Tag Archives: Horror

Subtle, unsettling horror: Picnic at Hanging Rock (updated)

Posted on November 9, 2007 by skullsinthestars

I’m constantly amazed at how many really good films exist, even in a relatively narrow genre like horror, that I’m completely unaware of. A few months ago I stumbled across a description of Peter Weir’s 1975 film Picnic at Hanging … Continue reading →

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Some Halloween Treats…

Posted on October 31, 2007 by skullsinthestars

Through Pharyngula, I found a link to The Little Professor, a blogger of Victorian stuff, who linked through a lovely website to some of her favorite ghost stories. (Following me so far?) This seemed like a good idea, so I … Continue reading →

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Unwanted love: An underused horror theme?

Posted on October 29, 2007 by skullsinthestars

H.P. Lovecraft, in his essay Supernatural Horror in Literature, remarked that, “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” He was, in my opinion, completely correct. … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday to another horror giant

Posted on October 9, 2007 by skullsinthestars

Several weeks ago was Roddy McDowell’s birthday; today is the birthday of another great actor of horror films. Happy birthday to Jodelle Ferland! If you haven’t heard of her, I’m not surprised; she’s only 13 years old today.

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