Frank Moraes
franklycurious.bsky.social
Frank Moraes
@franklycurious.bsky.social
In my fourth decade as a freelance writer. Currently focused on screenwriting and Psychotronic Review (https://psychotronicreview.com/)
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"Killer Piñata" One Decade Later!

The low-budget classic was released on this day 10 years ago.

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"Killer Piñata" One Decade Later! - Psychotronic Review
Angry Mule Films released Killer Piñata on 5 December 2015. It's probably the best micro-budget killer doll film.
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Oh wow - it's true, KP is 10 today, haha. Every day has been a joy. Thanks for the write up, Frank! That was a fun read. To answer some questions - we did premiere it at the Logan Theater. For Bride, Full Moon didn't help, but Richard Band did. He was incredibly kind and helpful.
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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"Killer Piñata" One Decade Later!

The low-budget classic was released on this day 10 years ago.

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"Killer Piñata" One Decade Later! - Psychotronic Review
Angry Mule Films released Killer Piñata on 5 December 2015. It's probably the best micro-budget killer doll film.
psychotronicreview.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Murder of a Cat was released on this day in 2014.

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December 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Psychotronic films released on this day:

Man Beast (1956)
Serpico (1973)
Flash Gordon (1980)
Tanya's Island (1980)
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
The Last Samurai (2003)
The Station Agent (2003)
The Bloodstained Bride (2006)
Murder of a Cat (2014).
December 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Psychotronic birthdays:

Fritz Lang (1890-1976)
Walt Disney (1901-1966)
Otto Preminger (1905-1986)
Lisa Marie (1968-)
Amy Acker (1976-).
December 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
"Killer Piñata" One Decade Later!

The low-budget classic was released on this day 10 years ago.

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"Killer Piñata" One Decade Later! - Psychotronic Review
Angry Mule Films released Killer Piñata on 5 December 2015. It's probably the best micro-budget killer doll film.
psychotronicreview.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Capsule Review: Crime Doctor’s Man Hunt (1946)

I came upon this because I was researching Leigh Brackett. It's mostly interesting as an early studio film directed by William Castle.

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Short Takes: C - Psychotronic Review
Short overviews of lots of films starting with C. Meant to become the ultimate source for quick information about psychotronic films. Updated constantly.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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Tony Todd Worked a Lot!

Born on this day in 1954, the iconic actor starred in far more films than most realize. Sadly, he died last year of stomach cancer.

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Tony Todd Worked a Lot! - Psychotronic Review
Tony Todd was born on 4 December 1954. He is best known for the film Candyman but I most associate him with Night of the Living Dead.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I've done some minor testing of ChatGPT and Gemini. They both provide about equal errors. But Gemini provides slightly better information. Part of this seems to be due to a recent change where ChatGPT is using fewer resources. Regardless, I wouldn't pay for either. They are fine *free* tools.
December 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Psychotronic films released on this day:

The Monster That Challenged the World (1957)
Andromeda Nebula (1967)
Robot Ninja (1989)
Psycho (1998)
Werewolf Tales (2003)
Krampus (2015).
December 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
@makeflix.bsky.social Not to make you feel old or anything, but Robot Ninja was initially released 36 years ago today!
December 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Psychotronic birthdays:

Ronnie Corbett (1930-2016)
Victor French (1934-1989)
Max Baer Jr (1937-)
Jeff Bridges (1949-)
Mick Garris (1951-)
Ryo Ishibashi (1956-)
Marisa Tomei (1964-)
Alex de la Iglesia (1965-)
Fred Armisen (1966-).
December 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Tony Todd Worked a Lot!

Born on this day in 1954, the iconic actor starred in far more films than most realize. Sadly, he died last year of stomach cancer.

psychotronicreview.com/2025/12/04/t...
Tony Todd Worked a Lot! - Psychotronic Review
Tony Todd was born on 4 December 1954. He is best known for the film Candyman but I most associate him with Night of the Living Dead.
psychotronicreview.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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"London After Midnight" Lost but Reconstructed

The classic lost film was released on 3 December 1927.

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"London After Midnight" Lost but Reconstructed - Psychotronic Review
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer released London After Midnight on 3 December 1927. It is a lost Lon Chaney horror film. We have a reconstruction though.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Other psychotronic films released on this day:

Office Killer (1997)
All Hallow's Eve (2007)
Monsters (2010).
December 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Psychotronic birthdays:

Charles Hutchison (1879-1949)
Sven Nykvist (1922-2006)
Jean-Luc Godard (1930-2022)
Nicolas Coster (1933-2023)
Don Calfa (1939-2016)
Heather Menzies (1949-2017)
Daryl Hannah (1960-)
Julianne Moore (1960-)
Andrew Stanton (1965-)
Brendan Fraser (1968-).
December 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"London After Midnight" Lost but Reconstructed

The classic lost film was released on 3 December 1927.

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"London After Midnight" Lost but Reconstructed - Psychotronic Review
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer released London After Midnight on 3 December 1927. It is a lost Lon Chaney horror film. We have a reconstruction though.
psychotronicreview.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Jimmy Sangster and Hammer Horror

The great Hammer Films screenwriter and producer was born on this day in 1927.

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Jimmy Sangster and Hammer Horror - Psychotronic Review
Jimmy Sangster was born on 2 December 1927 in Wales. He was one of the most important writers at Hammer Film in the 50s and 60s.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Psychotronic films released on this day:

The Return of Doctor X (1939)
Invisible Avenger (1958)
Scrooge (1951)
The Awful Dr Orloff (1964)
The Horrible Dr Hichcock (1964)
Blue Sunshine (1977)
The Naked Gun (1988)
Hacker (2016).
December 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Psychotronic birthdays:

Jonathan Frid (1924-2012)
Arch Hall Jr (1943-)
Penelope Spheeris (1945-)
Dennis Chrisopher (1950-)
Steven Bauer (1956-).
December 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Jimmy Sangster and Hammer Horror

The great Hammer Films screenwriter and producer was born on this day in 1927.

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Jimmy Sangster and Hammer Horror - Psychotronic Review
Jimmy Sangster was born on 2 December 1927 in Wales. He was one of the most important writers at Hammer Film in the 50s and 60s.
psychotronicreview.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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House of Frankenstein (and Dracula)

Universal released House of Frankenstein on this day in 1944 and House of Dracula on Dec 7th the following year.

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House of Frankenstein (and Dracula) - Psychotronic Review
Universal Pictures released House of Frankenstein on 1 December 1944. Or not. Some sources say otherwise. I compare it to House of Dracula.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Other psychotronic films released on this day:

The Ghost Walks (1934)
Murder in the Blue Room (1944)
Born to Win (1971)
Fantastic Planet (1973)
I Dream of Dracula (2003)
It's a Wonderful Knife (2023).
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Psychotronic birthdays:

Dick Shawn (1923-1987)
Malachi Throne (1938-2013)
David Doyle (1929-1997)
Richard Pryor (1940-2005)
Bette Midler (1945-)
Jonathan Katz (1946-)
Richard Keith (1950-)
Treat Williams (1951-2023)
Sarah Silverman (1970-).
December 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM