 years of terror, debate, questions, admiration and brilliance. I watched it for the first time when I was probably FAR too young, and the imprint it left has been with me ever since. I hate having favorites …
Released in 1982, Poltergeist was the eighth highest-grossing film of that year, which means only one thing in the world of Hollywood: a sequel was inevitable, whether one was warranted or not. Surprisingly, it took MGM four years to put out Poltergeist 2, haunting theaters in 1986. And the wait, as is all-too-often the case …
We’re just a few days away from the theatrical release of Poltergeist, a big screen remake that we somehow managed to avoid for a whole lot longer than most. Whereas Tobe Hooper directed and Steven Spielberg produced the original, this time around Gil Kenan (Monster House) directed while Sam Raimi produced, lending the film a …
I’ve lived in a variety of locations over the years, but I firmly believe Chicago, IL is the greatest city in the world. A thriving environment of culture, commerce, and culinary achievements, Chicago is also the home of many beloved pieces of cinema. While most cinephiles remember Chicago as the home of most of John Hughes’ filmography …
Movie perfection? I’ve said it before – I personally don’t believe there is such a thing as a totally flawless movie, but I do believe there are movies that accomplish everything they set out to achieve on a level far above expectation, and when that happens you just know it. The whole experience becomes immersive …
There’s a reason the name George Miller immediately puts a smile on the faces of so many movie lovers, and that’s because there’s something singularly special about the films he has brought into our lives. The Aussie filmmaker is of course known for the Mad Max trilogy, and this year he returns to inject a …
Early last year I posted a picture on the Halloween Love facebook page that featured a recreation of the Overlook Hotel from The Shining, made from a single sheet of paper. And when I say a single sheet I MEAN a single sheet! Nothing is added, taped, glued or attached in any way. The building …
I think it’s safe to say that nobody expected we’d get another Mad Max sequel, as the last one came out 30 years ago, and I think it’s also fair to assume that nobody expected franchise creator George Miller would be the guy to bring Max Rockatansky back to the big screen. But indeed he …
