Tag Archives: Halloween Movie Madness III

13 Ghosts (1960)

Posted on October 24, 2009 by The Retroist

I was having such an enjoyable non-Halloween movie watching day with 4 John Candy movies in a row. So relaxing, but horror calls and I answer. Today I watched the original 1960′s 13 Ghosts. I had not seen this William … Continue reading →

Poltergeist Wallpaper

Posted on October 23, 2009 by The Retroist

I always put Poltergeist into Halloween Movie Madness selection and for good reason. The film feels quintessentially 80s with its product placement and Reaganomics boom town feel. It is well acted and most importantly, even though its an older film, … Continue reading →

Horror Express (1972)

Posted on October 22, 2009 by The Retroist

“Horror Express” used to be on TV all the time in the early 80s, but around the mid-1980 they stopped showing it. I would say around 1986, was the last time I saw it, but I had positive memories. So … Continue reading →

House on Haunted Hill (1959)

Posted on October 21, 2009 by The Retroist

I wanted to see this movie from a very early age. Not just because I have an obsession with Vincent Price, but because my mother recalled seeing it with my father when they dated in High School at some third … Continue reading →

The Terror (1963)

Posted on October 20, 2009 by The Retroist

The Terror was an interesting little low budget gem I watched this morning. It is a typical Roger Corman classic, which means it is decent, despite Corman’s rush job. This is due mainly to the performances of the movie’s two … Continue reading →