Man, if someone hadn't invented woods there'd never have been found footage movies. That's my biggest revelation at the end of 2023. Think of it, from BLAIR WITCH on there have been dozens of found footage films made in, around, and about the woods. Those big old spooky places are just too fertile for creepy… Continue reading THE LOST VLOG OF RUBY REAL – found footage review
Month: December 2023
REBEL MOON – Part One – A Child of Fire – review
It's a strange time in Hollywood fandom when someone like Zack Snyder is as derided as he is cheered. His fans think everything he does is genius and the rest act as if he's the worst thing to happen to movies. It's not even a matter of the truth lying in the middle as much… Continue reading REBEL MOON – Part One – A Child of Fire – review
The Spooky Chris Podcast – Get Physical Too
The post expresses concern about the potential loss of physical media due to the negligence of studios and streaming services. It emphasizes the importance of preserving physical formats and advocates for their continued relevance in the digital age. The author passionately defends the value of tangible media against growing digital indifference.
A Year In Review
https://youtu.be/22S9pVSkPlg?feature=shared Spooky Chris talks about his 2023.
The Spooky Chris Podcast – Neverending – a 2023 holiday story
In 2023, I read a holiday story themed by Ross Grimson. The content is available through the provided podcast link, where listeners can explore engaging narratives and themes for the season. The reading aims to highlight the essence of the holiday spirit through storytelling.
SAFARI – found footage review
Any time I come across a found footage film that does something a little different I have to stop and admire it. In a sub-genre that's become full of movies desperate for the path of least resistance, telling stories in haunted buildings or spooky woods and shaking the camera about a bit and yelling as… Continue reading SAFARI – found footage review
The Spooky Chris Podcast – Maybe it’s Magic
The post explores the themes of magic and the holidays, emphasizing their impactful nature. It discusses how both elements intertwine, creating a sense of wonder and celebration. The concept of power within this context is highlighted, illustrating the significance of these elements in fostering joy and connection. Theme by Ross Grimson.
Weak
If there is something that is true about the human-animal it’s that we can all go through the very same things in the same ways and each of us will experience it differently. The collection of us come from different backgrounds, different make-ups, and have different chemistries at work in us. While ‘nothing is new’,… Continue reading Weak
The Spooky Chris Podcast – Boutique Geeks
The piece discusses the rise of boutique movie releases and their impact on the collecting habits of movie enthusiasts. It also includes a retrospective on the film GRINDHOUSE. The insights highlight how these boutique releases are shaping the film culture among collectors and fans alike.
Mister Howl – by T.W. Burgess – found footage book review
You read that right, a found footage book. Crazy. And brilliant. I had discovered this book via a post on a horror blog (I don’t want to venture a guess which and get it wrong) and headed over to the Kickstarter page and chipped in to help it along. The idea of a found footage… Continue reading Mister Howl – by T.W. Burgess – found footage book review
The Spooky Chris Podcast – Expectations
In which I talk about the expectations we bring to movies, music, books, and art, and how it gets in the way of enjoyment, and even understanding of the art. Sometimes you just need to get over yourself, ya know? Theme by Ross Grimson
The Spooky World of Chris Ringler 