# Richard Matheson
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Richard Burton Matheson (February 20, 1926 – June 23, 2013) was an American author and screenwriter, primarily in the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres.
He is best known as the author of I Am Legend, a 1954 science fiction horror novel that has been adapted for the screen three times, the first of which, The Last Man on Earth, was co-scripted by him. Matheson also wrote 16 television episodes of The Twilight Zone, including "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" and "Steel", as well as several adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe stories for Roger Corman and American International Pictures – House of Usher, The Pit and the Pendulum, Tales of Terror and The Raven.
Halloween Special: Hell House by Richard Matheson (1971)
In 1971, Richard Matheson decided to one-up Shirley Jackson's Hill House with a much, much nastier haunted house tale. And despite appearing at the heart of the 60s-70s occult revival, Matheson's Hell House is rarely mentioned today in the same breath as The Exorcist, Amityville, or The Omen.
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Hell House by Richard Matheson- book club discussion with the Elusive, Exclusive Book Society
The EEBS are back with special guests Harry from Harry's Horror Books and King Alan. We are discussing Richard Matheson's 1971 haunted house novel, Hell House. This was originally recorded as a live stream on our youtube channel so viewers can comment while we watch. I edited out all of the comment…
I Am Legend (part 1)
What happens when a foundational horror novel about a lonely alcoholic in suburban LA gets traded for a 150 million dollar Will Smith workout reel? We are diving deep into Richard Matheson’s 1954 classic I Am Legend and its massive 2007 film adaptation.
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John Carpenter's Halloween (1978)
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In this Halloween episode of Drawn to Darkness, we're going back to where it all began with John Carpenter's iconic 1978 slasher Halloween. And we've brought along a special guest, Steve from Horror Makes Us Happy, to help us decide whether Michael Myers is still terrifying nearly …
All Souls Day - Dreams of Our Loved Ones - Volume 3
"And when your sorrow is comforted ( time soothes all sorrows ) you will be content that you have known me. You will always be my friend. You will want to laugh with me. And you will sometimes open your window, so, for that pleasure . . .. And your friends will be properly astonished to see you la…
Mick Garris and the Creative Process
Movie Meltdown - Episode 347 This week we'll be talking with our very special guest... writer/director Mick Garris. He's had quite an interesting run in Hollywood, and we get his take on how it all came together... and his thoughts on what are some pretty fascinating experiences. And as we realize…
Schwarzenegger’s Lost I Am Legend
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Before Will Smith starred in I Am Legend, Ridley Scott was developing an unmade version of the…
Collection 451 - A Trek Cast - "The Enemy Within"
Collection 451 - A Trek Cast - S1E6 - "The Enemy Within"
Join us for the ultimate Captain Kirk acting adventure where a transporter malfunction separates his dark side from his light side. This episode of Star Trek Original Series is one of our all time favorites. It showcases the chemistry between…
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