A great journeyman director passed away on Tuesday. Roy Ward Baker was responsible for helming “A Night To Remember” the 1958 film about the sinking of the Titanic. A wonderfully shot, realistic portrayal of that infamous incident, and a breath of fresh air when compared to Cameron’s “soap opera” version. More importantly for the purposes of this blog though are his horror and sci fi films plus the TV work he did in the 60′s and 70′s. Some of his films are included in this year’s Halloween Movie Countdown.
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Sep 10
Gloria Stuart Passes at 100 Years Old RIP
One of the last living actors of the classic horror era has died.
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Oct 09
A Halloween Show Participant Speaks Up
The following is from Eric Hamilton. One of the core group of the Brooklyn Halloween show……..
“I’m not sure what I’m checking here…but memories…
The stage is live…the audience cold, hungry for their sweets, and not quite sure what to expect. In a makeshift lab set of theater flats, lab table, props, and theater blood, a handful of monster enthusiasts come together to entertain, thrill, and scare trick-or-treaters and their parents with classic re-enactments of favorite scenes from classic horror movies. Dr. Frankenstein or an Egyptian priest pontificate maniacally as they threaten to bring the dead to life or share in the mysteries of everlasting life. As the background music reaches it’s crescendo, the mummy or homunculus rises, the vampire hisses, the werewolf growls, the golem lumbers, the 40-story beasts level a city block…and then the fun really begins. Children of all ages squeal as the Brooklyn-beasts clash. Rubber snakes, fake blood, and flour-caked dust projectiles out of the “fourth wall”, making the audience part of the show. Favorite monsters are called out a s champions and the kids root for their favorites to win.”
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Oct 09
2009 Halloween Show Update
Here is what you have been waiting for!
King Kong, Godzilla, King Ghidorah: All Monsters Desperate Attack Showdown!
The theme for this years show is giant monsters. Specifically King Kong, Godzilla and King Ghidorah fighting it out in Manhattan. See King Ghidorah invade New York. Watch as King Kong gives Ghidorah a NYC welcome. Be astounded by Godzilla joining the fray by lending Kong a hand. Become enthralled as Kong takes exception to Godzilla’s assistance. Hear it all as it unfolds from the mouth a genuine live newscaster. It’s all the fun, and excitement you’ve come to expect from our annual Brooklyn Halloween show. The sketch above is the concept for the show. Expect a beautifully rendered version coming soon!
Best,
Robert
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Oct 09
2009 Halloween Show What To Expect
Welcome to the best Halloween show in Brooklyn. At least we think so. We put a lot of effort into making this a show that kids, and parents will both enjoy. Just enough to scare the little ones, yet campy enough for the adults to appreciate too.
This years theme will be posted very soon. We are waiting for the artwork to be finished, and then you will know all. Let’s just say that this year’s show involves some very BIG monsters. As usual there will be three shows on Halloween night along with soundtrack music, sound effects, costumes, homages, candy, life size monster displays, video clips of hundreds of horror and sci fi films, and even a jazz band next door!
Remember that this year the show will be at 227 Waverly ave between Willoughby and Dekalb. (NOT the usual spot in front of 246 Washington ave.) We did this because the audience was becoming so large visibility was a problem. So…….Waverly ave will be closed to traffic, and everyone will have a much bigger area in which to see the show. Stay tuned for info on the theme of this year’s show!
Robert
