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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Blockbuster Horror
Blockbuster Horror: Does Hollywood Do the Genre Justice? We take a look at blockbuster horror films. That means those high-budget horror films that come out of Hollywood. What’s high budget? Most horror films fall into the $4 million or less category, which is low-budget for Tinsel Town. And for the record, those super-independent films, like…
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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Alternatives to Army of the Dead
Army of the Dead: Desert of Ideas With Army of the Dead, co-writer-director Zack Snyder returns to the genre that made his name. Aided by an alleged $90 million budget, an epic run time and a release by streaming powerhouse Netflix, the film exemplifies the pitfalls of a “bigger is better” mentality. Not without its…
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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Epic Horror
Epic Horror: What in Hell Does that Mean? Epic horror can mean different things to different fans. We’ll provide our definition – as well as the actual definition of epic – and see how the horror genre makes this happen. For instance, an epic is long poem about a hero’s journey. Together, we’ll explore the many…