Will Nepper is a professional writer, journalist, horror movie geek and photographer with 15 years writing experience. He's been managing editor of a national business-to-business monthly magazine, written chapters for high school health text books, ghost written a true crime novel ... and had a letter to the editor published in Fangoria when he was 11. His misspent youth was wasted behind video store counters and spinning tunes at college bars. He has a pathetic preoccupation collecting anything having to do with 'The Munsters.' He currently programs and produces the music and movie themed podcast, 'Beneath the Dead End Drive-In.'
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10 Movies to Watch With the Lights On
Rare is the modern horror movie that begs to be watched in the dark. Lights on or off -- it's not gonna make a difference when you're watching a 'Saw' sequel. From time to time throughout film history there have been some directors who got it right and took obvious delight in making you reach for the light switch.
In Defense of … ‘Popeye’
The much-maligned and under-appreciated 'Popeye' movie from 1980 might be considered a black mark on the late Robert Altman’s legacy and one of the most notorious bombs of all time (sitting firmly among the 'Ishtar's and 'Gigli's of the world), but don't be fooled: This is one of the few comics-to-movie adaptations that actually works beautifully.
Exclusive Interview – MST3K’s Trace Beaulieu Looks Back on the Satellite of Love
Trace Beaulieu, best known as Dr. Clayton Forrester and the voice of wisecracking robot Crow T. Robot on 'Mystery Science Theater 3000,' was one of the prime architects of the beloved cult TV show. From the program's formation in 1988 as a low-budget local show created by Joel Hodgson for a Minneapolis TV station until his departure in 1996, Beaulieu served as co-writer, co-star and one of the mos
The Most Overrated Cult Movies Ever Made
The definition of a cult movie is hard to pin down. But some basic requirements would probably include box-office or critical failure upon original release and a devoted fan base that’s grown over time. Key, however, is how many times you can watch a film without it losing its initial thrill...
Original Godzilla Stomps Into Theaters Before Big-Budget Remake
When most Americans think of Godzilla, they think of the movies that filled Sunday-afternoon voids on basic cable. That Godzilla was rarely menacing, and in some series installments he was actually heroic, helping puny humans battle the likes of equally phony looking beasties like Rodan and Baragon. Silly sequels, bad dubbing, re-editing and generally misguided Americanizing did nothing to help th