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Vintage Horror Cinema: 'The Man Who Laughs'
21 May 2013 4:00 PM, PDT | FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news »
Even casual horror fans are familiar with the silent Universal classics The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, which starred the legendary “Man of a Thousand Faces” Lon Chaney, Sr. in his two most iconic screen roles. The box-office success of those two films led the studio in 1928 to adapt The Man Who Laughs, a story by Hunchback author Victor Hugo, into one of their first sound productions, with music and sound effects (but no recorded dialog). While Chaney did not return for this one (he was under contract to MGM by that time), the lead role was taken on by another screen legend, Conrad Veidt – best remembered by horror fans as the creepy sleepwalker Cesare in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Just as in Hunchback, the title character here is not technically a “monster,” but a sympathetic figure who happens to be horribly disfigured... but like the grotesque Quasimodo, »
- Gregory Burkart
Stanley Film Fest 2013 Gives the Axe to Eli Roth and a Fantastic New Festival to Horror Fans
11 May 2013 10:00 AM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
The first incarnation of any big event is bound to experience a few hiccups, but having recently returned from the inaugural Stanley Film Fest in Estes Park, Colorado, I feel confident in reporting that the biggest issue I encountered was slow service at the Sunday morning horror-themed brunch. It wouldn’t have been a problem, but these were Carrie pancakes I was waiting on complete with a bucket of red berry syrup! I ultimately had to leave before my food arrived, but the reason why was the same reason I was at the fest in the first place. I was there to see movies. This first year saw 24 feature films play, and while that may not sound like a lot, it was more than enough to fill up a single-weekend festival. I only managed to see eleven over the three days, and the titles available ranged from well-regarded horror films from years past, including »
- Rob Hunter
10 Movie Gems You Should Watch On Netflix Right Now
30 April 2013 2:25 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
Netflix has a healthy streaming selection of T.V. and film from the most established genres to indie and foreign films. Today we’ll be looking at 10 gems you can stream on Netflix now. I decided not to include TV or documentaries, as those should be in a list of their own. Some films that were to be on this list had to be removed due to their streaming status being changed as of April, 30th. Dr. No, Adaptation, and Mulholland Dr. were three that were removed but will be streaming until May 1st.
So, what makes a gem? For the purposes of this list a gem is a film that stands out among other films of the same genre, and often becomes a work that other subsequent works are, in one way or another, measured against, or compared to. A film gem can be a film that has stood the test of time, »
- Frank Espinoza
Legendary Horror Band Goblin Performing Suspiria Score Live in Texas!!
25 April 2013 5:04 PM, PDT | iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news »
This can be filed under Wow news piece of the day. Already looking to be one of the coolest horror film festivals of the year with tons of screenings/guests, Philip Anselmo’s Housecore Horror Film Festival just upped the ante Bigtime with the announcement that legendary Italian horror rockers Goblin are going to be performing their amazing score for Dario Argento’s 1977 filmSUSPIRIA live at the festival! This marks Goblin’s First Us performance!
“It’s exactly six months before horror and metal collide in Central Texas at the inaugural Housecore Horror Film Festival – the ultimate 3-day, underground fan event celebrating the twisted line where horror films and heavy metal meet. Today, festival creators – legendary metal frontman Philip H. Anselmo and best-selling true crime author Corey Mitchell – announce that influential Italian progressive rock band Goblin will be performing their iconic score to Dario Argento’s 1977 horror masterpiece, Suspiria, live at Housecore Horror Film Festival. »
- SMITH
Goblin Playing First-Ever Us Show!
25 April 2013 12:00 PM, PDT | FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news »
Fans of European horror movies – especially from the '70s and '80s – are probably on an intimate basis with the Italian rock band Goblin. Their most famous and memorable works include the scores for George Romero's epic Dawn of the Dead and Dario Argento's 1977 classic Suspiria – one of the loudest, weirdest and most terrifying film soundtracks ever created. While Goblin has been active in various incarnations since their foundation in the mid-'70s, and core member Claudio Simonetti has played their music at Us shows with his side project Daemonia, Goblin's original co-founders – Simonetti and Maurizio Guarini – have never performed together in North America. But that's all changing this October, when they bring the full Goblin lineup to perform the entire Suspiria score live at the first Housecore Horror Film Festival in Austin, Texas. The brainchild of metal icon Phil Anselmo (Pantera) and bestselling true-crime author Corey Mitchell »
- Gregory Burkart
Goblin Performing Suspiria in the States for the First Time in October
25 April 2013 11:36 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Horror fans... you may just want to start booking flights to Austin now as you're reading this because this is the type of announcement that simply does not happen every day. Hell, it doesn't happen every decade! Goblin is U.S. bound to perform Suspiria Live with the movie!
From the Press Release
It’s exactly six months before horror and metal collide in Central Texas at the inaugural Housecore Horror Film Festival – the ultimate three-day, underground fan event celebrating the twisted line where horror films and heavy metal meet – taking place in Austin, Texas, the weekend of October 25-27, 2013. Today festival creators – legendary metal frontman Philip H. Anselmo and best-selling true crime author Corey Mitchell – announce that influential Italian progressive rock band Goblin will be performing their iconic score to Dario Argento’s 1977 horror masterpiece Suspiria live at Housecore Horror Film Festival.
Marking their first-ever performance in North America, »
- Uncle Creepy
Goblin to Perform Suspiria Score Live During Us Film Screening
25 April 2013 10:54 AM, PDT | DailyDead | See recent DailyDead news »
It’s not often that we cover music news, but this one’s too good to pass up on and we know there are Daily Dead readers who will be interested in attending this event. It has just been announced that Maurizio Guarini and Claudio Simonetti will perform the soundtrack for Suspiria live during a screening of the film in Austin:
Austin, Texas—It’s exactly six months before horror and metal collide in Central Texas at the inaugural Housecore Horror Film Festival – the ultimate 3-day, underground fan event celebrating the twisted line where horror films and heavy metal meet. Today, festival creators – legendary metal frontman Philip H. Anselmo and best-selling true crime author Corey Mitchell – announce that influential Italian progressive rock band Goblin will be performing their iconic score to Dario Argento’s 1977 horror masterpiece, Suspiria, live at Housecore Horror Film Festival.
Marking their first-ever performance in North America, »
- Jonathan James
Dundead 2013 Line-Up Announced
19 April 2013 9:34 AM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
The line-up for this year’s Dundead film festival has been announced.
The festival, now in its third year, offers genre fans living in Dundee and the surrounding areas an opportunity to see a mixture of old and upcoming horror films at Dundee Contemporary Arts over a four day period, May 2 – 5, 2013.
This year’s festival will open with the UK premiere of Would You Rather, David Guy Levy’s twisted psychological thriller, and close with a preview screening of The ABC’s of Death, an anthology film containing 26 shorts (one for each letter of the alphabet) by 26 different directors.
The line-up also includes preview screenings of John Dies At The End, The Hidden Face, The Lords Of Salem and Kiss Of The Damned, while three of director Brian De Palma’s films will be screened as part of a mini retrospective.
In addition, for those looking for something a little different, »
- Jamie Neish
Emotional ornaments: the wonderful film sets of German Expressionist cinema
14 April 2013 11:47 AM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
When looking at film locations it would be shameful if the settings in the infamous German Expressionism movement were to be overlooked. A number of movements and directors over the years have Expressionism to thank. There is so much to say about this movement from the wonderful films that were born out of it, to the microelements that can still be seen in cinema today. However, what stands out the most are the incredible film sets.
German Expressionism as an art form was the response to the bleak reality of daily life. In the 1920s German films were developing a distinctive style, the emphasis of these films was placed on presenting an expressive, imaginative point of view opposed to everyday life. Cinema worked as a way to represent a reality the German public could only imagine and the films present a world violently distorted from the pressures of intense personal moods and emotions. »
- Catstello
Screening Details for New Restoration of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
10 April 2013 4:30 PM, PDT | DailyDead | See recent DailyDead news »
We have readers from all over the world, so if you live in Berlin, near Berlin, or are planning on visiting Berlin, we hope you check out a new restoration of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari that will be screening at the Berlin International Film Festival:
“The 64th Berlin International Film Festival will be held from February 6 to 16, 2014.
Film fans can get ready for an exceptional highlight: Robert Wiene’s The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, which premiered in 1920, will be screened 94 years later in a new, completely digitally restored version within the scope of Berlinale Classics. Not only is the expressionist silent film classic of great significance in the history of film, but it has also influenced many filmmakers of later generations.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was first screened in Berlin on February 26, 1920. This key work of German silent film is famous for its extraordinary style that was influenced by expressionism and romanticism. »
- Jonathan James
How Many of the Movies from Roger Ebert's List of Great Movies Have You Seen?
10 April 2013 4:28 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
I've mentioned before how several years ago I created a list using Roger Ebert's Great Movies, Oscar Best Picture winners, IMDb's Top 250, etc. and began going through them doing my best to see as many of the films on these lists that I had not seen as I possibly could to up my film I.Q. Well, someone has gone through the exhaustive effort to take all of the films Roger Ebert wrote about in his three "Great Movies" books, all of which are compiled on his website and added them to a Letterbxd list and I've added that list below. I'm not positive every movie on his list is here, but by my count there are 363 different titles listed (more if you count the trilogies, the Up docs and Decalogue) and of those 363, I have personally seen 229 and have added an * next to those I've seen. Clearly I have some work to do, »
- Brad Brevet
How Many of the Movies from Roger Ebert's List of Great Movies Have You Seen?
10 April 2013 4:28 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
I've mentioned before how several years ago I created a list using Roger Ebert's Great Movies, Oscar Best Picture winners, IMDb's Top 250, etc. and began going through them doing my best to see as many of the films on these lists that I had not seen as I possibly could to up my film I.Q. Well, someone has gone through the exhaustive effort to take all of the films Roger Ebert wrote about in his three "Great Movies" books, all of which are compiled on his website and added them to a Letterbxd list and I've added that list below. I'm not positive every movie on his list is here, but by my count there are 362 different titles listed (more if you count the trilogies and Decalogue) and of those 362, I have personally seen 229 and have added an * next to those I've seen. Clearly I have some work to do, »
- Brad Brevet
The Purge to Headline the Inaugural Stanley Film Festival, May 2-5 in Estes Park, Co
9 April 2013 3:47 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Hot on the heels of their first wave announcement, the amazing crew behind the Stanley Film Festival, which runs at the iconic and historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Co May 2-5, has selected The Purge as its opening night film.
Paired with the festival’s opening night “Shining Gala” party, The Purge stars Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder, and Edwin Hodge, and is produced by Blumhouse Productions.
“In the near future, a daring new edict keeps the nation safe. Called simply The Purge, it is a 24 hour release from all laws. When vicious outsiders break into an innocent family’s home on the one night that crime is legal each year, everyone will find out how far they would go to protect themselves. “
The festival also announced Ben Wheatley’s Sightseers, a horror comedy about “a couple vacationing in rural England who can't seem to shake the series »
- Brad McHargue
The Stanley Film Festival’s Short Films and Special Presentations Announced
9 April 2013 2:02 PM, PDT | DailyDead | See recent DailyDead news »
After announcing a solid feature line-up, The Stanley Film Festival has announced their short film screenings and special presentations. They have also revealed that their opening night film will be The Purge:
April 9, 2013 (Denver, Co) – The Stanley Film Festival (Sff), presented by NBC Universal’s Chiller, announced today its Opening Night film, Centerpiece film, special presentations and shorts programs for the inaugural event that will run May 2 – 5, 2013 in Estes Park, Colo. Celebrating the best in independent horror cinema, Sff will showcase a full slate of features, shorts, panels, student competitions and special events – with Festival headquarters set at The Stanley Hotel. The haunted landmark opened in 1909 and was the inspiration for Stephen King’s Overlook Hotel in The Shining.
The Stanley Film Festival opens Thursday, May 2, with a Gala Presentation of Universal Pictures’ The Purge, a speculative thriller directed by James DeMonaco and starring Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Adelaide Kane and Max Burkholder. »
- Jonathan James
Digitally restored “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” to premiere at Berlinale 2014
9 April 2013 1:17 AM, PDT | DearCinema.com | See recent DearCinema.com news »
Robert Wiene’s The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, which premiered in 1920, will be screened 94 years later in a new, completely digitally restored version in the Berlinale Classics section of Berlin Film Festival 2014. Not only is the expressionist silent film classic of great significance in the history of film, but it has also influenced many filmmakers of later generations.
The 64th Berlin International Film Festival will be held from February 6 to 16, 2014.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was first screened in Berlin on February 26, 1920. This key work of German silent film is famous for its extraordinary style that was influenced by expressionism and romanticism. The Berlinale will present the digitally restored version of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari in the large concert hall at the Berliner Philharmonie on February 9, 2014.
This silent film screening will also be a world premiere with regards to the music. On the Karl-Schuke organ at the Berliner Philharmonie, »
- NewsDesk
The Best Movies of Everybody's (Second) Favorite Year: From Caligari to Pollyanna
1 April 2013 4:28 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
In Robert Wiene’s 1920 dreamlike horror classic, veteran German actor Werner Krauss plays the mysterious Dr. Caligari, the apparent force behind a creepy somnambulist named Cesare and played by Conrad Veidt, who abducts beautiful Lil Dagover. The finale in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari has inspired tons of movies and television shows, from Fritz Lang's 1944 film noir The Woman in the Window to the last episode of the TV series St. Elsewhere. In addition, the film shares some key elements in common (suppposedly as a result of a mere coincidence) with Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio's 2011 thriller Shutter Island. The 1920 crime melodrama Outside the Law is not in any way related to Rachid Bouchareb's 2010 political drama. Instead, the Tod Browning-directed movie is a well-made entry in the gangster genre (long before the explosion a decade later). Browning, best known for his early '30s efforts Dracula and Freaks, »
- Andre Soares
Philip Anselmo’s Housecore Horror Film Festival Announces “Killer” Programming, Special Guests!!
1 April 2013 12:22 PM, PDT | iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news »
Philip Anselmo, vocalist for influential metal band Pantera, has teamed up with true-crime author Corey Mitchell to bring the first annual Housecore Horror Film Festival to Austin, Texas this October, and they’ve just announced the festival’s lineup/special guests. Read on!
“Halloween is still seven months away, but the horror is already heating up in Austin as Philip Anselmo and Corey Mitchell’s inaugural Housecore Horror Film Festival (Hhff) continues to release music and film event details for their three-day underground fan fest. Not for the faint of heart, the festival celebrates the best of the extreme and the wicked possibilities that arise when heavy metal and horror movie worlds collide. Today, Hhff announces a very special guest appearance by Brazilian cult horror actor and director Coffin Joe, a first look at some of the film festival screening categories, special events and other programming, and a second round »
- SMITH
Make Your Own Silent Film with Google and The Peanut Gallery
22 March 2013 9:00 AM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
This is one of the cooler things Google has put out in a while. Using their new Peanut Gallery, you can make your own versions of silent movie scenes using your microphone and a little imagination. You talk, and it creates dialogue that gets plugged right into the movie. So far they have clips from A Trip to the Moon (which is what I chose to make intertitles for), The General, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Plan 9 From Outer Space and many, many others. Obviously there are public domain reasons for what they’re using, but I can’t wait until they get The Artist on tap as well. The talk-to-text usability isn’t exactly perfect, but it’s definitely close, and the entire program makes for a fun diversion for film geeks and for anyone who wants to rewrite a few classics. If you make one, post »
- Scott Beggs
Reel Terror Book Review
5 February 2013 1:07 PM, PST | Best-Horror-Movies.com | See recent Best-Horror-Movies.com news »
David Konows chronicle of horror films is a must read for all horror freaks. From The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari to Paranormal Activity Konow chronicles the genres successes in terrorizing audiences. Full of anecdotes about the actors and directors production costs premieres box office numbers and the influence of each film on the horror genre as a whole every horror fan will be engrossed from start to finish. Although not every influential film made the cut (Spider Baby The Thing From Another World Childs Play among others) most of the ones horror fans would agree form the foundation and pivotal moments in the genre were covered with depth and accuracy. »
The 300 Greatest Films Ever Made (Part 15)
16 January 2013 8:15 AM, PST | Cinelinx | See recent Cinelinx news »
We're halfway through our daily countdowns, with part 15 out of 30 in our listing of the 300 Greatest Films Ever Made. These are numbers 160-151.
160) The Thing From Another World (1951) Christian Nyby USA
159) The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari (1919) Robert Wiene Germany Silent
158) Cabaret (1972) Bob Fosse USA
157) Pinocchio (1940) Walt Disney USA Animated
156) Mr. Deeds Goes To Town (1936) Frank Capra USA
155) The King’S Speech (2010) Tom Hooper USA/British
154) The Big Sleep (1946) Howard Hawks USA
153) The Leopard (1963) Lucianno Visconti France/ Italy
152) Beckett (1964) Peter Glenville USA
151) The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) Orsen Wells USA
Numbers 150-141 coming up next.
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