“The Crazies” 50 Years Later – Why It’s Even More Relevant Today

Known as the godfather of zombies, George A. Romero did more to define that subgenre than any other filmmaker, living or (un)dead.  However, in the 10 year gap between his iconic masterpieces, Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Dawn of the Dead (1978), he released a film that didn’t get quite the same mainstream attention. Released in 1973, The Crazies deals more with people … Continue reading “The Crazies” 50 Years Later – Why It’s Even More Relevant Today

Recommendations from the Shudder Hotline Week 3 (Oct. 2021)

It’s October again, which means (other than it being the best month of the year) the Shudder Hotline is back!  Every Friday this month from 3-4pm ET (12-3pm PT) horror fans can call the hotline number and speak directly with Shudder curator Sam Zimmerman for personalized movie recommendations. It’s a truly unique service unlike anything offered by every other streaming service.  So just like we … Continue reading Recommendations from the Shudder Hotline Week 3 (Oct. 2021)