Monthly Archives: October 2012

“Sisters – De Palma’s First Foray into Horror”

Posted on October 31, 2012 by robbinsrealm

First and foremost, I would like to let all of my readers on the east coast know that I hope you, your loved ones and your friends are all safe and sound, and that you stay that way. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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“The Silence of the Lambs”

Posted on October 27, 2012 by robbinsrealm

“The Silence of the Lambs,” the dark psychological, suspenseful and hypnotic thriller directed by Jonathan Demme (Rachel Getting Married) is based on the best selling novel by author Thomas Harris (Red Dragon).  The superbly crafted movie, which blends elements of … Continue reading →

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“Don’t Look Now – Cerebral Horror at its Best”

Posted on October 26, 2012 by robbinsrealm

“Don’t Look Now” is an atmospheric, enigmatic, and haunting, 1973 film from British filmmaker Nicolas Roeg, (Performance). Based on a short story by author Daphne Du Maurier, (Rebecca) and written for the screen by Allan Scott (D.A.R.Y.L.) and Chris Bryant, … Continue reading →

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“The Strangers –Wrong Place, Wrong Time is a Valid Saying”

Posted on October 23, 2012 by robbinsrealm

Why do people commit crimes? What leads to the partnering up of individuals with deviant minds? What causes these people to not only band together in an effort to ignore societal rules governing proper behavior, but to take it one … Continue reading →

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“Deadly Friend – Craven’s Teenage Frankenstein”

Posted on October 18, 2012 by robbinsrealm

Years ago, long before the advent of being able to digitally download a particular song from the computer onto my Ipod, I used to buy cassette singles. The cassette tape usually consisted of the song I really wanted on the … Continue reading →

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“Murnau’s ‘Nosferatu’ Was Almost Wiped out of Existence”

Posted on October 15, 2012 by robbinsrealm

One of the most interesting facts regarding the 1922 F.W. Murnau (Sunrise) directed black and white, silent masterpiece “Nosferatu,” originally titled in German “Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens,” is that none of us who have copies of the movie either … Continue reading →

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“Carrie – De Palma’s Horror Masterpiece”

Posted on October 10, 2012 by robbinsrealm

“Carrie” the ninety-eight minute movie directed by Brian De Palma (Blow Out) was written for the screen by Lawrence D. Cohen (Ghost Story), based on best selling author Stephen King’s first published novel. The movie was also the first of … Continue reading →

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