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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Shirley Jackson
Come Along with Shirley Jackson What do Richard Matheson, Neil Gaiman, and Stephen King have in common? They were all inspired by horror, gothic, and mystery author, Shirley Jackson. Prompted by Elizabeth Moss’ portrayal of the renowned writer in the film Shirley, we lot at the women, her life, and her inspirations. The Lottery Shirley…
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THE LAST KNOCK presents: The Twilight Zone
THE LAST KNOCK opens the door to The Twilight Zone The Twilight Zone Invades Your Mind Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone has stood the test of time. This isn’t because the heralded series is a joke or something tossed in with syndication packages. It’s because Serling, and a bevy of wonderful writers, have left a…
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Tobe Hooper and the Aesthetics of Madness (Part 2) by Jonny Numb
The Aesthetics of Madness – Chainsaw Style You need not look further than The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 for a full-bore taste of Tobe Hooper’s subversive aesthetics-infused spirit. The fact that some viewed the film as a kitchen-sink mess and others saw it as a cheeky, gory commentary on ‘80’s excess underlined the persistent divisiveness of…
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Tobe Hooper and the Aesthetics of Madness (Part I) by Jonny Numb
Madness and Cinema Tobe Hooper’s career echoed that of many a seminal genre director from a particular, boundary-busting era. His struggles, his achievements, and his character iconography contributed to the horror canon. As with other directors who have passed on, his impact on cinema as a whole will continue to be felt. George A. Romero…