Love or hate them, it was hard to navigate the late 2000s without hearing about the Twilight Saga, The trendy books struck gold rediscovering the popular potential of vampire romance, at the derision of those who enjoyed the vampire’s more violent qualities. In 2010, with … Continue reading Friedberg and Seltzer at the Movies Part 6: Vampires Suck (2010)
Despite some contemporary complaints, it is apparent that vampires have had an intertwined relationship with love, lust and everything in between. An attractive (typically foreign) person who craves young blood, from defenceless victims who are usually hypnotised to the vampire’s charms. It is clear to … Continue reading Macabre Month 3 Part V: Manhattan Undying (2016)
Comedians can bring in big bucks for film and T.V. companies, creating relatable and profitable concepts, and drawing huge audiences, Eddie Murphy had such a deal with Paramount that resulted in blockbuster successes like 48 and Beverly Hills Cop. This lucrative deal with comedian Eddie … Continue reading Macabre Month 3 Part IV: Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)
If there’s one thing that you can be certain of, Hollywood loves consistency. Mainly in terms of the projected return on the budget, mainly by sticking doggedly to themes and tropes that have a proven track record. Some may dislike this, clamouring for more ingenuity … Continue reading Ultraviolet (2006)
Teen romantic comedies have certainly become a genre in their own right, the shared awkwardness of our teenage years have managed to spew forth recognisable stories that audiences can relate to, whatever generation happens to watch. When you combine this with fang-toothed vampires, you’ve got … Continue reading Macabre Month Part III – Once Bitten (1985)
When you’re a public figure, reinvention can be difficult, it can be logical to keep giving your fans exactly what they want, but times change, tastes evolve, and technology steadily makes the un-adapted, obsolete. When you are over 100 years, this adaptation can be vital. … Continue reading Macabre Month Part II – Dracula 2000 (2001)
As the titans of the entertainment world dazzle their audiences with their continuing sagas. It can be hard to reflect on their origin points, when they were untested ideas, just waiting for the chance to tell their story to the world. In the mid-90s, the … Continue reading Macabre Month Part I – Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1992)
Out of the pantheon of horror deities, I’d have to say that my favourite is Dracula. There’s something about a European count who manages to seduce his way through Victorian London. To say he’s recognisable is a tremendous understatement, with a cape more identifiable than … Continue reading Universal Monster Movie Extravaganza Part 2 – Dracula Untold (2014)
The Real Mr. Positive 