The Making of Trick 'r Treat: The Lores & Legends of Halloween

Drive-In Movie Memories

I watched this documentary on PBS today and really enjoyed it. I found a cut-up version on YouTube that shows most of the documentary (44 minutes out of the 58 minutes). The clips on YouTube are being used to promote the sale of the DVD on Amazon.com. There are some weird parts where the voices blend over each other, but other then that it is very watchable and very interesting. If you read my blog with any regularity you know that we are fortunate enough to still have access to two fully functional drive-in theaters that we like to visit regularly. Its getting to be the drive-in time of year for those of you who don't live in the sunny south. You should do a little Internet research and find a drive-in near your home to visit this summer.

The United Drive-In Theatre Owners Association
Drive-ins.com

Watch Horror Films, Keep America Strong!

If you grew up in Northern or Central California in the 70's and early 80's you probably already know who Bob Wilkins is, but if you didn't the you should watch the documentary "Watch Horror Films, Keep America Strong!". Bob Wilkins was the host of Creature Features on KTVU out of Oakland and probably a big part of why I love all things horror. I don't mean to sound like a commercial for the documentary its just that Bob Wilkins is a very fond part of my childhood, and a part of Americana that is no longer on mainstream television. I wish we had a Creature Features show here in Florida. If anybody with some pull is listening, Creature Features - Friday or Saturday night, four hours??? It could work.

His Name Was Jason

Jason Voorhees has carved his place into American pop culture and is one of the most recognizable cinematic killer in horror history. Now nearly, 30 years later, see how it all happened! With over 100 interviews with cast and crew, behind the scenes footage and dozen of film clips spanning the entire Friday the 13th series leading up to the 2/13/09 remake, there is no better way to get up close and personal with one of the most feared icons of our generation. Shut off the lights, lock up the cabin and get ready to learn all about a boy... His Name Was Jason.

HIS NAME WAS JASON: 30 YEARS OF FRIDAY THE 13TH is a two disc set loaded with over 4 hours of bonus material. This film is a behind the scenes look at the franchise that broke horror box office records and made Jason a pop culture icon. With over 80 interviews from the cast and crew of the Friday the 13th film franchise, including the new Friday the 13th film, these firsthand accounts of never-before-told stories and rare behind the scenes photographs offer the ultimate look at the history of FRIDAY THE 13TH!

Product Description From Amazon.com

HIS NAME WAS JASON: 30 YEARS OF FRIDAY THE 13TH