Friday, October 9, 2026
COLLECTIBLE TIME: HALLMARK BATTLESTAR GALACTICA COLONIAL VIPER ORNAMENT
To accompany its previous Battlestar Galactica, Christmas-ornament releases (the flagship Galactica and Cylon Raider), Hallmark has released a stunning Colonial Viper for its October 2026 cycle.
The Viper was sculpted by the super-skillful Orville Wilson and measures 5.25" x 2" x 3". The ornament captures the inherent, fighting spirit of the crafts (and the Colonial Warriors who piloted them), as introduced in the franchise's 1978 feature and its expanded, television edition, "Saga of a Star World."
As one can see, the craft is laden with detail from every angle, making this one of the most splendid renditions of any ship from any space series in Hallmark's long line.
I'm proud to have this one in my collection, as it signifies Battlestar Galactica's pop-cultural endurance.
You, too, can purchase a Colonial Viper at your neighborhood Hallmark store or through the below link:
SALLY THE ZOMBIE CHEERLEADER'S SCHOOL OF HORROR: THE LAST WOMAN ON EARTH
Sally the Zombie Cheerleader's School of Horror presents an ultra-low-budget, Roger Corman biggie from 1960, filmed in scenic Puerto Rico, The Last Woman on Earth. The main feature, seized from a pleasing black-and-white, television print, features a special-guest appearance by Puerto Rico's sexy, redheaded devil, Melevill. (The two give the lesson extra-sultry kick, all in honor of Walpurgishnact, which took place back in mellow May).
Last Woman was scripted by Robert Towne, a Hollywood legend who directed and acted in a smorgasbord of movies and television shows over several decades, but above all, is revered for having penned the Corman Poe adaptation, The Tomb of Ligeia, Roman Polanski's Chinatown, Jack Nicholson's The Two Jakes, Brian De Palma's Mission: Impossible and John Woo's Mission: Impossible 2. He even contributed to the original runs of The Outer Limits ("The Chameleon") and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. ("The Dove Affair").
For the story's post-apocalyptic scenario, Towne, under the moniker, Edward Wain, plays Martin Joyce, a lawyer who competes with Antony Carbone's savvy businessman, Harold Gern, for the affection of the latter's wife, Betsy Jones-Moreland's Evelyn. (For the record, some consider Last Woman an unofficial companion piece to Ranald MacDougall's The World, the Flesh and the Devil. Heck, as a kid, I saw both back-to-back, courtesy of UHF.)
Sally and Melevill offer many tasty details on Last Woman, which will get every fleshie student nice and prepared for any exam or pop quiz that might emerge.
Catch this great, Patreon presentation (at the mere fee of $4) and gain a new appreciation for one of the best, little ol' end-of-the-world epics ever conceived.💀
Thursday, October 8, 2026
PAMELA VOORHEES: THE EARLIER YEARS (COMING SOON)
Peacock's Crystal Lake is right around the bend (Oct 15th, to be exact), and I'd like to express some preceding thoughts on its presumed design.
From what I can gather, the eight-part miniseries, which stars Linda (Scooby-Doo) Cardinelli in the role originated by Betsy Palmer, will focus on a mother's mourning of her dear, drowned son. Bitterness and an ultimate misplaced need for revenge will be front and center. I mean, how could it be otherwise? By any other name, this is still Friday the 13th. When it comes to other elements within the revision, well, I'm figuring there will be several tweaks.
For what it's worth, Jason Goes to Hell insinuated that Pamela tinkered with The Necronomicon Ex-Mortis. I've always liked that idea, since it made Jason a specialized Deadite by default, but still, the odds don't favor that such an imaginative, crossover additive will distinguish this origin retelling.
My hunch is we'll get something in sync with Bates Motel, where the furnishings will be faithful to the franchise, but tweaked enough to set it apart.
No matter the outcome, I'm anxious to absorb Crystal Lake, and once I'm through, I'll flesh out my reaction. Stay tuned!
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