On this day in Horror History, the world lost Stanley Kubrick. Perhaps one of the most influential and visionary film-makers of all time, Kubrick’s brilliance poured into ever cinematic masterpiece he ever made. Having lent his genius to such classics as The Shining (1980), A Clockwork Orange (1971), and Full Metal Jacket (1987), Seven of his last nine films were nominated for Oscars and he personally was nominated for Best Director four consecutive times.
The beauty and boundless radiance within Kubrick and each of his films was and will always be monumental in the hearts of those who have been captivated by his legacy. The world was blessed to have Kubrick share himself with each of us, and through his works we will never forget the legend of cinematic history.
“There's something inherently wrong with the human personality. There's an evil side to it. One of the things that horror stories can do is to show us the archetypes of the unconscious: we can see the dark side without having to confront it directly. Also, ghost stories appeal to our craving for immortality. If you can be afraid of a ghost, then you have to believe that a ghost may exist. And if a ghost exists, then oblivion might not be the end.” –Stanley Kubrick
Part 2
March 7, 1933
On this day in Horror History, King Kong premiered in New York City at the Radio City Music Hall. The timeless classic that had went through countless name changes during production including "The Beast”, "The Eighth Wonder", "The Ape", "King Ape" and "Kong", has become a vivid and immortal piece of cinematic history. King Kong, one of the most lucrative films of RKO Radio Pictures catalog, was also credited as the film that would ultimately save the company from bankruptcy during the great depression, and would hold many records with box office sales that would dwarf other blockbusters for decades to come.
As for our legendary giant gorilla, brought to the forsaken city of New York... It was his roar which was a lion's and a tiger's roar combined and run backwards that would captivate audiences from around the globe, even becoming the favorite film of Adolf Hitler. From a time when it was mandated that every movie monster had to die by the end of the film, the 40 lives that were lost by the misunderstood monster and the tragic fate that would befall him will always be one of the most adored films of all time.
“And now, ladies and gentlemen, before I tell you any more, I'm going to show you the greatest thing your eyes have ever beheld. He was a king and a god in the world he knew, but now he comes to civilization merely a captive - a show to gratify your curiosity. Ladies and gentlemen, look at Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World. “ -Carl Denham
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