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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

31 in 31: The Donner Party

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Denise

Story: 1846.  Everyone on the East Coast of the USA seems to be headed to Cali-for-nih-aye, the golden promised land.  The Donner Party tries to get there, but not everyone will make it.  Okay, not everyone will make it without … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: Madhouse (1974)

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Denise

Story: Paul is a popular horror-movie icon in the Doctor Death franchise.  According to fellow actress Faye, “Paul has everything; success, friendship, love.”  That can’t last long in a horror movie kiddies.  Paul’s love Ellen had a past as an … Continue reading →

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31 in 31 – Raw Meat: Night of the Wolf

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Denise

Story: Rookie cop Johnny just captured a horrific serial killer known as “The Wolf”.  What’s he gonna do next?  Nope, not Disneyland; he’s gonna make sure that psycho gets locked up in Arkham Asylum.  Maybe because his estranged wife works … Continue reading →

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Adorable “classic monster” posters from Frankenweenie!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Denise

Dracula.  Frankenstein.  The Werewolf.  Frankenweenie. Yeah, I’m serious. Check out the new movie posters for Frankenweenie and you tell me if I’m blowing things all out of proportion.  Because they are awesome.    I can’t be the only one who wants … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: The Howling Reborn

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Denise

Story:  Will isn’t a popular kid, but he’s got a huge crush on cool Eliana.  Hey, wouldn’t it be great if he, y’know, had some sort of special power?  Something like that could also come in handy when his long-lost … Continue reading →

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Simon Pegg. Nick Frost. The World’s End.

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Denise

C’mon.  You know you love Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.  Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Spaced.  Good stuff.  Well, they’re getting together for another film, The World’s End, which has just started filming.  Added bonus: it’s directed by Edgar … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: Kill Katie Malone

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Denise

Alright everybody – welcome to October.  Let’s get this party started! Story:  Ginger, Jim and Dixie buy a box from an online auction.  Says there’s a ghost in there that will grant your every wish.  There’s probably a catch, right?  … Continue reading →

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31 in 31 part 2: Pumpkin Boogaloo!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Denise

Okay, so last year I decided to review one horror movie for each day in October.  And so I watched a horror movie a day.  It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  (I’m looking at … Continue reading →

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Disney debuts Disneynature: da “Bears”

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Denise

If, like me, you were kinda saddened and really freaked out by Grizzly Man, Werner Herzog’s documentary about Timothy Treadwell, but still love you some bears, you’re in luck.  Disneynature, the independent arm of The Walt Disney Company that gave … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: the Caster Chronicles come to the screen with Beautiful Creatures

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Denise

Everybody’s looking for the next big thing in Young Adult land.  The success of Harry Potter and Twilight have studios chomping at the bit.  The latest YA book series to make the transition?  The Caster Chronicles, a series that deals … Continue reading →

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