October 8, 1988 - The Munsters Today - TV Show - Premiered
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Monday, October 8, 2012
October 8 in Goth and Horror History
Sunday, October 7, 2012
October 7 in Goth and Horror History
October 7, 1849 - Edgar Allan Poe - Died
163 years ago today Edgar Allan Poe died. Quite possibly the saddest anniversary in goth history.
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The International Edgar Allan Poe Society
The Museum of Edgar Allan Poe, in Richmond Virginia
The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore
The Collected Works of Edgar Allan Poe
October is Edgar Allan Poe month at Dark Side of the Net!
Friday, October 5, 2012
October 5 in Goth and Horror History
October 5, 1952 - Clive Barker - Writer - Born
Happy 60th birthday to Clive Barker!
I saw him speak at World Horror Con years ago in Eugene, Oregon. One of the funniest speakers I've ever listened to, which surprised me. Anyway, most people probably know him because of Hellraiser, but he's done so many other dark things.
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The Official Clive Barker Resource
Official Clive Barker, on Facebook
Clive Barker Fans: Fifth Dominion
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
October 2 in Goth and Horror History
October 2, 1987 - Near Dark - Movie - Released
I need to re-watch this to see if it's held up. At the time, I thought it was the scariest, darkest, most depressing vampire movie I'd seen. Which is a good thing.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
October 1 in Goth and Horror History
October 1, 1968 - Night of the Living Dead - Movie - Released
October 1, 1974 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Movie - Released
A year before I was born, George Romero almost singlehandedly created the zombie genre. Texas Chainsaw Massacre shocked viewers with its violence.
RELATED LINKS:
Night of the Living Dead, on IMDB
Night of the Living Dead, on Wikipedia
George Romero: Homepage of the Dead
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, on IMDB
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Visit to the Film Locations
Texas Chainsaw Massacre at The Morbid Imagination
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, on Wikipedia
Sunday, September 30, 2012
September 30 in Goth and Horror History
September 30, 1946 - Dan O'Bannon - Writer - Born
The screenwriter who brought us Alien and Return of the Living Dead.
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Monday, September 24, 2012
September 24 in Goth and Horror History
September 24, 1964 - The Munsters - TV Show - Premiered
A horror comedy beloved by millions. I missed out on this as a child (it would have been in reruns) due to my parents thinking it was "too weird." Sigh. I missed out on a lot!
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The Munster Mansion Replica in Texas
The Munsters Images, on Fanpop
Fuck Yeah Lily Munster, on Tumblr
Sunday, September 23, 2012
September 23 in Goth and Horror History
September 23, 2005 - Corpse Bride - Movie - Released
I was terribly disappointed by this movie (and surprisingly haven't watched it since I bought it on Blu-Ray ages ago) but it still belongs in the goth movie canon. Not just by virtue of being a Tim Burton movie, but it definitely has the mood, look and feel that it should. I just found it quite boring.. and the music didn't stick in my head for days afterwards like the Nightmare Before Christmas music did.
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The Corpse Bride Fanlisting: According to Plan
Corpse Bride Screencaps, at Tim Burton Collective
Corpse Bride Trailer, on Apple
Saturday, September 22, 2012
September 22 in Goth and Horror History
September 22, 1995 - Se7en - Movie - Released
Not quite a horror movie, this dark film about serial killers is one of my favorite movies ever. Some scenes are too gross even for me. Kevin Spacey's performance was awesome, too.
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Friday, September 21, 2012
September 21 in Goth and Horror History
September 21, 1947 - Stephen King - Writer - Born
September 21, 1966 - Anne Rice's daughter Michelle was born
Stephen King has written many horror books as well as books on writing and several horror short story collections.
Michelle was the inspiration for the character of Claudia in the Vampire Chronicles.
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Stephen King Library on Facebook
Fans of Stephen King, on Facebook
Lilja's Library Stephen King Fansite
Thursday, September 20, 2012
September 20 in Goth and Horror History
September 20, 1975 - Asia Argento - Actress – Born
September 20, 1976 – Siouxsie and the Banshees - Musicians - First live performance
Asia Argento is the daughter of Italian filmmaker Dario Argento. She's starred in several horror films, but also a few mainstream ones as well. At the age of 10 she had a part in her father's film "Demons 2."
Siouxsie and the Banshees performed live for the first time on Monday 20th September, 1976 as part of 100 Punk Club Special.
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Asia Argento Fan Page on Facebook
Siouxsie and the Banshees on Facebook
Siouxsie and the Banshees (Official)
Siouxsie and the Banshees: A Brief History (Silver Tongue Online)
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
September 19 in Goth and Horror History
September 19, 2003 - Underworld - Movie - Released
September 19, 2008 - Igor - Movie - Released
I had such high hopes for Igor, with my favorite actor ( John Cusack) doing the main voice. Soooo disappointing. Meanwhile, Underworld was pretty enjoyable, though I could do without the many sequels. I remember how amazing the Underworld trailer was - beautiful and really made me excited to see the film.
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Igor Photos (AllMoviephoto.com)
Underworld Trailer, on YouTube
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
September 18 in Goth and Horror History
September 18, 1963 - The Haunting - Movie - Released
September 18, 1964 - The Addams Family - TV Show - Premiered
September 18, 1987 - Hellraiser - Movie - Released
My parents weren't interested in watching The Addams Family when it came out, because it "looked too weird" and "was probably Satanic." (See what I had to grow up with? Sigh).
The Haunting, based on a Shirley Jackson novel, has since been remade several times.
Meanwhile, Hellraiser was probably the scariest, grossest movie I had ever seen in the theater at the time. (Yes, I'm that ancient an eldergoth, I saw this in theaters).
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The Addams Family Unofficial Website
The Addams Family TV Series, on Wikipedia
The Addams Family Tag on Tumblr
The Haunting of Hill House Tag on Tumblr
Hellraiser Trailer, on YouTube
Monday, September 10, 2012
September 10 in Goth and Horror History
September 10, 1999 - Stigmata - Movie - Released
Patricia Arquette bleeding spontaneously from her palms, in her pre-Medium days. It also stars devastatingly handsome Gabriel Byrne.
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
September 5 in Goth and Horror History
September 5, 2003 - The Order - Movie - Released
Heath Ledger's foray into horror films. He starred as a priest investigating a Sin Eater.
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Saturday, September 1, 2012
September 1 in Goth and Horror History
September 1, 1922 - Yvonne de Carlo - Actress - Born
September 1, 1995 - The Prophecy - Movie - Released
Yvonne de Carlo was best known for playing Lily Munster. I really enjoyed The Prophecy, but not its many sequels. Christopher Walken and Eric Stoltz in the same movie? With Viggo Mortenson as Lucifer? Awesome.
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Yvonne de Carlo Official Family Website
Yvonne de Carlo on Google Image Search
The Prophecy Trailer (NY Times)
The Prophecy Script, at Weekly Script
Friday, August 31, 2012
August 31 in Goth and Horror History
August 31, 2001 - Jeepers Creepers - Movie - Released
Not my favorite horror film, by far.
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
August 30 in Goth and Horror History
August 30, 1797 - Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley - Author - Born
The author of Frankenstein, thought to be the first science fiction novel. She's a very important role model to me. I have fond memories of goofing off in college reading biographies of her instead of studying my actual schoolwork.
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Mary Shelley at The Literary Gothic
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
August 29 in Goth and Horror History
August 29, 2003 - Jeepers Creepers 2 - Movie - Released
The Creeper attacks a busload of jocks.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
August 28 in Goth and Horror History
August 28, 1814 - Joseph Sheridan le Fanu - Writer - Born
August 28, 1963 - The Haunted Palace - Movie - Premiered
The Haunted Palace starred Vincent Price, and was based on an H. P. Lovecraft work.
Joseph Sheridan le Fanu gave us the vampire novel Carmilla.
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The Haunted Palace, on Wikipedia
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu on The Literary Gothic
Sunday, August 26, 2012
August 26 in Goth and Horror History
August 26, 1930 - Lon Chaney - Actor - Died
Known for his role in The Phantom of the Opera, as well as for fathering horror actor Lon Chaney, Jr.
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Saturday, August 25, 2012
August 25 in Goth and Horror History
August 25, 1958 - Tim Burton - Director - Born
The quirky director, beloved by goths, who gave us Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. His next film, Frankenweenie, comes out October 5.
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Tim Burton Official Facebook Page
Friday, August 24, 2012
August 24 in Goth and Horror History
August 24, 2007 - Sophie Lancaster - Goth - Died
On this day in 2007, Sophie Lancaster succumbed from the injuries she received in a savage beating. Rest in peace, Sophie.
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The Sophie Lancaster Foundation
The Sophie Foundation, on YouTube
The Murder of Sophie Lancaster, on Wikipedia
Woman Attacked for being a Goth Dies (Telegraph, August 24, 2007)
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
August 21 in Goth and Horror History
August 21, 1998 - Blade - Movie - Released
Wesley Snipes, vampire hunter.
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Monday, August 20, 2012
August 20 in Goth and Horror History
August 20, 1890 - H. P. Lovecraft - Writer - Born
The creator of Cthulhu, and one of my personal favorite authors. (My favorite short story by him is The Outsider).
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The H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society
The H. P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast
Sunday, August 19, 2012
August 19 in Goth and Horror History
August 19, 1985 - The Return of the Living Dead - Movie - Released
I thought this hilarious campy flick was directed by George Romero, but I was wrong - it was directed by Dan O'Bannon.
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
August 16 in Goth and Horror History
August 16, 1956 - Bela Lugosi - Actor - Died
August 16, 1985 - The Bride - Movie - Released
The actor best known for his role as Dracula in the 1931 classic; and a lavishly costumed Frankenstein's Bride retelling starring Sting and Jennifer Beals.
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Sunday, August 12, 2012
August 12 in Goth and Horror History
August 12, 1983 - Cujo - Movie - Released
August 12, 2005 - The Skeleton Key - Movie - Released
I can't stand Kate Hudson, but she did a decent job in The Skeleton Key. That's the movie we're Re-Watching together in the Darklinks Social Network this month!
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
August 11 in Goth and Horror History
August 11, 1947 - Stuart Gordon - Director - Born
August 11, 2007 - Sophie Lancaster - Goth - Attacked by teenagers
Stuart Gordon is known for his H.P. Lovecraft films. Sophie Lancaster was unfortunately attacked for being dressed goth, and died later from her injuries she sustained in the attack.
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The Sophie Lancaster Foundation
Friday, August 10, 2012
August 10 in Goth and Horror History
August 10, 2001 - The Others - Movie - Released
This is one of my favorite ghost films! Nicole Kidman did an amazing job.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
August 8 in Goth and Horror History
August 8, 1965 - Shirley Jackson - Author - Died
The author who gave us The Haunting of Hill House. She's more famous for The Lottery though, but it's not my favorite.
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Sunday, August 5, 2012
August 5 in Goth and Horror History
August 5, 1972 - Anne Rice's daughter Michelle died
Michelle was the inspiration for the character of Claudia in Interview with the Vampire.
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
August 2 in Goth and Horror History
August 2, 1939 - Wes Craven - Director - Born
The director who brought us A Nightmare on Elm Street.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
July 31 in Goth and Horror History
July 31, 1987 - The Lost Boys - Movie - Released
It's cheesy, yes, but I just adore this vampire movie. The Frog brothers; the soundtrack; Star's amazing costumes; and a seriously sexy Kiefer Sutherland. Such fun!
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Lost Shadows: Lost Boys Fan Site
Blood Ties: The Vampires of 'The Lost Boys' Fanlisting
Friday, July 27, 2012
July 27 in Goth and Horror History
July 27, 1979 - The Amityville Horror - Movie - Released
Margot Kidder and James Brolin terrorized by the house they moved into.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
July 19 in Goth and Horror History
July 19, 1985 - Day of the Dead - Movie - Released
George Romero's third zombie movie in the Dead series.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
July 18 in Goth and Horror History
July 18, 1986 - Aliens - Movie - Released
A nice sci-fi monster scare flick, with beautiful cinematography and some Sigourney Weaver eye candy to boot.
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
July 12 in Goth and Horror History
July 12, 1880 - Tod Browning - Director - Born
July 12, 1973 - Lon Chaney Jr. - Actor – Died
Tod Browning directed the classic horror film Dracula, which debuted in 1931. Lon Chaney, Jr. was known for his role in The Wolfman.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
July 11 in Goth and Horror History
July 11, 1957 - Peter Murphy - Musician - Born
Happy 55th birthday to godfather of goth, Peter Fucking Murphy!
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
July 9 in Goth and Horror History
July 9, 1945 - Dean Koontz - Author - Born
Prolific horror author.
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Sunday, July 8, 2012
July 8 in Goth and Horror History
July 8, 1990 - Bride of Re-Animator - Movie - Released
July 8, 2005 - Dark Water - Movie - Released
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Bride of Re-Animator Trailer, on YouTube
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
June 27 in Goth and Horror History
June 27, 1986 - Labyrinth - Movie - Released
June 27, 2003 - 28 Days Later - Movie - Released
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Labyrinth Fanlisting: Depth of Dreams
Monday, June 25, 2012
June 25 in Goth and Horror History
June 25, 1976- The Omen - Movie - Released
June 25, 1982 - The Thing - Movie - Released
The Omen - making us creeped out by cute little kids since 1976. And today is the important 30th anniversary of John Carpenter's extraterrestrial creature horror movie.
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