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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2011 23:27:24 GMT -5
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Post by DSR on Sept 7, 2011 23:33:36 GMT -5
Paul Reiser has a Twitter account. I think I might have to send him the picture and see if he says anything.
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Post by Lick Ness Monster on Sept 8, 2011 9:39:23 GMT -5
Usually, this is the space where ol' TR posts some long-winded horror thread introduction. Fortunately, there's no masturbatory intro needed this time. Keep 'em coming, guys!! Oh, and... TIME FOR THE HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS!! Previous inductees: Alfred Hitchcock Clive Barker Sam Neill Stephen King Tony Todd Thomas Harris Takako Fuji Dario Argento Goblin (the band) Robert Englund Takashi Miike Lucio Fulci Joe Bob Briggs Brad Dourif John Carpenter Paul Naschy Fred Gwynne Tobin Bell Charles "Chas" Balun Dick Miller Dan O'Bannon Roger Corman William Castle Hideo Nakata Frank Darabont Joe Dante Christopher Lee Lloyd Kaufman Charles Band Tom Atkins Lance Henriksen Linnea Quigley Vincent Price INDUCTION #34 [/img][/center] "People don't realize that doing a horror movie is hard work. You're out there all day screaming your lungs out, breathing in toxic make-up fumes, rolling around in the dirt, getting your eyebrows burned off - it's not like doing a sitcom." CLINT HOWARD In the long and storied history of the "unappreciated character actor wing" of the HHOF, there have been few quite as unappreciated as Clint Howard. You've no doubt seen him in some very high profile movies, but unless you're a well-versed cinephile (or a horror fan), many moviegoers simply have no idea who this goofy looking guy in the Ron Howard movies is. Well, he's Ron Howard's brother, and when it comes to the great, grand horror genre, he's had more than his fair share of very memorable turns. Much like his famous older brother, Clint got his entertainment beginnings as a child actor, appearing on the TV series Gentle Ben, Streets of San Francisco and The Virginian. He began his string of cameo roles in Ron Howard's directorial efforts at the ripe age of 10, and has noticeable roles in virtually all of Howard's blockbusters. As for non-Howard films, you may have spotted him in Night Shift, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Tango and Cash and Barb Wire (a true classic if there ever was one). However, that's not the reason you're reading this. Howard has a very distinct presence - a goofy presence, but a presence nonetheless that lends itself to horror films. He's best known to fans of the genre as Gregory Tudor, escaped mental patient turned homicidal ice cream vendor in (what else?) Ice Cream Man, one of the rare TRUE slasher films of the '90s. He also has a role in the underrated early '80s horror film The Wraith, one of the mainstays of TNT MonsterVision , as a comic relief auto mechanic. Add all of this up with a string of roles in micro-budgeted, cheesy, and unintentionally hilarious movies such as Carnosaur (produced by B movie king Roger Corman), Leprechaun 2 , the 1996 TV version of Humanoids From the Deep and The Dentist 2 and you've got quite the all-encompassing resume. Want more convincing? He was featured in Rob Zombie's remake of Halloween. And, as we all know, if you didn't have a cameo in the most cameo-tastic horror film of all time, you're a horror nobody. You wouldn't disagree with this guy, would you?
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Post by Lick Ness Monster on Sept 8, 2011 9:40:27 GMT -5
INDUCTION #35 "We have SUCH SIGHTS TO SHOW YOU!" DOUG BRADLEY Unless you've been living under a rock (or not part of this thread), you're likely aware that there's a new, no doubt godawful Hellraiser movie being unleashed upon the world. One that looks like a carbon copy of pretty much every other poorly produced and shoddily written mockbuster out there in direct-to-DVD land. Oh, and there's a new guy playing Pinhead. The hell? The role of Pinhead is one of the things that qualifies as virtual sacred ground to horror fans. Up until this point, he's been played by the same guy in every film of the series. Considering the volume involved here, it's quite the momentous achievement. According to the ever accurate Wikipedia, only five actors have portrayed the same horror character in six or more consecutive films - Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), Christopher Lee (Dracula), Warwick Davis (Leprechaun), Tobin Bell (Jigsaw), and Bradley. And now he looks like this. Yeah. The man behind the insanely complicated make-up, Doug Bradley himself is one of the rare cheerleaders that the horror genre has so few of. He met acclaimed novelist (and fellow HHOF member) Clive Barker in the mid-'70s and has been a close friend of the macabre auteur ever since. When the late '80s rolled around and Mr. Barker was ready to adapt a novella about a mysterious puzzle box that contained all the pain and pleasure that anyone could ever want into a full-length feature film, he immediately called his close friend to play the credited role of "Lead Cenobite." Well, you know the story from here - "Lead Cenobite" became the single most popular thing in the already insanely popular Hellraiser motion picture, acquiring the "Pinhead" moniker in the dark-as-hell sequel Hellbound: Hellraiser II, and becoming a virtual Freddy Krueger-ish wisecrack machine in Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth. For a time, Bradley was just as recognizable to horror fans as Robert Englund. Eventually, the popularity of Hellraiser would wane, but Doug would show his loyalty, continuing to portray the ever-crafty and eloquent leader of the Cenobites in five additional sequels, from Hellraiser: Bloodlines all the way up to Hellraiser on the Interwebz. Oh, and remember that cheerleader comment? He continues to appear in short horror films to this day, narrates music videos for an English extreme rock band, and authored the book Sacred Masks: Behind the Mask of the Horror Actor. Godspeed, Mr. Bradley, and may your eyes be shielded of what is to come of your most famous character.
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Post by Lick Ness Monster on Sept 8, 2011 9:41:10 GMT -5
INDUCTION #36 "I am a ham! And the ham in an actor is what makes him interesting." JOHN CARRADINE Few actors can claim a legacy as rich and varied as John Carradine. For starters, he's the patriarch of an acting family that includes sons David, Keith and Robert Carradine as well as daughter Martha Plimpton. Additionally, he is an extremely talented veteran of more than 200 feature films, including some of the most well-known motion pictures in Hollywood history. To all of us, he's a luminary of countless horror films, thus earning him the much deserved nod in the FAN's HHOF. Carradine was born in 1908 and suffered through a harsh childhood including habitual beatings from his stepfather. After seeing a production of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice as an 11-year-old, the impressionable youth decided that this was his calling. Three years later, he would have his first stage credit in Camille while working his way up the theater company circuit. Eventually, he would branch out into film, being one of many actors to audition for the Dracula role that eventually went to Bela Lugosi before finding success in many highly praised films. Some of his best-known roles are virtual Hollywood gold - 1939's Stagecoach, 1940's The Grapes of Wrath (in his first large role), 1956's The Ten Commandments and 1962's The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. It was in the horror genre, however, where Carradine would really make his mark, utilizing his versatility to great effect by playing a vast array of eccentric, insane, and/or diabolical characters. A partial listing of his horror credits (and this is indeed VERY partial): Captive Wild Woman, Revenge of the Zombies (reviewed by DSR in the last thread), Bluebeard (a true cult classic and forgotten gem that everyone should pick up), House of Frankenstein, House of Dracula, The Black Sleep, The Unearthly, Invisible Invaders, House of the Black Death, Billy the Kid vs. Dracula (which might hold some record for being one of the most terminally boring yet somehow strangely fascinating little movies I've seen), Astro-Zombies (what a title), Blood of Dracula's Castle, regular guest-starring roles on The Munsters - you get the idea by now. This man was prolific. In keeping with his true character actor spirit, Carradine struggled with crippling arthritis in his later years, but continued working anyway. His death occurred in Milan, Italy, in 1988, but not before he would climb the 328 steps of the Gothic Duomo Cathedral, having just completed work on his most recent (and final) film. For his contribution to the motion picture industry, John Carradine has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as a place in the Western Performers Hall of Fame - but it is in horror, and his countless roles as slimy, laughing villains where he will perhaps be remembered most.
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Post by Michael Coello on Sept 8, 2011 11:52:07 GMT -5
A movie featuring movie monsters wrestling to see who's the best, featuring Kevin Nash, Dave Foley and the Mouth of the South Jimmy Hart.
....Did I get drunk and write a movie?
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Post by Michael Coello on Sept 8, 2011 11:53:44 GMT -5
Also, love the inductions, Thomas.
Plus, i have "Night Train to Mundo Fine" sung by Carradine on my mp3 player.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2011 13:01:28 GMT -5
Awesome inductions, even if your Word program is terrible.
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Post by Lick Ness Monster on Sept 8, 2011 15:20:01 GMT -5
Awesome inductions, even if your Word program is terrible. Fixed. Alright, this has happened a few times now, and it's starting...no, it's very annoying. The problem, obviously, is that "smart" quotes and apostrophes that slant don't translate to the board when being copied and pasted. I started typing these in Notepad instead of Word, and thought that would address the problem, but obviously it hasn't. What's even stranger is that they still appear fine in my Notepad file (normal "straight" quotes and apostrophes). So I guess what I'm asking is - does anybody have any technical advice here on what I should be doing? And was my Deadly Friend review in the last thread all &ae'd up on anyone?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2011 15:24:13 GMT -5
I believe your Deadly Friend review was fine.
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Post by YellowJacketY2J on Sept 8, 2011 18:13:19 GMT -5
Three great inductions! Happy as hell to see Howard finally inducted.
I can't believe Monster Brawl is real. Seems like something I would dream up. Can't wait!
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Post by mysterydriver on Sept 8, 2011 18:33:57 GMT -5
Clint Howard. Because you think Michael Berryman has gotten too old to play your "creepy looking guy."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2011 18:40:42 GMT -5
HOLY S***! Why can't Monster Brawl be out NOW!
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Post by 'Foretold' Joker on Sept 9, 2011 7:36:37 GMT -5
Is Ice Cream Man actually any good? As I saw it in the shelves of my local £1 store.
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Post by mysterydriver on Sept 9, 2011 14:05:15 GMT -5
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Post by YellowJacketY2J on Sept 9, 2011 17:36:54 GMT -5
Is Ice Cream Man actually any good? As I saw it in the shelves of my local £1 store. It's a fun, cheesy film. Not liking the looks so far.
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Post by DSR on Sept 9, 2011 23:20:56 GMT -5
Great inductions as usual, TR. I've been a big fan of ICE CREAM MAN since I saw it many years ago on MonsterVision (I've mentioned this numerous times), and I've wound up seeing Clint in many movies since (DISTURBED starring Malcolm McDowell, the live action FIST OF THE NORTH STAR, and the underrated EVILSPEAK, just to name a few). Clint's a cool dude, and I'm glad he's made the Hall. Doug Bradley is absolutely amazing. Even when the HELLRAISER franchise sinks into complete garbage in terms of storyline, writing, what have you, Doug always shines and makes the proceedings that much more bearable. Likewise John Carradine, who I'm becoming more and more of a fan of with each film I see. He takes dreadful material and makes it captivating. Moving on to DSR news, working at a second hand store has afforded me the opportunity to pick up a small handful of DVDs: -the 2 disc special edition of the Bava Giallo classic BLOOD AND BLACK LACE -a double feature of SWAMP OF THE RAVENS and I EAT YOUR SKIN -the more recent picture DEADGIRL (I also picked up a cassette tape of Living Colour's Vivid album, so I can blast "Cult of Personality" while I drive my '91 Le Baron, but that's neither here nor there. ) I haven't watched any of these yet, I'm thinking that I'm saving them for my big October horror-thon, where I watch as much horror cinema as I possibly can (as well as documentaries about horror). Though I might jump the gun on something if I'm bored one night. And lastly, my brain cannot possibly comprehend the idea of a PG-13 HELLRAISER movie. Hell, even if there's just a guy sitting on a stage reading the story the movie's supposed to be, the stuff he's reading should sound graphic enough to get an R. This is ridiculous.
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Post by Lick Ness Monster on Sept 10, 2011 10:19:45 GMT -5
-the 2 disc special edition of the Bava Giallo classic BLOOD AND BLACK LACE Seen that one a couple years ago, although I haven't dug it out since that initial watch. My memory is that it's a pretty good movie, and that Udo Kier is a delightfully slimy dude in it. Oh, and the main villain in his full murder getup looks like Rorschach (the character, not the poster - and, btw, it would be nice to have the latter back in here).
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Post by 'Foretold' Joker on Sept 10, 2011 19:59:42 GMT -5
Well I watched two horror films today ... Piranha 3D - It was ... just okay. I think I was put off by the predictable main family of characters they just kind of bored me as I instinctively knew the main teen, his girl, mum the sherriff and especially the two kids were in no threat whatsoever (Quite similar to Eight Legged freaks in that respect.). Everything else was cool, the carnage at the spring break section, Dreyfuss, Rhames, Llloyd and of course Kelly Brook and her bikini/porn star buddies were highly entertaining. Plus the effects/gore was good. So yeah overall is was 2.5 out of 5. Hardware - Surprisingly good. A tale of a dystopian future where a guy and his girl end up being terrorised by a defective military android. I liked the style/tone of the movie. The low budget and general gritty feeling certainly added to the world it was portraying plus with cameos from Iggy Pop and Lemmy it was fun. Special effects/Gore worked for the most part (the android was decent) and apart from a a rather surreal portion near the end it all rolled along nicely. I'd give it 3.5 out of 5. Note: I will never look at that Porkins/Indiana Jones Top Men actor quite the same way as he plays a very nasty/sleazy voyeur neighbour in this film.
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Post by YellowJacketY2J on Sept 11, 2011 10:20:58 GMT -5
I watched The Dark Half the other day. It's the film directed by George A. Romero and based on a Stephen King novel. As far as King adaptations go, it's pretty good. Timothy Hutton is a college professor who moonlights as a sleazy author named George Stark. When someone attempts to blackmail him, he simply announces his second identity. Shortly, a man calling himself George Stark stalks the author and his family. Is he actually Stark or the author himself?
It's not fantastic, but Romero directs some chilling scenes, builds great tension and Hutton is fantastic. I didn't like the fact that Stark was treated as a generic slasher who makes witty remarks, as it drags the film down. Even so, the film is good, with one scene early on that's creepy (you'll know of it when you see it).
Final Rating: B
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