Off the Grid

They just don’t make scary movies like they used to. Maybe it’s because the ’10s are hell of a lot less dingy than the ’70s and early ’80s — or maybe it’s just because people ran out of ideas. Each time this year I am reminded one of the scariest movies of my youth — the 1983 b-movie (classic?), Curtains. Any movie involving a creepy porcelain doll and quite possibly the most terrifying mask I have ever seen deserves a second look. Even the trailer, cheesy narration aside, is pretty chilling.

While you’re at, check out this fantastic Modern Halloween mix tape (and some excellent holiday observational commentary) compiled by my blogger friend Steve Mavi. Some choice selections on here for the season.