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Close up of Dr. Loomis from Halloween with wide, frantic eyes, framed in Horror Dork’s purple border.

Dr. Loomis Might Be Crazier Than Michael Myers (And That’s Why It Works)

Antheny / November 13, 2025

Loomis didn’t just treat Michael Myers, he declared war on him. Armed, obsessed, and maybe a little deranged, he’s the only guy in horror who can make shooting your patient look like the reasonable option.

Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi and Johnny Depp as Ed Wood in Tim Burton’s Ed Wood (1994).

Remembering Martin Landau

Antheny / November 5, 2025

Martin Landau wasn’t a “horror actor” like Vincent Price or Christopher Lee, but when he stepped into the genre, he elevated it. From the fiery preacher in Alone in the Dark to his Oscar winning turn as Bela Lugosi in Ed Wood, Landau proved that madness could have meaning.