Author Archives: Jon

While She Was Out

June 25, 2009

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Jon
jon@evilontwolegs.com

Hitchcock once said, with his always wry sense of humor, that Psycho helped put murder back in the family, where it belongs. I’ve always taken this to mean that we don’t have to look further than our own backyard, or … Continue reading →

Where Have all the Real Horror Films Gone?

June 20, 2009

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Jon
jon@evilontwolegs.com

Corey and I spent a weekend in NYC at Fangoria’s Weekend of Horror, and I’m still processing all the strange sights and sounds. We were witness to a horror-themed fashion show hosted by the one-and-only Gwar; we met a demented … Continue reading →

Dye of the Dead

June 14, 2009

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Jon
jon@evilontwolegs.com

Nothing puts a smile on my face faster than watching zombie movies, particularly those directed by George Romero, or those directly linked to his work. However, if you’re like me, you sometimes have a hard time keeping track of which … Continue reading →

P2 and Martyrs

May 14, 2009

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Jon
jon@evilontwolegs.com

P2 Anyone who’s a fan of Seinfeld knows the “Parking Garage” episode in which George, Jerry, Elaine, and Kramer spend the entire show wandering a parking garage looking for their lost car, while encountering unsympathetic strangers and a heartless security … Continue reading →

Movies Every Horror Fan Has Seen (Except Me)

April 29, 2009

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Jon
jon@evilontwolegs.com

I’d like to think that I’m fairly well-read, but whenever I come across one of those recurring lists of “greatest books of all time,” I invariably find myself amazed at how many important milestones of literature I’ve completely neglected. Sadly, … Continue reading →

Lux Interior 1946 – 2009

April 14, 2009

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Jon
jon@evilontwolegs.com

I’ve listened to at least one song by The Cramps every day for the past decade. Nothing cheers me up faster than hearing “The Surfin’ Dead,” “Cramp Stomp,” or “Call of the Wighat.” So I’m angry at myself that I … Continue reading →

Jon’s First Survival Horror Game – RE5

April 7, 2009

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Jon
jon@evilontwolegs.com

Every month or two, Corey and I pick a new co-op game to play via xbox live. Our most recent pick ended up being Resident Evil 5 due to its focus on co-op play. Before we started playing it, I … Continue reading →

Splatter: Naked Blood and Botched

March 17, 2009

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Jon
jon@evilontwolegs.com

Splatter: Naked Blood (1996) is about a young scientist who invents a new kind of painkiller. The first problem with it is that it works by turning pain into pleasure. The second problem is that he tests it on unsuspecting … Continue reading →

The Innocents and Who Can Kill a Child?

March 6, 2009

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Jon
jon@evilontwolegs.com

I had very high expectations for the 1976 film Who Can Kill a Child because it invariably makes it onto lists for “the most disturbing films of all time.” It begins with a very long, very strange, and largely unnecessary … Continue reading →

Jon’s Holiday Horror Movie Revue

December 25, 2008

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Jon
jon@evilontwolegs.com

One of the things I love the most about Christmas is that it gives me the chance to catch up on recent horror films. If you need a break from the 24/7 deluge of It’s a Wonderful Life, I recommend … Continue reading →