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Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 classic Psycho was the first horror movie I ever saw, and I was afraid to take a shower for months afterward. While none of us wants Anthony Perkins sneaking into our bathrooms, there are actually a lot of great decorating ideas and elements in the film. Let's take a look at ways to re-create Psycho's look in our own homes — just without a knife-wielding maniac. Read more
This must have been found at NBU (Norman Bates University). Ree ree ree! Source Read more
Prove Liberace was gay? I guess the white cape, rhinestone-encrusted white baby grand piano, and subtle flamboyance (that's a joke) wasn't adequate. (Oh, and crazy? "Liberachi" is already dead.) May I make a suggestion? After setting up your dictatorship in step 11, I think step 12 should be "go to therapy." Source Read more
'Tis the season (and now the day!) to be scared out of your mind! While some people might be headed out to party the night away, many folks will get together to watch terrifying movies tonight. Of course, what scares people in movies varies from person to person. The suspense of a movie like Psycho turns some into a ball of nerves. For others, the idea of being possessed by a demonic spirit, as Read more
I always struggle when faced with filling out personal questionnaires (they're lame), except when it comes to the "who I'd like to meet" field. My response to this question is always Saul Bass, undisputedly one of the greatest graphic designers of the mid-20th century. Bass's vision has given a face to long-standing brands like Minolta, AT&T, and United Airlines, and he was also a master of Read more
The Sicko Shower Curtain ($40) is a tribute to the infamous shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film, Psycho. A noir life-size silhouette of a "sicko" is sewn onto the back of a standard shower curtain to achieve its life-threatening look. I can't say that I'd actually hang this in my house, unless perhaps on Halloween, but it might make a nice housewarming gift for a die-hard Hitchcock fan. Read more
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To wrap up my Frightful Friday series this week, I'm taking a little trip back in time to when horror movies were all about suspense and Bosco chocolate syrup. Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 thriller Psycho is the perfect movie for a spooky fall night, its chilling story seemingly old-fashioned to us now for its lack of gore (or, "gore" by our modern standards). Also, that terrifying string score! It's Read more
Horror movies tend to hit theaters around Halloween, and apparently, April is the time for thrillers. Right now, there is a surplus of suspenseful movies out there, from nail-biters like The Lookout and Disturbia to the utterly unthrilling Perfect Stranger. I really love a good thriller that can keep me guessing without relying on cheap tricks, blood, or gore. I'm a big fan of Hitchcock movies, Read more
Gwen Stefani kicked off the month of May on a breakfast date with her youngest son, Zuma Rossdale. The pair grabbed an early morning bite then headed home together. Gwen's been hanging in LA with the boys while Gavin Rossdale continues touring the States with his band Bush. Gavin arrived in Atlanta yesterday and is scheduled to perform there tonight before moving on to Florida this weekend. Read more
"During college, I spent a rainy month in London. Without a real purpose for being there, I aimlessly strolled through museums, read The Bell Jar in Hyde Park, saw American Psycho in a fancy movie theater, and as many West End shows as I could. But despite the great surroundings, I was lonely, lost. I found great comfort in the ritual of the afternoon tea," says Annie Campbell of Après Fête. Read more
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