MONSTROUS MOVIE REVIEW: Psycho Goreman (2020)
2020 was a tough year for a lot of us. For movie buffs it was particularly difficult as productions halted, release dates were put off indefinitely and there just wasn’t … Read More
HORROR HOST SPOTLIGHT: Midnite Mausoleum with Marlena Midnite
Welcome to another edition of HORROR HOST SPOTLIGHT, this time covering your cuddly cadaver Marlena Midnite. MIDNITE MAUSOLEUM is one of America’s most beloved horror host television shows that debuted … Read More
THIS SATURDAY ON SVENGOOLIE (February 13, 2021): The Invisible Man
This Saturday on Svengoolie is the 1933 film THE INVISIBLE MAN. Based on H.G. Wells’ 1897 science fiction novel The Invisible Man and produced by Universal Pictures, the film stars Claude Rains, in his first American screen … Read More
THE BASEMENT’S WORLD OF THE WEIRD: Slender Man
For this entry in my WORLD OF THE WEIRD series, I am discussing Slender Man, who made his world debut as a creepypasta. For those that do not know, creepypastas … Read More
AND THE WINNER IS….!
My first contest has come to an end and I want to thank everyone that entered and spread the word about David’s Basement of the Bizarre. So, without further adieu, … Read More
THE BASEMENT BOOK SHELF: “SF: The Japanese Science Fiction Film Encyclopedia” by J.L. Carrozza
At the time of this writing we are a month into 2021. There has already been two books published on the subject of giant monsters and science fiction; the first … Read More
FILM BOOK OF FEAR: It Came From Outer Space (1953)
Without a doubt the 1950s was the best decade for science fiction films. In fact, there has never been a decade that had more. They ranged in quality from bad … Read More
THE BASEMENT BOOK SHELF: “Giant Monsters of Filmland”
2021 started out with the release of the book “Giant Monsters of Filmland,” edited by Eric McNaughton and Darrell Buxton. It took awhile to get, but it was well worth … Read More
OFF THE RACK COMICS: Marvel Comics “Bizarre Adventures” Number 34
I can still vividly remember when I bought this particular comic book. I had never followed the Bizarre Adventures line by Marvel Comics but looking back, I bet I would’ve … Read More
THIS SATURDAY ON SVENGOOLIE (January 30, 2021): Earth Vs. The Spider
This Saturday on Svengoolie is the 1958 film EARTH VS. THE SPIDER, also known as THE SPIDER. This black-and-white science fiction/horror film was produced and directed by Bert I. Gordon, who also wrote … Read More