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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Hodgepodge Horror XV
Hodgepodge Horror XV: Ten Films to Praise? Yes, Hodgepodge Horror XV – yes fifteen – brings you ten new films from across the horror universe to engage. This has been our most popular series on The Last Knock and we can’t thank you enough for keeping it going! We’ll discuss horror comedies like One Cut…
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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…
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Best German Horror Films by Crash
What are the Best German Horror Ventures? Well, this is in two parts. First, let’s cover solely German produced movies followed by co-productions with other nations. Like most cinematic ventures, the best German horror films are found in solid storytelling, intriguing characters, and atmosphere. Interestingly, most German horror films cater to the dramatic and psychological,…
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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Jacob’s Ladder 30 Year Anniversary
Jacob’s Ladder: 30 Years of Existential Horror In 1990, Jacob’s Ladder grabbed horror fans by the throat. Thirty years late, it still won’t let us go. Directed by Adrian Lyne (Fatal Attraction, Lolita, and yes, Flashdance), brought Bruce Joel Rubin’s intense and unyielding nightmare from page to screen. Although the movie didn’t fare well in…
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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Origin Stories
Origin Stories: The Good, the Bad, and the Horrible Origin stories can make or break a franchise. Granted, the horror genre is prone to introducing the back story of a character during the first film, but even that can prove fatal. Leading off with the origin stories for The Ring and Brightburn may have resonated, but did…
