Reader and contributor Gemma St. Clair returns this weekend with a new list of horror trivia:
1. Halloween II: This is Dana Carvey's film debut. Keep an eye out for the guy in a blue vest talking to a reporter.
2. Maximum Overdrive: The main truck's head is based on Marvel Comic's Green Goblin.
3. The Cell: Tarsem Singh also directed the muisc video for R.E.M's "Losing my Religion".
4. The Corpse Vanishes: One of Dr. Lorenzs henchman played by Angelo Rossitti also starred in Tod Browning's Freaks.
5. The Town That Dreaded Sundown: The hooded killer is said to have inspired the look of Jason in Friday the 13th Part 2.
6. Creature From The Black Lagoon: Ricou Browning (Underwater Creature) and Ben Chapman (Above Water Creature) were not credited for their performances as the creature.
7. April Fool's Day: The film title in France is Weekend of Terror. In Germany the title is The Horror Party.
8. Vampirella: The scene of Vald and his henchmen leaving Drakulon is footage from Not of this Earth (1988) run backwards.
9. Lake Placid: When Fronda and Gleeson are on their way to the morgue, you can hear a page for Dr. Miner. Steve Miner directed this film.
10. Alien: When Kane enters the egg pit, he shines a light on one of the eggs and see movement inside. This movement was created by director Ridley Scott's hand in a rubber glove.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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