There’s a famous line in the film, Pet Sematary, in which the character of Jud Crandall, played so well by Fred Gwynne declares, “Sometimes dead is...
While we tend to think of 1931 as the seminal year for Dracula, thanks to the classic Universal Studios film that was directed by Tod Browning...
For many years I thought I knew a great deal about Rod Serling and his signature show, The Twilight Zone. I might have even considered myself...
In recognizing the 125th anniversary of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, it would be easy to limit ourselves to films that actually feature the word “Dracula” in the...
Earlier this month, longtime character actor L.Q. Jones passed away from natural causes at the age of 94. A rugged, mustachioed actor with a distinctive look,...
During this 125th anniversary year of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the famed vampire continues to make news. No fewer than three major Dracula-related film productions are in...
As we continue to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Bram Stoker’s iconic novel, Dracula, it seems like the right time to spotlight some of the best...
When fans of Alfred Hitchcock discuss their favorite films, the conversation usually turns to thrillers like North by Northwest, Rear Window, and Vertigo, or horror films...
The novel, Dracula, has now been in publication for 125 years. We celebrate this anniversary on May 26, which is now recognized in horror circles as...
We are fast approaching the confluence of Soylent Green. And what exactly is that? First off, the anniversary of Soylent Green’s nationwide debut in 1973 is...
A few weeks back, I wrote about the wonderful artwork that appeared in the 1961 book, Alfred Hitchcock’s Haunted Houseful. That hardcover volume was a gift...
A great deal of attention is being paid this year to the 1922 silent film, Nosferatu, and that’s understandable, given that 2022 marks the 100th anniversary...
It’s almost exactly two years to the day that I began writing for the Dark Universe. In my very first article, I described how I first...
When you hear the words “Tales From The Crypt,” it’s likely that one of two installments of this longtime horror franchise come to mind. One is...
