by Montopolis
USA, 2025
This one’s a little bit of a cheap in that it’s not a “movie” in the traditional sense. But, it’s my Horrorfest and I make the rules, so there. Just be happy I’m not counting it as multiple movies.
GHOST ALMANAC is a compilation of classic horror film and cartoon clips, curated and scored by a musical duo called Montopolis – one guy’s one keys, the other’s on… everything else? It’s like a couple DJs scaring your nightmares for you, live, right in front of you.
I guess the program changes from time to time, but this time out it included the animated short THE SKELETON DANCE, clips from HAXAN (previously covered on Horrorfest), clips from THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI, the Buster Keaton short THE HAUNTED HOUSE, clips from L’INFERNO, BETTY BOOP’S HALLOWEEN PARTY, the Georges Méliès short THE VANISHING LADY and finally, clips from NOSFERATU.
It was a great way to celebrate spooky season, reminding me that there’s plenty of Halloween stuff that’s not specifically HORROR… but still kinda creepy. You know, like dancing skeletons.
The clips from HAXAN particularly reminded me what a crazy movie that is, with the live musical accompaniment alternating between impressively catchy to highlighting the unintended humor of some images, working as both an enhancement and commentary on the film. Good job, guys.
If you happen to see Montopolis accompanying a silent movie near you (or if they bring GHOST ALMANAC your way), I highly recommend it. It is so choice.
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