I started Kitley's Krypt back in October of 1998, using Microsoft Front Page. Over the years, that program had been updated until 2003. But now, with Windows 8, it no longer works and I've been force to change this website into a blog. I'm hoping to give the same info and spirit here as I did there.
I'm a life long horror fan that hopes to spread my passion to others, in hope that they Discover the Horror of the genre, as I still do.
I also write for HorrorHound Magazine (where my column won a Rondo Award in 2013 for Best Column) and Evilspeak magazine.
You can also see me at about a half dozen conventions throughout the year.
The movie soundtrack can be just as important and effective as anything we’re seeing on screen, especially when it comes to the horror film. Just think of The Omen, The Exorcist, or even Creepshow. This episode we discuss some of our favorites and why we think they are effective.
Below are all the titles that are mentioned during the podcast, some in more details than others! Be sure to check some of these out and next time you’re watching one of them, or any movie, maybe pay a little more attention to what you’re hearing.
Larrez. Rollin. Franco. Do those names mean anything to you? And if so, what images come to mind? For those that are aware of those names and their work, you might have an image of a vampire or two floating through your mind. In this episode, we take a look at 3 unique vampire films that are quite different than what most would consider a traditional genre entry, and each from a different director. We cover Jose Larrez’s Vampyres (1974), Jean Rollin’s Fascination (1979), and Jess Franco’s Vampyros Lesbos (1971).
As horror fans, we’re guessing that everyone out there has been asked one time or another, “why do you like horror?” It’s a question that can get many different answers, but no matter what the answer might be, it never seems to get across to the person asking it, or at least enough for them to truly understand our strange passion of this particular film genre. Join us as we discuss this topic, and while maybe not answer that age old question for everyone, we’ll at least give our insight into why we are still love horror after all these years.
Joining us in this episode is our first guest to the Discover the Horror Podcast, Dr. AC (aka Aaron Christensen! He runs the Horror 101 with Dr. AC website, as well as being editor for books like Horror 101: The A-List of Horror and Monster Movies and Hidden Horror, which won the Rondo Award for Best Book in 20013. So, help us welcome AC into our little philosophical discussion as we delved into the dark recesses of our minds, attempting to answer the not-so-simple question, Why Do We Like Horror?
Our latest episode of Discover the Horror Podcast is now live! For our last episode of 2021, we go through some of our favorite viewings from the last 12 months, as well as going through the films that did come out in 2021 and our thoughts on them (if we had any!).
Since this was our 7th episode, and our last podcast for the year, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for their support! The feedback is great (keep it coming!) and hopefully sharing the links as well! We could use all the help we can get to getting this out there more and more. If you can, please take a few minutes to review and rate it on whatever format you listen to it on. It really does help!
In this episode, we talk about the Italian Godfather of Gore, Lucio Fulci. But while everyone has seen his films like Zombie (1979) and City of the Living Dead (1980), we thought we’d discuss a few of his lesser-known films, such as Don’t Torture a Duckling (1972), The Psychic (1977), and House of Clocks (1989). So, you can either click below, go to Discover the Horror’s website, or find it on whatever platform you listen to podcasts. And once you’re done listening, let us know what you think? Thoughts? Comments? Got any suggestions for future shows? Let us know!
Fangoria! HorrorHound! Rue Morgue! Famous Monsters of Filmland! Scary Monsters! Castle of Frankenstein! Monsters from the Vault! Deep Red! These are but a few of the magazines that helped shape us younger horror fans into the knowledgeable fiends that we are today! While this subject is huge, we felt that we needed to just mention a few of the ones that were important to us way back in the beginning. So, sit back and take a listen to our latest episode where we talk horror magazines!
When talking Turkeys, the only bad movie is a boring one! And the films we discuss in this episode are anything but boring! We delve into the world of the Turkey! Films that may not be the best made in the technical aspect, or in the acting department, or even a cohesive story line, or could have you scratching your head wondering if aliens had created these films. But no matter what, they are damn entertaining.
In this episode, we discuss The Giant Claw (1957), Blood Freak (1972), and Creatures from the Abyss, aka Plankton (1994). With each of these films, there are moments where you will ask yourself, “just how did these ever get made?” I know we’re glad they did because we have all enjoyed them over and over again, for all their strangeness, oddness, or just downright craziness.
So take a listen and learn not only about Turkey Day and all the fun that ensues!
When discussing this huge criteria of film, we can’t just stop after one episode, so we’re back to discuss another 3 films, ones that might be a little more obscure to the average fan. Within this show, we discuss Jess Franco’s The Diabolical Dr. Z (1966), Jacques Tourneur’s Night of the Demon (1957), and Kaneto Shindô Onibaba (1964). You may have seen some of these, maybe all, but when is the last time you visited them and really took note on how well made they are? And if you haven’t seen them, well then, you’ll be in for a real treat. No matter the case, give a listen to hear why we think these three films are pretty damn special.
Don’t worry, we’ll be hitting this topic more than a few times, but we’ll move on next to discuss some of our other favorites.
This week’s episode we discuss the glory days of black and white cinema. We pick three of our favorite black and white movies that we feel excel in this monochrome medium and wouldn’t work with the use of color. Pull up a seat and discover the wonders of a trio of films that take advantage of the blackest shadows and brightest highlights, yet still reign as some of the greatest horror films to this day.
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