When I think “Thanksgiving,” I think “pancreas.” It was on that celebratory November day back in the early 70s when, after partaking of a memorably delicious Thanksgiving with friends, my pancreas literally exploded and I was rushed to a hospital…
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During the 1980s, the Italian film industry began to wind down. But TV reached out to three directors- Lamberto Bava (Demons) (who eventually had to bow out), Lucio Fulci (The Beyond) and Umberto Lenzi (Cannibal Ferrox) to create made-for-TV horror…
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To be honest, what I’m thankful for this month is that home media is not dead yet. That way I can savor some of the crackpot titles released this month, especially in digitally enhanced splendor. From one of Joan Crawford’s…
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Another invaluable box set from Vinegar Syndrome, including some super rare “giallo” thrillers from Italy in the 1980s. These three reflect the films and music videos that influenced them at that time. The trend of these thrillers, which began with…
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