Ever since the conception of Mary Shelley’s timeless classic, Frankenstein, the horror genre has often played with the idea of reversing the roles of monster and human, defining what truly constitutes humanity. Director Asif Akbar (Smoke-Filled Lungs) applies this concept to extraterrestrial life in his recently released sci-fi thriller, Astro. …
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In 2015, Netflix released its fresh, bold take on the Frankenstein story: The Frankenstein Chronicles. The series was created by Barry Langford and Benjamin Ross and stars Sean Bean (Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings) and Richie Campbell (Eve, Alien: Isolation video game). It tells the story of Inspector John …
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Rising to fame during a significant era in film history, Boris Karloff contributed to the golden age of Hollywood of the 1930s. Theatrical audiences used film as a fantastical adventure to escape the uncertainties in their jobs, the economy and their lives. This month, we celebrate and remember the horror …
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William Malone is a true Master of Horror and I am a personal fan of his creations. The style, creativity and conceptual combination of his work is pure genius. I was ecstatic when William agreed to do an interview with us, and I’m sure his fans will be eager to …
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As a kid who loved to read, my favorite times in school were always trips to the library. Being one of that rare breed of student who read more than was required, I was always on the lookout for something new, something to drag me out of the long school …
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In honor of Women in Horror Month, we must celebrate one of the authors who had a major impact on horror. Mary Shelley created one of the most iconic creature characters: Frankenstein’s monster. The story of this freak of nature has transcended the novel to 1931’s Frankenstein, 1994’s Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Showtime’s Penny …
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Donald Trump can be a scary guy. Love him or hate him, the press and the denizens of the Internet are having a field day with him. Prime example: the fine folks over at Design Crowd had themselves a PhotoShop contest. The theme? PhotoShop Donald Trump into famous horror movie …
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