My God, its almost dark. They'll wake up soon.

I have to admit I'm feeling a bit guilty. I broke down and joined Netflix. After writing my previous post lamenting the fall of the mom and pop video shops I feel like a bit of a hypocrite, but we tried a one month free trial of Netflix and I'm hooked. Streaming movies through our Wii is simply amazing -instant access to an entire library of films and TV shows blows my mind. No wonder video stores are becoming obsolete. They can't compete with all the movies you could want for ten dollars a month right on your television screen, no late fees to ever pay. But that's the future of videos and dvds... hell, buying dvds will probably become a thing of the past. Why bother spending money when you can just call it up on your Netflix cue at a moment's notice?

I re-watched THE OMEGA MAN today, starring Charleton Heston. Man I really appreciate this movie. It's all about Chuck - he is the swaggering superhero, the tough guy struggling against all odds to survive in a world gone mad. Heston was in his prime here and it's a joy to watch him work. This film is a real reflection of the times - eight track tapes, vinyl records, seventies fashion and hip slang. It's a fun film and even the variations from the original Richard Matheson book work here.

So here's to Netflix and technology... and whatever advances the future holds!

Top Ten Vincent Price Films Countdown!

I finally completed my Vincent Price Top Ten films countdown - I had hoped to do this waaay before now, but kept getting distracted or busy with one thing or another. Anyway, here it is - All eleven Videos all in one - from Honorable Mentions to the number One film.

As I mention below, this was a difficult decision to make - there are so many great Vincent Price performances and films it was tough to narrow it down. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think of this list and if your favorite film is on here.

So without further adieu, our list:

Honorable Mentions - Vincent,
An Evening with Edgar Allen Poe:

#10 - The Last Man on Earth

#9 -  The Comedy of Terrors 

#8 - Masque of the Red Death 

#7 -  The Pit and The Pendulum 

 

# 6 - The House on Haunted Hill 

#5 -  The Abominable Dr. Phibes/Dr. Phibes Rises Again 

#4 - The Tingler  

#3 - Theatre of Blood

#2 - Witchfinder General 

#1 - House of Wax

Come Out Neville

Posted a music video this weekend for The Creeping Cruds song "Come Out Neville". This song is based on the Richard Matheson novel "I am Legend" and the film THE OMEGA MAN, and will be shown next Saturday night during our broadcast of THE LAST MAN ON EARTH. This was filmed live at the Horror Hootenanny 4 last October. Rock on!