Monday, November 23, 2009

November 23 in Goth and Horror History

November 23, 1887 - Boris Karloff - Actor - Born

November 23, 1959 - Dominique Dunne - Actress - Born

Boris Karloff was the penultimate horror actor, starring in dozens of horror films in the early 1900s. He's probably best known for his role as the monster in Frankenstein.

You may remember Dominique Dunne from her role as the older sister in "Poltergeist." She was murdered by her boyfriend in 1982, only a couple of weeks before her birthday.

Related Links:

Dominique Dunne, at IMDB

Dominique Dunne, at NNDB

Boris Karloff, at IMDB

Boris Karloff, at Wikipedia

Boris Karloff Filmography, at Wikipedia

Boris Karloff Trivia, at Blockbuster

Friday, November 13, 2009

November 13 in Goth and Horror History

November 13, 1992 - Dracula - Movie - Released

Aah, one of Keanu's worst accents (and acting) ever. But he was still beautiful to look at, as was Winona Ryder. I can't forget Gary Oldman's super cool purple tinted sunglasses, either. The costuming on the film was stupendous and the sets lavish.

Related Links:

Dracula 1992, at IMDB

Dracula 1992 at Period Movie Review

Dracula 1992 Script

Dracula 1992, at Wikipedia

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

November 3 in Goth and Horror History

November 3, 1946 - Tom Savini - Director, Makeup/FX Artist - Born

November 3, 1976 - Carrie - Movie - Released

November 3 in Goth and Horror History

November 3, 1946 - Tom Savini - Director, Makeup/FX Artist - Born

November 3, 1976 - Carrie - Movie - Released

Related Links:

Carrie, at IMDB

Tom Savini (Official)

Tom Savini, at NNDB

Tom Savini, at IMDB

Tom Savini Fan Page, on Facebook