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Horror On TV: The Dead Don’t Die (dir by Curtis Harrington)

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

For today’s horror on television, we have a 1975 made-for-television movie called The Dead Don’t Die!

The Dead Don’t Die takes place in Chicago during the 1930s.  George Hamilton is a sailor who comes home just in time to witness his brother being executed for a crime that he swears he didn’t commit.  Hamilton is convinced that his brother was innocent so he decides to launch an investigation of his own.  This eventually leads to Hamilton not only being attacked by dead people but also discovering a plot involving a mysterious voodoo priest!

Featuring atmospheric direction for Curtis Harrington and a witty script by Robert Bloch, The Dead Don’t Die is an enjoyable horror mystery.  Along with George Hamilton, the cast includes such luminaries of “old” Hollywood as Ray Milland, Ralph Meeker, Reggie Nalder, and Joan Blondell.  (Admittedly, George Hamilton is not the most convincing sailor to ever appear in a movie but even his miscasting seems to work in a strange way.)

And you can watch it below!

Enjoy!

Scenes That I Love: The Inevitability of Doom In The Dead Don’t Die

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Jim Jarmusch’s The Dead Don’t Die is a film that definitely grew on me. When I first watched it, I thought it was intriguing but perhaps a bit too cutesy and enamored with itself. However, I later came to realize that Jarmusch actually found the perfect tone for his look at our zombie-saturated culture.

In the scenes below, Bill Murray, Chloe Sevigny, and the wonderful Adam Driver all deal with the inevitability of doom that comes with being a character in a zombie film.

 

Horror Song of the Day: The Dead Don’t Die by Sturgill Simpson

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Jim Jarmusch’s The Dead Don’t Die still tends to get a mixed response from horror fans and I can certainly understand that.  It’s one of those films where you’re either on its wavelength or you aren’t.

That said, I do like the theme song.  From Sturgill Simpson, here is The Dead Don’t Die.

 

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Bill Murray Edition

Posted on 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 wish a happy birthday to everyone’s favorite actor, Bill Murray!

That means, of course, that it’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Films

Ghostbusters (1984, dir by Ivan Reitman)

Rushmore (1998, dir by Wes Anderson)

Lost In Translation (2003, dir by Sofia Coppola)

The Dead Don’t Die (2019, dir by Jim Jarmusch)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Jim Jarmusch Edition

Posted on 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!

Today, the Shattered Lens wishes a happy birthday of one of the most important and independently minded filmmakers of the past 40 years, Jim Jarmusch!

It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Jim Jarmusch Films

Stranger Than Paradise (1984, dir by Jim Jarmusch, DP: Tom DiCillo)

Down by Law (1986, dir by Jim Jarmusch, DP: Robby Muller)

Dead Man (1995, dir by Jim Jarmusch, DP: Robby Muller)

The Dead Don’t Die (2019, dir by Jim Jarmusch, DP: Frederick Elmes)

4 Shots From 4 Horror Films: Special Curtis Harrington Edition

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

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

Today, we pay tribute to experimental surrealist and horror director, Curtis Harrington!  It’s time for….

4 Shots from 4 Curtis Harrington Films

Night Tide (1961, dir by Curtis Harrington, DP: Vilis Lapenieks)

Queen of Blood (1966, dir by Curtis Harrington, DP: Vilis Lapenieks)

The Killing Kind (1973, dir by Curtis Harrington, DP: Mario Tosi)

The Dead Don’t Die (1975, dir by Curtis Harrington DP: James Crabe)

4 Shots From 4 Horror Films: Special Curtis Harrington Edition

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

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

Today, we pay tribute to experimental surrealist and horror director, Curtis Harrington!  It’s time for….

4 Shots from 4 Curtis Harrington Films

Night Tide (1961, dir by Curtis Harrington, DP: Vilis Lapenieks)

Queen of Blood (1966, dir by Curtis Harrington, DP: Vilis Lapenieks)

The Killing Kind (1973, dir by Curtis Harrington, DP: Mario Tosi)

The Dead Don’t Die (1975, dir by Curtis Harrington DP: James Crabe)

Scenes That I Love: Adam Driver Has Read The Script in The Dead Don’t Die

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Jim Jarmusch’s The Dead Don’t Die is a film that has definitely grown on me. When I first watched it, I thought it was intriguing but perhaps a bit too cutesy and enamored with itself. However, I’ve subsequently come to realize that, actually, Jarmusch finds just the perfect tone for his look at our zombie-saturated culture.

In the scenes below, Bill Murray, Chloe Sevigny, and the wonderful Adam Driver all deal with the inevitability of doom that comes with being a character in a zombie film.

 

4 Shots From 4 Curtis Harrington Films

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

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

Today, we pay tribute to experimental surrealist and horror director, Curtis Harrington!  It’s time for….

4 Shots from 4 Curtis Harrington Films

Night Tide (1961, dir by Curtis Harrington, DP: Vilis Lapenieks)

Queen of Blood (1966, dir by Curtis Harrington, DP: Vilis Lapenieks)

The Killing Kind (1973, dir by Curtis Harrington, DP: Mario Tosi)

The Dead Don’t Die (1975, dir by Curtis Harrington DP: James Crabe)

Horror On The Lens: The Dead Don’t Die (dir by Curtis Harrington)

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

For today’s horror on the lens, we have a 1975 made-for-television movie called The Dead Don’t Die!

The Dead Don’t Die takes place in Chicago during the 1930s.  George Hamilton is a sailor who comes home just in time to witness his brother being executed for a crime that he swears he didn’t commit.  Hamilton is convinced that his brother was innocent so he decides to launch an investigation of his own.  This eventually leads to Hamilton not only being attacked by dead people but also discovering a plot involving a mysterious voodoo priest!

Featuring atmospheric direction for Curtis Harrington and a witty script by Robert Bloch, The Dead Don’t Die is an enjoyable horror mystery.  Along with George Hamilton, the cast includes such luminaries of “old” Hollywood as Ray Milland, Ralph Meeker, Reggie Nalder, and Joan Blondell.  (Admittedly, George Hamilton is not the most convincing sailor to ever appear in a movie but even his miscasting seems to work in a strange way.)

And you can watch it below!

Enjoy!