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Tears Of A Clown: RIP Sid Haig

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‘Tis a sad day in the horror world, because we have lost the great Sid Haig at the age of 80.  I won’t bother getting into his long career in both television and movies (that’s what IMDB is for), but instead will tell a quick story of when I was lucky to meet and talk to him for the first time.

If you have gone to or frequent horror conventions, then there is a high probability that you saw Sid there.  Usually with his friend Bill Moseley in tow nearby, Sid would have his booth set up with glossy 8X10 pics from his acting career laid out for fans to choose from to be signed (Captain Spaulding being the most popular, of course).  His fee would always remain the same ($20 for a signed photo or poster – $10 to sign anything of your own that you brought), which is rare in the convention circuit.  Oh – and pictures/selfies were always free.  That day I had brought my DVD for The Devil’s Rejects to be signed, and I had actually just started this blog and had some stickers to pass around the convention.

I met Sid and he put his signature on the DVD cover and shook my hand.  Honestly couldn’t have been nicer.  He asked if I wanted a picture and I politely declined, and while I was leaving I gave him one of my Dirty Horror stickers.  As I was walking away, he yelled out “Tony, come here!”  So I went back and he said “You’re gonna do great with the blog – take a pic and I’ll hold up the sticker”.  I honestly kinda froze.  But he held the sticker up, and I took the picture……

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And that pretty much was who Sid seemed to be.  Judging from all of the posts on social media today from not just fans, but other acting colleagues, it’s obvious he touched a lot of people.

Now, the end of this story will only further prove my point of the greatness of Sid.  Being that I had brought my own DVD to get signed, the charge was $10.  Unbeknownst to me, I had given Sid a $20 bill.  As I’m walking away again (after getting my picture), I hear “Tony!  Tony!!!“.  I start my walk back to the booth and Sid yells over to me “You gave me a 20, I owe you $10!“.  I just kind of laughed (being that this was the second time I was walking away that Sid yelled out to me), and it made me realize even more that Sid was a pretty amazing guy.  Rest in peace, Sid.

ASTRONOMICON 2 Is Coming To Sterling Heights, Michigan On February 8th-10th!

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Looking for something to do in the Detroit, Michigan area the weekend before Valentine’s Day??  I’ve got you covered.  Actually……the guys from the hip hop duo Twiztid have you covered with their ASTRONOMICON 2 convention in Sterling Heights, Michigan on February 8th-10th!

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Wow.  I am definitely jealous that I will be stuck in California and not at the convention!  You see the promo pic there?  I’m sure you’ll spot a few of your favorite icons from movie and wrestling fame.  And you know what?  Some of them will be doing photo-ops in character!  That’s right – you can get a pic with Bill Moseley as Otis Driftwood, Sid Haig as Captain Spaulding, one of my favorite wrestlers of all time (because of the horror theme) The Boogeyman will hopefully be eating worms while taking pics…….and speaking of wrestlers, how about a photo-op with none other than glittery Goldust himself aka Dustin Rhodes!

Head on over HERE and check out more info on the other guests, panels, and contests for ASTRONOMICON 2.  Oh did I mention Linda Blair is going to be there?  Yeah.  Get your tickets now!

The ‘ASTRONOMICON CONVENTION’ Is Coming To Sterling Heights, Michigan On February 9th-11th!

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I love me a good convention.  More specifically, one that showcases the best from the horror AND wrestling worlds!  So, it’s no surprise that I’m a little bummed out I don’t live closer to Michigan because the Astronomicon Convention is happening in just a few weeks and here are some of the big names that will be attending:  Sid Haig (House Of 1000 Corpses), Bill Moseley (House Of 1000 Corpses), Kane Hodder (Friday The 13th Part VII), Kevin Nash (WCW), Booker T (WCW), and more!

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What better way than to celebrate the weekend before Valentine’s Day, than with a romantic getaway to the Astronomicon Convention?  That’s right, the convention runs from February 9th-11th and the WWE’s very own Brother Love (Bruce Prichard) will be attendance to spread even more love!  Did I also mention that Sid Haig is supposed to actually be officiating a wedding that Saturday at the convention as Captain Spaulding? Want more info?  Go over to the main website HERE for the full lineup and for details about ticket purchases!

Great Moments In Horror Hair History: ‘Chop Top’ From ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2’ (1986)

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This version of Great Moments In Horror Hair History is for the ones who might not have the luscious locks that I usually talk about in these posts.  It’s for the ones who wake up everyday and look in the mirror and realize that Fabio’s flowing golden mane is not on their heads.  I am an equal opportunist though, and I wanted to highlight and give praise to someone in horror movie history that had the confidence to make a difference without the having the hair to go with it.  He did have a metal plate in his head though…….

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Chop Top!!!!  Even though the hair is minimal, there’s enough going on to make you take notice.  Maybe not for the right reasons, but you’re taking notice nonetheless.  The metal plate does reflect…..oops, I mean deflect you from focusing on his stringy follicles – but just imagine if Chop Top would have done a shampoo commercial back in the 80’s.  Oh sure – he may have called you a ‘dog dick’ in the process of lathering up his strands, but tell me that wouldn’t have been effective!  So needless to say after gazing up at that pic and taking everything into account, I hereby induct Chop Top into the class of Great Moments In Horror Hair History!  Now can we talk about those teeth?

It’s Random ‘Behind-The-Scenes’ Pic Time!

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Chop Top (Bill Moseley) grabbing a tasty beverage on the set of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)

Should I Be More Excited For ‘Texas Chainsaw 3D’?

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January 4th is almost upon us.  And I could really care less honestly.  That’s the day that the next chapter in the Leatherface saga begins and my anticipation couldn’t be any lower.  Perhaps it’s the fact that it’s in 3D that turns me off?  Or maybe because every trailer or clip I’ve seen reminds of something that should be going straight to DVD?  Texas Chainsaw 3D has gotten a “ringing” endorsement from original TCM director, Tobe Hooper, that has appeared on numerous ads and posters.  It seems awfully forced though, so I continue to sit here typing this post without the slightest bit of horror-filled giddiness, and I almost feel guilty for it.

Incredible is a strong word to use by the way Tobe.  Careful with that.  I suppose I should be a little gung-ho though that this new incarnation sports cameos from past TCM alums such as Gunnar Hansen, Marilyn Burns, and Bill Moseley….but for right now anyway, it’s just not enough.  God this is depressing.  But here’s the thing.  I like having lowered expectations when it comes to movies, and especially when it comes to horror movies.  So maybe this is a good thing?  Yeah, yeah – and maybe after I leave the theatre I’ll be literally shaking from the amazing movie experience I just had! (inspirational music inserted here) Yeah!  And then I’ll have faith in the TCM franchise again and happily bring on any and all upcoming sequels, prequels, or reboots! Yeah!!!  Ok – I’m feeling better about this!  More exclamation points!!!!!!!!!

*you know what they say about guys with big chainsaws*

Oh who am I kidding, this shit’s gonna suck.

News: Here’s Some Buzz – The New Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D Poster!

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Hey, guess what?  They’re making another attempt at revitalizing a classic horror franchise!  Yay!!  Slight sarcasm there, but somewhat well deserved. News broke earlier in the year that Lionsgate would be relaunching The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in 2013, but this time it would be in 3D! Ooooooh!  Now before I get into the storyline for the new revamp, let me vent about 3D.  Unless it’s going to be the fun, midnight movie variety a la Friday The 13th Part 3, where popcorn and yo-yos are flying at the screen, count me out.  I just don’t want to see my horror movies in 3D, unless the intentional cheese factor is there.  Who wouldn’t want to see an eyeball literally come springing out at the screen after all?

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So the set up for the new Leatherface romp is this:  Texas Chainsaw 3D continues the story of the homicidal Sawyer family and picks up where the Tobe Hooper 1974 classic left off.  After Sally (Marilyn Burns) escapes, word around town spreads about the evil that’s going on at the Sawyer farmhouse and they proceed to burn it to the ground, killing every last member of the family – or so they thought.  Flash forward decades later and we meet a young woman named Heather who learns she’s inherited a Texas estate (lavish mansion) from her grandmother she never knew she had.  After embarking on a road trip with her friends to check it out, she stumbles upon a horror that awaits in the mansion’s dank cellars…..

I will say that the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre still rattles the old nerves every time I watch it.  But some of the sequels, like Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation, rattle the old funny bone and I can’t get enough of Matthew McConaughey’s bat shit, over the top performance.   Continue reading →