“There’s just two things I hate… and zombies is both of ’em!” – Mantan Moreland This coming Sunday will mark 35 years since the passing of Mantan Moreland, a American journeyman actor who attained modest fame in the 1930’s, 40’s, and 50’s for playing comic foils, frequently in B-grade horror films. (Probably, his two best known zombie films areContinue reading “Mantan Moreland: An early zombie comic-genius”
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Perfect Day… of the Dead
Yesterday I was contacted by a guy who has created a parody video for “Perfect Day” using attendees at a British zombie convention held earlier this month. I think it’s delightful, and am happy to share it here. First, here is the original video. And here is the much superior zombie version. Note: While you mayContinue reading “Perfect Day… of the Dead”
Book Review: Zombie CSU
Full Disclosure: I was invited to be a contributor to Zombie CSU, and then my contribution was cut in the editing process. Probably, it is not possible to objectively review a book after this has happened to you. However, Zombie CSU is an interesting tome that deserves a review, so I’m gonna give it aContinue reading “Book Review: Zombie CSU”
Travis Barker
Not every post on this blog will be about zombies, and today I want to write a post about Travis Barker. Barker is one of the most important living drummers, and on Friday he was in a plane crash that killed several people and put him in critical condition. Barker is known for playing with manyContinue reading “Travis Barker”
The adventure of the Miskatonic University lapel pin
My favorite writer of all time is H.P. Lovecraft. He wrote wonderful horror stories, science-fiction stories, poems, and at least one story about zombie-like creatures coming out of graveyards to feed on the living. I am also a sucker for Lovecraft-related merch. I have an Arkham, MA sticker on my car, and a Miskatonic University sweatshirt I sometimesContinue reading “The adventure of the Miskatonic University lapel pin”