Happy Valentine's Day!

Horror in Pop Music

In the 1970s, songs that told a near-complete story were quite popular. It seems everyone did story songs; in fact, a lot of one-hit-wonders were just that. But what happens when a story song crosses over into the realm of horror?

This:



Yes, that is a pop song about three trapped miners, one of whom is eaten by the other two.

Listening to The Buoys puts me in a mind to watch this:



One of these days, I'll get enough motivation to make a music video of the former using scenes from the latter...

Horrorbles Galerie des Terrors screening schedule (2/11 - 2/13)

This weekend at Horrorbles Galerie des Terrors!
6729 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, IL (708) 484-7370 (Facebook event HERE)

Friday, February 11th
My Bloody Valentine (1981) 6pm
A decades-old folk tale surrounding a deranged murderer killing those who celebrate Valentine's Day turns out to be true when a group defies the killer's orders and people start turning up dead.


Saturday, February 12th
Toolbox Murders, The (1978) 1pm
Ski-masked maniac kills apartment complex tenants with the contents of a toolbox.


Saturday, February 12th
Slugs (1988) 6pm
Killer slugs on the rampage in a rural community.


Sunday, February 13th
My Bloody Valentine (2009) 1pm
Tom returns to his hometown on the tenth anniversary of the Valentine's night massacre that claimed the lives of 22 people. Instead of a homecoming, however, Tom finds himself suspected of committing the murders, and it seems like his old flame is the only one who believes he's innocent.


$3 "Popcorn Cover" per screening

*Any $25 in-store Purchase gets you a FREE Month-Long Pass for 2 to watch any of the movies playing! Plus Free Popcorn!

Only 16 seats available per showing...advance reservation suggested!

**Screenings subject to cancellation due to private parties**

http://www.horrorbles.com

TERROR IN THE AISLES 2 (w/ TRICK 'R TREAT director Michael Dougherty!!

JUST ANNOUNCED: Michael Dougherty, director of the most buzzed about horror film of the year, TRICK 'R TREAT, will be attending!! Next Saturday!! Buy your tickets NOW!!!!

MOVIESIDE PRESENTS: TERROR IN THE AISLES 2

A Night of Ultimate Horror!

AUGUST 15, 2009 - 7PM

PORTAGE THEATER
4050 N. MILWAUKEE AVE.
CHICAGO, IL
1.773.736.4050

$12 (yep, you read that right. $12.00 for a full night of flicks!)

TRICK 'R TREAT (2008)
The Midwest premiere of the most talked-about horror flick of the year! This highly anticipated anthology film stars Brian Cox, Anna Paquin, and Dylan Baker.

THE EVIL DEAD (1981)
(with Evil Dead make up master Tom Sullivan in person with his traveling Evil Dead Museum!)

MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1981)
Original director's cut! (with director George Mihalka in person)

ALSO - SHORT FILMS:
GAY BY DAWN - The cult classic!
HELLCAT AND TALA - Chicago premiere!

and

BLUE MATERIAL - A VERY SEXY SIDESHOW!!!

Plus vintage trailers, dealer tables, prizes, surprises, a live charity auction for Vital Bridges and more!

Pre-Sale tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com

For more info: www.myspace.com/moviesidefilmfestival

TERROR IN THE AISLES 2 - August 15th!!!

(This is turning out to be the horror event of the summer. Mark your calendars and buy your tickets now, folks.)

MOVIESIDE PRESENTS: TERROR IN THE AISLES 2

A Night of Ultimate Horror!

AUGUST 15, 2009 - 7PM

PORTAGE THEATER
4050 N. MILWAUKEE AVE.
CHICAGO, IL
1.773.736.4050

$12 (yep, you read that right. $12.00 for a full night of flicks!)

TRICK 'R TREAT (2008)
The Midwest premiere of the most talked-about horror flick of the year! This highly anticipated anthology film stars Brian Cox, Anna Paquin, and Dylan Baker.

THE EVIL DEAD (1981)
(with Evil Dead make up master Tom Sullivan in person with his traveling Evil Dead Museum!)

MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1981)
Original director's cut! (with director George Mihalka in person)

ALSO - SHORT FILMS:
GAY BY DAWN - The cult classic!
HELLCAT AND TALA - Chicago premiere!

and

BLUE MATERIAL - A VERY SEXY SIDESHOW!!!

Plus vintage trailers, dealer tables, prizes, surprises, a live charity auction for Vital Bridges and more!

Pre-Sale tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com

For more info: www.myspace.com/moviesidefilmfestival