Peter Gutiérrez
Over the past fifteen years, Peter's criticism, non-fiction, short fiction, poetry, and comics have appeared in numerous publications. Current publications:
Withersin's new issue, Bone 2.2Rue Morgue (issues #82,84) Dark TerritoriesForeWord Magazine
School Library Journal
Articles by this Author
Review -- Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
- By Peter Gutiérrez
- Published 01/10/2007
- Reviews , North American Films
- Unrated
When does a horror series stop being a mere “franchise” and start becoming something more -- something archetypal or, to fans of the genre, even iconic? ...
English Language Remake for The Orphanage?
- By Peter Gutiérrez
- Published 09/9/2007
- European Films
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New Line may make an English-language version of The Orphanage (2007) with Guillermo del Toro producing. A rhetorical question comes to mind: why is this necessary? ...
Transgressive Film in Oscar Run
- By Peter Gutiérrez
- Published 09/9/2007
- European Films
- Unrated
The second feature film directed by Gyorgy Palfi is said to both shock and impress ...
Halloween’s Second Strong Weekend
- By Peter Gutiérrez
- Published 09/9/2007
- North American Films
- Unrated
Does the success of Rob Zombie's flick underscore the box office draw of serious-minded horror films? We'd like to think so.
The Self-Possessed Killer: Class Shame in Halloween (part 1)
- By Peter Gutiérrez
- Published 09/10/2007
- North American Films
- Unrated
Why does Michael Myers walk so slowly and stand so still? Could he be mimicking the gentlemanly airs of the fox hunt and a Midwesterner's vigilance at the deer stand?
Genre Films Featured in “Top Twists” of All Time
- By Peter Gutiérrez
- Published 09/10/2007
- Horror Films and Thrillers
- Unrated
Horror films and thrillers feature prominently in Premiere.com’s top 20 movie twists of all time. Does that come as a surprise to anyone?
Red Road: DVD Review
- By Peter Gutiérrez
- Published 09/11/2007
- European Films
- Unrated
The Cannes-honored thriller is dark, masterful, and fearless for most of its running time; then it turns into something that’s… well, not a thriller.
Fay Wray Centenary Celebrated with Doc and Screenings
- By Peter Gutiérrez
- Published 09/12/2007
- North American Films
- Unrated
Fay Wray, the actress best known for her role in King King (1933), is the subject of renewed worldwide interest.
Romero’s Zombies Will Not Stop Coming
- By Peter Gutiérrez
- Published 09/13/2007
- North American Films
- Unrated
The Weinstein Company is following up the success of their Zombie flick with a zombie flick ...
The Self-Possessed Killer: Class Shame in Halloween (part 2)
- By Peter Gutiérrez
- Published 09/13/2007
- North American Films
- Unrated
The only sure way to hurt Michael Myers: remind him of where he comes from...