31 Days of Halloween Day 27: Favorite Schlock, Camp, and Kitsch Horror Movies

on 2021/10/27

 

False Positive Tips: Favorite Schlock, Camp, + Kitsch Horror Movies –

 

Nostalgia tends to give me rose-colored glasses. So, I can’t trust my own judgment on all these.

 

These movies are flawed. They’re beautiful. They’re bonkers. They’re fun. And, they’re probably an acquired taste. But, I love them.

 

These crazy horror movies inspire me.

 

I tried to omit titles that I put on other lists.

 

There’s a similar, but different, list here: Top HORROR COMEDY Movies

 

Best Schlock Horror Flicks

In no particular order.

 

WARNING: Some of these trailers contain SPOILERS.

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So Bad, They’re Awesome Horror Movies…

 

Chopping Mall (1986)

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Death Spa (1982)

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Ninja 3: The Domination (1984)

Not quite a horror flick, but wonderful.

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Campy Fun Horror Films

 

They Live (1988)

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Scanners (1981)

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Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

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April Fool’s Day (1986)

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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)

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Army of Darkness (1992)

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More Favorite Campy/ Bonkers Horror Movies…

 

Wishmaster (1997)

Night of the Creeps (1986)

The Return of the Living Dead (1985) 

Creepshow (1982)

Creepshow 2 (1987)

Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

 

So Bad They Might Be Good Horror Movies…

 

The Stuff (1985)

Troll 2 (1990)

Basket Case (1982)

 

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Do you have a Favorite Schlock, Camp, or Kitsch Horror Movie?

 

 

 

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31 Days of Halloween Day 26: Best Genre TV Shows

on 2021/10/26

 

 

False Positive Tips: Best Genre TV Shows –

 

Here’s a list of some recommendations for some of my favorite pulp tales of the surreal, fantastic, and macabre in live-action TV series format.

 

There’s a list for Best Animated TV Series and another for Best Anthology TV series.

 

Favorite Genre/ Pulp TV Series

In no particular order.

 

WARNING: Some of these trailers contain SPOILERS.

 

Still On the Air:

 

Locke & Key (2020–)

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Stranger Things (2016–)

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Ozark (2019–)

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The Mandalorian (2019–)

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Completed Series…

 

Hannibal (2013–2015)

If you happened to watch Bryan Fuller’s other show, Dead Like Me, Hannibal delivers the most awesomely meta crossover ever.

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Fringe (2008–2013)

Do yourself a favor, skip Season 1: Episodes 9 and 12.

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The Haunting of Hill House (2018)

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Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021)

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Game of Thrones (2011–2019)

Yes. I’m the one who liked the entire series. It had pacing issues at the end, but I appreciated the payoffs.

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The Magicians (2015–2020)

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Partial Series…

 

Carnivále (2003–2005)

Canceled after 2 seasons.

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Firefly (2002)

Canceled during the first season, but the movie finishes the story: Serenity (2005). Skip the opening series title theme song.

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Penny Dreadful (2014–2016)

Watch seasons 1–2. Skip s3 and pretend it doesn’t exist.

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Supernatural (2005–2020)

Watch seasons 1–5. Skip the rest or find a best-of list of episodes to guide your viewing.

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Castlerock (2018–2019)

Watch season 2. Skip the first season.

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American Horror Story (2011–)

Watch season 1 & maybe, Season 9. Skip the rest.

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If the List Kept Going, Maybe…

 

Ash vs Evil Dead (2015–2018)

 

Angel (1999–2004)

 

Fargo (2014–)

 

The Orville (2017–)

 

Dollhouse (2009–2010)

 

Babylon 5 (1993–1998)

 

Continuum (2012–2015)

 

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)

Watch seasons 3–7 and skip s1 & 2. Or find a best-of list of episodes to guide your viewing.

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What are some of your favorite science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, crime, or sword & sorcery TV series?

 

 

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31 Days of Halloween Day 25: Favorite Comic Artists & Best Comic Art Books

on 2021/10/25

 

False Positive Tips:

Favorite Comic Artists & Best Comic Art Books  –

 

I’ve been fortunate enough to collect some useful and beautiful books.

 

Here’s a list of some of my favorite books about making comics, comic art, and comic art reproduction. 

 

Top Books About Comic Art + Some Favorite Comic Artists

 

Books About Making Comics

 

Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud

Hands-down, the best book about sequential art and storytelling.

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Comics and Sequential Art: Principles and Practices from the Legendary Cartoonist by Will Eisner

Will Eisner was a master cartoonist.  This is part of an excellent series of instructional books on the craft.

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Working Methods: Comic Creators Detail Their Storytelling And Artistic Processes by John Lowe

This book shows how different artists translate a script into comic art. 

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The DC Comics Guide to Pencilling Comics By Klaus Janson

From one of the biggest comics publishers, a comics veteran lays out the fundamentals of comics penciling. 

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Foundations in Comic Book Art: SCAD Creative Essentials by John Paul Lowe

It’s an alternative to a few of The DC Comics Guide series. As described, this volume presents an overview of the fundamentals of comic art. It includes a bit at the end about using digital tools to help with perspective, etc.

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Framed Ink: Drawing and Composition for Visual Storytellers by Marcos Mateu-Mestre

This book focuses on inking, but it offers valuable insights about lighting and composition in comic storytelling.

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Comic Art Reproduction Books

 

Four Color Fear: Forgotten Horror Comics of the 1950s 

A great collection of reprinted pulp horror from the golden age of comics.

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Marvel Covers – Artist’s Edition

Reproducing some iconic Marvel cover art at original size: ~12×17 inches

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EC Covers Artist’s Edition

This thing is massive and I love it. 17.58 x 2.48 x 25.33 inches. 

 

 

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Comic Artist Books

 

The Art of Hellboy by Mike Mignola

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Modern Masters Volume 6: Arthur Adams 

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Modern Masters Volume 1: Alan Davis 

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Berni Wrightson: A Look Back

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Pulphope: The Art of Paul Pope

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And to top it off, here’s a list of some of my favorite comic artists.

 

Art Adams

Gabriel Bá

John Byrne

John Cassaday

Becky Cloonan

Alan Davis

Geoff Darrow

Max Fiumara 

Rafael Grampá

James Harren

Bryan Hitch

Junji Ito

Jason Latour

Andrew MacLean

Steve McNiven

Joshua Middleton

Mike Mignola

Fábio Moon

Katsuhiro Otomo

Sara Pichelli

Paul Pope

Frank Quitely

Esad Ribić

Chris Samne

Naoki Urasawa

Barry Windsor-Smith

Bernie Wrightson

And many more.

 

Do you have some favorite comic art books? Or books on making comics?

 

Who are some of your favorite comic artists?

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31 Days of Halloween Day 24: Best Animated Genre Movies

on 2021/10/24

 

False Positive Tips: Best Genre Animated Movies –

 

Here’s a list of some recommendations for some of my favorite pulp tales of the surreal, fantastic, and macabre in animated movie format.

 

Favorite Genre/ Pulp Animated Films

In no particular order.

 

WARNING: Some of these trailers contain SPOILERS.

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ParaNorman (2012)

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Coraline (2009)

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Spirited Away (2001)

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Akira (1988)

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Watership Down (1978)

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The Iron Giant (1999)

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The Incredibles (2004)

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Tekkonkinkreet (2007)

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Do you like superhero stuff? I recommend checking out the DC animated films.

Don’t confuse the DC Animated Universe movies with The DC Universe Animated Original Movies, or, with the DC Animated Movie Universe films—a multiverse, indeed. (Somebody at HBOmax needs to better organize these awesome collections.)

Let me clear things up, because they all have worthwhile animation to explore…

 

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000 – Part of DCAU)

The DC Animated Universe (DCAU), also called Timmverse or Diniverse, titles continue the Batman: The Animated Series shared continuity in animated shorts, TV series, and movies. 10 series and at least 6 movies.

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Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010 – Part of DCUOM)

The DC Universe Animated Original Movies (Let’s go with, DCUOM) usually offer stand-alone stories inspired by popular DC works. The DC Showcase shorts also fall under this umbrella.

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Constantine: City of Demons (2018 – Part of DCAMU)

The DC Animated Movie Universe (DCAMU) is made up of 16 films in a shared universe mostly based on DC’s The New 52 continuity. SIXTEEN movies in a shared universe with an overarching story. This is pretty great.

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More Favorite Animated Movies…

 

Blood: The Last Vampire (2000)

Perfect Blue (1997)

Monster House (2006)

The Black Cauldron (1985)

The Secret of NIMH (1982)

The Last Unicorn (1982)

Princess Mononoke (1997)

Avatar (2009)

Robot Carnival (1987)

Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)

Ghost in the Shell (1996)

Cowboy Bebop (2001)

How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

Ninja Scroll (1993)

 

>>SEE ALL 31 DAYS of RECOMMENDATION LISTS>>

 

What are some of your favorite science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, crime, or sword & sorcery animated film titles?

My anime education is sorely lacking—what do you recommend?

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31 Days of Halloween Day 23: Best Genre Animated TV Shows

on 2021/10/23

 

False Positive Tips: Best Genre Animated TV Series –

 

Here’s a list of some recommendations for some of my favorite pulp tales of the surreal, fantastic, and macabre in animated series format.

 

Favorite Genre/ Pulp Animated TV Series

In no particular order.

 

WARNING: Some of these trailers contain SPOILERS.

 

Still On the Air:

 

Invincible (2021–)

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Genndy Tarakovsky’s Primal (2019–)

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Rick and Morty (2016–)

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Harley Quinn (2019–)

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LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS (2019–)

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Completed Series…

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Castlevania (2017–2020)

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Over the Garden Wall (2014)

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Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)

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Gravity Falls (2012–2014)

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More Animated Favorite TV Series…

 

Junji Ito Collection (2018)

Death Note (2006–2007)

The Legend of Korra (2012–2014)

Hilda (2018–)

Ninja Scroll: The Series (2003)

Blood+ (2005–2006)

Devilman Crybaby (2018)

Solar Opposites (2020–)

Cowboy Bebop (1998) 

Young Justice (2010–)

 

I’m also a fan of The DC Animated Universe, also called Timmverse or Diniverse, with shows like Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, and Justice League Unlimited.

 

>>SEE ALL 31 DAYS of RECOMMENDATION LISTS>>

 

What are some of your favorite science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, crime, or sword & sorcery animation series?

My anime education is sorely lacking—what do you recommend?

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