Brian De Palma’s 1976 version of Carrie, which we recently reviewed, is one of the defining horror films of that decade, and perhaps of all time. Sissy Spacek’s sublimely creep-tastic performance was full of nuance and a measure of naivete. It was clear that Kimberly Peirce, director of the 2013…
It’s hard to believe, I know. Especially for an avid horror-lover who missed her own senior prom. I’ve seen bits and pieces on tv and online, and I thought I’d read all the spoilers. But until now, I’d never seen Brian De Palma’s Carrie all the way through. Don’t laugh.…
Imagine waking up from reality into a dream? Yes. Isn’t that confusing? We monsters are very powerful. That’s what we do. This does pose a few questions. Why would we place our victims into such an environment that is obviously just a cinematic ploy with absolutely no strategic reason? Well,…
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Featuring movie essays from the Head Monsters of SML and others that explore our love for horror cinema! Published by the Collinsport Historical Society.
