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J-Horror Takes it to Three Extremes
welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com - 13 hours ago
J-Horror Takes it to Three Extremes
— welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com — Ask any horror fan and they’ll tell you that the only sub-genre making quality horror nowadays is... J-Horror which includes filmmakers from China, Korea and East Asia. Three Extremes showcases this broad spectrum of talent in the three short films of Dumplings by Fruit Chan, Cut by Park Chan-Wook ... (more) J-Horror Takes it to Three Extremes

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Monster Land joins LOTTD!
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Monster Land joins LOTTD!
— welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com — I am happy to announce that Monster Land can now be counted among the ranks of the... League of Tana Tea Drinkers! The invitation came last night and I instantly accepted the honor. "But what is LOTTD?" some of you might find yourselves asking. LOTTD is basically the PMLA of horror blogs where ... (more) Monster Land joins LOTTD!

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Clash of the Titans: Karloff and Lugosi in The Raven and The Black Cat
welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com - 3 days ago
Clash of the Titans: Karloff and Lugosi in The Raven and The Black Cat
— welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com — It was a rainy morning in 1932 when Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, the men behind the... two of the most legendary screen monsters, would officially meet at Universal City. The two posed for publicity stills in their dapper tuxedos, bandied words and finally made a wager as to who could scare ... (more) Clash of the Titans: Karloff and Lugosi in The Raven and ...

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Ever Wonder How Twilight Works?
welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com - 6 days ago
Ever Wonder How Twilight Works?
— welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com — The Oatmeal has provided the answer to this burning question in its hilarious guide to "How Twilight... Works" The author (that's you Stephanie Meyer) creates a cipher character with no real discernible characteristics (that's you Bella aka Pants), which allows thirteen year old girls to project ... (more) Ever Wonder How Twilight Works?

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Fast Forward Features and Don't Forget to Vote!
welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com - 7 days ago
Fast Forward Features and Don't Forget to Vote!
— welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com — Just another reminder to vote for me in the Ms. Horror Blogosphere contest over at the Vault... of Horror . Voting ends Friday December 4th. Moving on, welcome to the first installment of Fast Forward Features here at Monster Land. I have the bad habit of fast forwarding through movies and whenever ... (more) Fast Forward Features and Don't Forget to Vote!
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Vote for Ms. Horror Blogosphere 2009!
welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com - 8 days ago
Vote for Ms. Horror Blogosphere 2009!
— welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com — In the spirit of friendly competition, B-Sol is hosting the first ever Ms. Horror Blogosphere contest to... find the web's favorite female horror blogger. I am among the ranks of the proud female bloggers vying for the top prize. Click here to see my entry and learn even more about your friendly ... (more) Vote for Ms. Horror Blogosphere 2009!

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Interview with Stewart Hendler of Sorority Row
welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com - 11 days ago
Interview with Stewart Hendler of Sorority Row
— welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com — On the heels of my review of Sorority Row here on Monster Land, I was contacted by... the director of SR, Stewart Hendler. After I recovered from the shock, I was given an exclusive interview with the director as he recounts what motivated him to film a horror remake with a positive message for ... (more) Interview with Stewart Hendler of Sorority Row

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SNL Spoofs the Fabulous Mr. Hyde
welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com - 14 days ago
SNL Spoofs the Fabulous Mr. Hyde
— welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com — SNL has been rolling out the monster spoofs lately. In addition to the digital short “Firelight”, which... replaced the monsters of Twilight with mummies and Frankensteins, SNL also has a skit on Dr. Jekyll and his randy counterpart Mr. Hyde. Dr. Jekyll addresses a theater of medical men at a ... (more) SNL Spoofs the Fabulous Mr. Hyde

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Blogging at the Full Moon
welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com - 15 days ago
Blogging at the Full Moon
— welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com — I was clicking my way through the horror blogosphere and came across John Morehead's insightful article on... New Moon, Monsters and Mormons at Theofantastique, which explores Mormon ideas of pre-existence and free agency in relation to Stephanie Meyer's monsters in Twilight. John's article left me ... (more) Blogging at the Full Moon

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Shakira's "She-Wolf" Should Have Stayed in the Closet
welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com - 17 days ago
Shakira's "She-Wolf" Should Have Stayed in the Closet
— welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com — I don't often get the chance to critique popular music here on Monster Land, but Shakira's video... for the new single "She Wolf" is just begging for commentary. The video opens on our girl Shakira as she awakens in the light of the full moon and prepares for a night on the town. Needless to say ... (more) Shakira's "She-Wolf" Should Have Stayed in the Closet

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Happy Friday the 13th! The Faces of Jason
welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com - 18 days ago
Happy Friday the 13th! The Faces of Jason
— welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com — Happy Friday the 13th monster devotees! Before we get on with the homage to Jason, I have... a few tidbits to share. First I was featured on Zombo's Closet of Horror for Meet the Horror Bloggers . I suggest you swing by there and find out why I love monsters so much. I am also in the running for ... (more) Happy Friday the 13th! The Faces of Jason

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Twilight Spoof Proves It’s Not Easy Being Green
welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com - 21 days ago
Twilight Spoof Proves It’s Not Easy Being Green
— welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com — Some monsters just aren’t sexy enough for T wilight, as can be seen in this spoof from... SNL starring Taylor Swift. Instead of brooding vampires and pensive werewolves, “Firelight” has Bella caught in a love triangle with Phillip “Frank”enstein and Max the Mummy. The Cullens are now the ... (more) Twilight Spoof Proves It’s Not Easy Being Green

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How To Survive a Horror Movie
welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com - 24 days ago
How To Survive a Horror Movie
— welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com — Who says today’s youth doesn’t appreciate the genre? My college is hosting a high school debate competition... and I spied the following guide on “How to Survive a Horror Movie” on a fourth floor blackboard. So without further ado, I bring you the Creekview Debate Squad’s tips on how to survive a ... (more) How To Survive a Horror Movie
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welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com - 25 days ago
Saw VI: A Failed Exercise in Social Commentary
— welcome-to-monster-land.blogspot.com — Though I told myself I would not allow the Saw franchise to break my heart again, I... caught Saw VI at my local cineplex last week. Buoyed by the positive reviews of other horror bloggers, I went in with high hopes that were promptly dashed to bits. Spoilers and analysis to follow. The film starts ... (more) Saw VI: A Failed Exercise in Social Commentary

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