Friday the 13th...How Lucky Can One Be?

An amazing photo of Max Schreck taking a break on the set of Nosferatu (thanks Sarah!). Not so sure I even believe this photo: I've never encountered it anyplace in 35 some-odd years of horror research, but that's no indication of anything. There's just something about it that seems "photoshoppy", but then again, I'm probably wrong and it's as amazing (and rare) as it appears!

As we wind down, we have a lecture on Mr. Tod Browning, Bela Lugosi and the film Dracula; a "talkie" that is a natural extension of the silent horror film. Then, Friday the 6th, we cover Carl Dryer's Vampyr, and talk about the final test which is rolling around on Friday the 13th!

You can't have a luckier day to take a test in a horror cinema class!

A Wealth of Silent Horror Classics...Priced to Collect!

The quality may not be Kino or Criterion, but for only a few dollars you can purchase dvds of a ton of rare silent horror films. Alpha Video may be known for "bargain bin" cheapies, but how else are you going to score a double feature of Lon Chaney for 6 bucks? Those of you living the "virtual download" life, may see little value in owning the thing on plastic, but for the few (like myself) who have to own a hard-copy to feel like you own something, then this may be a good way for you to "mop up" some of the harder to find titles. Holy cow, just check out their "Classics of Early Cinema" set: Cabinet of Dr. Caligari/Phantom of the Opera/The Golem/Nosferatu/The Hunchback of Notre Dame/Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.....all for 10 bucks!! Click on the oldies.com link to the right to access the Alpha catalog!

Haxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages

This Friday we will be covering "Haxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages". This remarkable 1922 Danish/Swedish film investigates the misunderstandings around mental stress and illness as it was mistaken for witchcraft historically. In addition, we'll discuss your term papers. Be narrowing in on what topic you wish to cover for this important paper! See you all in class.

Test for the Bus Trip Travellers

For the 4 of you going on the Houston bus trip to the art museums: you'll be taking the test on the following date...Monday, the 28th of February, at 9:00 a.m. in the shop area upstairs. It's crucial that you make this test date on time in order to keep things balanced fairly with the rest of the class that are taking their test the Friday before. DON'T FORGET!

The Steen Library Bibliography

The class owes a big thank you to Wade Carter, from the SFA library, who has composed an incredible bibliography of books available to us at our library. This is excellent for those of you working on your research paper and to learn even more about the subject than the class can offer!

SFA LIBRARY COLLECTION

A rare silent from 1922...just ordered my copy for less than 6 dollars! I love Alpha Video. Maybe they're no Kino when it comes to a quality print, but where else can you find this sort of scarce scare!

GET IT HERE FOR CHEAP

Apologies for class being canceled due to weather Friday...too bad too; Nosferatu would have been the perfect film for an icy night. That's okay though, we'll be viewing the film this Friday, so stay tuned! Please bring your textbook to class if you have received it yet. See you in class...don't miss out!