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THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW 25th Anniversary Edition
by Glenn Sanders (Tue 10-10-2000)
With 25 years of packed midnight screenings, and a worldwide cult following that spans generations, there`s no way to review The Rocky Horror Picture Show as just a movie without also reviewing the phenomenon. A campy spoof of horror, sci-fi, comic books,... Rocky Horror: The Second Coming?
by Sarah Glaetzer (Thu 12-23-1999)
Years after creating what he calls the unsuccessful cinematic spin-off SHOCK TREATMENT, ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW creator Richard O’Brien is revealing that he’s half finished on a direct sequel to his musical stage play and subsequent cult movie. While ta... MTV Set to Remake ROCKY HORROR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-23-2008)
While there are no casting announcements and we don't know who's directing, the latest report is that MTV will be remaking cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, says Variety. The original film's executive producer Lou Adler is teaming up with Berma... 
TOY STORY and ROCKY HORROR are on the NFR's List
by News Editor (Wed 12-28-2005)
...1961) 21) The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) 22) San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, April 18, 1906 (1906) 23) The Sting (1973) 24) A Time for Burning (1966) 25) Toy Story (1995) Jeffrey Combs, Reanimator - Part One
by Anna L. Kaplan (Thu 02-17-2000)
Back in the ‘80s, when horror had succumbed to the formula of stalk-and-slash psychos chasing hapless teenager, along came a film that truly revitalized the genre: REANIMATOR. Amidst the film’s over-the-top horror, the performance of Jeffrey Combs brought... Christopher Lee Speaks, Part 3
by Craig D. Reid (Mon 05-01-2000)
...s who did THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975). There is something like 30-something-odd drinks mentioned in that song, and it`s absolutely brilliant.I APOLOGIZE FOR TAKING LONGER THAN THE SCHEDULED 20 MINUTES.I knew it would. [laughs] Oh, you`ll have ... PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE
by SCOTT COLLURA (Sun 09-30-2001)
... predates THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW by a year, and its mocking, over-the-top glam and glitter style is, nowadays, a small offshoot of the film musical genre in its own right.De Palma isn’t just lampooning the state of pop music of the time; he’s al... GODZILLAAAAA!!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-05-2006)
Warner Home Video and Amazon.com have announced the wionners of their "DVD Decision" promotion for 2006. The 10 movies that received the most online votes will be released by Warner Home Video in two waves. THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, THERE WAS A CROOKED MAN, PR... California Screaming
by Anne Moore (Wed 09-19-2001)
...o created THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW?"I love working with Richard O'Brien. We first wanted Mick Jagger for the role [owner of the haunted castle in ELVIRA'S HAUNTED HILLS] and then we even talked to Richard Chamberlain about the part, but I think Ri... Horror classics
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-26-2006)
I'm getting over a virus, but fortunately after a few light weeks we've got a big list this week. Enjoy! In our Prize Closet this week we have a copy of FAST & THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT, courtesy of Universal. To be eligible to win one, send an email to p... Amecon Hangover
by Matt Kamen (Wed 08-16-2006)
...kitsching the Rocky Horror Picture Show as it did so. An early appearance by Danny Elfman, who later went on to more refined roles as composer on practically everything Tim Burton has directed, playing the Devil is one of the saner points in the film. ... THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN INVINCIBLE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 02-04-2002)
While many may recoil in disgust at the idea of enduring a musical, there always seems to be that one that slips through and becomes a favorite. Standing in line at the ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW dressed as Brad I leaned over to my Janet and mentioned that... THE DEVIL RIDES OUT on Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 08-22-2000)
...today for The Rocky Horror Picture Show). Wheatley’s work has a reputation for well-researched authenticity, and Matheson strength was for placing horror in realistic, believable settings, so there is a certain aura of conviction running through the fi... In Search of Alpha Vamps and Stephen King on stage
by Denise Dumars (Fri 11-17-2000)
...howing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Great legs, Anthony; I mean it.------------------------------------------------------------------*Aberrations observed in the planet’s orbit led to the mathematical conclusion that some unknown gravitational for... Tobin Bell Set For REPO
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 06-28-2007)
...than the 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.. It is more violent than 'Saw' too; in fact, it makes all of the 'Saw' movies look like Disney films."
To see more of the MTV interview, click right here.
I don't think any film can make the SAW mov... Diamond Dead
by Coming Attractions (Tue 11-25-2003)
...t classic THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, is working with Romero on the film. The lyrics for the picture's songs were written by Brian Cooper, the same fellow who wrote the initial draft of DIAMOND DEAD before Romero gave it a polish.Romero explained th... Tag, You're Dead
by Tony Whitt (Sat 01-01-2005)
Romero's a very busy man even nowamong other things, he's working on adapting Stephen King's THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON and collaborating with Richard Hartley, one of the composers of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, on a project called DIAMOND DEAD, whi... Romero back with the dead again...except this time they're singing
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-25-2003)
...t classic THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, is working with Romero on the film. The lyrics for the picture's songs were written by Brian Cooper, the same fellow who wrote the initial draft of DIAMOND DEAD before Romero gave it a polish.Romero explained th... DVD and VHS This Week: February 5
by John Thonen (Tue 02-05-2002)
...ersion of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW." It's an amazingly apt description. Pervirella is a buxom young lass gifted with lethal sexual powers which can only be controlled by a magical amulet she wears. Unfortunately (for the men in the film, fortunate... DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 12-29-2000)
... O’Brien (The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Dark City) pops up briefly as a King of Thieves, and he is properly amused and amusing. For a brief moment, when his lair is invaded by Bruce Payne, one starts to hope that a decent dramatic scene might develop ... Actor Charles Gray Passes Away
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 03-08-2000)
Veteran actor Charles Gray passed away on Tuesday at the age of 71, according to his agent. The actor specialized in smooth, suave, but dangerous characters. He was perhaps most well known to genre fans for his work as the Criminologist in THE ROCKY HORRO... Big Week for Multi-Disc Box Sets
by John Thonen (Tue 10-03-2000)
...ht movie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Packed with songs, stars and lots of kink, this is the kind of film they just don’t make anymore. Come to think of it, with this one exception, they never did make them like this. There’s little I can say that h... AMC MONSTERFEST
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 10-26-2001)
Several years ago, cable channel American Movie Classics acquired the broadcast rights to Universal's library of classic monster films for Halloween. While this was a sad day for local TV horror hosts, who then had to rake through the lower dregs for horr... DVD This Week: September 3
by John Thonen (Tue 09-03-2002)
.... Not bad.THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW is the latest re-release of the now classic, originally ignored and disliked, sci-fi/horror/comedy/musical which virtually defines the term “cult film.”SHOCK WAVES: special edition [IMG10R]is a much deserved re-r... ROCKY & BULLWINKLE & FRIENDS: COMPLETE SEASON ONE
by Andrew Hershberger (Tue 09-09-2003)
It has long been pondered, "Were Rocky and Bullwinkle created for man or was man created for Rocky and Bullwinkle?" Well, low I.Q.ers, isn't it obvious? Man was created for Rocky and Bullwinkle, for without Rocky and Bullwinkle life is meaningless.What is... Hollywood Legends of Horror Collection
by Brian Thomas (Thu 10-26-2006)
Universal Studios was the House of Horror during the 1930s, but they weren�t the only studio to produce tales of terror. Following the success of DRACULA and FRANKENSTEIN, MGM tried to get in on the action with a commitment to shock aimed at reprising ... HORROR OF THE BLOOD MONSTERS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Mon 08-12-2002)
The cinematic equivalent of a cerebral aneurysm, HORROR OF THE BLOOD MONSTERS stands as both one of Al Adamson’s finest collage films and a fumigator for ridding the house of those pesky, quipping, intellectual types who won’t watch a film past the 10 sec... Richard Laymon: A Horror Writer with BITE.
by Denise Dumars (Fri 06-30-2000)
Most kids don`t know what they want to be when they grow up: not so Richard Laymon. `While I was still in elementary school, I had dreams of being a writer,` Laymon begins. `My first piece of fiction, I guess, was a report on a non-existent book I wrote f... ENTERPRISE in Danger of Cancellation
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 02-16-2004)
...Furter in THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
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Perhaps it's the ratings. (Repeat) STARGATE SG-1 (9 pm, SCIFI) A key member of the team dies. No it's not that lovable talking dog sidekick ... wait, am I even talking about the right sho... Feb. 18 Feb. 24: Et Tu, FUTURAMA?
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 02-18-2002)
...1 has got THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at 9 p.m.Thursday, February 21So Fox is airing something called GLUTTON BOWL: THE WORLD'S GREATEST EATING COMPETITION at 8 p.m. Forty contestants will have to eat bowls of mayonnaise, beef tongue, sticks of butte... A Brief History of Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy at the Oscars
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 03-27-2000)
Writing a history of science fiction, horror and fantasy film winners at the Academy Awards is much simpler than it should be. Quite simply, there just aren’t that many winners. Comedic actors like Bob Hope used to complain about being overlooked in favor... A Brief History of Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy at the Oscars
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 03-25-2000)
Writing a history of science fiction, horror and fantasy film winners at the Academy Awards is much simpler than it should be. Quite simply, there just aren’t that many winners. Comedic actors like Bob Hope used to complain about being overlooked in favor... HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN
by JASON HENDERSON (Sat 12-08-2001)
There's a sort of common law among film geeks, sets of rules you're supposed to know - secret knowledge of which film is the best or the worst, which episode of a show we all agree to sneer at, etc. There wouldn't be a point without the sneering. HORROR O... DVD This Week: August 27
by John Thonen (Tue 08-27-2002)
VIDEO NEWSProof, as if any was needed, that direct-to-video horror producers have no shame is the recent report (from CREATURE CORNER) of a sequel to the dreadful BLOODY MURDER. That film was an unexpected video hit, probably due to its cover art of a cha... Backward MASKing
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-03-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS In SON OF THE MASK, composed Randy Edelman reprises his vibrantly quirky heroic theme from 1994's THE MASK, but only three tracks of score are included on the soundtrack album, released this week by Silva Screen (SILCD 1179). H... THE EXORCIST: Making the Modern Horror Classic - Part Two
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 03-15-2000)
Despite the notorious reputation of THE EXORCIST in novel form and the eventual blockbuster success of the film, director William Friedkin points out that the project was never considered a sure-fire success, which may explain the uncertainty of Warner Br... Lon Chaney, Silent 'Horror' Star
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 10-26-2000)
It may be a bit misleading to say that silent film actor Lon Chaney was cinema’s first horror star, but his work did pave the way for the American horror films that emerged in the early sound era shortly after his death. Chaney, you see, didn’t make horro... Music's Kiss
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-16-2003)
The music is as creepy as anything you’ve ever heard. Shimmering violins and percussion dust off ancient sarcophaguses, buried deep in hidden chambers. Deep, sepuchral cello bespeak ancient mysteries while an onslaught of relentless chords echo the coming... How to Make a Monster: The Mechanics of Horror Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-27-2006)
October draws nigh, COMICSCAPE faithful. Sure, it's a few days away. But, like a kid sneaking downstairs on Christmas morning, I celebrate my favorite holiday early. And, if the skeletons and jack-o-lanterns all over Target and Wal-Mart didn't already ... THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL: The Director Speaks
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 10-29-1999)
William Malone has vivid childhood memories of viewing William Castle’s tongue-in-cheek horror opus, THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, so it seems appropriate that he should have been tapped to direct a remake. After all, we’ve entered an era when seemingly ever... TV Not on DVD: The Your-Two-Cents Edition
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-31-2005)
Well, there are weeks where y'all are talkative and weeks where I'm left wondering if anybody even reads this damn thing. Last week was clearly the former, as the subject of TV on DVD seems to have brought you all out of the lurking woodwork. There's a ... JEEPERS CREEPERS and Classic German Horror Music on CD
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 02-09-2002)
This Week’s RecommendationBennett Salvay’s eerie and eclectic little score for JEEPERS CREEPERS, Victor Salva’s affectionately and dynamically delineated monster movie, has come out on new label called Free Inc (3416), available through Percepto Records (... WRITING HORROR
by Denise Dumars (Wed 05-31-2000)
Few writing teachers tell it like it is. Creative writing instruction is often veiled in thin metaphors designed primarily to discourage the Sunday writer from pursuing authorship seriously. Not so this very practical, very readable, very tell-it-like-it-... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER "Once More With Feeling"
by Carl Cortez (Tue 11-06-2001)
Whenever BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER comes up with a show that seems gimmicky in nature, it always seems to overcome the initial hokiness of it with a great payoff. Creator Joss Whedon has always been at the forefront of those episodes. In "Hush" he did an e... TOMIE
by Brian Thomas (Thu 01-29-2004)
Tsukiko Izumisawa (Mami Nakamura) learns that a quiet young man has moved into the apartment below hers, but she doesn’t know that he’s Tsukiko’s old boyfriend Tanabe (Kenji Mizuhashi), and that he’s keeping an odd pet in a wicker basket (likely a deliber... Summer of Fear: The Rebirth of the Horror Film
by John Thonen (Fri 11-12-1999)
Something went wrong at the box office this past summer. Something went very, very wrong. The critics are aghast. Mainstream film journalists are in shock. These pundits of the cinema are afraid. As well they should be. For that least respected and most ... Year in Review: 2000
by Roman Martel (Sat 01-01-2000)
Intro
I've been writing reviews for Anime on DVD.com since 1998. I've been a fan of anime for a bit longer than that. It's been interesting to see my style of review change over the years. With 2000 I realized that I had to do something a bit different in... The Song of Cthulhu
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-26-2006)
The weird tales of Howard Phillips Lovecraft are among the most potent horror stories of the last century. Told through a careful and precise narrative ambiance, H.P. Lovecraft's tales of the undying manifestations of monstrous, cosmic evil and arcane sor... Comicscape - October 27, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-27-2004)
...posers of the ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, on a project called DIAMOND DEAD, which focuses on a dead rock band. When he spoke to me in August, he was taking some much deserved time off from shooting his latest zombie movie LAND OF THE DEAD in Toronto. Bu... Elfman Meets Lecter in a Tasteful Horror Score
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 10-02-2002)
This Week's RecommendationDanny Elfman's first foray into the dark world of Hannibal Lecter in RED DRAGON, released this week by Decca (289 473 248-2), is a mesmerizingly dark journey into malevolency and dementia.In RED DRAGON, Elfman follows the work of... Horror author Yvonne Navarro Branches out with BUFFY tie-in books.
by Denise Dumars (Tue 02-08-2000)
Novelist Yvonne Navarro would look right at home in the cast of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. The slim blonde author practices martial arts and, given the right tools, could probably kick some serious vampire butt. But her main weapon is her computer, with wh... Negima Box Set
by Mark Thomas (Tue 03-25-2008)
What They SayVampires, robots, sorcery... and that\'s all before gym class! Welcome to Mahora Academy, an all-girls school where the impossible and the enchanting are a part of the curriculum. It\'s the start of the new school year and emotions run rampan... Lady Death: The Motion Picture
by Mike Dungan (Sun 10-10-2004)
What They SayOnly in death does she find the will to live. Her legend begins in the 15th century. Stripped of her innocence by her father\'s betrayal, a pious, young woman, Hope, is sentenced to a trial by fire. She reluctantly accepts her father\'s offer... 'Tis Himself: Horror Writer Tom Piccirilli
by Denise Dumars (Wed 05-24-2000)
Tom Piccirilli is a survivor. An alumnus of the small press, his career has blossomed at a time when some of the genres and forms in which he writes—most notably horror and mystery, short fiction and poetry—are hardly thriving. Yet he has risen above the ... MONSTERS CRASH THE PAJAMA PARTY SPOOK SHOW SPECTACULAR
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 10-08-2001)
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and witness something that few eyes have seen before: a true DVD masterpiece! On this slim disc you will find not only a collection of the craziest little film oddities ever assembled on digital media, but also a verit... That Certain Something
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-08-2004)
I come not to praise TRU CALLING but to bury it.In case you hadn't heard, former Slayer Eliza Dushku's GROUNDHOG DAY/RUN LOLA RUN hybrid went down for the big dirt nap a while back. I can't imagine that even the cast and crew were terribly surprised: the ... Requiem from the Darkness Box Set
by Christopher Homer (Mon 03-31-2008)
What They SayIn the 1860s, Japan is in turmoil. A would-be author of this feudal period, Momosuke is tired of writing children\'s stories. Travelling the countryside in search of one hundred ghost stories that will comprise a book, he meets with three mys... HORROR FILMS OF THE 1980’s
by Tim Janson (Fri 11-30-2007)
It can be argued that the decade of the 1980’s was the most important ever for horror films. While the films may not have always been good, and many were downright terrible, the advent of home video soon taught filmmakers that they could turn a... Music To Gag On
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-09-2006)
GAG is a new independent thriller about a pair of professional thieves who break into a house and discover a man held captive in a hidden room, beaten beyond recognition. In trying to help, the thieves become trapped by a torturous serial killer. Set enti... Oni Tensei: The Demon's Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-03-2002)
What They SayNow, available for the first time, all four Oni Tensei episodes on one disk!
There is an ancient legend that says if a tattoo is drawn to perfection, it
will come to life. Reiko Kure is a female detective with a strange massacre
on her hands... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: Writer-producer David Fury
by Denise Dumars (Thu 04-20-2000)
`They left me out of the picture!` David Fury says of the October 1, 1999 issue of ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY that listed the BUFFY episodes to date and featured a photo of and a discussion with the principal BUFFY writers. `I was a freelancer last year,` he ex... European Horror Hot On DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 10-24-2001)
One of the big surprises of the growth of the DVD format has been high sales of European genre titles - especially horror. Ma perché? But why? Though a reasonably steady source of income for distributors, "foreign films" have always had a reputation with ... New Wave of Italo-Horror Scores on CD Contrast Romance & Horror
by Randall Larson (Wed 11-01-2006)
Released today by Italy’s Digitmovies specialty label are a pair of notable soundtracks from Italian horror films, including the first-ever release on disc of Bruno Nicolai’s 1973 score for Jess Franco’s provocative Una Vergine Tra I ... DVD Review of Dark City (Director's Cut)
by Robert T. Trate (Sun 08-10-2008)
... level of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, though Richard O’Brien does star in both. It nonetheless has become a film that has passed from fan to the uninitiated and so on gaining its place among the genre’s best. Alex Proyas’, now, cla... RING: Award-Winning Horror From Japan
by Norman England (Fri 01-14-2000)
What do you do? You’ve been handed a videotape by a friend who, for their sake, begs you to watch it. Only thing is, if you do, you will die exactly one week later unless you in turn pass it on for someone else to watch. It is this simple premise of RING,... THE FINAL PROGRAMME
by John Thonen (Tue 08-07-2001)
...ally made THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW an after-the-fact success. However, its recent DVD release by Anchor Bay has excited thousands of loyal fans around the world, including this writer, who have never forgotten seeing the film nearly three decades ... Amityville Horror, The (sequel)
by Coming Attractions (Fri 10-31-2003)
Genre:Horror/Sequel.Studio:MGM.Production Company:Platinum Dunes.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Daniel Farrands (Screenwriter).Premise:Twenty years after he and his family fled in terror from a haunted house, George Lutz ... Wes Craven
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-03-2007)
It’s not often that someone of the past will get to choose the director whom will remake one of his films. Yet, that’s exactly what happened this week. Famed horror director Wes Craven has the choice of whomever in terms of directing remakes o... Legends of horror
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-03-2006)
Critical whipping boy Uwe Boll recently gave us yet another reason to dislike him: He's a bully. He recently made good his offer to let his critics get in the boxing ring with him. Boll selected four young men who have been extremely critical of his work ... THE EXORCIST: Making the Modern Horror Classic - Part One
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 03-14-2000)
Twenty-seven years after its initial release, with a re-release just around the corner, it is difficult to convey just what a significant milestone THE EXORCIST is in the history of Horror Cinema. Today, it is commonplace for top directors to work with ge... The Industry's Dark Horse Part Two
by Eric Moro (Thu 11-27-2003)
In part one of our "publisher profile," Dark Horse Comics president Mike Richardson discussed the company's origins and its commitment to creator rights. In this segment, the publisher examines the company's movie production arm, taking a candid look at s... HORROR OF DRACULA
by Jason Henderson (Fri 11-15-2002)
It’s not necessary that you imagine you’re watching HORROR OF DRACULA in 1958 to enjoy it, but it can make you appreciate the movie’s power.For years, Hammer Studios’ horror movies have had a strange relationship with DVD, as second-string titles like the... KONG lands!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-28-2006)
While over the past few weeks I've been writing about bargain box sets of (most often) public domain titles, there's one way you can see a lot of these features for even less money. To be specific, for free. Sites like Veoh [http://www.veoh.com/] speciali... Dario Argento, a Master of Horror
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-15-2007)
We’ve covered great minds in cinema up to this point of time, directors and actors which have played a major effect on the culture of movie conscious minds. Individuals whom have awed audiences everywhere. People whom utilized their imaginations ... Photos from ManiaFest Day Three - and the Masters of Horror speak!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Thu 09-25-2003)
Day three of ManiaFest started early with a Masters of Horror Panel, featuring emerging talent and established filmmakers. The panel consisted of Wes Craven, Stuart Gordon, Tobe Hooper, Rob Zombie and Eli Roth with the moderator being Cinescape's Editor-i... Speed Grapher Vol. #6 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-26-2008)
What They SayThe final supper has begun, and the glutton comes in many forms. The city watches in fascinated horror as the wicked takes on the corrupt and the ruling class is brought down to its knees. Saiga crawls out of darkness into the destruction, an... Flesh Colored Horror Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Mon 04-10-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Translated by:Adapted by:What They SayIs Tomie finally gone? Or does her wretched spirit live on in this macabre collection of spine-tingling tales. Enjoy Ito's mix of girls, gore, and social satire.The ReviewFalse advertisi... 6th Chicago Horror Film Festival Returns with Big Names and Longer Run
by News Editor (Wed 10-26-2005)
Chicago will play host to the 6th Horror Film Festival put on by Gatlin Pictures at the historic 3 Penny Cinema from October 28th to November 3rd. The Festival will include nearly fifty films that include actors from, "The X-Files", "Hellraiser", "The Peo... Mania Exclusive Interview: Terminator: Salvation Director McG
by Rob Vaux (Fri 08-01-2008)
Like many filmmakers today, McG got his start in music videos, producing work for the likes of Sublime, Korn and Cypress Hill. He then scored a huge success with the 2000 feature film version of Charlie's Angels followed by a less-then-well-received seque... Hellsing Vol. #1
by paul (Wed 05-22-2002)
The Review!Another Gonzo production released domestically by Pioneer Animation, Hellsing stakes its claim (pun intended) as the king of vampire anime. But is there enough good stuff here for you to sink your teeth into? (UGH!)
Audio:
The audio is flawle... Y2omaKe: Year of the Otaku
by His Lordship Chaos (-)
Well, it's been some time since this guy last ranted and was able to get it posted rather than being burned at the stake for an Anime heretic. Christmas has come and gone, seeing with it many a happy DVDs, CDs and BYOBs coming into my possession. Actually... GALACTICA's second coming
by Eric Moro (Mon 07-02-2001)
Perhaps the last piece of vintage sci-fi to withstand the recent barrage of big budget remakes, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA will soon be making its triumphant return to the small screen thanks to the collaborative efforts of Tom DeSanto, Bryan Singer, Dan Angel ... Speedgrapher Vol. #6 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-12-2007)
What They SayThe final supper has begun, and the glutton comes in many forms. The city watches in fascinated horror as the wicked takes on the corrupt and the ruling class is brought down to its knees. Saiga crawls out of darkness into the destruction, an... Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Goddess of the Dark Tower
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-14-2007)
What They SayIn the era of medieval Japan, cultural arts flourished, territorial wars were waged, and man and demon co-existed! While attempting to retrieve a lost falcon for his feudal lord, bird handler Zushonosuke encounters and becomes irresistably dr... Excel Saga Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Mike Dungan (Thu 03-20-2008)
What They SayPuchuuboy Publishing and ACROSS proudly presents: Ilpalazzo-mates gone wild! They\'re cute, they\'re scantily clad, and they\'re dying to please! But enough about those pesky alien Puchuus who\'re invading Earth! When it comes to dying for s... Ghost Stories Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 10-15-2005)
What They SayWhen nearby construction disturbs a spiritual resting place, kids aren’t the only ones starting classes at this school. And that means it’s up to a scruffy band of young ghostbusters to expel their satanic schoolmates before every... Being a Brief Discussion with Jeff Thompson
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-24-2005)
Interviewer: Way Jeng
If you're a fan of New York dubs, you've probably seen some of Jeff Thompson's work. He has worked on many shows, including Boogiepop Phantom, The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, and His and Her Circumstances. I had a chance to speak w... Urotsukidoji IV: Inferno Road (Mon 09-29-2003)
What They SayFrom the creator of La Blue Girl and Demon Warrior Koji! It’s the Age of the Overfiend, and flesh-hungry monsters rule the Earth. Immortal half-demon Amano Jyaku travels the wasteland, witness to the rape and torture of the human race....Music à la Melle
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-11-2004)
REMEMBERING GIL MELLEComposer Gil Melle, an innovator in mixing electronic and orchestral music, died last Thursday of a heart attack at his home in Malibu, California. For nearly five decades, Melle had made a mark in the world of jazz as an outstanding ... HOWLING III: THE MARSUPIALS
by SCOTT COLLURA (Mon 07-16-2001)
At last count, the seemingly unending series of HOWLING films had hit number seven (specifically, THE HOWLING: NEW MOON RISING), but none of these cash-in sequels have been able to match the original Joe Dante film. Having said that, HOWLING III: THE MARS... Orguss Limited DVD Box Set (Sat 05-11-2002)
What They SayThe year 2062. The world is sent into a state of chaos after the explosion of a bomb which oscillates the dimension, causing a mass of parallel worlds to become one. But what is ?The peculiar point?? This is where Kei?s adventure begins!! ...The Best Soundtracks of 2005 Part 2 Game Scores; Compilations, Reissues & Restorations
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-19-2006)
FAVE GAMESCORES OF 2005 Video game scores continue to rival motion picture scores, whether they are composed by film scorers or by composers specializing in games music. These are my favorites of those released on CD during 2005: 1. Advent Rising (Tommy T... Remembering Jerry
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-29-2004)
The death of Jerry Goldsmith last week on July 21st continues to have significant repercussions throughout the film and film music community; evidence of just how important Jerry was to the art and technique of music for motion pictures and just what an ... The New Kid in Town
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-05-2004)
Salutations, denizens of the TV Wasteland! As Andrew Hershberger saddles off to ride away into a picture perfect sunset, it falls upon myself to mount up and become your new host for CINESCAPE's weekly television column, TV Wasteland. My name's Patrick Sa... The Best Films of 1999
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 01-16-2000)
Despite the fact that Fandom covers science fiction, fantasy, and horror, I resisted the urge to title this article `The Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films of 1999.` The reason for the shorter, simpler title is that the films on this list tru... Remembering Shirley Walker
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-07-2006)
In a second sad blow to film musicdom, Composer Shirley Walker passed away last week, barely a week and the identical age as Basil Poledouris who died on November 8th. Walker died after suffering a brain aneurism from which she did not regain c... BOOGEYMEN
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 10-04-2001)
As far as marketing goes, BOOGEYMEN is one killer idea. You take a smattering of good horror icons (Norman Bates, Leatherface, Michael Myers, the Tall Man from PHANTASM), a handful of tolerable horror icons (Jason, Chucky, Pinhead, Freddy, the various kil... ELEKTRA-fying Film Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-20-2005)
Christophe Beck's unusually textured score for ELEKTRA is being heard in theaters this week, with a soundtrack album recently released on Varese Sarabande. The score opens with a heartfelt theme that achieves a notable emotive power not unlike the opening... Fish Heads, Fish Heads
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-12-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Sweden’s new film label, Fin de Siècle Media, has released a real treasure of late 70’s Eurohorror film music – Luciano Michelini’s provocative score for L’Isola Degli Uomini... Maburaho Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Mark Thomas (Mon 04-30-2007)
What They SayHigh school student Kazuki Shikimori attends school at the elite Aoi Academy where students learn the intricacies of using their magical powers. Blessed with highly sought-after DNA Kazuki is cursed. He can only use his powers eight times unt... ON THE LOT: The Horror of it All
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 07-06-2007)
Look above the review and you’ll see a B-! It’s not because I’m happy with the formula for the show, it’s because I like horror moves. This week Eli Roth is the guest judge. At first I was disappointed that Roth was ... Surfacing with Josh Pate
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-10-2005)
There's a long-standing tradition of storytelling brothers. The Grimms. The Coens. The Wachowskis (although that should now actually be "the Wachowski siblings", I suppose). Add to that list the brothers Pate, Jonas and Josh, formerly of Sci-Fi's shor... Fantastic Four
by Development Heck (Sat 07-02-2005)
Genre:Adventure/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:1492 Pictures.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ioan Gruffudd (Reed Richards/"Mr. Fantastic"); Michael Chiklis (Benjamin J. Grimm/"The Thing"); Jessica Alba (Susan "Sue" Sto... Being a Brief Discussion with Caitlin Glass
by Way Jeng (Tue 09-13-2005)
Recorded at: Anime Central '05
Caitlin Glass may be relatively new to anime dubbing, but she's already played some fantastic characters. She's probably best known for her role as Winry in Fullmetal Alchemist. Her other characters include Hiyono in Spiral... ROCKY BALBOA Poster
by Karl Schneider (Thu 08-03-2006)
Here is the poster for the upcoming film ROCKY BALBOA.The next installment of Rocky will be headed back to theaters on December 22, 2006. The movie will be titled ROCKY BALBOA and stars Sylvester Stallone as Rocky.In the film, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stal... Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Yotsuya Ghost Story
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-11-2007)
What They SayCurses never die, but people do.
In the Edo era of Japan, when cultural arts flourished and the samurai code of \"bushido\" emerged, humanity\'s fear of the supernatural was very real! Desiring to wed Lady Oiwa, an ambitious and calculating ... Le Chevalier D'Eon Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Wed 05-09-2007)
What They SayCreated by Tow Ubukata (Pilgrim Jager) and produced by Production I.G. (Otogi Zoshi, Ghost In The Shell), the supernatural anime series Le Chevalier D\'Eon injects historical drama into its horror-fantasy hybrid. Set in 18th-century France ju... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 5: Into the Black Hole
by Edward Gross (Fri 12-15-2000)
After rejecting initial treatments developed by Gene Roddenberry, Paramount studio`s search for the proper vehicle to launch the first STAR TREK film began The writers approached included science fiction veteran Robert Silverberg; famed author Harlan Elli... FRIDAY THE 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan, Part 2
by Brian Thomas (Mon 10-25-2004)
FRIDAY THE 13th: THE FINAL CHAPTER apparently ended the killing spree of Jason Voorhees, chopped to bits with his own machete by crafty little Tommy Jarvis. To some, this signaled the end of the slasher genre and perhaps horror cinema altogether, as box o... Beware of Doug: Douglas Clegg on Life as a Horror Writer
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-12-2000)
From the desert communities of California`s heartland to the crumbling infrastructure of New York City, the settings of Douglas Clegg`s horror fiction reflect his own wanderlust. But no matter how far from his origins Clegg travels, he always comes back t... Slayers: The Motion Picture
by Roman Martel (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.8
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Disc Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 5
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 5
Overall: 4.8
-Artistic Ratings-
Animation: 4
Sound: 5
Plot: 4
Acting: Japanese: 5
English: 5
Music: 5
Overall: 4.7
Intr... Music à la Melle, Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-18-2004)
REMEMBERING GIL MELLEFor nearly five decades, Gil Melle had made a mark in the world of jazz as an outstanding saxophonist, composer, and also noted as a painter. In the world of film and television, his work has been extraordinarily notable if not t... STAR TREK: Directing The Motion Picture
by Frederick C. Szebin (Wed 01-12-2000)
STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE has to be one of the most frustrating near-misses in the history of SF cinema. At one time only dreamt of by the original TV show’s fan base, then reviled, ST:TMP actually isn’t the grand mess it was once thought to be. Indee... HALLOWEEN: Cast and Crew Reunion at American Cinematheque
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 10-19-2000)
It`s been 22 years since Michael Myers broke out of the loony bin, commandeered a government vehicle and then terrorized his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, but the trail of dead bodies left in his wake is pretty easy to follow. Without John Carpenter`... House of the Dead, The
by Coming Attractions (Thu 07-31-2003)
Genre: Video Game Adaptation/Horror.Studio: Unknown.Production Company: Mindfire Entertainment.Project Phase: Post-production.Who's In It: Ona Grauer (Alicia); Jonathan Cherry (Rudy); Tyron Leitso (Simon); Enuka Okuma (Karma); Sonja Salomma (Cynthia); Wil... B-yond Your Usual Movie Experience
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-25-2005)
Usually at this time I'd be plugging B-Fest 9 (www.b-fest.com), the 24-hour B-movie marathon I attend every year. I'd be crowing about how this show combines a love for trashy cinema with a grueling endurance test, and explaining how MYSTERY SCIENCE THEAT... SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE - The Making of the Motion Picture
by Edward Gross (Fri 02-18-2000)
For anyone doubting the impact Christopher Reeve had on audiences in his interpretation of Superman, they need look no farther than the world's reaction to his tragic horse-riding accident four years ago. The love and support demonstrated spoke volumes an... Universal's Monster MusicStein
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-13-2006)
In the 1950s, film music was a far different game than it is now. The studio system was still in effect and film composers were, for the most part, contracted to one studio or another. Universal Studios was one of Hollywood's most productive movie facto... THE BOLLYWOOD HORROR COLLECTION Volume 1
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 09-25-2006)
"There are no Indian horror movies." I live in what has been documented as the most diverse neighborhood on the planet, and as I browsed through the many Indian, Pakistani, Russian, African and Filipino video stores lining its main thoroughfare during the... Super Milk-Chan Show Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-04-2004)
What They SayMeet Milk - a foul-mouth, selfish smarty pants superhero with no real superpowers. Not quite you\'re A-list superhero, but that won\'t stop the idiotic President (of \"everything\") from hiring her to solve the world\'s problems. And if that ... Ai Yori Aoshi Vol. #1: Faithfully Yours
by Way Jeng (Sun 07-13-2003)
The Review!One problem often encountered by romantic comedies is that they get accused of being superficial and simplistic. While arguments can be made both for and against the point it's pretty obvious that a number of people would enjoy a greater amount... Super Milk-Chan Show Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-08-2004)
What They SayUh-oh... Things are really bad this time.
An evil pork pusher is preying on piggies! The President has lost his prized pussy (cat)! Looks like it\'s up to Milk and company to answer the dangerous call to duty.
(But when the Milk Show techn... Nightmare Campus
by Giaourus Ericus (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!AUDIO: A+ I'm primarily using the original Japanese audio track for this review. Both the Japanese and English tracks are in Dolby Digital Stereo. Overall, a very good job, with everything clear, crisp and undistorted. In particular, the lovely... Pirate tie-ins ahoy
by Brian Thomas (Tue 06-27-2006)
We've got a huge list this week so let's get right to the Prize Closet. We have 2 copies of FAILURE TO LAUNCH for you, courtesy of Paramount. To enter, send one email containing your name and mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info with the word "FAIL... ADV Films UK January 2004 Announcements (Tue 12-16-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR GAMERA: ATTACK OF LEGION HE?S TOUGH. HE?S TALL. HE?S A 200-FOOT FLYING TURTLE! SECOND FEATURE-LENGTH VOLUME OF LEGENDARY GAMERA TRILOGY TO BE AVAILABLE 19th JANUARY 2004 LONDON, UK, 15th Decemb...Galaxy Railways Complete Collection
by Mark Thomas (Fri 05-25-2007)
What They SayIn the future, mankind will venture to the far reaches of the cosmos using technologically advanced trains, perhaps the least likely method of intergalactic travel. The fleet of Galaxy Railways transports countless galactic citizens from one ... Outlaw Star Collection 3
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.3
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 4
Picture: 4
Menu: 5
Presentation: 5
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 4
Sound: 4
Plot: 4
English Acting: 4
Music: 4
Entertainment: 4.5
Overall: 4.1
Intro ... Heartbreaker: BUFFY Writer Marti Noxon
by Denise Dumars (Tue 05-02-2000)
One of the most prolific of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER`S writers, Marti Noxon writes some of the darkest and most heartbreaking episodes of the show. In contrast, Noxon herself is bubbly and cheerful and both surprised and delighted by her success as one of... Gothika
by Coming Attractions (Fri 09-26-2003)
Genre:Horror.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:Dark Castle Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Halle Berry (Dr. Miranda Grey); Penelope Cruz (Chloe); Robert Downey Jr. (Dr. Peter Graham); Charles S. Dutton (Doug Grey); Bronwen Mantel (I... Slayers: The Motion Picture
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-08-2000)
What They SayEnveloped in mists, the island of Mipross has been shrouded in mystery since the dawn of time! Now, two mighty sorceresses will attempt to pierce the veil of secrecy and silence that has hidden the horrible truth about Mipross from the eyes o... STAR TREK: Ronald D. Moore, Part II
by Anna L. Kaplan (Wed 01-19-2000)
Let’s go back to the beginning for Moore, to get a history lesson as well as an idea about what about VOYAGER upset him so much. He remembers, `When I came aboard in the third season, NEXT GEN was very much the new kid on the block. There was a lot of sta... Samuel Z. Arkoff at Orpheum Theatre Halloween Spook-a-Thon
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 10-26-2000)
You may have about the sixth annual Spook-a-Thon Halloween film festival at the old Orpheum Theater in downtown Los Angeles. We dropped in for the festivities last Friday night, including screenings of the original version of The Haunting, Frankenstein Me... Interview with Chris Patton
by Allen Divers (Mon 02-24-2003)
In the last few weeks, I've had the honor of getting to speak with not one, but two voice actors from ADV. This time around I did a little email sparring with Chris Patton. (Ah, gotta love the Internet as even interviews take on a whole new approach tha... Bombs, Skunk Apes, and Happy Meals
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 03-31-2007)
It may be surprising to many people that yes, in fact, there are more film festivals than Sundance and Cannes. Now, there are a scant few other than these two where a feature filmmaker might actually sell their film but there are plenty of festiv... Stardate 0012.18: The Gossip Column
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 12-18-2000)
It`s been something of a slow week for Star Trek news, since Star Trek: Voyager is racing toward it`s holiday break and the show`s in reruns through December. But that doesn`t mean the actors aren`t busy coming out with new movies, making plans for next y... Clive Barker is developing a PLAGUE
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-04-2004)
Clive Barker has a new production in development about the end of the world. Barker's Midnight Picture Show company and Armada Pictures are working on PLAGUE, a feature length horror film to be directed by Hal Masonberg. The film's script was written by M... Honey Up Against The Law
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-13-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS A pair of vintage 1960s TV jazz scores have been released by those intrepid preservers of 60s pop culture, England's Harkit Records. Herschel Burke Gilbert was one of the pervasive composers of 1960s television music. While gai... Cinescape's Last Minute Christmas Shopping Guide
by Anthony C. Ferrante with THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Wed 12-21-2005)
Hey you. Yeah, the person who clicked on this article, not because they were interested in the latest, hottest and coolest things out there for the holidays, but rather because you're like many last minute shoppers who haven't even stepped into the mall s... Dark Myth
by Andrew Tei (Mon 10-20-2003)
What They SayBefore the age of man, warring gods of ancient legend shook theivery Earth to its foundation with their might. Now these prehistoric rivals from Japan\'s past are fighting to preserve their secrets in the present day.
Cast from the High Cele... Pet Shop of Horrors
by Mark McPherson (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!I haven't been seeing a lot of horror anime titles out there. There was Perfect Blue, but that was more of mentality thriller. Bio Hunter was ok, but really didn't thrill me. This probably the best horror OAV series I've ever seen. Actually, it... Slave Doll
by Derek Guder (Thu 05-13-2004)
What They SayAki is an Andromaid, half android, half maid. Created to infiltrate the house of Kenichi, she disguises herself as an ordinary housekeeper. Her mission is to capture a sample of Kenichi\'s superior sperm, but she ends up with more than she ba... Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Goblin Cat
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-29-2007)
What They SayDeath has nine lives...
In the Edo era of Japan, as cultural arts, modern science, and technology flourished, so too did the practice of mystical arts, as humanity faced the perils of the supernatural!
In a village, at an old samurai reside... Exorcist: The Beginning (Fri 08-27-2004)
Genre:Horror/Sequel.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:Morgan Creek.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Stellan Skarsgård (Father Lankester Merrin); James D'Arcy (Father Francis); Izabella Scorupco (Sarah); James Bellamy (James); Ben Cross (Semelier);...