Tag: Near Dark

  • Doctor Sleep by Jonny Numb

    Doctor Sleep: A Pleasing Convergence Doctor Sleep could’ve been a clusterfuck. Instead, it’s a pleasing convergence. The timeline for The Shining universe is as follows: Stephen King’s novel was published in 1977. Stanley Kubrick’s film adaptation was released in 1980. Notoriously critical of Kubrick’s take, King adapted the novel as a TV miniseries (directed by…

  • The Lost Boys by Angel Ackerman

    The Lost Boys Find a New Fan Today the weather took a turn to wet and drab, and Eva the moody movie-reviewing teen came home from her grandparents with a cold. We used the downtime to watch another film for Billy Crash. The family took a vote and opted for 1987’s The Lost Boys. I…

  • THE LAST KNOCK presents: Thespians of Terror: Bill Paxton

    A few weeks ago, we lost the wonderful Bill Paxton to complications from a stroke. The actor, director, musician, and family man, left behind a legacy of great films and cool performances from Near Dark to the incredible film, Frailty. Join us on a cinematic journey celebrating the work of the man who made “Game over!” one helluva…