Backwoods Horror

It’s that time of year again boils ‘n ghouls.  That time of year when the air becomes cool and crisp.  When dusk brings a brilliant orange hue and long, mysterious shadows.  That time of year when the smell of woodsmoke drifts upon the brisk night wind.  When the leaves carpet the ground with brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow, and brown.  It is that time of year when a Jack ‘o Lantern, so carefully carved, sits glowing upon the steps of homes everywhere.  When children stalk the night to trick or treat.  It is a time of monsters, of werewolves, vampires, witches and ghosts.  It is time…for Halloween!

If you’re reading this, then there’s a good chance that, like me, you’ve waited all year for this.  In celebration, not only have I decided to resurrect Backwoods Horror from the dead, but the entire month of October is Halloween for me.  And the day itself?  I’m not yet certain what I’ll be doing, but I’m for DAMN sure it’s going to be memorable (IF I can remember it…heh…).  So dust off your costumes, or make or buy new ones, because it’s time to get out there and celebrate the time of year when Horror in every form imaginable is brought to the forefront of every heart and mind.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

-Aaron-

This flick, SEASON OF THE WITCH (not a remake of the Romero flick) looks fairly promising, DESPITE starring Nicholas Cage (who I haven’t been able to stand in ANYTHING other than RAISING ARIZONA).  Check out the Trailer and Poster/One Sheet below!

This is one I will be attending, so expect a review as soon as I catch a glimpse.  “You’ve got to pick up every stitch, beatniks are out to make it rich…..ooooooh, must be the Season of the Witch!”

More as it develops.  Thanks go out to ShockTillYouDrop for the heads up about the poster!

Came across some news of an indy pic entitled Witches’ Night.  I confess I haven’t seen the movie, only the website with a trailer and stills, but from those, and the synopsis, the movie promises to be one heck of a good time.  Read on for the synopsis…

“Halloween weekend.  A jilted groom.  A hastily-organized canoe trip.  A pristine river.  A deep, dark forest.  The strange old woman behind the bait shop should’ve been a warning, but too much beer dulls the senses.  When they stumble upon four beautiful women deep in the woods, it all seems too good to be true.  And slowly they realize they’ll be lucky to escape alive…

Witches’ Night is a throwback to the horror classics of the 70’s and features many of the same elements: well-rounded characters, titillating sexual scenarios, an indelible villain, and a plot that builds slowly and inexorably toward an uforgettable conclusion.”

Check out the website here, and keep looking for the release of this flick on dvd.