I Need Horror Movie Recs!

Well, well, well, we meet again. It’s been a sea turtle’s age since I last posted here, and I’m wondering if this post will be blasting into the empty void. As a man accustomed to yelling at clouds, I guess that would be business as usual.

Hellions far and wide, I come to you with a request. I have plans to rent a movie theater in PA either this summer or fall to host a cryptid movie event, with a focus on my Shadow of the Mothman book on the ol merch table, but all the others will be there (like Loch Ness Revenge, Bigfoot in the Bronx, To the Devil, A Cryptid and on and on). The theater is pretty awesome, with new screens and sound systems, and there is an excellent taco and burrito joint right next door, not to mention a cigar lounge, bars and restaurants around the corner.

The big question that has been rattling around my skull like a bone spur is this – what the hell movie do I choose? I know The Mothman Prophecies is on the nose, but for a cryptid lover, there ain’t enough Mothman. Not sure if that’s one that will excite the crowd. There’s always The Legend of Boggy Creek, to keep it in the crytpid world, but that flick has gotten a ton of attention. Plus, I think of that as Lyle Blackburn territory, so I don’t want to step on his booted toes. I could truck with The Creature from Black Lake, or go more modern with Exists. I’m kind of thinking movies a little older just to expose folks to maybe something new. The key is, I want something that will spark conversation, maybe even tug on our nostalgia.

Hopefully I can pull in my Monster Men brother, Jack Campisi, and we’ll give the move the ol Svengoolie treatment, sharing fun tidbits, and maybe we’ll break out into song. I want to have a cryptid party, and everyone is invited.

I want to hear what movies you think I should feature. Hit me with anything new, old, or obscure. If I can get a physical copy of it, I can show it. If I pick the movie you suggest, you’ll get a cryptid prize pack!

In the words of the Rancho Carne cheer squad, bring it on!