Viewing Journal: 10/1/2013

321) PRINCE OF DARKNESS
(1987 dir. John Carpenter) Date Seen: October 1 2013

can finally cross-off my only Carpenter blindspot.

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 I'd heard for years this was supposed to be some type of conceptual train wreck, but I didn't perceive it that way at all. While possibly not Carpenter's best movie, it's certainly not one of his worst (We'll leave that designation open for VAMPIRES 1998). Few horror movies have presented an apocalyptic scenario with this much style & wit. Would make a great "Evil Prophecy" double-bill with his earlier hit THE FOG ('80).









320) FAUST
(1926 dir. F.W. Marnau) 2nd Viewing: October 1 2013

Feels like even more of a surreal fever-induced nightmare than Marnau's own more famous NOSFERATU from a few years prior. His expressionist approach to supernatural horror has left a lasting imprint on my (& I'm sure everyone's) subconscious. The lighting, miniatures/models & matte paintings are still flawless to this day.