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| Archived Since: | March 21, 2008 | |
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Ray Harryhausen 1920-2013
"What we do now digitally with computers, Ray did digitally long before. But without computers; only with his digits." -Terry Gilliam As a young child of no more than six, I can still remember sitting on our multi-colored shag carpet in rapt attention before that wood-paneled, 19" RCA TV set. Show More Summary
VAULT VLOG: Attention Amateur Filmmakers! Take Part in Bedlam at the Bijou's B-Movie Contest!
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Hump-Day Harangue: Why Hammer Beats Universal (Almost) Every Time
As a fan of classic horror—by which I mean anything before Romero’s zombies threatened the countryside and Rosemary had her baby—I’ve often gotten caught up in that eternal debate: Which studio was superior, Universal or Hammer? And by writing this, by no means do I want to denigrate one or the other, or imply that one is subpar. Show More Summary
The Vault of Horror's Post-Holiday Gift Guide!
What, you may ask, is B-Sol doing putting out a gift guide now, a week after New Year's--and two weeks after Christmas? It's simple, really. There will be many of you, no doubt--myself included--for whom this time of year brings with it the promise of great generosity from our loved ones. Show More Summary
Worthy Causes and Useful Resources in the Wake of National Tragedy
Less than a week has passed since the unthinkable events at Newtown, Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School. In lieu of discussing my own personal reaction, I'll eschew the ludicrous navel-gazing of the Facebook Era and instead focus...Show More Summary
SCARS Magazine's Bodacious Horror Babes!
After a hard day's work in the land of franchised fruit products, I was delighted last night to come home and find, waiting for me on the kitchen counter, the latest issue of SCARS Magazine. Even ordinarily, this would be a very exciting...Show More Summary
Retro Review: Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
“You don’t understand—in a half hour the moon will rise, and I’ll turn into a wolf…” “You and 20 million other guys.” There are the great horror films, and there are the great comedies. But great horror comedies? Films that work equally well as both, and can scare you and make you laugh in equal measure? Few and far between. Show More Summary
A Haunted Day in Connecticut...
A while back, in preparation for Halloween, I decided it would be a capital idea to make my own little “haunted tour” of my local surroundings in Connecticut. Add to the fact that my daughter Zombelina is extremely fascinated by allShow More Summary
Random Ramblings from the Vault
First things first: The Walking Dead has very pleasantly surprised me this season thus far. As much as I love the concept, I don't really believe the show had hit its stride until now. Last week's episode in particular was just about...Show More Summary
Conversations in the Dark: Universal Armageddon Part 1, w/ Miguel Rodriguez!
A little while back in Conversations in the Dark, I had as my special guest for a series of discussions, the one and only Miguel Rodriguez of the Monster Island Resort podcast. Both here, and at Monster Island Resort, Miguel and I discussed the massive 28-film Godzilla series in exhaustive detail. Show More Summary
Zombies Strike in Bridgeport! Next Up? Vampires...
It has been my pleasure to welcome Bridgeport to the Vault of Horror, and I hope to be able to do so for some time to come. Coming fresh off my second monthly installment of BEDLAM AT THE BIJOU in the city's historic downtown district, I have to say it is just about the most fun I've ever had. Show More Summary
Nosferatu at 90: The Many Faces of Count Orlock!
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Bringing Bedlam to the Bijou!
It's no secret that I love movies. Especially horror movies. And like anyone who loves something, my greatest joy comes from sharing that love with others. As a horror movie buff, I've always wanted to host public screenings of classic...Show More Summary
Presenting the TOP 25 HORROR TV SERIES OF ALL TIME!
As promised some weeks ago, at long last I bring to you my ultimate endeavor to determine the greatest horror-themed television shows of all time. Long-time readers will remember that years back, The Vault presented a series of "Best...Show More Summary
Retro Review: Them! (1954)
Strangely enough, Warner Bros. didn't have very much confidence in this film--a prime example of the giant, radioactive monster craze of the 1950s that would go on to be their most successful picture of 1954. It would also become one...Show More Summary
Visceral Visionaries: Jennifer OZe
It's been a while since Visceral Visionaries has reared its eerily beautiful head here in The Vault of Horror, but this time I'm bringing you a particular creator whom I've been planning to interview for many months now. And now, it's finally come together, so it brings me great pleasure to bring her work to you.Her name is Jennifer OZe (a.k.a. Show More Summary
TRAILER TRASH! Godzilla Edition, Vol. 2
For more GODZILLA goodness--come down to the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport, CT next Thursday, September 27 for my special "Nuclear Nightmares" double feature of the original 1954 Gojira and the giant ant epic Them! It's all part of Bedlam at the Bijou... The Vault of Horror
Stay Tuned for the Greatest Horror TV Shows of All Time...
Some years ago, I made a bit of a stir with a series of posts gathering together a veritable cornucopia of illustrious horror bloggers and other online critics from far and wide to help me determine the best of the best in the horror genre. Show More Summary
Random Ramblings from the Vault...
So, The Possession. Very effective horror flick, in my estimation, and a much more sober and grave companion piece to Ghost House Pictures' other recent demonic possession release, Drag Me to Hell--that one a bold exercise in "horror whimsy", if there is such a thing. Show More Summary
Nosferatu at 90: Florence Stoker, Vampire Hunter
The year is 1912. Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, has passed away. Some attribute the cause to syphilis. Left behind is his beautiful wife, Florence Anne Lemon Stoker, née Balcombe, a demure and striking stage actress when she married the Irish theatrical agent in 1878 at the age of 20. Show More Summary