Unsung Friday The 13th Hero: Taso Stavrakis

Taso Stavrakis as Mrs. Voorhees

There's a lot of people in the Friday The 13th franchise that has done a lot, yet I never see get any props-- Taso Stavrakis is most definitely one of them. Comparing him to someone like Tom Morga is just-- Morga played Roy in Friday The 13th Part V, yet was not credited and was overshadowed by the face of Roy: Dick Wieand. Taso, who did special make-up effects in Friday The 13th as well as stunts and even played the killer Mrs. Voorhees. Of course, Taso's work as the killer was overshadowed because he was not credited as Mrs. Voorhees and the creit went to Betsy Palmer.

Memorable characters?

Walt Gorney at Crazy Ralph in Friday the 13th

Growing up loving horror I have always noticed that the horror genre was great for so many reasons. I'd like to think it was the blood and gore and perhaps t & a, but generally it was the memorable characters. Movies like Return Of The Living Dead, Mother's Day, Terrorvision, Fright Night, Night Of The Demons, A Nightmare On Elm Street Part 2, Friday The 13th Part 5 and Texas Chainsaw Massacre III were movies that I loved because of all of the memorable characters.

My Top 5 Final Girls in Friday the 13th

Kimberly Beck (left) as Trish Jarvis

#5 Kimberly Beck (Trish Jarvis, Part IV): I think that Kim was one of the strongest heroines of the franchise, and most definitely the most positive female being a big sister and a mother-like figure. Apparently Kimberly was in her 30's when she portrayed Trish Jarvis and is now in her 50's and still looks good.

Remembering the Unknown Jasons

Roy Burns stand-in doing a kill scene

When you say the name Jason many names may come to mind; Kane Hodder, Ted White, Richard Brooker, C.J. Graham or maybe even Steve Dash. This entry is dedicated to all of those people who played Jason- even for a scene- and never gets mentioned.

Remembering the unknown Jasons Part 2

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Tom Savini:
Some people really find it odd that Tom Savini donned the Jason attire for (at least) a scene in Friday The 13th: Part IV. Tom Savini is known for performing the intricate kills in the movies that he does special effects for, as seen in behind-the-scene footage for movies like Maniac and The Prowler. Here's Savini in the Jason suit killing the fat hitchiker.

Merry Christmas!

Friday The 13th: Revenge

So many people have asked for this, and here it is. It's not really available anywhere else and was only available for a certain time. Director Josh Brown is in the middle or re-editing it, but I am not sure if/when that will be available.

Happy Mother's Day.

Mahakaal: Freddy's Indian Invasion!

Here's a movie called Mahakaal (The Monster) from India. This caught my eye because it is essentially an A Nightmare On Elm Street ripoff- hell it's a down right plagiarism. I think it's hilarious to tell you the truth.

Here's a review from DVD Beaver on this film.

Part III in 3-D screening!

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Date:	Monday, May 24, 2010
Time:	8:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:	Cinefamily Theater
Street:	611 N. Fairfax
City/Town:	Los Angeles, CA

Doug Benson presents Friday the 13th Part 3 (w/ live commentary!)
Doug Benson (Super High Me, "Best Week Ever") slides on in to the Cinefamily to present a unique spin on a beloved horror franchise classic. We all know Friday The 13th Part 3 is perhaps the most satisfying film in the legendary franchise (Jason gets his hockey mask! Hippies and bikers! All that creepy stuff in the barn!). We also know that Larry Zerner delivered the series' most endearing non-Jason performance, in the form of practical jokester/big-time nerd/venerated thespian "Shelly".