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10 Most Overlooked Vampire Movies
by Soren Bowie (Fri 10-31-2008)
Vampire movies suck. Or rather, a large percentage of vampire movies suck, yet they continue to draw massive audiences. Cult fanatics will watch the same terrible movie over and over, and in many cases, the more terrible the film, the more they wi... Vampire Hunter D
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-17-2003)
What They SayIn the year 12,090 A.D., the Earth has fallen into the clutches of ruthless Vampires; humans are enslaved by a corrupt feudal system. Only one being has dared to challenge the cruel authority of these arrogant immortals--the mysterious Vampir... Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-06-2002)
What They SayWritten and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri (Ninja Scroll, Wicked City), based on a novel by Hideyuki Kikuchi, the story revolves around D, the infamous \"dunpeal\" (born of a vampire father and a human mother) outcast and renowned vampire hunt... 
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-26-2001)
What They SayDVD edition of the \'Vampire Hunter D\' movie which is a high quality anime made by teams from Japan and the U.S. and opened theatrically in April 21 (2001.) Based on the original story by Hideyuki Kikuchi, and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri (... JESUS CHRIST VAMPIRE HUNTER
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-18-2003)
As has been well documented, Jesus of Nazareth has been misquoted and misrepresented by his followers for two thousand years. It’s about time someone got back to promoting the two-fisted Fightin’ Jesus – the kind of hero that won’t cop out when there’s da... B-Movies, Sequels, and Animation.
by John Thonen (Wed 09-06-2000)
There`s something for everybody this week as classics, `B` Movies, sequels, and animation vie for your hard-earned rental dollars. Up first, my nomination for the scariest release of the week, month, year—hell, the millennium, which goes to Warner`s vi... VAMPIRE HUNTERS
by Brian Thomas (Mon 08-25-2003)
... can chew.Vampire movies have become popular again in Asia the past few years featuring both the European breed and the more ancient kyonsi in part due to successful imports like BLADE. Here, Tsui, Chin and company up the ante quite a bit by creating... The first movies ever made
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-22-2005)
We may have issues with the quality (and source) of their transfers. We may not review their titles due to their refusal to send screeners. But everyone has to agree that Alpha Video has some of the most eye catching covers on their DVDs. In fact, they're... The Phantom of the Movies Speaks!
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 09-29-2000)
Unknown to my friends and me at the time, as Re-Animator unspooled at the Hoboken Twin Cinema in Hoboken, NJ, somewhere in the darkness lurked The Phantom of the Movies! The following Wednesday, when we read the Phantom`s weekly B-movie column in the New ... The Phantom of the Movies Speaks - Part 2
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 10-06-2000)
[In Part One of our interview with Joe Kane (a.k.a. the Phantom of the Movies), the author discussed his early career as a film critic, reviewing exploitation movies in local theatres. In Part Two, the author addresses the changing market that led many lo... Amano: The Collected Art of Vampire Hunter D Vol.#01
by John Zakrzewski (Thu 05-08-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshitaka Amano / Hideyuki KikuchiTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayFollowing on the heels of the retrospective Coffin comes this new collection of paintings, line-art illustrations, and photography by Vampire Hunter... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 11-09-2001)
In light of the ever-popular television series, it’s easy to forget the original cinematic version of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER - which is probably for the best. While the general rule of thumb is that television spin-offs of hit movies pale in comparison ... THE LITTLE VAMPIRE
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 10-26-2000)
It`s probably inconceivable that anyone within this film`s target audience (presumably, little kids 13 and under, mostly under) is going to read this. Children don`t need or care to know what some pontificating, self-important reviewer thinks about Stuart... Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Animated Series!
by Eric Moro (Wed 06-27-2001)
One of the fastest growing franchises in Hollywood history, Buffy and her "vampire slaying" gang of friends are currently staring down the Hellmouth into a world of fear and uncertainty: that of Saturday morning cartoons. With a BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER a... Blood: The Last Vampire Complete Box (Wed 04-25-2001)
What They SayThe movie uses the full spectrum of digital animation which is said to have impressed even James Cameron. Japan\'s top creators gathered to make the show, which was shown in theaters using the HDCAM24P format which George Lucas will also be u...BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 01-15-2002)
Largely derided when it first premiered in 1997 on the then-fledgling WB Network, Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer turned out to be not only one of the best genre television shows ever, but also one of the best shows on TV as a whole. Now, Twentieth... Interview with The Vampire: Christopher Lee Speaks.
by Craig D. Reid (Mon 04-17-2000)
Perhaps one of the most engaging actors in the history of film is the resplendent Christopher Lee. He has that uncanny ability to hold your attention with a mere glare of his eye, a guttural growl, of his voice or as we most recently saw in SLEEPY HOLLO... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER on Tape
by John Thonen (Tue 01-09-2001)
I’ve been grousing here for several weeks about the paucity of new fantastic genre video releases and, while the future release schedule shows that this drought will pass, this week is the worst yet. While there are a few titles for special interest fans... There's four new BUFFY/ANGEL TV movies being planned?!
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-07-2004)
Yesterday an interesting scoop rolled into our inbox: according to the Global Episode Opinion Survey website, BUFFY and ANGEL star James Marsters, better known as Spike, made the claim on an Australian TV show called Rove Live that there are plans for fou... SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE: Director E. Elias Merhige
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 12-28-2000)
E. Elias Merhige isn`t your typical horror movie director, and Shadow of the Vampire isn`t your typical horror film. It`s debatable as to whether it`s horror film at all, really, for the true villain of the story isn`t a bloodsucking fiend but a modern-ag... Blade The Vampire Slayer Pilot Script Review (Tue 10-18-2005)
"I don't want to spoil too much, because that's no fun. Overall, the stuff with Blade is fun. It's also made clear that Goyer and Johns are looking to push the boundaries of violence on cable TV. Knee-capping, bone-breaking, and lots of slicing. And who k...Blood: The Last Vampire
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-28-2001)
What They SayAt the Yokota base in Japan, a nervous American military is on the brink of the Vietnam War. But a greater threat exists within the walls of the heavily guarded compound: Vampires. A team of top-secret undercover agents dispatches a mysteriou... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Gary Kamisato (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!There are two major points of contention that I feel must be brought up regarding reviews and criticisms of 'Blood: The Last Vampire.' The first regards the plot, a topic which has already seen its fair share of opinion. The other deals with th... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Thomas Eggenberger (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!I've decided to write this Alternate Angle as a counterpoint to what seems to be the generally accepted view of Blood: that it's pure eye candy, without a heart or a brain. As such, it's going to be relatively short, (hopefully) sweet, and to t... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Jason Hicks (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!My opinion of this DVD is drastically different from the majority of the reviews that I have read, as well as the people I've talked to who have seen it. I don't know if I'm seeing something they're not, or if they are just too caught up in the... Cinescape's 25 Greatest Summer Movies of All Time
by Brian Thomas with Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 11-18-2005)
Hurray! It's winter! Time to unpack the sweaters and stow the Speed-o! Time to drag out your electric blanket, and curl up next to a fire with a big bowl of popcorn! Sure summer is long gone but we still got to thinking about it... Every summer, we're alw... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Roman Martel (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.3
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Technical Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 4
Overall: 4.4
-Content Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 5
Plot: 3
Acting: 5
Music: 4
Entertainment: 3
Overall: 4.2
-Intro-
One loo... Book Buzz: Opening the DC Vault
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-29-2008)
...students. Vampire movies are almost as old as film itself. Constantly remade and reinvented for each new generation, the films, like the vampires themselves, adopt many shapes—from the faithful adaptation of Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula to the ... Blood: The Last Vampire Complete Box
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-25-2001)
What They SayThe movie uses the full spectrum of digital animation which is said to have impressed even James Cameron. Japan\'s top creators gathered to make the show, which was shown in theaters using the HDCAM24P format which George Lucas will also be u... DANCES WITH THE UNDEAD: A Conversation with Kim Newman
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-21-2000)
`What if...?` A ton of good horror stories boil down to this question. `What if...a vintage car were possessed?` asked Stephen King`s CHRISTINE. `What if...a man of science created a living creature?` asked Mary Shelly`s FRANKENSTEIN. `What if...that nice... DVD Review of Blood Sucking Cinema
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-23-2008)
...istory of Vampire movies in their documentary Blood Sucking Cinema. The documentary starts off as a great historical and analytical approach to cinematic Vampires. It unfortunately losses credibility in a few creative artists that director Barry Gray i... March 4 March 10: Genre Movies Galore!
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 03-04-2002)
So, I'm sitting here eating away at my pile of Girl Scout cookies and I'm thinking, "You know what would really make a good show? I wanna see a sitcom about a group of twenty-something friends livin' and lovin' in the big city? How come networks don't mak... Ridley Scott & Fox Grab VAMPIRE Tale
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-20-2007)
Fox 2000 has won the bidding war for a new post apocalyptic vampire tale, currently titled PASSAGE, which has been traveling around hollywood circles. The studio paid seven figures for the film rights to the manuscript written by author Justin C... Comicscape: Warner Bros. Takes DC to the Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-27-2008)
Warner Brothers wants to take its DC adaptation to a darker place. After the phenomenal success of The Dark Knight, Warner Bros. Pictures Group President Jeff Robinov wants to get more DC movies in theaters. Over at the Wall Street Journal, Robi... Robert Quarry (aka Count Yorga) at Cult Movies Convention
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 10-26-2000)
Let`s say you had a chance to do your own Interview with the Vampire. Not to write the Anne Rice book, but to conduct a real-life interview with a fictional bloodsucker. Who would you choose? Bela Lugosi? Lon Chaney (senior, of course)? Christopher Lee? G... AMC MONSTERFEST 2002
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 10-25-2002)
...excellent vampire movies. The Independent Film Channel is showing MUTE WITNESS, DEAD ALIVE, and the fine documentary AMERICAN NIGHTMARE. TNN joins many local channels across the nation in broadcasting their own FRIDAY THE 13TH marathon. And then, you c... Yatterman, Gatchaman Live-Action Movies Green-Lit (Wed 04-11-2007)
Nikkatsu Corporation, a subsidiary of Index Holdings, has announced that it has green-lit live-action adaptations of two 1970s anime series, Yatterman and Ninja Science Team Gatchaman. The company said that "production is definitely moving forward on Yatt...Companies help create THE FIRST VAMPIRE
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-30-2004)
The Hollywood Reporter ran a story today about two film production firms working on a new horror movie project titled THE FIRST VAMPIRE. Relativity Management has joined forces with Asgaard Entertainment to finance the feature which is currently being cas... 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... Hartnett Talks 30 DAYS OF NIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 10-15-2007)
... a fan of vampire movies?I grew up watching all sorts of scary movies. That’s what kids do. You sneak out of the house and try to go see movies that you aren’t supposed to see. When I was growing up, there weren’t a lot [of vampire mo... THE LIVING CORPSE
by Brian Thomas (Fri 10-31-2003)
...e Mexican vampire movies of the ‘50s. As a vampire, Tabani at times resembles Lugosi, Lee, Lon Chaney, or even Irving Pichel from DRACULA’S DAUGHTER. But LIVING CORPSE also contains more than enough local color (even in black and white) to make it... Dragon Ball Movies Box Set (Movies 2-4)
by Ben Leary (Thu 07-10-2008)
What They SayThis 3-disc DVD set collects the following Dragon Ball Uncut animated movies: Movie 2: Sleeping Princess in Devil\'s Castle; Movie 3: Mystical Adventure; and Movie 4: The Path to Power.The Review!Three Dragon Ball movies, one low price. Actua... Comicscape - July 20, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-20-2005)
...NG killed vampire movies for a while." "And evidently, you can rip a man's balls off if it's yellow," Steve said. "That's awesome," I said, laughing. "Do you guys see this as an opportunity to break through the comics curtain I mean, the geek curtain ... PATHWAY TO DARKNESS: Follow the Scary Brick Road
by Denise Dumars (Fri 11-03-2000)
When I first got online—not at home yet, mind you, but at the first university that hired me to teach—a friend forwarded me a free newsletter. `You have to get this newsletter!` she said. That newsletter was Pathway News. Hmm, I thought, what is this? It ... Comicscape - March 1, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-01-2006)
... permeate vampire movies and literature these days. I wanted to create a vampire that's truly feral and terrifying, and comics gave me the chance to do that. But I digress. As to your original question, film and TV are collaborative, and so are comics.... THE VAMPIRE STORIES OF NANCY KILPATRICK
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-29-2000)
Nancy Kilpatrick is one of a handful of horror authors who has made her reputation primarily in vampire fiction. In this collection, readers will find a sampling of the different types of vampire stories she has published over the years. The book begins w... Bill & Ted: mutants
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-12-2005)
The Prize Closet is open again! We have 3 copies of the new deluxe edition of John Waters' CRY-BABY to give away, courtesy of the good folks at Universal. If you want one, just send your USPS mailing address to DVDShoppingList@Cinescape.com with the... THE RAPE OF THE VAMPIRE (LE VIOL DU VAMPIRE)
by Andrew Hershberger (Sat 04-27-2002)
Leave it to Jean Rollin to create a damn good vampire film on his first try, one that mixes horror with style, wit, melancholy, eroticism and a hip edge that would play better in an art house than in a drive-in. THE RAPE OF THE VAMPIRE is one of the respe... Directing MODERN VAMPIRES, Part One
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 11-12-1999)
... favorite vampire movies. He`s very professional. In JOHNNY MNEMONIC, he played a more conservative bad guy. He has a lot of range. He`s an absolute gentleman on the set. He`s fun to work with. He`s one of those guys that just puts a good energy out. A... Vampire Hunter D (novels) Vol.#01
by Justin Rich (Wed 06-29-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Hideyuki Kikuchi & Artist: Yoshitaka AmanoTranslated by:Kevin LeahyAdapted by:What They SayIt is the year 12,090 A.D. The world has ended, ravaged in the firestorm of man’s wars and madness. But from the wreckage... Make Your Own Damn Movies!
by News Editor (Thu 09-01-2005)
Lionhead Studios and Activision, Inc. announced the addition of THE MOVIES Online, a community website where aspiring moviemakers can upload and share their motion pictures created with THE MOVIES on the internet. Located at www.themoviesgame.com, the sit... Vampire Hunter D (Novels) Vol.#08 - Mysterious Journey to the North Sea Part Two
by John Zakrzewski (Tue 11-27-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideyuki KikuchiTranslated by:Kevin LeahyAdapted by:What They SayThe picturesque coastal town of Florence was known for millennia as a pleasure resort for the Nobility. As retribution for their decadence, the cruel and beautif... Leaping Lizards and Goodness Snakes Alive! - Part One
by John Thonen (Sun 12-16-2001)
Phobias have formed the basis of any number of movies. Acrophobia was the root of Jimmy Stewart's VERTIGO, Agoraphobia was the challenge for Sigourney Weaver in COPYCAT and Jeff Daniels was so afraid of spiders that his fear became the title of Arachnopho... DMX tracks a WEREWOLF
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-23-2003)
There seems to be a cycle that happens every few years where there's a crop of vampire movies in development and no werewolf ones, or it's the other way around. Right now it seems we're approaching the height of the wolf craze. Wes Craven is filming CUR... Comicscape: Five Reasons Why Comics Are Better Than Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-09-2008)
Maniacs love movies and comics. But, here at Comicscape, we’re here to lay down the law and crown funny books the king of cool. Everyone gets excited when Hollywood turns a comic into a movie—if those stogie-chomping bigwigs and thei... Blade Trinity DVD Review (Tue 05-10-2005)
...the worse vampire movies ever made.Comicscape April 13, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-13-2005)
Generally speaking, I've enjoyed the recent glut of comic book adaptations that Hollywood has been bringing us. There've been a a few I didn't really care for, like BLADE: TRINITY and CONSTANTINE. But, even those were fairly entertaining in their own righ... Hellsing: Rescript (Mon 05-26-2003)
What They SayDisc Catalogue Numbers: DVD-200401/DVD-200403The Review!Audio: Presented in Dolby Digital Stereo Japanese, the show\'s sountrack is, arguably, the greatest asset it\'s got. A generally pleasing mix, the music and dialogue and sound effects al...QUEEN OF THE DAMNED
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 02-22-2002)
QUEEN OF THE DAMNED for a long while is a love it or hate it proposition. Viewers who object to the mushing together of the intricate plotlines of not one but two enormous volumes by Anne Rice, both the title tome and its predecessor, THE VAMPIRE LESTAT, ... TWILIGHT: Meet the Cullens
by Leslie Morgan (Thu 11-20-2008)
...y idea of vampire movies before 'Twilight'. It’s all fangs and gore and guts. When I read 'Twilight' it was more of the Bella Lagosi, beautiful images and sensuality and mystique, which is what I liked about it,” says Facinelli.... Tell me about a movie
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-15-2006)
...R MOON of vampire movies, as a man travels the country with his dhampir little girl until a psychic detective tries to stop them. Includes commentrak and gag reel. (O) DENNIS THE MENACE STRIKES AGAIN (Warner Bros.) (O) THE FLYING NUN Complete Second ... STOKER'S DRACULA
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-27-2004)
...les about vampire movies and folklore, and reprints of short pieces from earlier horror comics from the fifties, such as Eerie.Roy Thomas proposed serializing a faithful adaptation of Bram Stoker's original novel in the pages of DRACULA LIVES! The plan... Comicscape - August 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-11-2004)
OPINION: Last week I turned the floor over to those who mostly agreed with my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2, so this week it only makes sense to let those on the other side of the carpet have their say...and some of them are quite voluble about it!For e... Josh Hartnett on '30 Days of Night' (Mon 07-23-2007)
Josh Hartnett, taking a timeout from press on his current movie stops to talk about '30 Days of Night' with Shock Til You Drop. The website asked Hartnett why he wanted to do the film. "Well, because it's a vampire movie, and I just think that vampire ...Blade #1: Vampire Revolution
by 4 Color Review (Mon 03-18-2002)
BLADE #1
Story:
Christopher Hinz
Art: Steve Pugh
Letters: Richard Starkings & Comicraft
Colors: Atomic Paintbrush
Cover: Tim Bradstreet
Publisher: MAX (Marvel Comics)
Price: $2.99
3 Stars out... Flipping through Comic Book Movies with F.J. DeSanto
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-19-2007)
Consider this: in the last decade, the comic-book faithful have been able to go from wincing when releases like 'Howard the Duck' or 'Supergirl' finally creep out of the pipeline to being able to swell with pride when films inspired by comics account for ... BITE ME!
by Brian Thomas (Mon 04-26-2004)
Among the recent bunch of multi-disc sets from bargain bin label Brentwood is this two-disc set, and I admit I can’t resist covering this obnoxious title. Brentwood has gone through most of the public domain horror titles around, but within the past year ... 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... Check Out The Blade 2 Review
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 03-21-2002)
Cinematic
Vampires have come a long way over the years. This week marks the return of
comic and movie's baddest vampire slayer: Blade. Thechrisbrown sat down to view
the movie on Tuesday. Check out his
review and see if Blade 2 has what it takes to ... Blood the Last Vampire Vol.#01 - Night of the Beasts
by Greg Hackmann (Thu 03-13-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mamoru Oshii / Katsuya TeradaTranslated by:Camella NiehAdapted by:What They SayAt Yokota Base in Japan, American soldiers stand guard at the brink of the Vietnam War. Although they fear the enemy outside their base, an even mo... Comic-Con: The Hellboy Panel
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-02-2002)
Thursday
at Comic-Con Hellboy fans were presented with an opportunity to
find out the latest news on the planned movie. Director Guillermo del Toro, star
Ron Perlman and creator Mike Mignola sat down with a packed house of hundreds of
fans to talk a... Vampire Hunter D (novels) Vol.#07 - Mysterious Journey to the North Sea Part One
by John Zakrzewski (Tue 11-27-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideyuki KikuchiTranslated by:Kevin LeahyAdapted by:What They SayEven a reluctant hero can\'t refuse the last request of a beautiful woman. On her deathbed, the mortally wounded woman gives him a strange gem and asks him to de... THE TRAVELING VAMPIRE SHOW
by Jason Bovberg (Fri 07-14-2000)
The allure of Richard Laymon`s fiction is difficult to deconstruct. Whenever I finish one of his many rollicking entertainments, I take a moment to reflect on the things in the book that so enraptured me. Perhaps I shouldn`t think about it so much. One of... MARVEL Studio Head Talks Future Movies
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 06-25-2007)
There is no question Marvel studios is on top of their game in recent years. Their franchises continue to impress audiences in transferring from comic book form to the big screen. Sure, there are the occasional misses with both critics and audiences but f... CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIES: IN THE YEAR 2889 / THEY CAME FROM BEYOND SPACE / TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE
by Tony Whitt (Fri 08-08-2003)
Remember those ratty videotape sets they used to sell at such fine stores as K-Mart, featuring six or seven grainy B-movies from the '50s, '60s, and '70s, recorded in EP mode? I'll bet you thought that the DVD revolution would get rid of that sort of junk... Marvel Movies, Niles Movies, 'JLU' and 'Mutant X' (Tue 05-04-2004)
Marvel's webcast conference reveals details about Punisher 2, Spider-Man 2, Elektra, Fantastic Four, Ghost Rider and Blade Trinity. Steve Niles told The Comics Continuum that Stuart Beattie, a writer of 'Pirates of the Caribbean', has been brought aboard...Dance in the Vampire Bund Vol.#01
by John Zakrzewski (Tue 09-09-2008)
Naked loli vampire. If said phrase perks the ears, Nozomu Tamaki’s deliciously drawn tale of a modern-day vampire princess and her loyal werewolf bodyguard could well slake your thirst for some wanton horror escapades.Creative TalentWriter/Art... Vampire Hunter D (novels) Vol.#06 - Pilgramage Of The Sacred And The Profane
by John Zakrzewski (Wed 10-17-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideyuki KikuchiTranslated by:Kevin LeahyAdapted by:What They SayGranny Viper is a \"people finder,\" a searcher for lost souls along the roads of a forbidding wasteland. Her latest mission: the safe return of a young woman na... Dragon Ball Z Movies: Dead Zone/World's Strongest
by Mark Thomas (Wed 09-24-2008)
This collection of the first two Dragon Ball Z movies brings classic Dragon Ball action and little else. What They Say
Contains two classic Dragon Ball Z movies!
The Dead Zone - Gohan has been kidnapped! To make matters worse, the evil Garlic Jr. is ga... Polish Curse in Burbank
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-11-2003)
As digital video has become a legitimate format for feature film production, we pause this week to look back on how home video has played a major part in the evolution of motion pictures over the past two decades or so. Remember, once EVIL DEAD was just a... Red Sky Diary: Tim Bradstreet's Pet Project
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-05-2003)
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Tough guys, tattoos, an arsenal of weapons and a dynasty of demon hunters.
These are some of the elements of Red Sky Dia... Dragon Ball Z Movies 3-4: Tree of Might/Lord Slug
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2008)
The Earth gets kicked around a few more times in this latest double feature set in high definition from FUNimation.What They SayThe Tree of Might
The Earth's destruction lies dormant within a single, solitary seed. Brought forth from the darkest reaches... Comicscape: Sucking Life with Gabe Soria
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-14-2008)
You think your life sucks. You think your job sucks. It feels like it will never end. But for Dave Miller, it’s all true. Dave is a vampire, but he owes his allegiance to Lord Radu Arisztidescu, the vampire owner of the Last Stop convenience store i... Dracula: A Vampire for the New Millennium and Beyond
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 12-21-2000)
The debut of Wes Craven Presents Dracula 2000 is probably less significant as a film than as a landmark. The distributor, Dimension (a division of Miramax) avoided pre-release press screenings (never a good sign), and Wes Craven’s track record as an exec ... Apple to sell movies via iTunes
by Karl Schneider (Wed 09-13-2006)
Apple® today announced iTunes® 7, the most significant enhancement to the world's most popular music jukebox and online music and video store since it debuted in 2001. iTunes 7 delivers stunning new features such as the new album and Cover Flow views of m... Record of a Fallen Vampire Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Wed 08-27-2008)
The Record of a Fallen Vampire wins a few points for sheer ambition ... otherwise, it's a mess.Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Kyo Shirodaira / Yuri KimuraTranslated by: Andrew CunninghamAdapted by: Andrew CunninghamWhat They SayThousands of years ago, Vam... Vampire Knight Vol.#01
by Connie Zhang (Tue 05-01-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hino MatsuriTranslated by:Tomo KimuraAdapted by:Tomo KimuraWhat They SayCross Academy is attended by two groups of students: the Day Class and the Night Class. At twilight, when the students of the Day Class return to their do... 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... Hermes: Winds of Love (Sat 03-30-2002)
What They SayFull of exciting adventure and great passion, this animated Japanese favorite tells the legendary tale of the mythological hero Hermes. The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful ...Otakon - Madhouse
by Andrew Tei (Fri 08-08-2003)
Hello everyone, I am Masao Maruyama the president of Madhouse and I
have with me Satoshi Nishimura, the director of Trigun and Hajime no
Ippo. Tomorrow you can also see Rica Matsumoto at her panel, who?s done
a lot of voice work on Madhouse shows.
Mad Hou... Damned Indeed - Part One
by Paul Zimmerman (Fri 02-22-2002)
If you're a vampire your life sucks. Sunlight destroys you, everybody's trying to drive a stake through your heart and you never know who your next meal is going to be. But all that pales in comparison to the trials and tribulations director Michael Rymer... DVD & VHS This Week: June 25
by John Thonen (Tue 06-25-2002)
VIDEO NEWSWhile we're all waiting for Quentin Tarantino to finally start production on his too long awaited new film, KILL BILL, we will at least be able to console ourselves with the re-releases of his ground-breaking, trend setting previous efforts. Up ... TOKYOPOP Brings Fan Fave Vampire Princess Miyu Television Series and Soundtrack to US (Fri 05-25-2001)
New property receives multiple media release LOS ANGELES - 05/25/2001 - TOKYOPOP® Anime is proud to announce it has licensed the Vampire Princess Miyu Television Series, while at the same time the Vampire Princess Miyu Official Soundtrack will be one...Vampire Knight Vol.#02
by Connie Zhang (Wed 05-02-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hino MatsuriTranslated by:Tomo KimuraAdapted by:Tomo KimuraWhat They SayOutside the safe boundary of the academy, Yuki is attacked by a vampire. Injured and unable to defend herself, two Night Class students come to her aid an... Hell Hath No Fury
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-06-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of cutthroat Comicscape action! Late as usual, I realize the furious spell of controversy over the statue of Mary Jane Watson-Parker leaning over a laundry hamper wound down last month, but the storm ov... Wicked City: Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-14-2000)
What They SayThere is Earth, our familiar world, and then there is the Black World, a parallel dimension that very few people are aware of. For centuries, a pact between the two worlds has been observed to maintain peace, and terms must be negotiated and ... Dragon Ball Z Movies: Dead Zone/World's Strongest
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-09-2008)
What They SayThe Dead Zone
Gohan has been kidnapped! To make matters worse, the evil Garlic Jr. is gathering the Dragonballs to wish for immortality. Only then will Garlic Jr. be able to take over the Earth in order to gain revenge for the death of his f... Attack of the Toons
by John Thonen (Fri 08-16-2002)
From time to time, CINESCAPE has delved into coverage of low budget fare, which in Hollywood parlance is any movie under around $10 million in cost. We’ve even journeyed into what is a newer phenomenon, most often referred to as “micro-budget” films, shot... BUFFY, THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CRASH TEST DEMONS
by Jason Henderson (Wed 09-27-2000)
In Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Crash Test Demons, Dark Horse Comics’ running series of adaptations finally aces the most challenging test of any media adaptation: that of reproducing the look and feel of the show it’s based on. It’s a thankless challenge, ... Comicscape - March 31, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-31-2004)
OPINION: Before I begin this week's discussion of the comic books you most wanted to see made into movies, I'd like to share one e-mail in particular that made a very deep impression on me, sent by no less than the producer of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENT... The 10 Most Awesome Movies Hollywood Ever Killed
by David Wong (Fri 01-04-2008)
Hollywood is a slaughterhouse where cool movie ideas go to die. Here are ten films that were tragically cut down before their time, simply because they were just too friggin' awesome. #10. Peter Jackson's Halo Fans of the popular video game wept tears of ... "Chibi Vampire: The Novel 1"
by Nadia Oxford (Sat 02-10-2007)
It's a little hard to determine who Tokyopop is targeting with their "Pop Fiction" titles. According to the publisher, their novel adaptations of popular anime series are for fans and non-fans alike, but Chibi Vampire is an embarrassin... SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE, Music by Dan Jones
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-12-2001)
These seem to be the days of looking back and revisiting films of yesteryear. Three years ago, we had GODS AND MONSTERS, a loving docudrama look at the final days of FRANKENSTEIN-director James Whale. Before that, we had CHAPLIN. The making of Orson Well... LUST FOR A VAMPIRE
by JASON HENDERSON (Sat 12-22-2001)
The best image in LUST FOR A VAMPIRE comes right up front, as a red-and-black-cloaked vampire cuts a peasant girl's throat and pours the blood out on a skeleton while he chants in Latin in order to bring a hot naked female vampire to life. Lurid and absur... COMICSCAPE PART DEUX: SHARPENING THE BLADE WITH A SPIKE
by KURT AMACKER (Thu 06-29-2006)
Amid all the well-deserved attention for SUPERMAN RETURNS, the two-hour pilot of BLADE: THE SERIES premiered on Spike-TV last night. It stands as a significant move for Marvel Entertainment, as the company continues to adapt its comic properties to new ... MODERN VAMPIRES on Tape
by John Thonen (Fri 11-12-1999)
A movie buff`s cinematic passions come in many forms. The categories include: masterpieces, classics, flawed but fascinating, diamonds in the rough and of course, the most unjustifiable of all—the guilty pleasure. These are the films that contain far too ... Dario Argento returns
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-23-2005)
We have a new release from the folks at Unearthed this week which points out the increasing aura of paranoia and suppression in this country (and Canada). The label has specialized in bringing extremely gory foreign horror films into the USA legally, but ... Blade 2 Review: A Spectacle of Action and Violence
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 03-20-2002)
Review
by thechrisbrown 3/20/2002
Guess who?
Thomas Kretschmann as Damaskinos
Luke Goss as Nomak
... Just Another Night at the Vampire Club: William Harms on IMPALER
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 08-16-2006)
This October, Dracula will once again rise from the dead to haunt comic shops. Image will bring William Harms's unique vision of the historical Dracula to New York City in IMPALER. The prince awakens in modern times to fight a vampire plague begun centu... Polanski Passionata
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-06-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Krzysztof Komeda (his name was Americanized by Christopher Komeda for his American LP releases) had a short but profound career in film music, beginning in his native Poland but sweeping into America due to his association with... Hitchcock vs. Lewton
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-04-2005)
That's right, fans it's October! The season of spooky pranks, ghoulish doings, colorful costumes and tasty treats is upon us. Of course you know what I'm talking about: Canadian Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Everyone who claims to be Canadian c... Drawing Blood with Steve Niles
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-17-2007)
IDW published Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith’s vampire miniseries, 30 Days of Night, in 2002. Launched with little fanfare, the book turned into a sleeper hit with sequels, spin-offs, and word of a film adaptation following shortly thereafter.... Director Patrick Gleason brings THE LAUGHING DEAD to life.
by John Thonen (Fri 01-21-2000)
Director Patrick Gleason cringed as the police officers approached. It was early in the 1996 production of his debut film, and his long-expired city filming permit was the least of his worries. If the officers found out he was shooting without the permiss... California Screaming
by Anne Moore (Wed 09-19-2001)
Vampires, apes and ghosts, oh my!No, the aforementioned weren't the cast of the latest monster movie spoof, but part of the guest list at FANGORIA's 15th annual Weekend of Horrors convention, held in conjunction with Creation Entertainment August 11-12 in... Feb. 18 Feb. 24: Et Tu, FUTURAMA?
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 02-18-2002)
I am so mad at the Fox Network right now. I just wanna bust down their door and start crackin' skulls.Why, you ask? Here's why: first, the network cancels THE TICK. And now, there may not be much of a future for FUTURAMA.While saying that they have not ou... Castlevania: Two Fates
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 12-20-2007)
Anime, video games and manga have no shortage of vampires. Most of these gothy, werewolf-bitten adventures take place in some post-apocalyptic future where the Lords of the Undead rule over a populace comprised mostly of trembling human peasants. Still, t... Dances with the Undead: Kim Newman, Part 2
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-28-2000)
JUDGMENT OF TEARS has a lighter tone than THE BLOODY RED BARON, an element that author Kim Newman decided upon early. `Needing a rest after the war-torn Red Baron book, I decided to skip the obvious World War II setting and relax a little by enjoying `la ... Dragon Ball Z Movies 3-4: Tree of Might/Lord Slug
by Mark Thomas (Thu 10-23-2008)
This entry into FUNimation’s double pack line combines “Tree of Might” with “Lord Slug”, which are fine Dragon Ball Z movies, but will do nothing to convince non-fans to feel otherwise.
What They Say
The Tree of Might
Th... MR VAMPIRE
by Craig Reid (Tue 12-05-2000)
Welcome to `Fant-Asia,` Hong Kong`s seductive wild mix of horror, sex, sorcery and swordplay all uniquely egg-rolled into something that Western filmgoers can understandably digest. With my semi-regular column of Fant-Asia film reviews, we`ll not only re... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Collector Set
by News Editor (Sun 11-13-2005)
The BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER series arrives in all new limited edition 40-disc collectors' case on November 15, 2005 from Fox Home Entertainment. The DVD collection features a one-hour documentary on the special edition bonus disc, a collectible book and ... Blood: The Last Vampire
by Kim Wolstenholme (Tue 04-19-2005)
What They SayAt the Yokata Air Force Base in Japan, a nervous American military is on the brink of the Vietnam war. But a greater threat exists within the walls of the heavily guarded compound: Vampires. A team of top-secret undercover agents dispatch... Neon Genesis Evangelion: Special Edition Movies Box Set
by Dani Moure (Tue 03-22-2005)
What They SayWelcome to the Apocalypse...
At the dawn of the new millennium, mankind has awakened a threat unlike any faced before - The Angels. Conventional weapons are useless against them. They can only be stopped by means of the Evangelions, bio-eng... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER "Bargaining" Parts 1 & 2
by Carl Cortez (Tue 10-02-2001)
For viewers who will be checking out BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER for the first time on its new network UPN, there's good news and bad news. Fans of the show expect that traditionally the season openers tend to be a little on the expository side as they try t... Dracula: A Vampire for the New Millennium and Beyond, Part 2
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 12-22-2000)
In Part One of our interview with Leonard Wolf (Dracula: A Connessieur’s Guide) and David J. Skal (V is for Vampire), we asked the scholars about the continuing appeal of Count Dracula in the 20th Century and beyond. The Vampire King clearly is not fading... Killer Queen
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-25-2006)
Sony is attempting to keep the UMD format viable with a new marketing strategy lately. They've been bundling together the UMD and DVD editions of certain films at a special price. It's hard to figure their reasoning here, but I think they're assuming some... DVD & VHS This Week: April 16
by John Thonen (Tue 04-16-2002)
VIDEO NEWSScrappy independent [IMG4R]video distributor Synapse recently announced two upcoming titles which, while lacking in cinematic "name" value, give evidence why the label needs to be paid attention to. INVASION USA is a 1953 no-budgeter wherein the... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: Authors Nancy Holder and Christopher Golden
by Denise Dumars (Thu 10-28-1999)
`Fortunately, the only Mr. Pointy I`ve had to deal with is the autograph pen,` says Nancy Holder in her best Sarah Michelle Gellar voice. Her first BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER tie-in book signing at Burbank, California`s horror bookstore Dark Delicacies brok... Annette Bening--American Beauty
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 03-01-2000)
Annette Bening didn`t exactly shoot to stardom. It only seems that way. After several years on stage (earning a Tony nomination in 1987 for `Coastal Disturbances`), the actress came to Hollywood, where she made her film debut in the forgettable THE GREAT ... Daily DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-28-2005)
One would think that everybody would be scrambling to churn out tie-in merchandise to WAR OF THE WORLDS (see below for some of that). Paramount has a deluxe edition DVD of the 1953 George Pal version ready to go, but reports say Steven Speilberg requested... 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... Stardate 06.24.01: Summer Arrives
by Michelle Erica Green (Tue 06-26-2001)
Summer has arrived, and with it comes a whole spate of genre movies: the very successful SHREK and the less-than-exceptional EVOLUTION, ATLANTIS for the kids and TOMB RAIDER for the grownups, THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS for teen-agers and DR. DOLITTLE 2 for ... Jesus returns!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-12-2005)
I've noticed an some odd behavior in my house lately. Well, odder than the usual. As you can imagine, I open up quite a few DVD packages here, carefully slitting the shrinkwrap to unwrap them, then pulling up the corners of the edge tapes to peel them off... CHUPACABRA TERROR
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-03-2005)
Cryptozoologists studying the phenomena wild men like Sasquatch or lake dragons like Nessie will tell you that nearly all reports indicate that these elusive beasts are shy and not aggressive. But that doesn't stop filmmakers from turning them into horrif... Comicscape - March 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-17-2004)
OPINION: I've only recently become familiar with John Constantine, the lead character in Vertigo's longest-running series to date, HELLBLAZER. Even so, I was appalled to hear the changes that were being made to the character to bring him to the screen - a... 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 ... Why Sport? Because It's Funny!
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 10-05-2000)
If you weren’t too busy watching the Olympics a couple weeks ago, you probably noticed that violence in movies and on television has become a hot button issue again. As a matter of fact, even if you were watching the Olympics, you’re probably aware of thi... The Lady is a Vamp: Author Nancy Kilpatrick
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-29-2000)
One of few horror authors to make her reputation primarily on vampire tales and novels, Nancy Kilpatrick has been called `Canada`s Queen of the Undead.` Her vampire fiction ranges from the humorous short story to full-on erotic horror novels, and everythi... Scary Halloween on Cable TV
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 09-25-2000)
Every once in a while the original promise of cable television—more choices for varied interests—comes to pass. For those of us who like spooky movies, October is proving to look very promising thanks to the Independent Film Channel, American Movie Classi... Steve Niles' sheds light on '30 Days of Night'
by Alex Dueben (Mon 10-22-2007)
Just back from the premiere of '30 Days of Night,' Steve Niles took a few minutes to speak with us about how happy he is with the film adaptation and what else he's working on.
C2F: Where did the original idea for '30 Days of Night' come from?
St... Van Helsing
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-02-2004)
Genre:Action/Horror.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:The Sommers Company/Carpathian Pictures/Stillking Pictures/Universal Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Hugh Jackman (Gabriel Van Helsing); Richard Roxburgh (Dracula); Kate Beckin... Warner Bros. Classics
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-30-2003)
So far, I’ve had no takers in my offer to sell out in return for a new DVD player, so I’m expanding the offer to include retailers. That’s right, the first manufacturer or retailer that sends me a new DVD player will see it described as “nifty” in this co... THE MATRIX RELOADED
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-14-2003)
It takes my old computer about five minutes to restart, so it's no surprise that it took the Wachowski brothers a few years to reload THE MATRIX. They've spent their time well, producing a sequel that feels more like a continuation of the original film th... DVD News and Release Info for August 21
by John Thonen (Tue 08-21-2001)
VIDEO NEWS· SHREK has already claimed this year's top box office title. It's November 2nd DVD release may claim other records as well as DreamWorks launches the title, at sell-through prices, with their bigg... Stardate 07.09.01: The Miniseries of AVALON
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 07-09-2001)
Though this week brings several new and returning series, perhaps none is as highly anticipated as TNT's original miniseries THE MISTS OF AVALON, based on Marion Zimmer Bradley's best-selling version of the Arthurian legend told from the perspective of it... DRACULA'S DAUGHTER / SON OF DRACULA
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-11-2001)
For this year’s crop of Universal Monsters classics on DVD, they appear to be getting down to the “B-squad” titles. Thus, they’ve generously decided to give our wallets a slight break and combine this wave into double features, with the deluxe treatment n... "Lunar Knights"
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sun 03-04-2007)
It seems that Konami has always been about developing strong vampire game series. Originally they had been putting their heart and soul into creating the Castlevania series, but since it has become extremely well established they have decided to expan... What’s scary now?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the first Mania.com edition of DVD Shopping List! We’re pretty pleased to be a part of this spiffy new site, especially since it lets us spread out from that claustrophobic middle column. For any newcomers, I’ll just tell you th... NIGHTMARE in 3-D
by Brian Thomas (Sat 10-14-2006)
Tim Burton's THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS was an instant hit with me when it was released in 1993, and not only because I love Burton's work and Danny Elfman's music and animation and horror movies. But for years I'd been disgusted by how the creeping c... Cronenberg's latest
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-14-2006)
A handful of DVD labels specialize in multi-film budget packages, and this week we've listed a bunch of new ones from a label that relies on them almost exclusively, Mill Creek (formerly Treeline), and their new Pendulum imprint, which features more recen... It's Halloween!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-25-2005)
We've been fans of Something Weird Video for two decades, as they've unearthed and preserved on home video hundreds of "lost" and obscure exploitation films over the years. We've enjoyed their TV show REEL WILD CINEMA, and their fun-packed Image DVDs have... DVD Marathon
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-03-2004)
As I mentioned in last week’s column, I spent a chunk of my weekend at the world’s longest (and longest running) movie marathon, the madness incarnate known as B-fest [www.b-fest.com]. I’m still a bit wiped from the experience as I write this, but exhilar... That DVD Bastard
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-16-2005)
I'm still getting emails on the subject of Mexican movies arriving on US DVD without the benefit of subtitles that I wrote about back in April. US video labels like Ground-Zero and Brentwood have been picking up these Mexican features, often genre favorit... X-Men 3
by Development Heck (Fri 12-30-2005)
Genre: Comic Book Adaptation/Action/Sequel.Studio: 20th Century Fox.Production Company: Marvel Entertainment.Project Phase: Pre-production.Who's In It:Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Famke Janssen, Kelsey Grammer, Vinnie Jones, Eric Dane.Who'... DVD & VHS This Week: August 6
by John Thonen (Tue 08-06-2002)
THIS WEEK'S NOTEWORTHY NEW RELEASESTHE ANTICHRIST (a.k.a. THE TEMPTER) comes [IMG2R]to us from the good old days of rat ridden, derelict dwelling, sticky floored theaters which ran delightfully depraved Italian rip-offs of U.S. made hits in a desperate bi... Dec. 17 Dec. 23: The Dull Side of Christmas
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 12-17-2001)
Yeah, so Christmas is coming. Big deal. I know my friends and family are shopping for gifts for me but, as always, I won't get what I really want. I want David Boreanaz to love me. I want ER to be good again. I want Vincent D'Onofrio to love me. I want a ... Oct. 29 Nov. 4: Halloween 2001 and Beyond
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 10-29-2001)
It's Halloween week, and a variety of creepy and crawly programming can be found on the boob tube for the next several days. With the ghoulish holiday landing smack dab in the middle of the workweek this year, there'll be less inclination to go out to cel... 20,000 Bug Lovers
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-20-2003)
Last week we were groaning about DVDs that force you to sit through opening clips such as the FBI warning, advertising, and other bits. This subject has haunted me the last couple weeks as I sat down to review the DVD release of Takashi Miike’s HAPPINESS ... THE LOST BOYS
by Brian Thomas (Fri 08-13-2004)
Warner Bros. follows up on last year's DVD release of this title with this two-disc special edition, which ought to be everything you'd ever want in a LOST BOYS DVD. Both a commercial and critical success on its release in 1987, the film has gone on to be... David Hine: Comics, Manga, & More!
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 11-10-2006)
I got into the indy comics scene late, so I never heard of David Hine until a few years ago when he began working for the stateside offices of Marvel Comics. In a short space of time there were a few Marvel miniseries: Daredevil Redemption, Son of M., th... USPS-DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-10-2006)
While visiting my local Post Office to send out packages from our Prize Closetr recently, I was surprised to find a new item available at the counter. DVDs! The U.S. Postal Inspection Service produced a series of public service films in the style of TV cr... 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... DARKNESS
by Brian Thomas (Fri 06-09-2006)
...E DEAD of vampire movies. As Jonker reveals in an introductory insert essay, he transferred his footage to VHS to edit a rough print to shop around, in the hope that a distributor would provide funds to finish the film. Instead, the folks at Film Thre... Dark Wars Vol.#01 - The Tale of Meiji Dracula
by Ron Quezon (Thu 10-23-2008)
As Japan opens its doors to the world, will a seventeen year old kendo prodigy be enough to save Tokyo from the wrath of Count Dracula himself? Brought to you by Hideyuki Kikuchi of Vampire Hunter D fame, this novel is one to put on your reading lis... Could you watch movies for three days non-stop?
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 11-28-2003)
How long could you sit and watch movies? Could you watch four movies in a row, back-to-back, before your eyes gave out? Maybe eight? How about three dozen films??That's precisely what a group of about 150 souls will attempt to do starting December 14 in A... Vampire Hunter D (novels) Vol.#03
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-10-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Hideyuki Kikuchi, Artwork by Yoshitaka AmanoTranslated by:Kevin LeahyAdapted by:What They SayThe vampire hunter known only as D has been hired by a wealthy, dying man to find his daughter, who was kidnapped by the pow... Vampire Princess Miyu TV Vol. #1
by Paul Jacques (Mon 08-11-2003)
What They SayEvil Shinma - shape-shifting monsters and vampires - roam the Earth on a mission to unleash their darkness upon the Human race. Miyu was born a Vampire Princess, charged with the responsibility of banishing Shinma from the Earth.
Stranded in... Vampire Princess Miyu Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-29-2001)
What They SayVampire Princess Miyu. Is she friend or fiend? As the demonic forces of the Shinma strive to obtain a foothold upon the mortal plane, spiritualist Himiko seeks the truth. Join us now for two elegantly chilling journeys into the Occult - Japan... Ken Watanabe Joining Vampire FREAK Show
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-21-2008)
Thespian Ken Watanabe has joined the cast of Universal's upcoming vampire flick Cirque du Freak, reports Variety. The action will co-star alongside John C. Reilly and Salma Hayek in the first adaptation of the 12-book children's series by author Darren Sh... Top 10 Werewolf Movies
by Josh Gordon (Fri 11-21-2008)
Werewolves have been gracing legends and mythology even longer than vampires. Stories of shape-shifting humans turning from man to beast are rooted in ancient cultures all over the world. Movies have given these legends a face and a power that is ... Tension on the set of 'Wolverine' as Fox preps for more Marvel movies
by Jim Harvey (Wed 09-10-2008)
A Variety article detailing the lackluster summer 20th Century Fox is having touches on woes on the set of 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine', but also gives some insights into upcoming Marvel movies with the studio.
On the 'Wolverine' front, the article talks a... The First New York Anime Film Festival
by Steve Fritz (Thu 10-19-2000)
DAY ONE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6The first ever New York Anime Film Festival started ominously enough. The opening night was set in the city`s Japan House, a center dedicated to Sino-American cross-cultural exchange located within eyesight of the United Nations.... Marvel movies move to FX (Mon 03-17-2008)
Marvel Studios continues its unstoppable takeover of Hollywood, by preselling the cable rights to its first five movies to the FX Channel before their first film has even debuted. Variety reports that the rights to 'Iron Man', 'Incredible Hulk' and...Goyer says 'Blade' is like 'Wiseguy' in the vampire world (Fri 01-13-2006)
"We had to do something that TV could do better than the features. And one of the things that the fans always seemed to be really interested in were all the inner workings and machinations of the vampire world," says 'Blade' writer/producer David Goyer of...What does Spidey watch when he goes to the movies? (Fri 06-11-2004)
You know what they say about the rich and famous being different, but Tobey Maguire is looking forward to seeing the same summer movies you are. "Well, I am really excited about finally seeing 'Spider-Man (2),'" says Maguire, who happens to be the fil...VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE - BLOODLINES
by James Stevenson (Tue 11-23-2004)
I come into playing VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE BLOODLINES without having any former experience with the VAMPIRE RPG or game. I didn't really know what to expect from the game, but the HALF-LIFE 2 engine and non-linear gameplay had me sold immediately.The st...