AMC’s seven-episode docu-series about, well, the history of horror hits just about all the right notes. Divided into six categories over seven episodes, the show
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
If one were to map out a sequel to Joe Dante’s 1984 classic, “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” would probably be the furthest thing imaginable
The Howling (1981)
One of the two excellent werewolf movies from 1981 (the other being, of course, “An American Werewolf in London”), Joe Dante’s “The Howling” is not
King Cohen (2017)
Larry Cohen’s filmography as director, writer and/or producer (depending on the project) covers everything from effective, socially progressive B-horror movies like “The Stuff” and “It’s
Alligator (1980)
Lewis Teague’s semi-parody of “Jaws” is much better than one might expect. The screenplay is surprisingly effective, the pace is snappy, the attack scenes are
Gremlins (1984)
One of the most enduring and charming Christmas classics from my childhood, “Gremlins” was directed by Joe Dante, but this is pure Steven Spielbergian cinema
Piranha (1978)
Ostensibly a semi-serious satire of 1975’s “Jaws,” Joe Dante’s “Piranha” is a movie that I want to enjoy more than I actually do. I love
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)
A sincere and thoughtful exploration of the history of American horror cinema and its continuous evolution, this documentary makes a strong case for the serious
