Now watching: Carrie (2013)

Carrie wasn't bad. I do agree with Tim Anderson that there really isn't a need for a remake that just follows the original movie almost to the T. Take some chances and change things up a bit! But it was visually fun and Moretz along with Moore did fantastic jobs as The White's.

RIP Brian David Wolfe

I just heard the news about Brian David Wolfe.
It is not fair to see someone as talented and nice of a guy like Brian go. 
Way, way back when FX Show in Orlando was a thing, I stumbled upon a booth. Two twin brothers were doing make up for pretty much nothing to support there new Punisher fan film. There makeup work was amazing! I asked if I could be made up as an undead cowboy and they graciously excepted. I sat in the chair while the brothers worked their magic and saw the awe and wonder of passers by looking at their work on me. When all was said and done I remember Brian looking right at me and saying "You are truly 'The Horror Guy' now". Little did I know, this was the start to a great friendship. I met George A Romero in that make up and he absolutely loved it! I met Robert Englund in that make up. It was the biggest horror experience of my life! I went home and started making a photo in MS Paint collage (lol) and remembered the nick name Brian gave me and that kick started my career with horror and my nick name.

Months later the Wolfe brothers asked if I'd join in there Marvel Zombies group at Dragon*Con and it was phenomenal! We were the biggest and coolest group at the show! That was how I became friends with Brian Boling and Yaya Han. We had pictures taken with Arthur Suydam the cover artist for Marvel Zombies. It was an experience of a lifetime. And what did Brian and Nick Wolfe ask for in return? A hand shake. Brian and his brother do what they do to put smiles on faces and to just have fun.

At the Sith party after Star Wars Celebration, I remember looking up and seeing Brian's mug as Darth Sidious. Just looking over the party goers in his evil chair and it was just PERFECT. I cracked up and waved hi. Then I see Brian waving me up to the stage. He didn't care how cool and epic he looked. He just knew it. He had me lean down into the chair and I asked "How's it goin man? Diggin the party?" and he responded back with "It's F'in HOT in here!" We both laughed and that's when it hit me. Brian was always laughing and smiling. Even with the evilest mug on in the galaxy, he was right as rain!

A few years later I heard about Brian's stint with cancer and it really scared me. This crap can happen to anyone. Even the nicest guy on earth. I'd go to work at Universal and talk with friends who knew Brian and we would all just stand around in silence at how this crap can come out of nowhere. Brian's family is so beautiful, I couldn't imagine seeing his daughter and wife sadden by what was happening. Though the out pour from friends was huge! His kickstarter " Brian Wolfe's Fight for Life " did great! I went through it almost everyday reading all the wonderful things Brian did for these people and it was our turn to help him and his family.

Only a few weeks later Spooky Empire, Inc. came around and I was struck in awe. I saw both Nick AND Brian dressed up for the show. They walked up to me as always and were just super polite and energetic. And here I am thinking about saying "Brian, shouldn't you be getting rest or in bed?" But then I thought "No, I'm not bringing that crap up. Brian is here to forget all that and just have fun in his spooky environment." The boys went on there way taking photos and creeping kids out. That was the last time I physically saw Brian. And I really wouldn't want it any other way.

I'm really going to miss you brother. Paint the heavens.

Carrie Unleashed in a coffee shop near you

A pretty great 'every day girl with telekinetic powers' scare! I love this!

First jack o'lantern of the season

Dexter: That's all folks! (Non spoiler review)

I really shouldn't have watched Dexter's final episode AFTER the Breaking Bad finale (which was perfect by the way!)

I've been watching Dexter since the beginning and man has this show been a roller coaster. Dexter hasn't been near perfect. Not since Julie Benz left the series a few years back. Which is hilarious when you think about it. Fans hated Rita once the baby was born. "She is always weighing Dexter down!", "Dexter can never get kills done with Rita around!" The writers listened to the fans and crossed her off the cast. I'm not going to lie, I was upset.

When writing a show, you should have your own vision and stick with it. I feel like the writing team on Dexter really pulled a "Mass Effect 3" and changed it's story for the fans sake. I thought the Rita struggle worked out great and gave us a lot of "Oh shit" moments. From a studio standpoint, I can see why they would cater to the fans. But you are compromising the original story and that bums me out.

I gave up on Dexter during it's last season. Deb finds out he kills people and ties up all her loose ends? Great! Where are we going to go with this? Nowhere...in fact we are going to introduce a slew of new characters we want you to get attached to in the final season. It doesn't make any sense! As for the last half hour of the final episode. What the hell? Things could have gone so many different ways and they didn't. In fact most of the outcomes were down right laughable. The ending to Dexter feels like it was written two days before they started shooting the finale and it shows.

Dexter, you had some great seasons (season 4!) but you really fell into a Hellmouth at the end there.

I'll be recommending LOST to friends over you, if anyone asks.

Now Watching: Booze & Horror edition

Tonight was a double feature of classic horror proportions. The Halloween film that got so much flack years ago that has now turned into a cult hit. Along with possibly one of the best horror collaborations out there. The Simpsons Treehouse of Horrors XI was the intermission tonight along with the first Beetlejuice Halloween special from the animated series.

Booze & Horror nights are some of my favorite nights of the week. I love showing off the classics to my friends that may have forgotten them, or the ones who have never seen them. But while I watch these films with child like glee in my eyes, I look over at some of my friends and see straight boredom. I get the films are a tad dated and cheesy but I feel like so much love was put into these classics. A certain type of horror we don't get to see anymore. I don't know, I also feel like people today are just too desensitized with all the extreme horror films that litter media today. It's a shame but I will always have a special place for these movies. That is why I love Scream Factory! I know a lot of the guys behind the blurays and they do a great job! So much love and care is put into each bluray and it shows. I work very closely with them reviewing titles for my show and would not have it any other way.

This October, make sure to put away the SAW's and hide the many Paranormal Activities sequels and just pull out a few classics you have not seen in a while. They me hauntingly surprise you!


PS: Isn't it just grand that Tom Atkins is in both of these films?!