I've been doing stuff and things (haha) with the family.
So here are Horror History's for April 6th- today (the 9th.)
April 6, 1955
On this day in Horror History, Michael Rooker was born. Moving from his home town of Jasper Alabama to Chicago when his parents divorced at age 13, Rooker’s career would bloom after his acclaimed role as the title character in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986). At a time Michael was doing custodial work to pay the bills, while still in his overalls the aspiring actor would audition for the lead role, and ultimately give one of the most powerful performances in cinematic history. Even in the midst of the success after a 4 year delay on the release of his acting debut, and it being one of the few films that ultimately forced the MPAA to create the NC-17 rating, Rooker would find himself frequenting antagonists in film. This typecast hasn’t shined through his incredible talent, as many of roles have shown dexterity that has brought him before the eyes of horror fans for several decades.
Recently, Rooker epitomized the role of Merle Dixon on AMC’s The Walking Dead. A loving husband and father, Rooker couldn’t be further from the villainous characters which we love to hate.
“I don't approach a role by saying I'll be unsavory or unlikable. I think all the roles I've done have been very passionate people who go to absolute extremes to make their points.”- Michael Rooker
April 7, 1939
On this day in Horror History Francis Ford Coppola was born. Undeniably one of the most prolific film makers of all time, Coppola is behind such classics as Dementia 13 (1963), THX 1138 (1971), The Godfather (1972), Apocalypse Now (1979), Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), and countless other cult films sprawling across the better half of a century. One of only seven Directors who have won Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay (Original/Adapted) for the same film, Coppola is a unique and visionary talent in the industry.
“Anything you build on a large scale or with intense passion invites chaos.” - Francis Ford Coppola
On this day in Horror History Francis Ford Coppola was born. Undeniably one of the most prolific film makers of all time, Coppola is behind such classics as Dementia 13 (1963), THX 1138 (1971), The Godfather (1972), Apocalypse Now (1979), Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), and countless other cult films sprawling across the better half of a century. One of only seven Directors who have won Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay (Original/Adapted) for the same film, Coppola is a unique and visionary talent in the industry.
“Anything you build on a large scale or with intense passion invites chaos.” - Francis Ford Coppola
April 8, 1955
On this day in Horror History, Kane Hodder was born. Most notable as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees, Hodder is a veteran actor and stuntman who has lent his art to countless horror films. Also the character actor behind the disfigured antagonist in the acclaimed Hatchet films, Kane has shocked audiences for years being the only one to have worn Freddy Krueger’s bladed glove at the end of Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993), done stunts as Leatherface in Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990) and reprised the role of the machete wielding maniac that we’ve all grown to love.
“Attitude is everything when it comes to the character. I'm real natural when it comes to looking scary. If you're not seriously trying to frighten people, then the fear these movies are intended to generate doesn't come across. I truly try to scare the shit out of people all the time. Between takes, in the make-up trailer, you never know when I'm going to scare you.” –Kane Hodder
On this day in Horror History, Kane Hodder was born. Most notable as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees, Hodder is a veteran actor and stuntman who has lent his art to countless horror films. Also the character actor behind the disfigured antagonist in the acclaimed Hatchet films, Kane has shocked audiences for years being the only one to have worn Freddy Krueger’s bladed glove at the end of Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993), done stunts as Leatherface in Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990) and reprised the role of the machete wielding maniac that we’ve all grown to love.
“Attitude is everything when it comes to the character. I'm real natural when it comes to looking scary. If you're not seriously trying to frighten people, then the fear these movies are intended to generate doesn't come across. I truly try to scare the shit out of people all the time. Between takes, in the make-up trailer, you never know when I'm going to scare you.” –Kane Hodder
April 9, 2004
On this day in Horror History Shaun of the Dead made it’s theatrical debut in the UK. Less than 10 years old, the zombie comedy starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost has thrust itself into cult infamy. A box office success, the film following two dull witted friends in the zombie apocalypse has been celebrated by some of the biggest names in the industry including George Romero, and even Quentin Tarantino who dubbed it one of the top 20 movies since 1992. Also marking a monumental moment in cinema, it was the film which broadened the notoriety of director Edgar Howard Wright, who would ultimately go on to direct Hot Fuzz (2007), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), and the upcoming release of The World’s End (2013). Forever a staple of the zombie genre, few films will ever come close to the perfection of Shaun of the Dead.
“We take Pete's car, go round Mum's, go in, deal with Philip - "Sorry, Philip!" - grab Mum, go to Liz's, pick her up, bring her back here, have a cup of tea and wait for this whole thing to blow over.” –Shaun
On this day in Horror History Shaun of the Dead made it’s theatrical debut in the UK. Less than 10 years old, the zombie comedy starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost has thrust itself into cult infamy. A box office success, the film following two dull witted friends in the zombie apocalypse has been celebrated by some of the biggest names in the industry including George Romero, and even Quentin Tarantino who dubbed it one of the top 20 movies since 1992. Also marking a monumental moment in cinema, it was the film which broadened the notoriety of director Edgar Howard Wright, who would ultimately go on to direct Hot Fuzz (2007), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), and the upcoming release of The World’s End (2013). Forever a staple of the zombie genre, few films will ever come close to the perfection of Shaun of the Dead.
“We take Pete's car, go round Mum's, go in, deal with Philip - "Sorry, Philip!" - grab Mum, go to Liz's, pick her up, bring her back here, have a cup of tea and wait for this whole thing to blow over.” –Shaun
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