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RIP Paul Naschy
RIP Paul Naschy
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — It was only having posted today’s review and going through some of the blogs I like to... visit, that I realised that Paul Naschy has died, thank you Jenn for posting the news. I don’t often post obituaries but in this case I want to just mark the sad occasion. I found the following tribute ... (more) RIP Paul Naschy
The Collector – the Vampire (TV Episode) – review
The Collector – the Vampire (TV Episode) – review
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — Directed by: Jonathon A Rosenbaum First aired: 2006 Contains spoilers The Collector was a series that ran... for 3 seasons and concerned itself with Morgan Pym (Chris Kramer). In 1348 Morgan, then a monk, made a deal with the devil – selling his soul to save the woman he loved from the plague. ... (more) The Collector – the Vampire (TV Episode) – review
Scooby Doo, Where Are You! – A Gaggle of Galloping Ghosts – review
Scooby Doo, Where Are You! – A Gaggle of Galloping Ghosts – review
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — Directors: William Hanna & Joseph Barbera First aired: 1969 Contains spoilers It is odd to realise that... this cartoon, which was part of my childhood, is actually that little bit older than I. This is real old school Scooby Doo, indeed from the first season of the first series. It is a ... (more) Scooby Doo, Where Are You! – A Gaggle of Galloping ...
The Little Vampire – 1986 (TV series) – review
The Little Vampire – 1986 (TV series) – review
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — Directed by: René Bonnière First aired: 1986 Contains spoilers Ahh rose tinted glasses. Hands up, who remembers... this joint Canadian/German production. How about the theme song, ‘They can see in the Dark’, performed by Darkroom, whose lead singer – Jim Gray – played the vampire Lumpi in the ... (more) The Little Vampire – 1986 (TV series) – review
Honourable Mentions: Dino Boy in the Lost Valley – the Vampire Men
Honourable Mentions: Dino Boy in the Lost Valley – the Vampire Men
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — Dino Boy was part of Space Ghost and this particular 6 minute segment, directed by William Hanna... and Joseph Barbera, was first aired in 1966. The almost Boys Own like show had the premise that the young ‘Dino Boy’ (Johnny Carson) was in a plane and had to bail out over the Lost Valley, there ... (more) Honourable Mentions: Dino Boy in the Lost Valley – the ...
Vamp or Not? Vedma
Vamp or Not? Vedma
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — The story Viy, by Nikolai Gogol has been made into a film a few times now. Most... beautifully, in my opinion, is the 1967 film of the same name. Then again, the Mario Bava directed effort from 1960, Black Sunday , might not be recognisable – at first glance – as the same story but it is amongst ... (more) Vamp or Not? Vedma
Barely a Mention: Grisly Tales from Tumblewater
Barely a Mention: Grisly Tales from Tumblewater
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — It might astound some readers to know that I do read and watch things without vampires in... them… I just rarely post about it here. The book Grisly Tales from Tumblewater is a children’s book, written by Bruno Vincent, due for release next year. However I am lucky enough to be on the Amazon ... (more) Barely a Mention: Grisly Tales from Tumblewater
Bite: A Vampire Handbook – review
Bite: A Vampire Handbook – review
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — Author Kevin Jackson First Published: 2009 The Blurb : One bite and you’ll have the taste for... blood. Arm yourself with garlic, stake and crucifix, for the vampires are back in force – at the top of the bestseller lists, on your TV, on the web and lurking in darkened cinemas. But, where did ... (more) Bite: A Vampire Handbook – review
The Chosen One – review
The Chosen One – review
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — Director: Theodore Collatos Release date: 2009 Contains spoilers There clearly is something going on over at r-squared... films. The indie distribution company have released a few vampire movies recently and we previously looked at Loved Ones . Now, despite that being a bad film, I loved the ... (more) The Chosen One – review
Loved Ones – review
Loved Ones – review
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — Director: Shawn Cain Release date: 2008 Contains spoilers Never judge a book by its cover… perhaps wise... words but the entire point of cover art, for books and DVDs, is to sell them as a product. In this Loved Ones is successful as I was very taken by the cover. It had a classy air that ... (more) Loved Ones – review
First Impressions: The Twilight Saga: New Moon
First Impressions: The Twilight Saga: New Moon
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — So, as those on Facebook with me will have realised, I went to see New Moon last... night and let us get this out of the way… the likelihood is that this is going to be the biggest vampire flick (in terms of monies earned) of all time. I arrived just before one screening, which was full but not ... (more) First Impressions: The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Child of a Dead God – review
Child of a Dead God – review
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — Authors: Barb and JC Hendee First published: 2008 Contains spoilers The Blurb : Blood flows where destiny... calls. For years, Magiere and Leesil have sought a long-forgotten artefact, even though its purpose has been shrouded in mystery. All Magiere knows is that she must keep the orb from her ... (more) Child of a Dead God – review
Commercial Vampire – Delissio Pizza
Commercial Vampire – Delissio Pizza
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — It’s been a little while since we had a vampire commercial break and so, for those who... don’t know, these adverts just prove my point that vampires get everywhere. We are avoiding the Volvo/Twilight ads – just because it is hardly surprising that there is a commercial aspect in respect of ... (more) Commercial Vampire – Delissio Pizza
Scarlet Moon – review
Scarlet Moon – review
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — Director: Warren F Disbrow Release date: 2006 Contains spoilers Just because a film is released on the... Troma label does not mean to say it will be dreadful. It’s likely but not a guarantee. For instance, take South African movie Pure Blood – it is far from perfect and yet it is interesting ... (more) Scarlet Moon – review
Pinocchio Vampire slayer – review
Pinocchio Vampire slayer – review
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — Written by: Van Jensen Drawn by: Dusty Higgins First published: 2009 Contains spoilers The Blurb : Vampires... overrun the peaceful town of Nasolungo, and the only one who is willing to fight them (and even believe they exist) is Pinocchio, the little wooden boy of fairy tale fame. But this is ... (more) Pinocchio Vampire slayer – review
Guru, the Mad Monk – review
Guru, the Mad Monk – review
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — Director: Andy Milligan Release date: 1970 Contains spoilers We are back in the twisted world of Andy... Milligan – the man who brought us the Body Beneath and Blood . Indeed this was filmed in the same year as the Body Beneath and, whilst it is primarily about a corrupt priest, Guru (Neil ... (more) Guru, the Mad Monk – review
(Tsui Hark’s) Vampire Hunters – review
(Tsui Hark’s) Vampire Hunters – review
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — Directed by: Wellson Chin First released: 2002 Contains spoilers Vampire Hunters, also known as The Era of... Vampires , is a little odd in that something about it feels rushed at the head of the film as though we have entered the film part way through. Is it true? I don’t know but I do know ... (more) (Tsui Hark’s) Vampire Hunters – review
Blood: the Last Vampire – review
Blood: the Last Vampire – review
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — Director: Chris Nahon Release date: 2009 Contains spoilers Some of you will have read my first thoughts... on this and will remember that I wasn’t too impressed with this film. However, I share one trait with our long toothed friends and that is a certain obsessive compulsive need – theirs is ... (more) Blood: the Last Vampire – review
Vampire Party – review
Vampire Party – review
taliesinttlg.blogspot.com — Directors: Stephen Cafiero & Vincent Lobelle Release date: 2008 Contains spoilers Vampire Party is the US release... name for the French comedy that is entitled “Les Dents de la Nuit” or “Teeth of the Night”. It is a comedy, though I (partially) disagree that it is an ‘Airplane!’ style ... (more) Vampire Party – review
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