Cry Little Sister - Gerard McMahon

 Hard to believe the Halloween season has come to an end. I hope everyone had some time this month to celebrate and escape health and political news at least for a bit. As for me, my wife and I sat on the porch and handed out candy to about 4 kids (anybody out there want some Almond Joys?) and then had a backyard screening of 1941's The Wolfman with some neighbors. It was a full moon after all. I had a great time posting some spooky tunes and discussing some of my favorite horror films this past month. I have many more to share but I just ran out of time. There's always next year...although since I celebrate these films and tunes throughout the year I may scatter a few here and there. I realize some people don't like horror moves at all. I tried to think of the roots of why I enjoy these tales so much. It's not that I'm a particular brave person. In fact I'd say most horror fans would pass out at the sight of real blood (me included) I believe five things introduced to me as a child sparked my fandom and curiosity. In no particular oder: Edgar Allen Poe, Scooby Doo, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Ghostbusters, and visiting Salem Massachusetts.

Horror is my favorite genre of movies but I love all types of cinema. As a kid I dug watching Siskel and Ebert on Saturday afternoons. I enjoyed the spirited debates and seeing the coming attractions. One of the movies I first heard about on the show was 1987's The Lost Boys. After seeing the trailer and hearing a positive review I knew I needed to see it. I don't believe I went to the theaters for this one but we did rent it as soon as it came out on video. Not sure how many times I've seen it since, but it's become one of my favorites. In fact after a few drinks last year I was talking about movies with a friend and I declared it was a perfect 10 out of 10. Ha-Ha. What makes a perfect move for me? Great soundtrack or score, believable characters, and a story that keeps moving (Throwing in the two Corey's isn't a bad thing either) That same friend got me a Cameo this year from Tim Capello who's the buff saxophone player singing at the boardwalk (that's one of the halloween costume ideas I have packed away for the future) I was happy to see my personalized video (yes he played the saxophone and had on a tank top) and he seemed like a really nice guy. Side note about the Lost Boys soundtrack. A few years ago my wife and I were having happy hour at an oyster bar in New Orleans when I started paying attention to the background music. Much to my delight the full Lost Boys's soundtrack was playing in the background,,,and it wasn't even October. Gotta love New Orleans. The Lost Boys homage above has been hanging in our living room for the past month. It was a gift from my wife for my last birthday. She was also present for my 10 out of 10 proclamation so I guess they were listening :) 

Last scary flick I wanted to highlight for you is 1973's the Wicker Man. Yes Nick Cage did a remake a few years back and although I enjoy an off the rails Cage as much as the next guy i'd start off with the OG. Midsommar made a big splash last year and if you dug the aesthetics of that flick you'll see it was heavily influenced by this film. Christopher Lee as a cult leader? I'm in!! Happy Halloween everyone!