Horror On The Lens: Night of the Living Dead (dir by George Romero)

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Happy Halloween!

Watching this movie is a Halloween tradition here at the Shattered Lens and I am honored to keep that tradition alive (heh) in 2025!

Be sure to check out Arleigh’s review!

For the record, you can count me amongst those who thinks that Ben got everyone killed. We root for Ben because he’s the more likable character but, in the end, Harry was right and Ben ended up becoming a cold-blooded murderer. These are the type of things that make Night of the Living Dead the scariest zombie film ever made. The living are just as terrifying as the dead.

I should also note that, for all the criticism the character gets, Barbara has one of the most totally realistic reactions that I’ve ever seen in a horror movie. She’s in shock and denial. I would probably have the same reaction.

And now, here is the greatest zombie film ever made!

Horror Scenes That I Love: Life and Death in Dawn of the Dead

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today’s horror scene that I love is from George Romero’s 1978 zombie masterpiece, Dawn of the Dead.

The first time I saw this film, I was so upset when Roger died. Not only was Roger my favorite character but I also knew that if Roger — who was so funny and so charismatic and so competent — couldn’t survive then that meant that no one was going to survive.

Horror Song Of The Day: Dawn of the Dead Main Theme by Goblin

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Dawn of the Dead (1978, dir by George Romero, DP: Michael Gornick)

Dario Argento not only produced and edited the European cut for 1978’s Dawn of the Dead, he also introduced George Romero to Goblin. The Italian band, famous for their horror movie soundtracks, provided the classic score to Dawn of the Dead.

(Admittedly, the score is is used far more prominently in Argento’s cut of the film than in Romero’s.)

For today’s horror song of the day, here is Goblin’s Main Theme From Dawn of the Dead.

4 Shots From 4 Horror Films: The 1970s Part 3

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

This October, I’m going to be doing something a little bit different with my contribution to 4 Shots From 4 Films. I’m going to be taking a little chronological tour of the history of horror cinema, moving from decade to decade.

Today, we close out the 70s!

4 Shots From 4 Films

Suspiria (1977, dir by Dario Argento)

Dawn of the Dead (1978, dir by George Romero)

Halloween (1978, dir by John Carpenter)

Zombi 2 (1979, dir by Lucio Fulci)

Horror Scenes That I Love: “They’re dead …. they’re all messed up” From Night of the Living Dead

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

I’ve always loved the interview with the chief of police in the original Night of the Living Dead. I love the delivery of that classic line. “….they’re all messed up.” Yes, they are. The chief doesn’t seem to be particularly perturbed by the fact that the dead are coming back to life. Instead, his attitude is very straight-forward. To quote Tommy Lee Jones in Rolling Thunder, “Let’s go clean ’em up.”

When we first see this interview, it’s easy to laugh at the sight of the chief’s posse and everyone’s odd confidence that the dead will somehow just go away. (Death, after all, is the one thing that is guaranteed to happen to everyone eventually.) Once you know how the story’s going to end, though, this scene becomes much more ominous.

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special 2005 Edition

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

Today, we pay tribute to the cinematic year of 2005. It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 2005 Films

The New World (2005, dir by Terrence Malick)

Mirrormask (2005, dir by Dave McKean)

Land of the Dead (2005, dir by George Romeo)

The Call of Cthulhu (2005, dir by Andrew Leman)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Stephen King Edition

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

4 Or More Shots From 4 Or More Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

Tomorrow will be the birthday of Stephen King. Normally, we honor folks on their birthday but tomorrow is also Bill Murray’s birthday so we’re going to honor King now.

In others words, it’s time for….

4 Shots from 4 Stephen King Films

Creepshow (1982, dir by George Romero, written by Stephen King, DP: Michael Gornick)

Maximum Overdrive (1986, dir by Stephen King, written by Stephen King, DP: Armando Nannuzzi)

Sleepwalkers (1992, dir by Mick Garris, written by Stephen King, DP: Rodney Charters)

The Stand (1994, dir by Mick Garris, written by Stephen King, DP: Edward J. Pei)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special 1978 Edition

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, we pay tribute to the year 1978! It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 1978 Films

Halloween (1978, dir by John Carpenter, DP: Dean Cudney)

Dawn of the Dead (1978, dir by George Romero, DP: Michael Gornick)

Starcrash (1978, dir by Luigi Cozzi, DP: Paul Beeson and Roberto D’Ettorre Piazzoli)

Salem’s Lot (1978, dir by Tobe Hooper, DP: Jules Bremmer)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Is It October Yet?

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

We’re halfway through July, which means that it’s time for me to get ready for October! (Seriously, who cares about August and September?) Here to inspire are….

4 Shots From 4 Horror Movies

Night of the Living Dead (1968, dir by George Romero)

The Exorcist (1973, dir by William Friedkin, DP: Owen Roizman)

Carrie (1976, dir by Brian De Palma, DP: Mario Tosi)

Suspiria (1977, dir by Dario Argento, DP: Luciano Tovoli)

6 Shots From 6 Films: Special 1968 Edition

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

6 Shots From 6 Films is just what it says it is, 6 shots from 6 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 6 Shots From 6 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

Today, we pay tribute to the year 1968! It’s time for….

6 Shots From 6 1968 Films