Monthly Archives: March 2015

Well, That Certainly Sucks

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

After many years of service, my laptop experienced the black screen of death/white cursor yesterday. I spent the next eight to nine hours trying to fix it to no avail. While I’m still tinkering with it here and there, it … Continue reading →

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Under the Radar – The House of the Devil

Posted on March 29, 2015 by

Replicating the film style of another generation is no easy feat. Techniques and technology have adapted drastically over the last few decades, making it impossible for anyone but a true devotee to get the feel of a past era right. … Continue reading →

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Figuring Out the Details

Posted on March 24, 2015 by

I’m happy to say that I am now indeed certain all the kinks have been worked out of The Last Look as the book is really feeling right to me (finally). The moral of the story: experimentation is a good … Continue reading →

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Under the Radar – The Burrowers

Posted on March 22, 2015 by

Horror westerns have always been something of a rarity in film. And that’s a pity. The isolation and gritty atmosphere of the Old West provides a great atmosphere for a horror story. Fortunately, The Burrowers is bold enough to make … Continue reading →

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Back in the Swing of Things

Posted on March 17, 2015 by

After some time away from the project, The Last Look is rolling along again. It’s always funny how rewrites can look so different and yet so much the same. I’ll get through that sucker yet. I’ve also been made aware … Continue reading →

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Under the Radar – Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Posted on March 14, 2015 by

The longevity of horror franchises has always relied on the star power of their villains. An iconic movie monster like Freddy Krueger or Jason Voorhees can give a film legs beyond an average premise. Removing that character from a later … Continue reading →

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Not Much to Report

Posted on March 10, 2015 by

Sorry, folks, but it was a slow weekend on the project front as I was busy doing my taxes for a sizable chunk of it (which may actually be the topic of a future article). However, rest assured that I’ll … Continue reading →

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