Tag: Gore

  • THE LAST KNOCK presents: Psycho Goreman

    Psycho Goreman: Psycho or Psych-Out?  Writer-director-special FX guru Steven Kostanski made a name for himself as part of the renowned Astron-6 collective. Films like Manborg, Father’s Day, and The Editor show his multi-faceted creativity in full force. With Psycho Goreman, Kostanski and company attempt to mash-up PG-rated family values, alien creatures in latex suits, and…

  • THE LAST KNOCK presents: Jonathan Chance

    Jonathan Chance: Storyteller  Jonathan Chance is a creator, writer, and storyteller. I finally met John in person at Shriekfest in 2016 and one couldn’t meet a kinder, gentler contributor to the horror genre. We discuss his life since his wife Cam’s untimely passing in 2018 and how he ultimately rose above the grief. And yes,…

  • Best Zombie Movies List by Crash

    Creating the Best Zombie Movies List Picking a list of the best zombie movies is as much fun as it is daunting. Considering the multitude of horror films finding residence in this sub-genre, nailing down the best is difficult to say the least. What’s worse? It’s all opinion anyway. However, although I only give a…

  • 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…

  • For the Love of John Carpenter by Crash

    John Carpenter: Horror Master I love John Carpenter because he brings grit to his horror films – and keeps the dark, well, dark. He also makes certain to mix in the suspense along with a sense of mystery, and he doesn’t spoon feed fans with information. That’s because he wants you to watch, listen, and…