HOLD BACK THE DAWN: Boyer at the Border

HOLD BACK THE DAWN (1941)

Starring Charles Boyer, Olivia de Havilland, Paulette Goddard, Victor Francen, Walter Abel. Directed by Mitchell Leisen. (116 min).

ON BLU-RAY FROM ARROW ACADEMY

Review by Mr. Paws😸

Recently reviewing the Blu-ray release of Gaslight, I had the privilege of discovering the great Charles Boyer. Somewhat embarrassed that I’d never seen any of his films until then, I was knocked-out by his icy performance. So naturally, Hold Back the Dawn piqued my interest considerably.

Boyer plays Georges Iscoveu, a conniving Romanian gigolo who flees war-torn Europe to Mexico, where he hopes for a visa to enter the United States. However, the wait could be years and he’s stuck in a rundown hotel, home to numerous other similarly stranded immigrants. Then he bumps into old acquaintance Anita (Paulette Goddard), an equally unscrupulous associate who informs him that marrying an American will allow him quick passage to the U.S.

After a few amusing false starts, Georges sets his sights on Emmy (Olivia de Havilland), a school teacher escorting students on a field trip. Turning on his charm, he gets her to fall in love with him and they marry almost immediately. Though he plans on divorcing later, he grows quite fond of Emmy during the weeks he must wait to cross the border, much to the chagrin of Anita, as this ruins plans for the two of them hooking-up in New York later. Meanwhile, Inspector Hammock (Walter Abel), a border patrol officer, tries to track-down Georges before he can carry-out his scheme.

Lost backstage...in Cleveland, of course.

Interestingly, the film is mostly told in flashback, with Georges relating the story to Paramount Pictures mogul Mr. Saxon (director Mitchell Leisen). I’m not sure what purpose this framing device ultimately serves other than Leisen giving himself a part in his own movie. At any rate, it doesn’t matter because Boyer’s fantastic performance is the driving force behind the whole film. What’s truly remarkable is that his character evolves from calculating cad to hopelessly in love without ever really speaking of it. The film’s underlying theme of redemption and Georges’ growing affection for Emmy are wordlessly conveyed through Boyer’s subtle expressions. I’ve never really seen a performance quite like it, not in a film from this era, anyway.

Hold Back the Dawn culminates in a suspenseful climax and moving resolution, mostly because we’ve become emotionally invested in a main character we initially despise. His transformation is an entertaining one, making this film a great character piece & actor’s showcase. Ms. De Havilland may have gotten the Oscar nod, but the movie belongs to Boyer. Now on Blu-ray for the first time from Arrow Academy, the disc features a nice transfer and some interesting extras (outlined below), so it's highly recommended for classic movie fans.

EXTRA KIBBLES

"LOVE KNOWS NO BORDERS” - An appreciation by film critic Geoff Andrew, which is just-as-much about director Mitchell Leisen as it is the film itself.

"THE JOHN PLAYER LECTURE: OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND” - An audio interview, recorded live in 1971.

AUDIO COMMENTARY – By Adrian Martin

"HOLD BACK THE DAWN RADIO ADAPTATION” – Featuring Charles Boyer, Paulette Goddard & Susan Haywood.

IMAGE GALLERY

SUPPLEMENTAL BOOKLET - “Frontiers of the Heart” is a great essay by film writer Farran Smith Nehme; film and restoration credits; photos and promotional artwork.

REVERSIBLE COVER – With new and original art; we prefer the latter.

KITTY CONSENSUS:

PURR-R-R...LIKE A GOOD SCRATCH BEHIND THE EARS.

A COUPLE O’ CRAZY COLLECTIONS

       

SHARK BAIT: 6 KILLER SHARK FILMS

Ghost Shark, Mississippi River Sharks, Ozark Sharks, Santa Jaws, Swamp Shark, Zombie Shark and Alligator Alley (listed as an “Extra Bite”). (613 min).

IT HITS THE FAN: 4 APOCALYPTIC DISASTER MOVIES

Tornado Warning, Judgement Day (sic), Chrome Angels, Ghouls. (366 min).

ON DVD FROM MILL CREEK ENTERTAINMENT

Review by Tiger the Terrible😼

If you’re gonna assemble a batch of movies of decidedly questionable quality, you might as well do it with a sense of humor. As these two cheekily-titled collections demonstrate, Mill Creek Entertainment is well-aware of its potential audience...those who prefer their horror and action served with a big slice of cheese.

The accurately-titled SHARK BAIT gives us six silly flicks featuring everyone's favorite maneater, most helmed by the same director, Misty Talley. Typical of all SyFy killer creature fodder, the CGI is laughable, the plots blatantly ludicrous. Some of them are also a little too self-aware for their own good (a novelty that wore off after Sharknado 2). The one exception is Santa Jaws. Sure, it's a one-joke movie, but it happens to be a hell of a joke and the basic premise actually reflects some creative effort. Believe it or not, how this one incorporates Christmas-related traditions – from Santa hats to candy canes as weapons - is genuinely funny. This title alone makes the entire set worth picking up.

KITTY CONSENSUS (Shark Bait): NOT BAD

Elsewhere, Ghost Shark has some amusing kills, while Mississippi River Sharks is almost saved by Jason London’s self-mocking performance (at-least until he’s gobbled up). The remaining films scrape the bottom of the barrel in this dubious subgenre. Some even cannibalize scenes from each other to shave their budgets. Thrown-in for bad measure is Alligator Alley, once more-affectionately known as Ragin’ Cagin’ Redneck Gators. Like all the others, this was also shot in the Entertainment Capital of the World, rural Louisiana.

Too much sugar can kill you.

Speaking of which, we return to the Bayou State for IT HITS THE FAN. This collection’s subtitle, 4 Apocalyptic Disaster Movies, is a bit misleading. Only two of them, Tornado Warning and Judgement Day (the box cover’s spelling, not mine) loosely qualify as disaster movies and only the latter is watchable. It’s onscreen title is actually Quantum Apocalypse and the basic story – some kind of interstellar flux threatening to suck Earth into oblivion - ain’t half-bad. It’s one of those movies where the viewer can’t help but wonder how it would have turned out with a budget to match its ambition.

KITTY CONSENSUS (It Hits the Fan): MEH.

If one is in the right frame-of-mind, Chrome Angels is an awesomely awful Biker Chicks vs. Robots debacle. Best of all, it’s mostly played straight, meaning there’s unintentional hilarity in abundance. Leather-glad babes fearlessly strut, scowl and shoot people, while a seriously slumming Paul Le Mat slurs like he’s thoroughly hammered. Finally, Ghouls is a supernatural horror film and a colossal bore. Considering the number of disaster cheapies out there, the inclusion of this one is perplexing. In fact, IT HITS THE FAN doesn’t really deliver as advertised, and the only semi-decent flick (Quantum Apocalypse) isn't enough to make it worth the trouble.

EXTRA KIBBLES

DIGITAL COPIES

THE POOP SCOOP: Double Tap Edition

ZOMBIELAND on 4K October 1.

Celebrating its 10TH anniversary and available just ahead of the theatrical debut of its sequel, Zombieland: Double Tap. Directed by Ruben Fleischer and starring Academy Award nominees Woody Harrelson (2017, Best Supporting Actor, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, 2017), Jesse Eisenberg (2010, Best Actor, The Social Network) and Abigail Breslin (2006, Best Supporting Actress, Little Miss Sunshine), and Academy Award-winner Emma Stone (2016, Best Actress, La La Land), ZOMBIELAND follows a shy student trying to reach his family in Ohio, a gun-toting tough guy trying to find the last Twinkie, and a pair of sisters trying to get to an amusement park, who join forces to travel across a zombie-filled America. Remastered in 4K with High Dynamic Range, ZOMBIELAND also includes an all-new exclusive Dolby Atmos audio track, along with the original theatrical 5.1 audio. The ZOMBIELAND 4K UHD features an exciting new special feature, showcasing the cast offering a retrospective look back at the original film, plus hours of fun and frightening archival special features.

THE COMMAND on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, and Digital 8/6.

An unbelievable, action-packed true story comes home when The Command arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and Digital August 6 from Lionsgate. The film is currently available On Demand. Starring Matthias Schoenaerts, Léa Seydoux, and Academy Award winner Colin Firth (2010, Best Actor, The King’s Speech), don’t miss the riveting story about the 2000 nuclear submarine disaster based on Robert Moore’s book, A Time to Die, directed by award winner Thomas Vinterberg (The Hunt, The Celebration, Far From the Madding Crowd), and written by Robert Rodat. The Command Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD will include the “Human Costs: Making The Command” featurette.

LADYBUG LADYBUG Coming to Blu-ray.

Kino Lorber have confirmed that they are planning to bring to Blu-ray Frank Perry's film Ladybug Ladybug (1963), starring Jane Connell, William Daniels, James Frawley, Richard Hamilton, and Kathryn Hays. The release is expected to arrive on the market this Fall. The teachers and students of a countryside elementary school are thrown into a panic when an air raid siren goes off, warning them of a imminent nuclear attack. They are unaware that it has gone off by mistake, and separate the children into groups -- one of which is headed by the anxious Mrs. Andrews (Nancy Marchand) -- to take them home. Harriet (Alice Playten) invites her classmates into her family's bomb shelter, but tragedy strikes when she won't allow one of her classmates to enter. NEW 2K REMASTER from Kino Lorber. 

 

AVENGERS: ENDGAME on Digital 7/30 and on Blu-ray 8/13.

Fans who bring home “Avengers: Endgame” will gain hours of additional screen time with their favorite cast members and filmmakers who have shaped the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Bonus features include a tribute to the great Stan Lee; the tale of Robert Downey Jr.’s casting as Iron Man; the evolution of Captain America; Black Widow’s dramatic story arc; directors Anthony and Joe Russo’s experience at the helm of both “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame”; the making of an epic battle scene with the women of the MCU; the creation of Bro Thor; deleted scenes; a gag reel and more.

PET SEMATARY (2019): Results May Vary

PET SEMATARY (2019)

Starring Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, John Lithgow, Jete Laurence, Obssa Ahmed. Directed by Kevin Kolsch & Dennis Widmyer. (100 min).

ON BLU-RAY FROM PARAMOUNT

Review by Josey, the Sudden Cat🙀

There’s nothing like remakes of childhood favorites to make one feel really old. I’m sure most of us have experienced that. Well, how ‘bout a remake of a film you vividly remember seeing in theaters as an adult? It hardly feels like the original Pet Sematary Just turned 30 and I’m forced to accept the hard fact that – in movie years – I’m ancient.

That sobering bit of personal reality notwithstanding, did Pet Sematary actually need to be remade? Probably not, but that’s been said about every movie near-and-dear to someone’s heart. While the 1989 film continues to be held in high regard in most horror circles (and with good reason), it isn’t a sacred cow on the level of Jaws or The Exorcist. Why not revisit the concept with fresh eyes?

Comparisons are inevitable, of course. And for horror fans, results may vary.

Yardwork sucks.

First and foremost, this ain’t your daddy’s Pet Sematary, which was more-or-less a faithful adaptation of Stephen King’s novel. This one uses the same basic premise, but takes significant story and character detours along the way, which is ultimately a good thing. Not that all the changes are an improvement, but the last thing anyone needs is another pointless scene-for-scene remake and even fans of the original movie or novel might be surprised how this one plays out.

Some King purists will cry foul, of course. Others might find themselves grudgingly admitting that this one more-effectively captures the oppressive, brooding tone of the novel. That doesn’t necessarily make it scarier – in fact, the film is seldom truly frightening – but it’s more atmospheric and a sense of impending doom hangs over the proceedings right from the get-go. The overall performances are better, as well, especially John Lithgow in the pivotal role of Jud Crandall. Lithgow’s more subtle (and slightly sinister) approach makes the character more dynamic than Fred Gwynne’s slack-jawed yokel from the original.

Nick Nolte's cat.

But comparatively speaking, it all comes down to personal preference. For another example, I found Church the Cat far more intimidating in this version. His matted, mangy appearance really makes it look like the little beast just came back from the dead, not-to-mention the way he stares, similar to how my own cat, Stinky, glares at me when she’s pissed.

While well crafted and atmospheric, I wouldn’t go as far as to say Pet Sematary is better than the 1989 film. The original went where most mainstream horror films feared to tread at the time, arguably rendering this one less disturbing or memorable. Still, the considerable story changes are intriguing enough to justify its existence.

EXTRA KIBBLES

"BEYOND THE DEADFALL” - An hour-long, four-part making-of documentary.

DELETED/EXTENDED SCENES

ALTERNATE ENDING – The film’s final ten minutes, with a somewhat different outcome. No better or worse than the one included in the final cut.

"NIGHT TERRORS” - A series of 1-2 minute nightmare sequences (not part of the film) featuring each of the Creed characters.

"THE TALE OF TIMMY BATERMAN” - Jud (John Lithgow) tells a more detailed story of a kid once buried in the burial ground. This might be considered a deleted scene, though it’s presented as more of a soliloquy.

DVD & DIGITAL COPIES

KITTY CONSENSUS:

NOT BAD. LIKE CAT CHOW.

Rest in Peace, Paul Benjamin

Paul Benjamin (1938-2019)

THE MAN WHO KILLED DON QUIXOTE and a Return to Terryland

THE MAN WHO KILLED DON QUIXOTE (2018)

Starring Adam Driver, Jonathan Pryce, Joana Ribeiro, Olga Kurylenjo, Stellan Skarsgard, Jordi Molia, Oscar Jaenada. Directed by Terry Gilliam. (132 min).

ON BLU-RAY FROM SCREEN MEDIA

Review by Fluffy the Fearless😸

The Man Who Killed Don Quixote was finally released in 2018, a minor miracle unto itself. Director Terry Gilliam had been trying to get the damn thing made for 25 years, only to be continually thwarted by development hell, false starts, budget problems, legal issues, natural disasters, cast changes and no-small-amount of his own obsessiveness. The tumultuous production was even the subject of a feature-length documentary...in 2002.

Though he kept busy making many films in the interim, Gilliam is probably glad to finally scratch this particular itch...if nothing else, just to spite everyone who turned his labor of love into a decades-long debacle. Some of you reading this might be asking if it was worth the all the trouble, which isn’t really a fair question. The Man Who Killed Don Quixote will probably never fully escape the shadow of its production history, and that’s a shame because - baggage notwithstanding - this is ultimately a very good film. Even great in parts.

"I like reading the naughty bits."

It helps, of course, if the viewer is already in tune with Gilliam’s quirkier tendencies, since this modern day variation of Cervantes’ novel is a strange, surreal and often funny journey. Anyone familiar with the director is also aware he can be pretty self-indulgent, unconcerned whether or not others are on-board. Because of their unique aesthetic, narrative approach and abundance of dark humor, Terry Gilliam films could be considered their own little genre. Viewed in that context, this is his best work since 12 Monkeys.

That’s not to say The Man Who Killed Don Quixote isn’t without its issues, the main one being that it’s overlong. The story also gets off to a shaky start, with commercial director Tobi Grisoni (Adam Driver) embodying just about every burned-out-genius cliché we’ve ever seen. In fact, these early scenes don’t even feel like they belong in a Gilliam film. However, once Tobi visits the village where he once made a student film about Don Quixote, the film really takes off, both visually and narratively. He’s reacquainted with the elderly cobbler he cast in the lead (Jonathan Price), who has since become convinced he is Quixote and thinks Tobi is Sancho Panza. Several amusing circumstances have the two of them ending up on an episodic series of bizarre adventures, which eventually includes trying to rescue Angelica (Joana Jaenada), the young girl he once cast in the same film, now working as an escort for a vicious Russian magnate.

Why Adam Driver insists on a no-nudity clause in his contract.

That’s the nuts & bolts plot, but what makes it memorable is Gilliam’s penchant for blurring the line between fantasy and reality. Lavishly-produced, the film is alternately dark and whimsical, bolstered by interesting characters and some wonderful moments that unexpectedly transition into the surreal. Most importantly, the journey ends up being lot of fun, something this writer hasn’t been able to say about a Terry Gilliam film in a long time.

Ironically, for a movie with such a torrid past, this Blu-ray features no substantial bonus features covering its history. Perhaps that’s intentional, since enough has already been written and said about it. Besides, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote deserves to be enjoyed on its own merits. It may not rank among Terry Gilliam’s best work, but it’s a fine reminder that he's got some juice left in the tank.

EXTRA KIBBLES

5 FEATURETTES - “Locations”; “The Nose”; “Production Design”; “Costumes and Make-Up”; “Working with Terry Gilliam” (These are all promotional featurettes running 1-3 minutes each).

KITTY CONSENSUS:

PURR-R-R...LIKE A GOOD SCRATCH BEHIND THE EARS.

FM and the Time Machine

FM (1978)

Starring Michael Brandon, Eileen Brennan, Alex Karras, Cleavon Little, Martin Mull, Cassie Yates, Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty, Norman Lloyd. Directed by John A. Alonzo. (104 min).

ON BLU-RAY FROM ARROW VIDEO

Review by Mr. Paws😽

Revisiting FM for the first time since it briefly had the world’s ear in 1978 was like traveling back in time...in more ways than one. I remember Mom dropping me and a few friends off at the Southgate Quad for the day. Buying one ticket, we’d sneak from one movie to the next, something we did a lot back then (we called it movie hopping). Though we were always impressed with our own stealthiness, I doubt management really cared as long as we kept the concession counter busy.

While we weren’t there to see FM specifically, I walked out thinking it was cool enough to buy the soundtrack album. I probably forgot most of the plot and every character’s name shortly after leaving the theater, but Steely Dan’s title track was certainly stuck in my head during the entire ride home. Watching it now, it’s telling that during a pivotal moment in the story – when Q-SKY station manager Jeff Dugan (Michael Brandon) squares-off against company executives over a mandated increase in on-air advertising – the viewer doesn’t hear the actual argument. We see the conflict from another room while Tom Petty’s “Breakdown” is playing. Most of the film is driven by the music, sometimes cleverly, other times gratuitously (such as the concert scenes).

Cleavon Little finally gets that "'Scuse me while I whip this out" joke in Blazing Saddles.

For a film probably created more to sell records than movie tickets (which it did), FM has arguably aged better than some other “soundtrack movies” of the era. It’s still definitely a product of its time, when FM radio was at its cultural peak. But unlike, say, Roller Boogie or Thank God It’s Friday, there’s some semblance of authenticity. This probably isn’t an accurate depiction of the radio business, but I do recall listening to quirky DJ’s with on-air personalities not unlike those in the film. Though episodic and (very) leisurely plotted, the performances are fairly engaging, their antics sometimes amusing. The only aspect that reeks of artifice – both narratively and aesthetically – is the ridiculous climax that has hundreds of fans rioting in the streets in support of the protesting DJs (who’ve barricaded themselves in the station).

The film's tagline, 'A now story with now music,' is 100% accurate. FM existed in the moment and was pretty-much rendered a period piece the second the '70s ended. As such, it’ll have zero relevance to the MTV generation. But for those raised on radio - or spent a significant portion of their youth movie hopping - revisiting FM is like climbing into a time machine, as it nicely captures the look and sounds of a bygone era.

EXTRA KIBBLES

"NO STATIC AT ALL” - An enjoyable interview with actor Michael Brandon, who has a lot of interesting anecdotes (and also claims to have written Starman).

"RADIO CHAOS” - Interview with screenwriter Ezra Sacks, who was somewhat inspired by his experience working at a radio station.

"THE SPIRIT OF RADIO” - Critic Glenn Kenny discusses the soundtrack. This guy comes across as a little arrogant and too impressed with him own opinions. He also gets a few of his facts wrong.

IMAGE GALLERIES – Stills, promo material and soundtrack LP/cassette/8-Track covers.

SEPARATE MUSIC/EFFECTS TRACK

TRAILER

SUPPLEMENTAL BOOKLET – Includes an essay, “Do You Remember Rock & Roll Radio,” by Paul Corupe, which just as much about FM radio in the 70s as it is about the film itself.

REVERSIBLE COVER ART – Two versions of FM’s original artwork.

KITTY CONSENSUS:

NOT BAD. LIKE CAT CHOW.

MOTHRA (Steelbook): Japan's Wackiest Wascal

MOTHRA (1961)

Starring Frankie Sakai, Kyoko Kagawa, Hiroshi Koizumi, Ken Uehara, Jerry Ito, The Peanuts. Directed by Inoshiro Honda. (101 min [Japanese Version] / 90 min [English Version])

ON BLU-RAY FROM

MILL CREEK ENTERTAINMENT

Review by Stinky the Destroyer😺

Everyone’s second-favorite Japanese giant is now on Blu-ray. And a steelbook, no less! That alone is probably enough to open the wallets of those who love Toho’s brand of titanic terror. If nothing else, this is a beautifully packaged release.

I hadn’t seen Mothra since I was a kid, when a local Portland TV station aired all kinds of monster mayhem on summer afternoons. My favorites were those that hailed from Japan because...well, what 10-year-old doesn’t love citywide destruction? Son of Godzilla notwithstanding, Mothra was the most conceptually-bonkers Toho film from the ‘60s. Revisiting it four decades later, my assessment remains unchanged, meaning it's still a gloriously goofy good time.

A common cause of flight delays in some parts of the world.

This edition also includes the original uncut Japanese version, running 11 minutes longer. Other than the original Gojira, this was the first time I’ve ever watched any subsequent Toho film in its original language, which renders it slightly less silly, since it allows the viewer to focus more on the actual story than the distracting and daffy dubbing.

Though the disc is relatively light on bonus features, both versions of the film have been nicely remastered and includes an interesting audio commentary (outlined below). The steelbook case & transparent slipcover creatively incorporate the Mothra’s original promotional artwork. One of Mill Creek Entertainment’s better specialty releases, this is a must-own for fans of Japanese monster movies.

EXTRA KIBBLES

ENGLISH & JAPANESE VERSIONS – Japanese cut runs 11 minutes longer.

AUDIO COMMENTARY – By Authors Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski

TRAILERS

PHOTO GALLERY – Promotional stills and artwork.

KITTY CONSENSUS:

PURR-R-R...LIKE A GOOD SCRATCH BEHIND THE EARS.

Remember THE ILLUSIONIST?

THE ILLUSIONIST (2006)

Starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell. Directed by Neil Burger. (109 min).

ON BLU-RAY FROM

MVD MARQUEE COLLECTION

Review by Stinky the Destroyer😸

A pair of major magician-themed films were released in 2006. Of the two, The Prestige garnered the most attention with some considerable star power. It was more of a thriller and remains pretty highly regarded (likely due to director Christopher Nolan’s growing reputation). While nearly as successful, The Illusionist seems to have been comparatively forgotten over the years.

Too bad, really, because The Illusionist is a compelling film in its own right. Edward Norton is Eisenheim, whose show wows the masses. During one performance, he reunites with Sophie (Jessica Biel), whom he loved as a teenager. However, they were forbidden to see each other because he was the son of a peasant. She’s now engaged to abusive Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell), but makes the decision to call-off the marriage in order to be with Eisenheim.

Sophie is murdered before they can escape, leaving the viewer little doubt who the killer is. Eisenheim is very vocal about it, yet Chief Inspector Uhl (Paul Giamatti), who also happens to serve directly under the prince, refuses to investigate the murder any further. Leopold puts together a new show in which he appears to conjure spirits of the dead, including Sophie herself.

Edward picks out grapefruit.

As a mystery, The Illusionist doesn’t try that hard to keep the audience guessing. The way Sophie’s murder is presented, the “surprise” ending probably won’t be much of a revelation, either, and might have the viewer wondering how it would be logistically possible (given the time the story takes place). Fortunately, how the story unfolds is entertaining enough that we don’t bother with such trifles until after it’s over. The film also benefits greatly from great production design and performances. Norton is his usual intense self, while Giamatti is terrific as the increasingly-uncertain inspector and Sewell makes a suitably nasty villain.

Though not as complex, flashy and star-driven as The Prestige, The Illusionist is nevertheless an intriguing film worth revisiting. Despite being conceptually similar, the film has its own story to tell and does it commendably. It’s been released on Blu-ray before, but this version – part of MVD’s Marquee Collection – also includes bonus features carried over from the original DVD.

EXTRA KIBBLES

FEATURETTES - “The Making of The Illusionist”; “Jessica Biel on The Illusionist”.

AUDIO COMMENTARY – By Writer/Director Neil Burger.

TRAILER

KITTY CONSENSUS:

PURR-R-R. LIKE A GOOD SCRATCH BEHIND THE EARS.

The Horror Art of LUCY ANDERSON

Lucy Anderson is an extremely talented 15-year-old artist and horror fan. She enjoys sketching, painting and has dabbled in computer pop art. Below are some examples of her recent work.

Seok-woo, the main character from TRAIN TO BUSAN (Lucy’s favorite horror film).

Pennywise, from IT.

The xenomorph, from ALIEN.

©Copyright 2019, Luciann Anderson