Snobbin: Beautiful Trash in the Pop Culture Gutter

Possibly, one of the most quotable horror films ever released. Roddy Piper's performance as everyman action hero Nada and the irresistible b-movie plot that incorporates sun glasses that allow common people to see the alien overlords in their midst, makes this one truly unforgettable and must watch. A cult film that deserves its acclaim. 

A silly premise concerning a police chase on a ghost-infested Mars that often feels like it wants to be a Mad Max or Snake Pliskin sequel is not one of John Carpenter's better offerings. However, if you just want a fun movie with a visually distinctive villain and many laudable action sequences.

More Lovecraftian madness from John Carpenter that takes the generic horror plot of a fish out of water character visiting a small town and discovering horrific happenings. John Trent (Sam Neill) morphs between sensible and insane as he investigates the disappearance of horror writer, Sutter Cane. The nonlinear plot and typical Carpenter flourishes make this one so much fun. 

Another John Carpenter film with interesting practical effects, significant performances by Donald Pleasance, Victor Wong, Lisa Blount, along with a scene-stealing cameo by Alice Cooper. A welcome addition to fun films with Lovecraftian themes. 

A spiritual successor to Anthropophagus , Joe D'Amato's  Absurd borrows heavily from John Carpenter's  Halloween , adding gore in the inimitable Italian fashion. Eastman plays the hulking killer who was the victim of an experiment that gave him healing powers at the cost of his sanity.

89. The Fog (1980), John Carpenter, Avco Embassy 90. Assassin of Youth (1937), Elmer Clifton, BCM Roadshow 91. Reefer Madness aka Tell Your Children,The Burning Question, Dope Addict, Doped Youth, and Love Madness (1936), Louis Gasnier, Motion Picture Ventures 92. A Time for Drunken Horses (2000), Bahman Ghobadi 93. Doctor Strange (2016), Scott Derrickson, Walt Disney Studios 94. Marihuana (1936), Dwain Esper, Roadshow Attractions 95. Gimme Danger (2016), Jim Jarmusch, Magnolia 96. Blues Road Movie (2002), Louis Mouchet 97. Child Bride aka Child Brides, Child Bride of the Ozarks, and Dust to Dust (1943), Harry Revier, Astor 98. Deadpool (2016), Tim Miller, 20th Century Fox

Those who have spent any time around me know that I have never been a fan of Progressive rock. At first mention of genre stalwarts like Yes, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, and King Crimson, I clam up, only to have apoplectic fits of rage later at home while jamming out to the Dead Boys. And don't even get me started on Rush -- I could write an entire blog post on their fan base alone. Yet when it comes to horror movie soundtracks, I rave endlessly about the merits of bands like Goblin who epitomize the genre in every way, except for the fact that they made the music (mostly) for the best Dario Argento films, including Suspiria and Deep Red . Their intelligent and intricate, yet propulsive, themes make these great films even better. In fact, those who question Argento's ability as a director must admit that his choice of music is integral to the horror and suspense he creates. Goblin is a huge part of that. Their pieces move the films along by providing tension and drama at oppo...