No movie fundamentally changed the horror genre as much as the original Halloween. The Shape’s iconic debut inspired — and continues to inspire — countless other slashers. And while most of these movies are only vaguely similar to Halloween, such as Friday the 13th, others were more blatant in their design and execution.
The flicks in question aren’t always set on Halloween, the victim doesn’t have to be a babysitter, and the antagonist may or may not even be masked. However, despite the superficial differences, these ten examples are unmistakably influenced by Michael Myers’ first killing spree.
Nightmares in a Damaged Brain (1981)
Nightmares in a Damaged Brain (or simply Nightmare) has a well-earned reputation for being sleazy and gruesome. Romano Scavolini‘s previous work in pornography comes out often in this erotic slasher, but if there’s anything to take away from this exercise in lust and grisliness, the...
The flicks in question aren’t always set on Halloween, the victim doesn’t have to be a babysitter, and the antagonist may or may not even be masked. However, despite the superficial differences, these ten examples are unmistakably influenced by Michael Myers’ first killing spree.
Nightmares in a Damaged Brain (1981)
Nightmares in a Damaged Brain (or simply Nightmare) has a well-earned reputation for being sleazy and gruesome. Romano Scavolini‘s previous work in pornography comes out often in this erotic slasher, but if there’s anything to take away from this exercise in lust and grisliness, the...
- 10/13/2022
- by Paul Lê
- bloody-disgusting.com
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By Todd Garbarini
Having been a film fanatic my entire life I was thrilled when, in June 1982, a new magazine burst onto the scene and quickly caught my attention. Devoted exclusively to new and upcoming motion picture releases, Coming Attractions cost $2.50 per issue and was published on a bi-monthly basis. It didn’t last long, unfortunately, but I recall that a bit of an uproar occurred over the cover of the March/April 1983 issue which featured a half-naked Valerie Kaprisky in a promo for the Breathless remake. Seriously, back in the day who complained about a beautiful naked woman on a magazine cover??
In one of the earlier issues, there was an article published about an upcoming horror film entitled Trick or Treats starring David Carradine. I don’t recall the film ever opening in my area and wondered whatever happened to it...
By Todd Garbarini
Having been a film fanatic my entire life I was thrilled when, in June 1982, a new magazine burst onto the scene and quickly caught my attention. Devoted exclusively to new and upcoming motion picture releases, Coming Attractions cost $2.50 per issue and was published on a bi-monthly basis. It didn’t last long, unfortunately, but I recall that a bit of an uproar occurred over the cover of the March/April 1983 issue which featured a half-naked Valerie Kaprisky in a promo for the Breathless remake. Seriously, back in the day who complained about a beautiful naked woman on a magazine cover??
In one of the earlier issues, there was an article published about an upcoming horror film entitled Trick or Treats starring David Carradine. I don’t recall the film ever opening in my area and wondered whatever happened to it...
- 10/31/2021
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
I recently had the opportunity to interview Michael Masucci, the CEO of Secret Shadows Productions Inc. and director of American Sunset. Masucci has worked in every facet of the filmmaking process, both behind and in front of the camera. He studied at Lee Strasberg Theater institute before turning his attention to Writing and Directing. Masucci was born and raised in upstate New York. Keep reading to learn more about Masucci's transition from stage to screen and what it was like working with the late Corey Haim on American Sunset.
What was it like making the transition from theater to the big screen?
As an actor, it was a transition at first because film is very different than theater. Film is so much more technical and you shoot out of sequence, and sometimes standing next to a piece of equipment which doesn’t belong there, or you can’t move because...
What was it like making the transition from theater to the big screen?
As an actor, it was a transition at first because film is very different than theater. Film is so much more technical and you shoot out of sequence, and sometimes standing next to a piece of equipment which doesn’t belong there, or you can’t move because...
- 11/17/2010
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Global Entertainment Holdings, Inc. a publicly traded entertainment Company (Otcbb: Gbhl), and its Canadian affiliate, Global Universal Pictures (.Global Pictures.), announces the on-line distribution of the Company.s action thriller, American Sunset, exclusively on the film.s website: www.AmericanSunsetTheMovie.com, operated by Global Universal Film Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gbhl.
Due to an overwhelming demand from moviegoers, predominantly the late Corey Haim.s loyal fan base, Global Universal has launched the Company.s DVD sales division. With the Company having experienced a number of orders far in excess of what it had anticipated, just on the first day of availability, it was necessary for the Company to outsource the production of additional copies of the film.
Here is a clip of Haim talking about the film.
.As is frequently the case with mainstream Hollywood, the movie has met its fair share of resistance. Corey Haim was a much...
Due to an overwhelming demand from moviegoers, predominantly the late Corey Haim.s loyal fan base, Global Universal has launched the Company.s DVD sales division. With the Company having experienced a number of orders far in excess of what it had anticipated, just on the first day of availability, it was necessary for the Company to outsource the production of additional copies of the film.
Here is a clip of Haim talking about the film.
.As is frequently the case with mainstream Hollywood, the movie has met its fair share of resistance. Corey Haim was a much...
- 11/16/2010
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Corey Haim's last film, American Sunset, is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray. Haim died way to young and his films are a lasting memory of his contribution to cinema. Below is a video of Haim talking about his role in the film as well as a trailer for the movie.
Synopsis:
American Sunset unravels a mysterious conspiracy with numerous spellbinding plot twists revolving around a kidnapping ploy that robs a devoted husband of his true love, while playing a game that prolongs her safety by correctly responding to the kidnapper’s riddles. One wrong answer means fatal consequences. As the pursuit to save his wife plunges Haim’s character deeper into a corrupt world, the greedy, deceptive and immoral motives become increasingly obvious; this is not just a random kidnapping for money, this is deadly personal.
Here is what the film's producer had to say about Corey's performance.
Synopsis:
American Sunset unravels a mysterious conspiracy with numerous spellbinding plot twists revolving around a kidnapping ploy that robs a devoted husband of his true love, while playing a game that prolongs her safety by correctly responding to the kidnapper’s riddles. One wrong answer means fatal consequences. As the pursuit to save his wife plunges Haim’s character deeper into a corrupt world, the greedy, deceptive and immoral motives become increasingly obvious; this is not just a random kidnapping for money, this is deadly personal.
Here is what the film's producer had to say about Corey's performance.
- 11/11/2010
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
By Jeff Sneider
ID Communications has picked up Corey Haim's last movie "American Sunset" at Miptv.
Haim stars in the thriller as Tom McClean, a man whose wife (Angela Cullins) is abducted while on vacation in Canada. He decides to take the law into his own hands and hires an ex-war hero turned P.I. (Frank Molina) to help track her down.
The film's trailer is available here.
Michael Masucci directs from a twist-filled script by Jacqueline Giroux. Ber...
ID Communications has picked up Corey Haim's last movie "American Sunset" at Miptv.
Haim stars in the thriller as Tom McClean, a man whose wife (Angela Cullins) is abducted while on vacation in Canada. He decides to take the law into his own hands and hires an ex-war hero turned P.I. (Frank Molina) to help track her down.
The film's trailer is available here.
Michael Masucci directs from a twist-filled script by Jacqueline Giroux. Ber...
- 3/26/2010
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
American Sunset was completed in 2009 and now the film will have a kick-off party, this Monday, November 8th. Corey Haim and other filmmakers will be on hand at a "private after party," for those fortunate enough to see the screening of American Sunset, in Los Angeles. Other stars in the film are Frank Molina, Bernie Robichard, and Angela Cullins in a film about the games some people play. Is American Sunset the signal that Corey Haim will make a comeback to films? Meet him at the "after party" and ask him in person. For now, check out the synopsis and trailer below.
A in-depth synopsis for American Sunset here:
"Tom McClean (Corey Haim) awakens to find his wife missing. Their vacation home, now a crime scene, is littered with hidden clues. Amidst the chaos of the investigation, Tom's phone rings and a mysterious voice asks: 'you wanna play a game?...
A in-depth synopsis for American Sunset here:
"Tom McClean (Corey Haim) awakens to find his wife missing. Their vacation home, now a crime scene, is littered with hidden clues. Amidst the chaos of the investigation, Tom's phone rings and a mysterious voice asks: 'you wanna play a game?...
- 11/10/2009
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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