Director: Don Coscarelli

Don CoscarelliAt the age of nineteen, Coscarelli became the youngest director to have a feature film distributed by a major studio. Best known for his franchise series, Coscarelli and his crew have spawned a huge cult following. The home video market has played a large role in his career, creating another hit in his later work with actor Bruce Campbell.

 

Killapalooza 14: Phantasm

Phantasm films 1-4. Michael and New Orleans. Reverend Zombie’s house of voodoo. Phantasm and the Man with No Neck. Characters and convenient names. Angus Scrimm as the Tall Man. The design of the house. Muscle car hand-me-downs and vintage synthesizers. … Continue reading

Bubba Ho-tep + Trick ‘r Treat

Old school American horror! Elvis, Don Coscarelli and the crew from Phantasm. Glitchy edits ala J-Horror! What gave Bubba Ho-tep its cult status? Everyone knows who Bruce Campbell is. Making exposition not just ok, but enjoyable. Bubba Ho-tep’s opinion of … Continue reading