#danny mancini

[qissoqisso3]

[thelucaricci]

"First of all, good morning Danny. It's great to see you too." Luca couldn't give two shits about the relationship CJ had with the twat. They were both grown adults who were capable of making decisions. By Luca's standards, were they sound? No. However, he wasn't wiping the tears away off his sister's face because she was just as complicit in the weird ass cycle of their relationship. If that's what worked between the two of them, it really wasn't his business. However, seeing that CJ was his baby sister, Luca just wanted to make it clear that Danny would probably never be in good standing with him.

"Who pissed in your cheerios this morning? I asked you a simple question." All his sister mentioned was that Danny and her were off again. Luca hadn't asked for any more details, because quite frankly he didn't care. However, when he saw it was Danny, curiosity got the best of him in the moment. "Why you so defensive Danny boy? Relax." Clearly he is the one who fucked up. The only other option he thought of it was that it was finally dawning on him that the relationship he had with CJ is beyond chaotic and abnormal.

When it came to the Ricci family, Danny hadn't ever worked hard to ingratiate himself. He was in and out too often, and he knew how it looked. He wasn't exactly the prize steer that they were hoping CJ would bring home. Danny was fine with that — he played nice in the sandbox, but he didn't need to get too close. It also kept him from getting hurt, particularly when they were off. His airpods were in, and Danny was blasting his music while he walked, scrolling through his phone as he did so. He had just grabbed breakfast with one of his sisters, and decided to walk to the stadium, knowing he had a session with one of the pitchers in about an hour, and he didn't mind being early.

Distracted, he hadn't noticed the man in his periphery until they slightly collied. "My bad," Danny offered, pulling out a airpod to look at the disgruntled party, only to let out a soft groan at who exactly it was. "I know you want to play the whole protective big brother shtick, but it couldn't be any less of your fuckin' business."

[mariocki]

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning, 1985)

"Jason Voorhees? You're out of your fucking mind, you've been out in the sun too long! Jason Voorhees is dead! His body was cremated, he's nothing but a handful of ash."

"You know that for sure, mayor? Were you there? Did you see him cremated?"

[cjxricci]

Philadelphia Film Center || @danny-mancini​​

Generally CJ enjoyed her work enough that she could handle whatever topic was thrown at her by her co-workers. Usually she got lucky with her partner but after a shift paired with a rather obnoxious film buff who’d been incessant in their judgement that she needed to see the movie they’d watched last night. They’d gone on and on and on about it despite her oh so subtle hints that she just wasn’t interested in it. But despite them catching at least one of her eyerolls and definitely understanding that her forced enthusiasm was sarcastic, they’d continued and a part of her had to respect their tenacity. So, in a somewhat uncharacteristic whim, she’d decided that for once she might just let someone else wear her down. Not exactly concede defeat but allow someone to sway her decision. She wasn’t about to tell them that but she figured any film that could get someone so worked up about it was maybe worth a watch.

She’d already had vague plans with Danny, a simple agreement that they’d do something when they both finished work. It took a quick text to arrange to meet him at the Film Center instead and so she found herself loitering outside, waiting for him to appear. The change of plans had been last minute and entirely her doing but it did little to dampen her ire that he couldn’t manage the simple task of being on time. Eventually she spotted him coming toward him, arms folding over her chest to make her displeasure known. “Nice of you to show up.” The words bite with sarcasm but really function more as a nip when there’s a smile threatening to tug at her lips. A show is made of pulling her phone out and checking the time, confirming her suspicions. “We’ve missed the movie.” The blunt statement hovers between them for a moment before she offers him an easy out. “But you can make it up to me by taking me to Harp & Crown instead. Just so I can kick your ass, again.”

[esmexjoseph]

Outside Retrospect || @danny-mancini

An eye for beautiful things wasn't something that she was lacking but she also struggled with being able to find some kind of redeeming feature in almost anything. It didn't matter how much others might have deemed something ugly or tacky, Esme had a way of seeing something unique or eye-catching. Or sometimes she just felt badly for the piece and couldn't help but feel as though it needed some love and she'd buy them out of almost pity. It meant that shopping for her could at times be a difficult task. It was fine if she was simply browsing with no set goal in mind, she had time to wind her way through the stores and reason with herself about whether things were really worth buying. But with a date looming and a specific dress code that had been given to her. Esme knew she didn't have time to while away and so she'd sent a text to Danny to see if he could help keep her on task. Even if their trip proved fruitless she was certain that he would make the time even more entertaining. "I didn't had time to bake last night so these are not mine but - " She held out a small box containing the tres leches cake he knew he was partial to that she'd picked up on the way in along with her coffee. "- I did get your favourite to keep you going through this. And just as a little token of my thanks for coming to my rescue."

[im-tryingtoloveyou]

ora frattesi da noi e ci prendiamo la nazionale (dimarco, darmian, acerbi e bastoni in difesa, frattesi e barella a centrocampo)

INTERnazionale ✌️

[graemepark]

WHAT A SUPERB BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND!

Well I don’t know about you, but I had the most fantastic Bank Holiday Weekend in Glasgow, Brighouse and Stockport despite the disappointment of two short notice cancellations at the start of the extended weekend.

Firstly, my Thursday gig in Cardiff got cancelled in the morning due to the weather and Storm Lilian. I was supposed to be DJing at the Bay Series New Order afterparty at Clwb Ifor Bach but because the main show got cancelled, the afterparty did too, so apologies for that.

On the Friday I was supposed to be performing with Haçienda Classical at Crooked House Live in Lichfield as well as DJing at an afterparty. However, the event got cancelled on the Wednesday but I can’t apologise for that because it was through no fault of The Haçienda whatsoever and completely down to the promoters who announced that the cancellation was “due to unforeseen circumstances”. This was not the case at all and we are all quite angry about not being able to perform as advertised. The scores of people involved in the show both on and offstage were now unable to work and, like me, had probably turned down other offers due to already being booked. I know you were angry and disappointed too based on the feedback received.

However, things got completely back to normal on the Saturday as I made the train journey to Glasgow for STREETrave 35 at SWG3 where I DJ’d in the TV Studio after CJ Mackintosh. Other DJs on the bill included Paul Oakenfold, Darren Emerson, Michael Kilkie, Jon Mancini and more and it really was a fantastic event with such a great atmosphere throughout this magnificent multi room venue.

On the Sunday I returned to England to DJ at the Our House event near Brighouse for a short afternoon set before heading to Stockport to DJ at the wonderful Moovin’ where I played in the Mini Moo arena to such an up-for-it crowd.

My DJ sets from STREETrave, Our House and Moovin’ will be available on Mixcloud soon and you can fond out where I’m DJing in the coming weeks and months by visiting my website Gig Guide.

Thanks to everyone who came along to party and for your support. I’ll see you in Nottingham this Saturday for Haçienda Live at Wollaton Hall alongside Soul II Soul, Ulta Naté, 808 State, Rowetta, K-klass, Danny Tenaglia, Roger Sanchez and Smokin’ Jo. I’ll also be DJing at the afterparty at NG-One alongside Ultra Naté, Tom Wainwright and Atari Safari.

[brokehorrorfan]

Enter the Video Store: Empire of Screams will be released on June 27 via Arrow Video. The Blu-ray box set includes five genre films produced by Charles Band’s Empire Pictures: The Dungeonmaster, Dolls, Cellar Dweller, Arena, and Robot Jox.

The Dungeonmaster is a 1984 fantasy-horror anthology with segments directed by David Allen, Charles Band, John Carl Buechler, Steven Ford, Peter Manoogian, Ted Nicolaou, and Rosemarie Turko.

Dolls is a 1987 horror film directed by Stuart Gordon and written by Ed Naha. Stephen Lee, Guy Rolfe, Hilary Mason, Ian Patrick Williams, and Bunty Bailey star.

Cellar Dweller is a 1987 horror film directed by John Carl Buechler and written by Don Mancini. Debrah Farentino, Brian Robbins, Pamela Bellwood, Vince Edwards, Jeffrey Combs, and Yvonne De Carlo star.

Arena is a 1989 sci-fi action film directed by Peter Manoogian and written by Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo. Paul Satterfield, Hamilton Camp, and Claudia Christian star.

Robot Jox is a 1990 post-apocalyptic sci-fi action film directed by Stuart Gordon and written by Joe Haldeman. Gary Graham, Anne-Marie Johnson, Paul Koslo, Robert Sampson, Danny Kamekona, Hilary Mason, and Michael Alldredge star.

The limited edition box set includes 15 postcards, five double-sided posters, Arrow Video membership card, and 80-page book featuring new writing by Lee Gambin, Dave Jay, Megan Navarro, and John Harrison plus archival material.

Each film is housed in its own Blu-ray case with reversible sleeves featuring original and new art by Ilan Sheady, packaged together inside a box with art by Laurie Greasley. Specs and special features can be found below.

The Dungeonmaster:

New 2K restoration from the original negative with original lossless mono audio

3 cut of the film: US theatrical version, pre-release version, and international version (under the title Ragewar)

Audio commentary with actor Jeffrey Byron, moderated by film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain (new)

Interview with actor Jeffrey Byron (new)

Theatrical trailers

Image gallery

Computer programmer Paul Bradford is sucked into a fantasy world by Mestema, a demonic sorcerer in search of a worthy opponent.

Dolls:

New 2K restoration from the original interpositive with original lossless stereo audio

Audio commentary by David Decoteau, Empire alumnus and friend of Stuart Gordon (new)

Audio commentary by director Stuart Gordon and writer Ed Naha

Audio commentary by cast members Carolyn Purdy-Gordon, Stephen Lee, Carrie Lorraine, and Ian Patrick Williams

Interview with editor Lee Percy (new)

Toys of Terror: The Making of Dolls - Interviews with Gordon, Yuzna, Purdy-Gordon, Williams, Charles Band, and Gabe Bartalos

Film-to-storyboard comparison

Theatrical trailers

Image gallery

A group of strangers find themselves forced to seek shelter at the isolated home of an old toymaker and his wife, only to find that the puppets and dolls have a vicious life of their own.

Cellar Dweller:

Additional picture restoration with original lossless stereo audio

Audio commentary by special make-up effects artist Michael Deak, moderated by film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain (new)

Grabbed by the Ghoulies - An appreciation of John Carl Buechler by film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain (new)

Interview with special make-up effects artist Michael Deak (new)

Original sales sheet

Original production notes

VHS trailer

Empire Pictures trailer reel

Image galleries

A comic book artist (Jeffrey Combs) with a penchant for the macabre takes inspiration from an ancient tome and unleashes an ancient evil.

Arena:

New 2K restoration from the last known surviving 35mm elements with original lossless stereo audio

Alternative full frame presentation

Audio commentary by director Peter Manoogian, moderated by film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain (new)

Interview with co-writer Danny Bilson (new)

Interview with special make-up effects artist Michael Deak (new)

Theatrical trailer

Image gallery

In the far future of 4038, a short order cook becomes the first human in 50 years to compete in an intergalactic boxing event on the far side of the universe.

Robot Jox

New 2K restoration from the original negative with original lossless stereo audio

Audio commentary by director Stuart Gordon

Audio commentary by associate effects director Paul Gentry, mechanical effects artist Mark Rappaport, and stop-motion animator Paul Jessel

Interview with actor Gary Graham (new)

Interview with actor Anne-Marie Johnson (new)

Interview with actor Paul Koslo

The Scale of Battle: David Allen and the FX of Robot Jox - Interviews with visual effects artists Steve Burg, Yancy Calzeda, Paul Gentry, Kevin Kutchaver, Dennis Muren and John Vincent (new)

Original sales sheet

Original production notes

Theatrical trailer

Image galleries

Men and women pilot giant machines in gladiatorial battle to settle international disputes over territory.

Also included:

15 postcard-sized art cards

5 double-sided posters

Arrow Video “membership card”

80-page perfect-bound book featuring new writing by Lee Gambin, Dave Jay, Megan Navarro, and John Harrison plus archival material

[bloodykneestm]

new muses again !

a13x-1, original, uncanny android, he/it. faceclaim: grayson gabriel. ( found in: the horror section. )

carlos castillo, original, haunted content creator, he/him. faceclaim: danny ramirez. ( found in: the horror section. )

cosmo morris, original, frightened ghost trapped on the internet, they/he. faceclaim: quintessa swindell. ( found in: the paranormal section.)

fern bolden-martinez, original, spooky historian, they/she, faceclaim: lizeth selene. ( found in: the horror section. )

pietro mancini, original, friendly house ghost, he/him. faceclaim: stanley tucci. ( found in: the paranormal section. )

reggie king, original, pizza shop owner, he/him. faceclaim: ebon moss-bachrach. ( found in: the slice of life section. )

maury boyle, original, ex-con bingo king, he/him. faceclaim: oliver platt. ( found in: the slice of life section. )

violet hamasaki, original, third-generation witch & occult librarian, she/her. faceclaim: lyrica okano. ( found in: the paranormal section. )

fc changes:

taylor hickson is aspen norwood.

moved to request only/removed:

ali kaur.

mariza.

sully mcgregor.

valentin d'aramitz.

[ambrcsias]

CJ & Danny

Busy had always been her default. Growing up with parents that never stopped and a house full of siblings who were always up to something, CJ had always thrived when life was at its most hustling and bustling. But for all it's what was natural for her, in more recent weeks it had become a necessity for her. Her time was filled with work mostly, taking as many extra shifts as she could fit, and then when she wasn't working she was either with her abuela or friends. Usually, she was the first to snigger at her friends' varying ideas for ways to pass the time but she'd turned herself into a yes girl and tried knitting, yoga, ballroom dancing - anything that meant she didn't have enough time on her hands to think about her breakup.

Tonight though, she was back in more familiar territory as she joined some of her colleagues for a birthday celebration. But just as she was about to throw back another shot of tequila, prepared to relish the burn it'd send down her throat, something catches in her peripherals. Nose screws up slightly as recognition dawns on her. She'd spent too many hours trying to get through that thick skull to not recognise the back of his head anywhere. For a heartbeat, she considers just ignoring him and continuing on with her night but that feels far too much like admitting defeat and she'd never been one to surrender. Peace so rarely an option for. So instead she quickly takes her shot before making her way into his line of sight, overly sweet smile on her lips. "Of all the gin joints." There's a vague smile on her lips but it's lacking any real warmth. Dangerously saccharine tone faded to make way for more familiar "Do you not know any other fucking bars, Mancini?"

[maggiealbright]

biography / wanted connections (this is a wip!)

tw: illness/cancer, death mention

Maggie has largely lived her life serving as the fun, quirky side character to her older sister Olivia. Content to remain invisible, she's existed in the margins of other peoples' stories, until she met her fiancee, Jane. Shortly into wedding planning, however, Jane was diagnosed with cancer, and things quickly unraveled. A year out from losing Jane, Maggie is attempting to handle grief while managing her work and a worsening anxiety problem. She's currently trying to navigate loss/grief/shame with any semblance of grace but she's...not doing very wellm with that particular venture! She is the best friend of Danny Mancini and a regular at Adam Mancini's bar.

Some other fun facts:

Gemini

hates mint chocolate

uses humor as a crutch

runs on coffee and Xanax

[adamtheemancini]

this is adam! he is 43 and the owner of a bar, and perhaps most importantly the older brother to @danny-mancini

he is the classic middle child who is go with the flow to the point of getting lost in the shuffle, but when he met a girl who Saw Him When He Was Invisible, the world changed, angels appeared, birds sang etc. They were married after graduation and together for a short time before an untimely death which left adam fundamentally altered.

he bought the bar where he first met his late wife and restored it to its former glory, and he spends his days alternately nagging his younger brother and worrying about him. i am genuinely open to any and all connections you can think of!!

[maggiealbright]

"It is not a chore to love you, Danny," Maggie replied, her eyes narrowed in annoyance. Nobody (save, maybe, her late fiancee) knew her as well as the man sitting across from her, and, in that vein, nobody knew just how adeptly to bug the everloving shit out of her. See: his Hallmark comment. She rolled her eyes as he patted her shoulder. Still, at his excitement, she perked up. She nodded, listening to him spin his yarn, her brows lifting as she sunk her teeth into her lip while considering; it would be a hefty story, but they'd carried out more intricate— and far dumber—schemes before. "I think you might have just cracked it," she stated proudly, raising her class to his in admiration. "I've seen a Lifetime movie about this we can watch for inspiration. Which, like—you deign to judge me for my Lifetime movies when you're watching shit where no one can even kiss? Grow up."

"God, you make it sound like such a fuckin' chore. I'll remember that next time you need to be hosed down like a dog because you're too depressed to bathe." He liked to think there were worse things in the world, than having to be his girlfriend. But, if you were asking certain women, then it might actually be a role for someone with the bravery of a US Marine. "Throat goat." Danny concluded with a happy grin and a nod. "Rumspringa Romance sounds like a great Hallmark movie. You have a face for Hallmark. That could be a real thing for you. I can see the steam coming out of your ears every time you have to figure out how much dosage a patient gets, so maybe it's time to give the ole noodle a break, y'know?" Danny gave her a pat on the shoulder before his eyes lit up. "Wait, wait! I got it! Okay. What if you're my therapist, or like, were, and you lost your license because we, y'know, fraternized. But it's okay, because we got married in the end. I may have a face that knows what a PS5 is, but I also have eyes that scream psychiatry." To add to his point, Danny flashed his best pathetic stare in Maggie's direction. "I could get a grippy sock vacation in a heartbeat, baby."

[philadelphia-hq]

"Any time you think you have the game conquered, the game will turn around and punch you right in the nose."

DANIEL ‘DANNY’ MANCINI

Age: 35 Gender and pronouns: Male, He/Him Occupation: Athletic Trainer for the Philadelphia Phillies Neighborhood: Fishtown

BIOGRAPHY

tw: death mention, allusions of grief, cancer

Born the youngest of seven, Danny didn’t have to struggle to shine in the Mancini family. He had always been the sort of kid that could make everyone else laugh at the dinner table, whether or was a witty insert, physical humor, or self-deprecating. And perhaps because he had always been a goofball, Danny had been somewhat babied and underestimated. His older siblings were always forced to sit at the table and help him with his homework, and projects always seemed to be a family affair. Hell, his little league games could count as a Mancini family reunion — attention which Danny basked in (only if he and his team performed well, of course). 

But of all of his siblings, Danny took the biggest shine to Adam, the middle sibling. Adam liked boxing, so Danny took up boxing. Whatever music Adam listened to, Danny was their biggest fan. It wasn’t one-up-manship, but simple, unadulterated adulation of his brother. When Adam moved out to college, Danny lingered by the front door every break, waiting for his brother to return to the family home for whatever nominal time he had to offer. Until Adam met Kate, and the dynamic changed forever. 

Danny was forced to garner some individuality, to develop his own likes and dislikes independent of his brother, and as a teenager Danny found that while he was good at sports in high school, he certainly lacked the capacity to make it a career. He’d always been somewhat of a whiz when it came to science, so Danny concluded his logical path would be sports medicine, deciding he would be happy as a physical therapist. It was in freshman biology class that he would meet his lifelong best friend, Maggie Albright. While they had almost nothing in common, the two were bonded by their experience as lab partners, both taking a shine to the other despite all extenuating circumstances. 

When Kate’s accident happened, Danny could hardly process what had happened, having not yet encountered such loss. More than losing Kate, Danny couldn’t wrap his head around what the loss had done to Adam, the man who returned to his family home so different from the big brother that Danny had known before. Somehow, Danny in his simplest form was an odd for of comfort for Adam, which was a relief for Danny. Life carried on, emptier and heavier, but it carried on nonetheless. 

When it came time for Danny to look at colleges, he settled on Temple, as it gave him the kind of proximity he wanted to the world of Philly sports. Academically, Danny excelled in college, and it wasn’t long before Adam followed him back to Philadelphia. Adam chose to stay after college, pursuing his Masters from Temple as well, and working at his Alma Mater as an athletic trainer. After a few years, his dream opportunity arrived: working for the Philadelphia Phillies. As a kid, Danny’s room had been plastered wall to wall with memorabilia and posters of the greats of his youth - Howard, Utley, Pat the Bat. To walk on the field at Citizen’s Bank Park was surreal, to say the least. 

While his professional life could not be taking off more exponentially, a roadblock appeared in his personal life. Maggie’s fiancee, Jane, had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. When Kate had died, Danny hadn’t possessed the opportunity to do anything, to tell his sister-in-law how much she meant to him. But with Jane, Danny had the opportunity to show her how much he loved her, and subsequently, how much he loved Maggie. He was an on-call nurse or babysitter, often getting into trouble with Maggie for sneaking Jane out for a drink when she asked. And while it was the hardest thing Danny had ever done, it was also the most rewarding, to have played such a role in Maggie’s grief and Jane’s final days. 

Unlike Maggie, Danny hadn’t considered himself lucky when it came to love, having found that in the last few years he’d become embroiled in a fairly toxic on-again, off-again relationship. While those closest to him concluded it wasn’t good for him, they forgot to consider how sensitive Danny was — and also how stubborn he was. Despite what CJ did, or however many times they broke up, or took a break, or got back together, and despite how many times they both said it was the last time, he couldn’t help but come back for more. 

And for Danny, his work and his friends, and even CJ, could be enough, so long as the Phils were winning.

DANNY MANCINI has the face claim of MILES TELLER and is played by DARBY.

[ulkaralakbarova]

A devoted wife and mother leads a secret life as a CIA agent until her husband’s article exposes a scandal, putting her identity and loved ones at risk. As her world crumbles, she must navigate the fallout of her double life. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Valerie Plame: Naomi Watts Joseph Wilson: Sean Penn Sam Plame: Sam Shepard Bill: Noah Emmerich Jack: Michael Kelly Jim Pavitt: Bruce McGill Scooter Libby: David Andrews Paul: Tim Griffin Dr. Zahraa: Liraz Charhi Hammad: Khaled El Nabawy Chanel Suit: Sonya Davison Tabir Secretary #1: Vanessa Chong Hafiz: Anand Tiwari Tabir Secretary #2: Stephanie Chai Fred: Ty Burrell Sue: Jessica Hecht Steve: Norbert Leo Butz Lisa: Rebecca Rigg Diana: Brooke Smith Jeff: Tom McCarthy Samantha Wilson: Ashley Gerasimovich Trevor Wilson: Quinn Broggy CIA Tour Leader: Nicholas Sadler CPD Agent: Iris Bahr Minister of Mines – Niger: Ghazil Joe Turner: Kristoffer Ryan Winters Nervous Analyst #1: Louis Ozawa CIA Analyst #1: Sean Mahon Professor Badawi: Mohamed Abdel Fatah Kim: Rashmi Rao Nervous Dave: David Denman Nervous Analyst #2: Remy Auberjonois Ali: Sunil Malhotra Jordan Officer #1: Kevin Makely Mukhabarat Officer: Mousa Al Satari Hammad’s Son: Rafat Basel Hammad’s Wife: Maysa Abdel Sattar B.U. Professor: Judith Resnik B.U. Student #1: Ben Mac Brown B.U. Student #2: Satya Bhabha Iraqi Scientist #1: Nabil Koni Iraqi Scientist #2: Mohammad Al Sawalqa Beth: Jenny Maguire Pete: David Warshofsky Ari Fleischer: Geoffrey Cantor Journalist #1: David Ilku Journalist #2: Deidre Goodwin Journalist #3: Donna Placido Karl Rove: Adam LeFevre Steven Hadley: Brian McCormack Andrew Card: James Rutledge Cathie Martin: Tricia Munford David Addington: Michael Goodwin Mr. Tabir: Nassar Dir. of CIA Operations: Chet Grissom Internal Security Officer: James Joseph O’Neil Supporter #1: Danni Lang Supporter #2: Jane Lee Field Reporter #1: James Moye Field Reporter #2: Judy Maier Diane Plame: Polly Holliday Businessman #1: Kola Ogundiran Businessman #2: Byron Utley Right Wing Reporter: Anastasia Barzee DC Cab Driver: Sanousi Sesay Barista (uncredited): Angela Lewis Deceased Soldier’s Daughter (uncredited): Michelle E. Mancini UN Diplomat (uncredited): Rebekah Paltrow Neumann Iraqi Server (uncredited): Barbara Grace Romano Four Seasons Waitress (uncredited): Satu Runa Warehouse Supervisor (uncredited): Kaipo Schwab Head Paparazzo (uncredited): Harry L. Seddon Turkish Diplomat (uncredited): Kent Sladyk Vietnam Vet at Rally (uncredited): Bill Walters Film Crew: Producer: Doug Liman Screenplay: John-Henry Butterworth Producer: Jez Butterworth Book: Joseph Wilson Associate Producer: Sean Gesell Makeup Department Head: Michal Bigger Line Producer: Pete Singh Key Hair Stylist: Amanda Miller Line Producer: Anadil Hossain Line Producer: Bruce Wayne Gillies Line Producer: Carson Ng Original Music Composer: John Powell Executive Producer: Mohamed Khalaf Al-Mazrouei Associate Producer: Gerry Robert Byrne Line Producer: Wesam Seif Elislam Hairstylist: Lisa Hazell Book: Valerie Plame Executive Producer: Jeff Skoll Co-Producer: Avram Ludwig Stunt Coordinator: G. A. Aguilar Stunt Coordinator: Peter Bucossi Co-Producer: Kim H. Winther Casting: Joseph Middleton Producer: Bill Pohlad Co-Producer: David Sigal Producer: Janet Zucker Set Decoration: Sara Parks Executive Producer: David Bartis Executive Producer: Mari-Jo Winkler Costume Design: Cindy Evans Producer: Jerry Zucker Editor: Christopher Tellefsen Stunts: Anthony Vincent Producer: Akiva Goldsman Art Direction: Kevin Bird Production Design: Jess Gonchor Stunts: Stephen A. Pope Executive Producer: Kerry Foster Movie Reviews:

[docrotten]

NIGHTWING (1979) – Episode 222 – Decades of Horror 1970s

“I’ve decided to end the world. They all have to go.” Well, you can forget about cleaning the house, then. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out some Indigenous American culture infused with apocalyptic horror in Nightwing (1979).

Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 222 – Nightwing (1979)

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Killer bats plague an Indian reservation in New Mexico.

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Writing Credits: Steve Shagan & Bud Shrake & Martin Cruz Smith; (1977 novel by) Martin Cruz Smith

Music by: Henry Mancini

Cinematography by: Charles Rosher Jr. (director of photography) (as Charles Rosher)

Visual Effects by: Carlo Rambaldi (special visual effects)

Selected Cast:

Nick Mancuso as Youngman Duran

David Warner as Phillip Payne

Kathryn Harrold as Anne Dillon

Stephen Macht as Walker Chee

Strother Martin as Selwyn

George Clutesi as Abner Tasupi

Ben Piazza as Roger Piggott

Donald Hotton as John Franklin

Charles Hallahan as Henry

Judith Novgrod as Judy

Alice Hirson as Claire Franklin

Pat Corley as Vet

Charlie L. Bird as Beejay (as Charlie bird)

Danny Zapien as Joe Mamoa

Peter Prouse as Doctor

José Toledo as Harold Masito (as Jose Toledo)

Richard Romancito as Ben Mamoa

Flavio Martinez as Isla Laloma (as Flavio Martinez III)

Lena Carr as Pregnant Woman

Virginia P. Maney as Old Squaw

Wade Stevens as Ambulance Attendant

Robert Dunbar as Helicopter Pilot

John R. Leonard Sr. as Helicopter Pilot

When a shaman decides the world must end and all must die, he performs a ritual that releases a very large and murderous Desmodus rotundus colony, commonly known as a guano-load of vampire bats! Nightwing (1979) is the only venture into horror for director Arthur Hiller and writer Martin Cruz Smith. Even so, the 70s Grue-Crew are bat-guano-crazy over their movie. Between the story, the bats, and the cast (Strother Martin’s in the house!), there is plenty of fuel for their talkabout!

At the time of this writing, Nightwing (1979) is available to stream from YouTube and PPV from Prime and AppleTV. The film is available on Blu-ray formatted physical media as part of a double-feature with Shadow of the Hawk (1976) from Mill Creek Entertainment. 

Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by Jeff, will be Craze (1974), directed by Freddie Francis and sporting a bunch of Oscar winners. It’s got to be great, right? Right? Why are you laughing?

We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.

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