The great actor and comedian Jerry Lewis played a pivotal role in the creation and controversial legacy of the film The Day the Clown Cried, one of the most enigmatic works in cinematic history.
The Eerie Mask of Michael Myers in Halloween (1978)
The mask of Michael Myers is one of the most iconic elements of Halloween (1978), but its origin was almost accidental and born out of the need to save money. Here’s how it was created and why it was chosen:
Actors Who Starred in the Most Horror Films
Here is a ranking of actors who have starred in the most horror films, listed from the most prolific in terms of the number of horror films they have appeared in:
The Connections between Rock and Horror Films
Here are some of the most significant examples of the connection between rock and horror cinema:
The Theory that the Alien and Blade Runner Universes are the Same
Many believe there is compelling evidence suggesting that Ridley Scott’s Alien and Blade Runner films are set in the same universe.
SINISTER (2012) and Some of Its Secrets
It seems incredible, but screenwriter C. Robert Cargill says he got the idea for Sinister after having a nightmare following his viewing of The Ring (2002); the image of a hanged family was the main element that triggered the concept of the film.
ALIEN (1979) and the Genuine Terror of the Actors on Set
The legendary Chestburster scene in Alien (1979) has gone down in history not only for its visual and narrative impact but also for how Ridley Scott manipulated the emotions of the actors to get authentic reactions of shock and terror. By delving into the details behind the making of this sequence and other fear-inducing scenes, a fascinating picture emerges of the cinematic techniques used to create palpable and unforgettable tension.
Dario Argento and His Unproduced Projects
Dario Argento needs no introduction, having created, especially in the early part of his career, works that remain immortal.
“The Thing” by John Carpenter and Its Unexplained Ending
The ending of John Carpenter’s The Thing is notoriously ambiguous and open to interpretation, which has led to numerous theories from fans and critics about what really happens to MacReady (Kurt Russell) and Childs (Keith David). Here are some theories about the ending:
Curiosities about Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom
It was presented posthumously to the director and immediately sparked major protests and lengthy legal battles.