Saturday Aug 17, 2019
Season 2: Episode 71 - ALFRED HITCHCOCK: North By Northwest (1959)
Film
Film
Saturday Aug 10, 2019
Saturday Aug 10, 2019
High Anxiety (1977)
Written by a team of writers and directed by Mel Brooks and is a parody of Hitchcock which includes a nod towards The Birds, Spellbound and Vertigo to name a few. The film is dedicated to Alfred Hitchcock.
The film stars Madeleine Kahn, Mel Brooks, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman and Dick Van Patten. The film would be a box office smash.
Blazing Saddles (1974)
Written by a team and directed by Mel Brooks. The film satirises racism obscured by myth making Hollywood accounts of the Old West.
Hedy Lamarr would sue the film for making fun of her name which Mel Brooks would say he was flattered and the studio would offer her a small fee. The film would break box office records and be considered a comedy classic.
The film stars Madeline Kahn, Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Mel Brooks, Slim Pickens, Dom DeLuise and a cameo by Anne Bancroft.
We are joined by C Derrick Miller, fantastic author of the Taste of Home Series. You can check out C Derrick Miller at the following sites:
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Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (3.47); PSA (8.04); Forming the Plot (9.03); Film Trailer (16.32); Lights, Camera, Action (19.46); Forming the Plot (1:03.14); Film Trailer (1:05.38); Lights, Camera, Action (1:09.34); Final Thoughts (1:35.10); End Credits (1:42.36); Closing Credits (1:44.49)
Opening Credit – High Anxiety Main Theme - by John Morris – taken from the album High Anxiety Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Closing Credits – I am Tired – Madeleine Kahn – taken from the album Blazing Saddles Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Saturday Jul 20, 2019
Saturday Jul 20, 2019
Rear Window (1954)
Based on the short story, It Had To Be Murder by Cornell Woolrich, with script written by John Michael Hayes and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. This film is considered one of the greatest films ever made.
The film is filmed entirely on a purpose built set which was the largest of kind with a massive drainage system to accommodate the rain. The actors would all stay on set through all of filming living their lives in their flats as their characters.
The film stars James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter and Raymond Burr.
We are joined by director, writer and actor Dave Campfield. You can view his film that was inspired by Rear Window through Amazon. Click here:
We also have one of our favourite authors of dark fiction/horror Jonathan Janz whose books will send a chill down your back whilst keeping you thoroughly entranced by his plots and characters. Make sure you sign up for his newsletter via his website by Clicking Here:
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (2.27); Forming the Plot (7.08); Commercial Break (14.24); Lights, Camera, Action (19.26); Epilogue (1:29.26); End Credits (1:33.57); Closing Credits (1:36.37)
Opening Credits: Rear Window by Franz Waxman from the album Rear Window – The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Closing Credits: Somebody’s Watching Me – by Rockwell– Taken from the album Scream (Michael Jackson)
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Sunday Jul 14, 2019
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
House of Dark Shadows (1970)
Written by Sam Hall and Gordon Russell and directed by Dan Curtis. This is a film of the classic soap opera Dark Shadows. In this film expansion, vampire Barnabas Collins looks for a cure for his vampirism. He used the basic Barnabas story line but with a modified ending.
After the huge success of this daytime serial, Curtis decided to expand this into a feature film. The film is more violent that its daytime counterpart and was given a R rating upon its release. It would cast the television stars to reprise their roles.
The film stars Kathryn Leigh Scott, Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Roger Davis, Nancy Barrett, John Karlen and Louis Edmonson. During the time of filming, some of the stars were written out of the day time serial and returned back once their time on the film was done.
Trilogy of Terror (1975)
Written by William F Nolan and Richard Matheson and directed by Dan Curtis this three story anthology film all starring Karen Black.
The film starred Karen Black, John Karlen and Gregory Harrison. The film was a network smash in the ratings and has since become a horror classic. Karen Black blames the popularity of this film from only being cast in B Horror films.
Our special guest co-host is Tom Diamon (The Literary License Podcast Dark Shadows co-host) and Rod Labbe, journalist and novelist. We also have a special interview by Tom Diamon with the one and only Roger Davis, who gives us a special insight into the making of House of Dark Shadows.
A very special thank you to Don Capone who helped with a very difficult audio with the Roger Davis. Check out his website by clicking here. HERE
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (3.50); Forming the Plot (14.34); Film Trailer (24.01); Lights, Camera, Action (27.44); Interview with Roger Davis (1:17.32); Forming the Plot (1:56.40); Lights, Camera, Action (2:06.02); Final Thoughts (2:30.33); End Credits (2:47.37); Closing Credits (2:49.11)
Opening Credit – Barnabas - by Vampire State Building – taken from the album Dark Shadows 30th Anniversary
Closing Credits – I Was Jesus In Your Veins – by Amy Studt - single out now
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Saturday Jul 06, 2019
Saturday Jul 06, 2019
Burnt Offerings (1976)
Screenplay by William F Nolan (The Thing, Logan’s Run) and directed by Dan Curtis, this mystery horror film is based on the best selling book of the same name by Robert Marasco.
The film would become a horror classic and dealing with a house that uses a life force to rebuild itself. Bette Davis had difficulties on set with Karen Black due to her showing no respect and Oliver Reed for his drunken escapades.
The film stars Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Bette Davis, Eileen Heckart, Burgess Meredith and Anthony James. The film would go on to win numerous horror awards and the soundtrack composed by Robert Cobert (Dark Shadows).
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (4.35); Forming the Plot (6.55); Film Trailer (35.57); Lights, Camera, Action (40.41); Epilogue (1:04.34); End Credits (1:10.47); Closing Credits (1:11.35)
Opening Credits – Obsession by Army of Lovers from the album Massive Luxury Overload
Closing Credits – House Is Not A Home by Rumer from the album This Girl Is In Love
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Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Sleepaway Camp (1983)
This American slasher film written, executive produced and directed by Robert Hiltzik, would spawn multiple sequels, with one produced twenty years later by Hiltzik himself. The film would spawn an icon, Felissa Rose who will be forever entered into the annals of horror history.
The film tells the story of a young girl and her cousin who are sent to a summer camp where killings soon start. It’s unforgettable ending has haunt film goers since its premiere. Filming on a budget of $350,000 and grossing $11 million, this little film has captured audiences which has made it the camp classic it is today.
The film stars Mike Kellen, Jonathan Tiersten, Felissa Rose and an outstanding memorable performance by Desiree Gould. We are joined by our two new co-host, Tom Diamon (Dark Shadows) and Will Millar (European Horror).
We have a special guest co-host, the amazing writer, director, producer and actor Dave Campfield (Caesar and Otto films, Under Survillence and Dark Chamber). You can following him via the following links:
Website, Twitter or via his YouTube channel. You can also watch one of his Caesar and Otto short films – Caesar and Otto Meet Dracula’s Lawyer by clicking on the title.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (2.50); Forming the Plot (5.57); Commercial Break (22.08); Lights, Camera, Action (25.22); Epilogue (52.14); End Credits (57.30); Closing Credits (1:00.25)
Opening Credits: We’re Going To Be Friends – by Jack White – Taken from the album Jack White Acoustic Recordings 1998 - 2016
Closing Credits: Transvestites, Transsexuals and Chicks with Dicks – by Jeff Dahl – Taken from the album Street Fighting Reptile
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Saturday Jun 22, 2019
Saturday Jun 22, 2019
Shudder June 2019 - The Last Shudder
Keith Chawgo and Vickie Rae discuss Shudder and their picks of what to see each month on this incredible fantastic online services that gives it's audience the best of dark fiction, horror and thriller genres. The site has so much to offer and we each pick three of our best viewing for the month.
This is our last Shudder episodes. Thank you Shudder for all the great support and films and staying with us.
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Saturday Jun 15, 2019
Saturday Jun 15, 2019
Rebecca (1940)
Written by a team of writers and Alfred Hitchcock’s first American film would bring him to the attention of the Academy Awards for a total of nine awards.
The film today is notable for having a lesbian flirtation going on with Mrs Danvers which Hitchcock would put into the film which was not in the script. The film was almost banned due to this but David O Selznick would push the film forward and eventually the Hayes board would back down for the film release.
The film starred Joan Fontaine, Laurence Olivier, Judith Anderson, George Saunders and Leo G Carroll. The film is a somewhat faithful adaption of the classic Daphne du Maurier and the first of three of her works filmed by Hitchcock. This is also the first film to start the film noir movement in Hollywood.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (3.04); Forming the Plot (10.19); Commercial Break (23.25); Lights, Camera, Action (27.54); Epilogue (54.37); End Credits (56.34); Closing Credits (57.16)
Opening Credits: Rebecca by Franz Waxman from the album Rebecca – The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Closing Credits: I’m Not That Girl – by Idina Menzel– Taken from the album Wicked – Original Broadway Album
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Saturday Jun 08, 2019
Saturday Jun 08, 2019
Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)
This time around James V Hart would write the screenplay and director duties would be Francis Ford Coppola. The film would come to Coppola after Ryder presented it to him after feeling guilty for dropping out of Godfather Part III.
Filmed entirely on sound stages and using practical effects over digital effects, Coppola would rely on giving the film an erotic dream feel throughout the film. The film would get good notices for most of the cast though Keanu Reeves would be the brunt of bad reviews.
The film starred Wynonna Ryder, Keanu Reeves, Gary Oldman, Anthony Hopkins and Sadie Frost. The film would go on to win Academy Awards for makeup design and costume ignoring the acting categories all together.
Love At First Bite (1979)
Written by Robert Kaufman and directed by Stan Dragoti and a spoof of Dracula, the film would become a box office success. It would transport Dracula to New York City after being evicted from his Castle by the Romanian government as they needed his castle to be the new sports center.
The film would start George Hamilton, Susan St James, Richard Benjamin, Arte Johnson and Dick Shawn. They would showcase their comedy talent by looking at love and lust in 1970’s New York City. A sequel has been in planning stages since 1980 with no luck as of date.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (3.50); Forming the Plot (15.35); Film Trailer (21.31); Lights, Camera, Action (25.08); Forming the Plot (57.06); Film Trailer (1:04.59); Lights, Camera, Action (1:09.31); Final Thoughts (1:42.15); End Credits (1:46.34); Closing Credits (1:48.04)
Opening Credit – Vampire Hunters - by Wojciech Kilar – taken from the album Bram Stoker’s Dracula Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Closing Credits – I Love the Nightlife (Disco ‘Round) – by Alicia Bridges – taken from the album The Collection
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Sunday Jun 02, 2019
Sunday Jun 02, 2019
Dracula (1931)
Garrett Ford (Frankenstein, Mark of Zorro) would adapt the classic Bram Stoker novel for the screen which was directed by Tod Browning. The film is actually more based on the 1924 stage play and very loosely based on the novel.
Although Nosferatu (1922), German expressionist film, was released and ordered to be destroyed by Bram Stoker’s widow due to copyright infringement, the team of Dracula would study the film to help bring their film to life for Universal. The film feels like a silent film through style and direction due to Browning having most of his experience in silent films.
The film would star Bela Lugosi, Helen Chandler, David Manners and Dwight Frye. In 1998, Phillip Glass would compose a score for this Dracula. Interestingly enough, Tod Browning would film during the day and at night, George Melford would film the Spanish version of the same film which both versions can be found on the Blu-Ray release with interesting results.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (5.27); Forming the Plot (14.15); Film Trailer (53.53); Lights, Camera, Action (56.54); Epilogue (1:30.42); End Credits (1:38.58); Closing Credits (1:39.49)
Opening Credits – Dracula by Gorillaz from the album Clint Eastwood
Closing Credits – Dracula Teeth by The Last Shadow Puppets from the album Everything You’ve Come To Expect.
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Sunday May 19, 2019
Sunday May 19, 2019
Stage Fright (1950)
The script was adapted by Whitfield Cook and Ranald MacDougall from the novel Man Running by Selwyn Jepson. This 1950 British Thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock would include a host of big British talent.
The films stars Jane Wynan and Marlene Dietrich the only two non British actors. The British actors would include Richard Todd, Alastair Sims, Sybil Thorndyke, Kay Walsh and Joyce Grenfell. The film is also notable as the film Hitchcock let the actor direct themselves which was the late Marlene Dietrich. When asked about this, Hitchcock would state, ‘Marlene was a professional star. She was also a professional cameraman, art director, editor, costume designer, hairdresser, makeup woman, composer, producer and director’.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (4.32); Forming the Plot (26.05; Commercial Break (31.20); Lights, Camera, Action (34.55); Epilogue (1:12.50); End Credits (1:15.54); Closing Credits (1:16.52)
Opening Credits: If by Sally Mayes from the album Our Private World
Closing Credits: Life Upon The Wicked Stage – by Blossom Dearie – Taken from the album It’s the Lovely….Blossom Dearie Volume 4
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Sunday May 12, 2019
Sunday May 12, 2019
Sisters (1973)
With a screenplay by Brian De Palma and Louise Rose and directed by Brian De Palma, this psychological horror centers around separated conjoined twins. The film is largely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock with musical score by Bernard Herrmann.
The film has unique individual point of view shots and split screens to show action happening simultaneously on the screen. It would go on to garner critical acclaim on its release and premiere at the Venice Film Festival. It has since been hailed for its filming technique and style.
The film stars Margot Kidder, Jennifer Salt, William Finley, Charles Durning and Olympia Dukakis in one of her first roles.
Goodnight Mommy (2014)
Written and directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, this Austrian film deals with identical twin boys who suffer from Capgras Syndrome (a psychiatric disorder in which a person holds a delusion that friend, spouse, parent, etc have been replaced by identical imposter).
The film only stars three people, twins Elias and Lukas Schwartz and Susanne Wuest. The film would be known as the top five films of Foreign films releases of 2015. The film is dark, violent and drenched in dread and is the perfect viewing for horror extreme enthusiasts.
We are joined by Will Millar, author, blogger and interesting existentialist.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (4.10); Forming the Plot (12.05); Film Trailer (29.19); Lights, Camera, Action (31.17); Forming the Plot (1:08.23); Film Trailer (1:12.02); Lights, Camera, Action (1:15.01); Final Thoughts (1:50.47); End Credits (1:56.34); Closing Credits (1:58.34)
Opening Credit – Sisters - by Bette Midler and Linda Ronstadt – taken from the album Bette Midler Sings the Rosemary Clooney Songbook
Closing Credits – Mother Stands For Comfort – by Kate Bush – taken from the album Hounds of Love
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Sunday May 05, 2019
Sunday May 05, 2019
The Other (1972)
Screenplay written by Thomas Tyron based on his bestselling novel of the same name and directed by Robert Mulligan (To Kill A Mockingbird), the story tells the sadistic relationship between two twin brothers, one who is well behaved and the other, a sociopath. The role of the twin boys was played by real twins Christopher and Martin Udvardonky, the only time they were cast.
Mulligan would state that Ada is the heart of the piece and she would teach the boys how to dream but this would be turned into something sinister in the minds of the boys. The film was quietly released theatrically but has gone on to be considered a critics favourite.
The film would also star Uta Hagan, John Ritter, Victor (Little House on the Prairie) French, Diana (Dark Shadows) Muldaur and Jenny Sullivan. Interesting note Christopher Udvardonky would die at the age of 49 on the same date as the film premiered on TNT on 25 October 2010.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (4.01); Forming the Plot (6.37); Film Trailer (30.01); Lights, Camera, Action (34.52); Epilogue (59.02); End Credits (1:00.02); Closing Credits (1:01.02)
Opening Credits – Family Affair by Sly and the Family Stone from the album The Essential Collection of Sly and the Family Stone
Closing Credits – Family of Aliens by Teleman from the album Family of Aliens.
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Sunday Apr 28, 2019
Sunday Apr 28, 2019
Shudder April 2019
Keith Chawgo and Vickie Rae discuss Shudder and their picks of what to see each month on this incredible fantastic online services that gives it's audience the best of dark fiction, horror and thriller genres. The site has so much to offer and we each pick three of our best viewing for the month.
Sunday Apr 21, 2019
Sunday Apr 21, 2019
Lifeboat (1944)
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock with script by Jo Swerling (It’s A Wonderful Life) based on a story idea by John Steinbeck. It is the first limited setting films by Alfred Hitchcock which he would continue with Rope, Dial M for Murder and Rear Window. It was highly controversial when released due to what many interpreted as a sympathetic German U-boat captain.
The film is known to have no musical soundtrack except for the beginning and end credits. It is also known for its troubled shoots due to illnesses of all the cast and the near death accident of Hume Cronyn.
The film stars Tallulah Bankhead in a rare film appearance, Canada Lee, Hume Cronyn and William Bendix. Alfred Hitchock’s cameo appears ingeniously which he would use again in the film Rope. The film was nominated for numerous awards and remade a science fiction thriller called Lifepod.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (3.30); Forming the Plot (13.08); Commercial Break (24.39); Lights, Camera, Action (26.22); Epilogue (1:10.08); End Credits (1:12.36); Closing Credits (1:13.45)
Opening Credits: Rock the Boat by Hues Corporation the Pips from the album The Best of The Hues Corporation
Closing Credits: Sit Down Your Rocking the Boat – by Sam Harris – Taken from the album A Suitcase of Memories
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Sunday Apr 14, 2019
Sunday Apr 14, 2019
Inside (2014)
Part of the French Extreme horror cycle, this home invasion film about a pregnant stuck in her house whilst a woman wants her baby for her own is a movie that will not leave your subconscious long after the final credits roll. Starring Alysson Paradis and Beatrice Dalle and directed by Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo.
The film is ranked as one of the top 20 horror films of the this decade and nothing will shake it off. This film is brutal, psychological and it did have an American remake that decided to sanitize the film for an American audience. Banned in numerous countries, Inside is a classic that will be with you for a long, long time.
Frozen (2009)
Written and directed by Adam Green, the film deals with three youths stuck on a ski lift in the middle of winter in the dead of night.
This tense claustrophobic thriller caused people to faint in theatres on its initial release due to high tension. The film did reasonably well at the box office. It stars Emma Bell, Shawn Ashworth and Kevin Zegers.
In interesting fact is Kane Hodder (Jason Vroohees) plays the part of Cody.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (4.37); Forming the Plot (15.14); Film Trailer (21.34); Lights, Camera, Action (23.59); Forming the Plot (41.52); Film Trailer (46.49); Lights, Camera, Action (50.18); Final Thoughts (1:25.20); End Credits (1:28.05); Closing Credits (1:31.04)
Opening Credit – Top of the World – by Shonen Knife – taken from the album If I Were A Carpenter
Closing Credits – Nobody Lives Forever – by Ula Ruth – taken from the album Nobody Lives Forever
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Saturday Apr 06, 2019
Saturday Apr 06, 2019
Room (2015)
Directed by Lenny Abrahamson and written by Emma Donoghue based on her best selling book. When the book was published, Emma Donoghue wrote the screenplay and had it ready. She received numerous offers and rejected them due to creative differences. Lenny Abrahamson wrote a ten page fan letter to Donoghue which opened a successful negotiation.
Brie Larson won the lead role over such actors which include Emma Watson, Rooney Mara, Shailene Woodley and Mia Wasikowska. Larson would throw herself into the role which include consultant with a trauma expert and nutritionist and avoided sunlight. Jacob Tremblay was cast in the role of Jack.
The film is a Canadian, United States, United Kingdom and Ireland co-production and filmed in Toronto. The film would go on to be nominated and won numerous awards. The film also stars William H Macy and Joan Allen in supporting roles.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (3.31); Forming the Plot (28.11); Film Trailer (1:21.15); Lights, Camera, Action (1:25.21); Epilogue (2:18.33); End Credits (2:21.34); Closing Credits (2:22.34)
Opening Credits – You and Me Against The World by Helen Reddy from the album The Very Best of
Closing Credits – Toto (Don’t It Feel Like Paradise) by Lynda Carter from the album Portrait.
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Sunday Mar 31, 2019
Sunday Mar 31, 2019
Keith Chawgo and Vickie Rae discuss Shudder and their picks of what to see each month on this incredible fantastic online services that gives it's audience the best of dark fiction, horror and thriller genres. The site has so much to offer and we each pick three of our best viewing for the month.
Saturday Mar 23, 2019
Saturday Mar 23, 2019
Leaving Neverland (2019)
The 2019 four hour documentary film produced and directed by Dan Reed, focuses on two men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck who allege they were sexually abused by Michael Jackson. Riding on the coat tails of continuing the controversy surrounded with pop culture, the film takes an in depth and often hard look at the alleged sexual abuse. Told in a chronological order, the film would spark social media rows of whether the allegations are true or a matter of fiction.
At the time of recording, it has had an unprecedented effect on Jackson leading to some gut jerk reactions from removing him from popular television series and his music being played on the radio in some sectors. It has also sparked an allegiance to the #metoo movement and created a backlash from life long fans against Robson and Safechuck.
Interestingly enough, after the airing of the documentary in the UK and USA, Michael Jackson albums have increased in sales and his videos on YouTube have garnered more views than in recent issues.
The world will never know the truth about Michael Jackson and alleged sexual abuse but we know that it has sparked debate, made us look at child sexual abuse and opened up communication concerning the issues the film raises. Although the documentary is presented in a two men and their families sharing their version of events, the film is not two sided. Like sexual abuse itself, it is very rare that evidence is ever evident and the dark cloud over Michael Jackson, the person, doesn’t look like it will ever truly disappear.
Opening Credits – Lost Boy by Ruth B taken from the album Safe Haven.
Closing Credits – Controversy by Prince, taken from the album Controversy.
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Sunday Mar 10, 2019
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
The Girl Next Door (2007)
Based on a book by Jack Ketchum with a screenplay by newcomers Daniel Farrands and Phillip Nutman and directed by Gregory M Wilson, is a film that is very hard to watch but notable as it is loosely based on a true story. Ketchum was so haunted about the story of Sylvia Likens whose aunt and neighbourhood children would torture, rape, beat and eventually kill her over the summer.
The Girl Next Door is a hard hitting story that does not shy away from the situation that presents itself with an excellent performance by Blanche (Sixteen Candles) Baker as the diabolical Aunt Ruth. The film does have its own retribution level that doesn’t happen in the real story with one of the children trying to save Meg from her Aunt.
The film is very brutal and although this is a fictionalized account of the Sylvia Likens murder, it still gives a very strong punch.
An American Crime (2008)
One year after The Girl Next Door, Showtime produced and aired ‘An American Crime’ which tells the true story of Sylvia Likens murder. Script by Tommy O’Havers and Irene Turner and directed by Tommy O’Havers.
This true story is the shocking tale of Sylvia Likens who was beat, raped, branded and killed by her aunt, cousins and neighbourhood children in 1965. The film would have difficulty finding a distributor due to the subject matter but Showtime would show the film in 2008.
The film would star an up and coming cast which included Ellen Page, James Franco, Evan Peters, Scout Taylor-Compton and an award winning performance by Catherine Keener.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (4.49); Forming the Plot (29.11); Commercial Break (34.02); Film Trailer (34.32); Scene by Scene (36.52); Forming the Plot (1:20.39); Commercial Break (1:22.01); Film Trailer (1:22.50); Lights, Camera, Action (1:24.49); Epilogue (2:20.27); End Credits (2:25.12); Closing Theme (2:26.26)
Opening Credits – The Kids Aren’t Alright – by The Offspring from the album Americana
Closing Credits – Gone Too Soon – by Rachel Tucker from the album The Reason
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Sunday Mar 03, 2019
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
Helter Skelter (1976)
Based on the book written by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry, they would come together with JP Miller to write the screenplay about the Manson Murders. The crime that shook the country and is known for killing the hippy movement in two nights.
Tom Gries would direct this two part television film that would shock and stun American audiences for upping the violence and sex on primetime television. This was also broadcast seven years after the initial crimes which was a gamble CBS was willing to take. It was a hit in the ratings and would be released outside America with extra violence and nudity to theatres to become a theatrical blockbuster.
The film shocked and stunned audience with its excellent star turns from Steve Railsback as Charles Manson and Marilyn (Texas Chainsaw Massacre) Burns portraying Linda Kasabian. The film would be nominated for numerous awards and win the Edgar Allen Poe for best miniseries.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (6.43); Forming the Plot (17.44); Page to Page (18.33); Film Trailer (1:26.05); Lights, Camera, Action (1:31.28); Epilogue (2:25.04); End Credits (2:26.52); Closing Credits (2:28.18)
Opening Credit – Cease to Exist – by Charles Manson – taken from the album Lie: The Love and Terror Cult
Closing Credits – Unworthy of Your Love – by Greg Germann as John Hinckley Jr and Annie Golden as Squeaky Fromme – taken from the original Broadway cast recording of Steven Sondheim’s Assassins.
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