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For the Love of Veidt by Jonny Numb
Conrad Veidt Resonates Over the course of his relatively short life, German actor Conrad Veidt appeared in over 100 films. With 2020 marking the centennial anniversary of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, it prompted me to consider three distinctive Veidt performances, how each is uniquely different from the others, and how they all resonate to…
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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Night of the Living Dead at 50
Night of the Living Dead at 50 On October 1, 1968, Night of the Living Dead premiered at the Fulton Theatre in Pittsburgh. Made in Evans City, Pennsylvania, outside of Pittsburgh, George A. Romero’s ghoul-laden feature film reached iconic status. The story, co-written by John A. Russo, features a group of people trapped in a farmhouse…
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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Avian Horror
Avian Horror: Birds of a Feather Kill Together? Sure you’ve heard of Hitchcock’s The Birds, but are their other avian based horror films out there? THE LAST KNOCK leaves its perch and takes flight to find out. We’ll look at what makes avian horror – or fail miserably – and look at those films that use…
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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Scooby Gang Horror
Why Scooby Gang Horror Rocks The “Scooby Gang” has been a thing since Scooby Doo and company drove around in the Mystery Machine to thwart ill-tempered adults as meddling kids are apt to do. As a sort of horror sub-genre, the idea of the Scooby Gang came to light with Joss Whedon’s phenomenal Buffy the…
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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Monster Mania
This March, we traveled to Monster Mania at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, NJ. We share the stories of our horror filled excursion from vendors to guests, and why this convention for fans of the genre is one of the very best on the east coast. And yes, we talk about food, cosplayers, and…