C.H.U.D

Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers - the BEST acronym ever!!

C.H.U.D (1984) has one of the cleverest film titles of all time; for that reason alone it has become a cult movie icon. C.H.U.D could have easily been a b-movie, but it rises above such a status due to its talented cast which includes John Heard (After Hours), Daniel Stern (Diner) and Kim Greist (Brazil). 

The film takes place in NYC's SoHo district, where there is something strange going on in the sewers. Could it be Alligators? Demented homeless people? Toxic waste? Is there a conspiracy afoot? 

If you like comedy with your horror then check this gem out!

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Dracula A.D. 1972

Swinging London in the early 70's, what is a vampire to do?

Dracula A.D. 1972 is my favorite Hammer Production that stars longtime screen-duo Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. The story is centered around a groovy group of kids, looking for kicks. For a giggle, they participate in a ritual, headed by their strange, new friend Johnny Alucard (check out his name backwards - yeah baby!). Before the laugh is over, Dracula is resurrected and ready to take a bite out of the psychedelic scene. Hipsters, drop your grass and run! 

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Killer Klowns from Outer Space

A flying saucer shaped as a circus tent, deadly cotton candy, popcorn shooting ray guns and CLOWNS.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a goofy horror movie that pokes fun at the sci-fi/horror genre. Its tag-line "In space no one can eat ice cream" is a spoof on Alien. However, in this movie the aliens are clowns and their cocoons are made out of cotton candy. 

A small town is invaded by evil clowns, but the police are slow to act. Now a guy, his girlfriend and a couple of dudes in an ice cream truck have to save the town and possibly the universe. 

Although the clowns are menacing, they are cute in a demonic way. If you have a serious fear of clowns, you might find this movie scary. The characters and situations are meant to be goofy and over-the-top. 

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Dead Alive

One of my fave movies of all time. Funny and gruesome. Peter Jackson in his twisted early years.

Dead Alive was directed by Peter Jackson and was billed the goriest film when it debuted. The film centers around Lionel, a momma's boy and his dominating mother, who gets bit by a rabid monkey and turns into a zombie. Mother starts turning other folks into zombies, while Lionel tries to keep the undeads under control in his basement. As you know, zombies never stay still for long and that's when things get really wild. 

Peter Jackson creates an atmosphere of innocence; which allows the gore elements to be less gruesome and more ridiculously funny. The costumes, sets, characters and music are often overly sweet and seem out of place for a horror film. However, the multitude of gross effects and wild scenarios keep this film lively with slapstick comedy and plenty of blood and guts. In a similar vain to Evil Dead 2, the most horrific moments are always the goofiest. 

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Blood Feast

The first gore film, filled with bright red blood, severed limbs and a crazy dude with bushy eyebrows and a limp.

Blood Feast was directed by the godfather of gore Herschell Gordon Lewis; a true Renaissance man who filmed and scored the movie as well. 

Although there is never an actual feast, there is still plenty of blood. Herschell is a master of setting up grotesque shots of bright red blood and severed limbs. The movie centers around Fuad Ramses who spends the film gathering up victims and dismembering them. The acting is appalling, but that adds to the appeal and charm of Blood Feast. 

The film was groundbreaking for its use of blood and gore; even with today's standards this film still holds up as gruesome.  

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