True Blood Season 3 Poster 2

Another one for the masses. Hope you get it, and if you don't, look for the definition of MILF, he-he... These guys are certainly not playing down the naughtiness factor anytime soon. Well, more power to them!

True Blood Season 3: Nothing Like a Good Cup of Joe

The ad campaign for the third season of True Blood has kicked off in gloriously gruesome fashion. Poster No.1 out of 12 overall is now available for your viewing pleasure, as well as to inform you that the vampire series will be hitting the HBO screens (and the torrent world) on Sunday, June 13. 'Till then, we expect many more goodies to come our way.

The Stand (1994)

The TV mini-series based on Stephen King's The Stand was epic upon release and stands the test of time much better than expected. Full of well-known actors, the series tells the story of the battle between good and evil at the end of the world as we know it, and is pretty much King's most religious offering in a career full of riffs on Christian beliefs and motifs. Of course, the main draw of the series is the character of Randall Flagg a.k.a Walter o'Dim in the Dark Tower universe (here portrayed by Jamey Sheridan) who stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Pennywise as King's best villain.

Sycamore Trees

For me, this scene is the most beautiful TV moment ever and the essence of Twin Peaks. Written by Angelo Badalamenti with lyrics by David Lynch and sung by Jimmy Scott, the track "Sycamore Trees" is the definition of nameless melancholia, which on the other hand, is my definition for late October through the entire November. Of course, melancholia is rarely the topic of good horror stories but in real life, it can be much more devastating and, ultimately, beautiful.

Note: The lyrics to "Sycamore Trees" are actually from David Lynch's dream project called "Ronny Rocket", a script he wrote after Eraserhead. Here is the script text:

GIRL:
I got idea, man... you take me for a walk (she moves closer to the guy) under the sycamore trees (closer) the dark trees that blow, baby. In the dark trees I'll see you and you'll see me...I 'll see you in the branches that blow in the breeze... I'll see you under the trees.

Warning: Sunlight!

It's True Blood promo billboard, so of course it's brilliant. Did you miss the last one? Check it out here. By the by, the second season was tons better than the first one!

In Case of Vampire

I haven't mentioned True Blood in a while but that doesn't mean I've turned my back on the show. On the contrary: at this point in time, I don't think it's physically possible to skip a single episode of the damn thing, it's that addictive. Plus, I love the show's advertising; it seems to be the most creative currently out there, combining tangible edginess and mass appeal with such an ease, it's insulting. Enlarge and enjoy!

Ad Number Two

6 Feet Under? Yes, please... From time to time I feel a bit sad that the series didn't include more of these ad parodies but let's be realistic - it's a concept that would have expired after five episodes at best. Anyhow, consider this post a sign of things coming back to normal. After a week of rest, the radio show and the blog are kicking into high gear starting from tomorrow. Why? Because it's Friday the 13th no matter what the calendar says...

Vampira, Who Else?

Is there any need to introduce the original Lady of the Night? The only thing left for me to comment is really that waist she has: if it were her neck, she would have been strangled to death. No wonder she's screaming...

True Blood Season 2 Coming Soon!

I stumbled on True Blood a few weeks ago, and I must say I'm mightily impressed by the first four episodes. Created by the team behind Six Feet Under, this relatively new show is about a world where vampires attempt to live along humans, and where humans for some reason are completely out of their freakin' minds. Well, the 1st season of the show has made a big splash apparently, and the 2nd season will be kicking things off in big fashion come June 14, so let this post serve you as a reminder or eye-opener, whatever you prefer.

Stories from the Macedonian Folklore

Macedonian TV production is not particularly rich. You can count on one hand the programs that have made impact over a longer period of time: Tussled Alphabet, Dossier Skopje, Boo! Tailors, K-15, and last but not least, Stories from the Macedonian Folklore (all my translations).  Since this is a blog about horror, it has to be stressed that none of these shows has been created to scare people, but that said, certain characters or episodes of each can easily be edited into more traditional horror shows or anthologies. 

"Dream," an episode of Stories... stands out in particular with its macabre story line, and thick atmosphere. For some reason, it really reminds me of Italian film productions in the late 1970s, and its finale is actually quite shocking given that it was targeting children. That the episode includes a few oniric sequences is also a big plus in my book. So, for the reasons stated above, below you will find both parts of the episode for your viewing pleasure (in Macedonian only!). 

Oh, and just one last thought before I let you go: pay attention to the eerie synth-laden soundtrack, and if you know where it comes from, please leave a comment or e-mail me.