Tag Archives: Edgar Allan Poe

24 Hours of Halloween Horror

Posted on October 27, 2020 at 1:53 pm by Jeff Kuykendall

It’s a semi-regular tradition on this site to suggest a program of 24 hours of horror for the indefatigable film buff, which might double as recommendations for those who have no intention whatsoever of adhering to such an pitiless marathon. … Continue reading →

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Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932)

Posted on January 11, 2020 at 10:45 am by Jeff Kuykendall

Following the runaway success of Dracula (1931), Universal quickly arranged a follow-up vehicle for its new horror star. Bela Lugosi was reunited with producer Carl Laemmle, Jr. for Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932), while the striking Hungarian also farmed … Continue reading →

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The Premature Burial (1962)

Posted on March 2, 2018 at 1:54 pm by Jeff Kuykendall

On the Kino Blu-ray of The Premature Burial (1962), there’s an entertaining interview with Joe Dante in which he recalls that Roger Corman’s Edgar Allan Poe series brought the kids out to the cinema not just because they were reliably … Continue reading →

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