Category Archives: horror

TRUE BLOOD episode where Tommy finally fucking dies and leaves us all in peace

Posted on August 29, 2011 by David Forbes

Ding dong fucking Tommy is dead! The dumbest of the dumb characters to ever stumble through True Blood is finally gone. Praise Jebus and pass the vodka … But still, did they have to waste 97 minutes of a 60 … Continue reading →

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American Horror Story on FX

Posted on August 22, 2011 by David Forbes

I know very little about this, but I’ve liked the teasers I’ve seen so far, and like the trailer embedded below, so I’ll be checking it out when it launches this fall (at least for the first few episodes). Enjoy.

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Thoughts on [rec] 2

Posted on August 3, 2011 by David Forbes

I’ve seen an enjoyed both the original Spanish language [rec] and its American remake, Quarantine. They’re very similar movies, differing only in minor details until the end. [spoilers below] The main difference between the two is the source of the … Continue reading →

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TRUE BLOOD episode six

Posted on August 1, 2011 by David Forbes

Wow, that clever Tommy! Turning into Sam and then acting all Tommy-ish (i.e., like a moronic asshole) and messing up Sam’s life! Ooh! He fucked Sam’s hottie and then acted all asshole-ish and kicked her out! Ooh! He acted all … Continue reading →

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Finally got around to watching LET ME IN

Posted on July 29, 2011 by David Forbes

Let Me In is the English language remake of the brilliant Swedish film Let the Right One In, which I saw a few years ago. I liked the remake well enough, but I’m not sure I liked it better than … Continue reading →

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TRUE BLOOD episode five

Posted on July 26, 2011 by David Forbes

The best line in this episode was Bill explaining to his rather clueless Sheriff that modern vampires hide in plain sight, at places “like Google, or Fox News.” I’m not sure what to write about the show at this point. … Continue reading →

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So I rented JENNIFER’s BODY …

Posted on July 25, 2011 by David Forbes

… and was totally underwhelmed. Which is a shame. I like Diablo Cody, and have high hopes for her take on The Evil Dead remake. But Jennifer’s Body was just a mess. And not just any kind of mess, but … Continue reading →

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Diana Rowland’s MY LIFE AS A WHITE TRASH ZOMBIE

Posted on May 23, 2011 by David Forbes

This isn’t a review, since I haven’t read the book yet (it won’t be released until July). But I wanted to share a highly positive review from Publisher’s Weekly of Diana Rowland’s My Life As A White Trash Zombie. I’ve … Continue reading →

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“It’s dead, Jim.” AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS canned by Universal

Posted on March 9, 2011 by David Forbes

Guillermo del Toro’s lavish 3D adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s At the Mountains of Madness has apparently been canceled by Universal Studios over concerns about the $150 million budget and the anticipated R-rating. I’m disheartened by the news, though I can … Continue reading →

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One Sheet for AMC’s THE WALKING DEAD

Posted on September 23, 2010 by David Forbes

Can’t wait for this. Coming Halloween!

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