The Resurrection of Gothic Charm: A Review of “The Satanic Rites of Dracula” Vampire movies are not new. Nosferatu was perhaps the first “vampire movie” from a still-infant movie industry. More recently, Twilight ran roughshod over the public youth’s collective imagination. The 1970s saw “The Satanic Rites of Dracula,” a…
Category: Friday Night Movies

Nosferatu (1922)
Nosferatu: A Review of the Classic Horror Film Nosferatu is a 1922 silent film directed by F. W. Murnau and loosely based on Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula. It is widely regarded as one of the most influential and groundbreaking horror films of all time, as well as a masterpiece of…

White Zombie (1932)
Movie Review: “White Zombie” (1932) Rating: ★★★☆☆ “White Zombie,” released in 1932, is a seminal work in the horror genre, often credited as the first feature-length zombie film. Directed by Victor Halperin and starring the enigmatic Bela Lugosi, the film is a fascinating blend of voodoo mysticism, psychological horror, and…

House on Haunted Hill (1959)
The 1959 film “The House on Haunted Hill” is a classic horror movie that has stood the test of time, thanks in large part to its atmospheric setting and the iconic performance of Vincent Price. Directed by William Castle, the film revolves around an eccentric millionaire, Frederick Loren (played by…

Review: Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Night of the Living Dead (1968), directed by George A. Romero, is widely considered to be the origin of the modern zombie genre. It has spawned countless sequels, remakes, and imitations and, frankly, continues to stand out after 50 years. The plot is simple: a group of strangers take refuge…