Sunday, February 24, 2013

Too Soon for Another Blogathon? Hmmm

I've been wanting to host another Blogathon and since it's been awhile since everyone signed on to discuss horse films, I have another idea and a wonderful co-host this go around.

Coming off of our CMBA Blogathon, most of you will most likely find this idea crazy. The time and the topic, but I've never been known to make much sense.  Who needs rest anyway?

We feel like discussing the one classic film that really terrified us. That one film that stood out for all of you as never wanting to see again unless you watch it with all of the lights on and someone holding your hand.

So, is anyone up for signing on to my Terrorthon in April?
I do hope you'll join me and my co-host Rich of Wide Screen World. (Rich, asked me if this topic would be better to do around Halloween but that would be too predictable.)

Below are the banners for the Terrorthon and if you want to sign on just leave a comment with your film, the blog and the date or if you prefer to do so privately you can email me.  Perhaps we can keep the films before 1980 even though you younger kids think 1990 is considered a classic. ha ha

We're looking forward to some scares in April and you don't even need to write about one particular film but whatever you want to discuss about this topic. Everyone is welcome to sign on so tell your fellow bloggers and if you don't feel up to another Blogathon, promoting it with a banner would be swell too.

When making your choice just think of the one film that really scared your pants off. The idea is to look back at which classic film had the most impact as far as scares.

You have plenty of time to decide on your film. I'm pretty easy going when it comes to deadlines. We don't want this event to be stressful but fun. We're going with the 10th of April as the deadline for now.




Rich's very cool poster for the Terrorthon. Please use any of these on your own blogs to promote the event. 

Thanks,
Page and Rich

69 comments:

  1. Page, it´s never too soon nor too late for blogathons.
    You can count with me, but since I'm not easily scaed by Bela Lugosi & Co., I'll have to think a little.
    Kisses!

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    1. Le,
      So glad that you'll be doing the Terrorthon. Looking forward to which scary, classic film you decide on.
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    2. I must pick this one before it's too late: Nosferatu, the original. His figure used to scare me a lot. I'll also showcase a little of Herzog's remake in 1979, saying why Murnau's silent version is much better and much scarier.
      Kisses!

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    3. Le,
      We have you down for Nosferatu. You chose a good one! Looking forward to your review of this very scary film.

      Page

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  2. Page, you and Rich have a truly inspired idea! There are so many "Terrorthon" possibilities, I wouldn't know where to start, but I know it'll be great. I'll have to think about it! :-)

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    1. Thanks, Dor!
      Looking forward to your Blogathon as well.
      Page

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    2. Thanks and you're welcome, Page! I've posted an ad for your TERRORTHON to tell the world, and I know it'll be terrific! In fact, I know both the TERRORTHON and the Mary Astor Blogathon will both be smashing successes! R.A. Kerr and I are rooting for you and Rich, big time!

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  3. I definitely want to do it! I just need to figure out whether to go with Universal or Hammer horror -- or maybe something silent?

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    1. Gilby,
      Silents are just fine. Whichever film you saw that scared you the most.

      Thrilled that you want to be apart of the event. Take your time in deciding.
      Page

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  4. I definitely want to participate, but the only thing I can think of is the movie that scared me the most when I was a kid - "The Magic Sword". It's not really scary, it's just that I was really young. So, I'm in, but I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet.

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    1. CW,
      Whichever film scared you then you feel free to write about it. : )
      We would love to have you aboard. There's no hurry in deciding which film you want to write about.

      Page

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  5. Well, it certainly hasn't held true for most of my life, but as a very young child The Wizard of Oz terrified me. I think I would like to write about that then!

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    1. Great, Terry!
      As long as it scared you as a kid and not a couple of years ago. ha ha

      Oh, this is your first comment here. Welcome to my place.
      Page

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    1. Thrilled that you'll be joining us, Dawn!
      Just leave your film choice here in the comments or over at Rich's place when you decide. (No rush!) I'm pretty easy going when it comes to deadlines and accommodating.

      Looking forward to your scary experience with classic films.
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  7. Page and Rich,

    WONDERFUL idea! But then you already knew that. I'd love to take part and without hesitation choose Kenton's, "Island of Lost Souls." I shudder at the mere thought of it. Hope it's available.

    Aurora

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    1. Aurora,
      We are glad to have you on board. You're actually the first to choose a film and what a great one.

      We're so excited to see which films brought the scares as this event gets closer.

      See ya soon!
      Page

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    2. Wonderful! Thought I'd seen choices. In any case, I'd like to choose Monday, April 22 as my post date. Looking forward to this.

      Aurora

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  8. Just wanna say how thrilled I am to be a part of this blogathon. Some of you I know better than others, but I've visited most, if not all, of your blogs at one point or another over the past year or so and I know you all do great work. WSW may not be an "all-the-way" classic blog, but I give a lotta love to the oldies, and I invite you to stop on by and see for yourself.

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    1. Thanks, Rich.
      If there is anything you want me to add to this first post let me know. I think I covered everything and I've updated this post.

      I'll be emailing you for future updates before we co-post. : )

      Again, so glad you signed on to co-host with me. This should be a fun and stress free Terrorthon. Looking forward to some scares from our fellow bloggers.
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  9. It's not the scariest movie I've ever seen, but I've been looking for a reason to review Hammer's PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES!

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    1. Rick,
      We're glad you have a film that fits our little Terrorthon.

      Excited to have you reviewing a Hammer film. I have a feeling we'll be seeing a few of his films reviewed.

      Page

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  10. Hey Page~ when I think of my earliest memory of a film that terrified me- I think of "The Omen". But that's a film from 1976. Since that date doesn't quite make the cut, can I write on "Rosemary's Baby" (1968)? It's not that I can't think of earlier scary films (obviously), I just wanted to stick to those that I specifically recall as my earliest truly this-freaked-me-out movies.

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    1. Hi, Kellee!
      Actually, your first choice is just fine. We've decided to include films through the 70s and even the 80s on this one.

      Take your time in deciding but if you really want The Omen it might get chosen quick. ha ha Both of those are great and very scary films.
      So glad you're joining us for the Terrorthon.
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    2. Count me in for The Omen then! YAY!

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    3. Kellee,
      I'm psyched that you chose The Omen and hopefully someone will pick up Rosemary's Baby. That film had to have scared the heck out of others. ha ha
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  11. This sounds like a great idea. Can I please do a post on The Haunting (1963)? Thanks,and have a spooky day. (I should stop making bad puns.)

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    1. Hi, Matt!
      We have you down for the Haunting '63. Looking forward to your review/experience with this classic and thanks for signing on.
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  12. New at this, but I recently saw "The Man Who Laughed" starring Conrad Veidt.

    I think it was made in 1925. I guess not really meant to scare, but WOW what a face. His was the face that inspired that of the Joker!

    What a fantastic actor Mr. Veidt was! Nothing but eyes, and "spoke" volumes!

    Kerry, 2/27/13

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    1. Kerry,
      I so agree that Veidt could scare the pants off of you, with one look.
      Were you wanting to participate in the Terrorthon with a Veidt film?

      Just let us know.
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  13. Page, What if I dusted off and did some revisions on a "Rosemary's Baby" post of mine from a few years ago...I'll call it "Rosemary Redux" or something????

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  14. Lady E!
    We have you down for Rosemary's Baby. Looking forward to it! So glad you've signed on for some scares.
    Page and Rich

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  15. Having been a "fraidy cat" all my life, I don't do terror/horror movies, so I will not be able to get involved in this. When I was about 7 or 8, my parents took me to the drive-in. I was supposed to be sleeping in the back seat when the 2nd feature came on. Whether it was "The House of Usher" or "The Fall of the House of Usher" I don't remember, but what I do remember is Vincent Price completely terrified me! I couldn't sleep, so I kept popping my head up to look at the screen (not to mention hearing every word). I was completely and totally terrified from then on..,and guess whose bedroom had the door to the attic? Yep, mine did!

    Anyhow, my fears have eased with time...but that may be not so much because I've outgrown my fears but because I avoid any and all things horror!

    I do wish you well with your blogathon. Have fun!

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    1. Patti,
      You actually have your article right here! ha ha
      We want to know which scary film made an impact and one of the House of Usher films did that. It scared you to the point where you won't watch that genre. I'm the same way after my parents took us to the drive-in to see The Hills Have Eyes.

      If you change your mind and decide to write about the film that scared you, we would love for you to review the House of Usher film.

      Thanks for stopping by!
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  16. The most horrifying movie I ever watched was this film about a Swedish orphan who is taken from her grandfather and shuttled off to some family in Germany. Can't remember the title offhand, but the kid who played the orphan was a particularly loathsome creature. Brrr.

    Okay, I'm just joking...the horror films that I choose not to revisit are usually the ones that fill me with revulsion and/or disgust, like the modern-day ones where kids are running away from a demented maniac at a summer camp because they had sex. But when I was a tiny tyke, I watched this movie entitled The Skull (1965) that positively gave me nightmares.

    I haven't seen it since, but I thought it would make a good entry for this here Terrorthon. I didn't have the DVD, but I found it at a rock-bottom price at Amazon so I went ahead and sprung for a copy. (If this thing turns out to be a pile of shite I'm sending Page the bill.)

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    1. Oh, Ives!
      You bring me so many smiles. I know that you want to love Shirley but for now, I will rejoice in your love, hate relationship with that curly headed moppet.

      I'm touched that you went out of your way to purchase a film that scared you. Giving me the warm and fuzzies over here.

      Looking forward to your review of "The Skull". So glad that you've signed on for your 12,000th Blogathon. There should be some type of award for that.

      You're the best!
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  17. I've decided that for the Terrorthon (love it!) I want to return to my youth and my first-ever viewing of William Castle's "I Saw What You Did".

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    1. CW,
      I have a feeling that most of us ladies, will be reviewing films from our youth. (My parents should have gotten into trouble for all of the films they allowed me to see! ha ha)

      We have you down for I Saw What You Did.

      So glad to have you in the Terrorthon.
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  18. Page, Rich, I must confess I'm not really into scary monster movies, plus I've already got my hands full with writing deadlines, upcoming family commitments, and Ruth Kerr and I are mapping out plans for our upcoming Mary Astor Blogathon in May! Nevertheless, I'm all excited for you guys, and I'm looking forward to seeing what terror lies ahead, Blogathon-wise, at least when it comes to reading others' comments! Go for it, you guys; you'll be terror-rific! :-D

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    1. Dorian,
      That's okay. We understand. : )
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  19. Page and Rich, I would like to blog about 1953's House of Wax, starring Vincent Price, for your Terrorthon. I saw it as a kid in the 1970s, when it was re-run on a cable channel out of Detroit that would show horror movies every Saturday afternoon. That movie scared me! I would post my blog for the April 20th date, and you can find my blog at portraitsbyjenni.wordpress.com

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    1. Hi, Jennifer!
      The House of Wax is a great film. Creepy good. Funny story. My parents were visiting a couple of years ago and late one night with nothing much on TV, I found myself watching the horrible re-make with my dad. Ya know the one starring Paris Hilton. Gawd, that was awful.

      We have you down for the original. So glad you've signed on for our little Terrorthon.
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  20. I would love to do The Black Cat with Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, can I come out and play with you all? MonsterGirl

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    1. Monster Girl,
      The Black Cat is all yours. So glad to have Boris in the mix.

      We appreciate you joining us for the event. If you know anyone else that wants to sign on just send them over or to Rich's place.
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  21. Hi there,
    What a brilliant idea for a blogathon! One horror film that scares the living daylights out of me is the low-budget classic "Carnival of Souls." I'd love to write about that one, if it's up for grabs.
    Thanks!
    ND

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    1. ND,
      We're thrilled to have you write on "Carnival of Souls" for the Terrorthon. Tell your friends and stay tuned for updates and the full list before we get underway. The next update will be over at Rich's place, Wide Screen World.

      Page

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  22. Page! I am so thrilled to be a part of this Terrorific Blogathon. Boris is very special to me, and the few films he did with Bela are fantastic. The Invisible Ray just to mention one other. The Black Cat has the most exquisite set design and brutally eerie imagery for it's day. Thanks for giving me dibs on it... I'll pass the word around and tout it at The Last Drive In. And BTW if we're allowed to do two posts, I'd love to cover Christopher Lee in Horror Hotel, another atmospherically creepy gem- Excited at The Drive-In Joey

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    1. Hi, Joey!
      I did a snarky photo review of The Invisible Ray awhile back. It's in the archives somewhere. I can find it if you ever decide you want a good laugh.

      We don't mind if you feature two different scary films. We just want a relaxed and fun event so write about whatever films you want to. I look forward to your review of Horror Hotel. : )

      Look for an update with a list of who's doing what over at Rich's place, Wide Screen World by the end of the month.

      Thanks for joining us!
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    2. I love The Invisible Ray, and now I'm going to have to see your snarky photo, I'm filled with anticipation....A good laugh is medicine for the soul.I've already starting working with The Black Cat I think it will be very engaging and not too daunting a read.

      This promises to be so much fun for all of us. I can't wait to do Horror Hotel, watching it still has an impact, it's so creepy. I've just touted the TERRORTHON on The Last Drive In and Twitter with nods to you and Rich. Thanks again for letting me come out and play with you guys!-Joey

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    3. Thanks, Joey!
      If it gets the word out for your loyal readers so they can sign on to the event that's great.

      We appreciate your support.
      Stay tuned for updates.
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  23. Hey Page,

    I'm sorry if I've posted multiple comments to this, but it keeps preventing me from posting on here. Anyways, I would love to be a part of this awesome blogathon, if that is okay. I doesn't seem you're too big on 70s horror but I would love to do Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. That movie just makes my skin crawl. Once again, I'm sorry if this has posted multiple times. Thanks!

    Steve
    Anti-Film School

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    1. Hi, Steve! (You only posted once, so no worries.)

      Listen here! The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was the scariest film I ever saw and the one film that terrified me. I could NOT bring myself to watch it again. There is no way in HELL! ha ha So you just go right ahead and review it so I don't have to experience night terrors for the next 50 years.
      Whew! Relieved that someone else is taking it on so I can find another film.

      Steve, if you could add a link to your blog where your review will be posted, that would be great. Also, if you have a date preference then include that.

      So glad you're signing on to our Terrorthon.
      Good stuff.
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    2. Hey Page,

      Awesome! I'm thrilled to be a part of this! As of right now, I think I'll post it on Monday, April 22nd. Also, here is the link to my site: www.antifilmschoolsite.wordpress.com

      Very glad to hear that you think it is a terrifying film too. I've seen it many times and it still gives me the creeps. I'll make sure to have the review up in the morning of the 22nd. Let me know if you need anything else from me!

      -Steve

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    3. Thanks, Steve.
      We've got ya down for the 22nd. I'll be getting with Rich for his update with our current list of participants so look for that next week.

      Talk to you soon.
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  24. Hi Page:

    I can't believe I missed this post. I hope I'm not too late! If there's still time to contribute, I'd like to review 1935's Mad Love with Peter Lorre.

    - Barry

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    1. Oh yeah... A date would help. Tuesday, April 23rd?

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    2. Hi,Barry!
      You're not too late. We have you down for Mad Love on the 23rd. So glad you can join us for the Terrorthon.

      Looking forward to your review of this interesting film.
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    3. Oooh. This is right down my alley. I'm all over classic horror films. I'm also paralyzed by indecision. My first impulse is to write about Onibaba (which strikes me as a kind of bridge between I Walked With A Zombie and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), but if I wrote about that, I'd be duty bound to write about Kuroneko, too. The Invasion of the Body Snatchers would be an awesome choice, too. That movie seriously freaked me out when I was ten (and turned me into a film freak at the same time). I couldn't sleep for weeks afterward.

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    4. Hi, Vulnavia!
      The only film you mentioned that's spoken for is the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. All great choices so whichever one you decide on is great. No rush, since the deadline isn't until April 10.

      We do hope you'll sign on and leave you blog info and a date if you have a preference.

      Thanks for stopping by and showing interest in our little Terrorthon. Be sure and tell your blogger friends as well. The more the merrier.
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    5. My blog is Krell Laboratories (http://krelllabs.blogspot.com). I'll probably do it on the 20th. I'm also likely to do more than one film, too, because I'm prolific. Onibaba and Kuroneko is a for sure choice. Put me down for Let's Scare Jessica To Death, too, if no one else claims it. I've had the DVD for years unwatched and I need to get around to writing about it. It's one of my favorite horror movies of the 1970s. So put me down for the 22nd for that.

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    6. Sounds great!
      Looking forward to your reviews.
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  25. Hi Page - if I'm not too late, I'd like to write about "Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte."

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    1. Hiya, FlickChick!
      Not too late and we have you down for Hush, Hush. A great choice. We look forward to your article on it.

      Rick, will have an updated list of who we have so far, coming soon. We have a pretty soft deadline so if you know anyone else who hasn't heard of the Terrorthon or might be interested just show them where to sign on. : )

      See ya soon!
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  26. Hi Page!
    I've been meaning to write about one of my favorite genre actresses, Barbara Steele, and more specifically, one of her best films, Castle of Blood (Danza Macabra; 1964), and I think your Terrorthon is the perfect venue. I remember being thoroughly creeped out when I saw this at a drive-in outside of Toledo, Ohio. If you could squeeze in one more, I'd be happy to take any date that is convenient.

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    1. Brian,
      So happy to have you onboard with your review of Castle of Blood.

      Stay tuned for the updated list with the dates here in a just a few days.

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  27. How about The Cat Woman, starring Simone Simone? Black-and-white, full of shadows, and you simply never knew when that damned panther would suddenly appear and let blood! Must have been made in the early 1940s.

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    1. A great choice! Since you aren't signed in just let us know which blog you are writing for and a name. If you don't have a blog I am just fine with letting you guest post here one of the days.

      All the best and many scares,
      Page

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  28. Page just wanted to stop by and say hello to you and thank you again for letting me be part of the TERRORTHON... I'm getting really excited since the day is drawing nearer like a dark foreboding cloud... -Joey (MonsterGirl)

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  29. Hi, i was just wondering in the last picture with the women screaming, where is that still taken from??? please let me kno. thanks

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