Rick Baker Archives

Squirm (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 23, 2024

Every decade of Horror cinema has a particular theme that defines it. The ‘50s explored creatures from outer space and psychological aspects, the ‘60s were a time of ghost stories, and the ‘70s was a mixed bag of demon possession, witches, and nature striking back. ... Read More

An American Werewolf in London (Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Set Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 22, 2022

There are a handful of films that come to mind when thinking of the werewolf subgenre of Horror. Of course, 1941’s The Wolfman with Lon Chaney, but after that, chances are you will immediately jump forward decades to pick 1981’s An American Werewolf in London. ... Read More

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film (Documentary Review)

Day HeathDay HeathJanuary 28, 2020

Some films live and die on their looks. Some would argue 2009’s Avatar had a ho-hum plot, yet it became the highest-earning film at the world box office for a decade due to its new CGI trickery. Then there was 1977’s Star Wars which was ... Read More

Interview – David Naughton

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 30, 2018

Following a dream takes a leap of faith, you simply never know where the chips may fall. While there is uncertainty surrounding any hopes of following an artistic muse, one thing is certain, if you believe in yourself and give it your all, chances are ... Read More

The Howling – Still A Hair-Raising Experience After 35 Years

Jon WamsleyJon WamsleyMay 26, 2016

The early 1980’s saw not only a slew of Slasher films, but also a resurgence of the ravenous Werewolf in films like 1981’s An American Werewolf in London and 1984’s The Company of Wolves. One of the best films of the Werewolf subgenre is Joe Dante’s 1986 The Howling, released on ... Read More

This Week in Horror Movie History – An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Tracy AllenTracy AllenAugust 20, 2015

This week in Horror movie history, An American Werewolf in London was released on August 21, 1981 through Universal Pictures. The film was directed and written by John Landis (Animal House 1978, Twilight Zone: The Movie 1983) and produced by George Folsey, Jr., (Hostel 2005, ... Read More

Rick Baker

Squirm (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)

An American Werewolf in London (Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Set Review)

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film (Documentary Review)

Interview – David Naughton

The Howling – Still A Hair-Raising Experience After 35 Years

This Week in Horror Movie History – An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Squirm (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)

An American Werewolf in London (Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Set Review)

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film (Documentary Review)

Interview – David Naughton

The Howling – Still A Hair-Raising Experience After 35 Years

This Week in Horror Movie History – An American Werewolf in London (1981)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Visiting Hours (1982)

The Jackson Five – Third Album (Limited Edition Red Vinyl Review)

The Antichrist (4K Ultra HD Edition Review)

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Interview – Maddie Hasson

Interview – UFO’s Phil Mogg

Interview – Clayne Crawford & Summer Shelton

Mary J. Blige – Gratitude (Album Review)

The Jackson Five – Third Album (Limited Edition Red Vinyl Review)

The Supremes – More Hits by The Supremes (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)