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THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN / SON OF FRANKENSTEIN
by Scott Collura (Sat 09-15-2001)
As a follow-up to the wonderful über-sequel BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, the third film in Universal's popular horror series, SON OF FRANKENSTEIN, didn't have much of a chance at greatness. James Whale, architect of the first two seminal films, was gone, and Bo... CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN
by Jason Henderson (Tue 11-26-2002)
Curse of Frankenstein comes to us finally on DVD as a companion feature in Warner Video’s recent release of the earliest and most important films to come from Hammer Studios, alongside Hammer’s THE MUMMY and the superb HORROR OF DRACULA. CURSE OF FRANKENS... CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1957)
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 06-09-2001)
The first of reinventions of classic movie monsters by Britain`s Hammer Films, this movie established a whole new style for horror--bold and colorful--that completely broke tradition with the cobwebby classics of Universal. The shock of the technicolor go... 
FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE SPACEMONSTER
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 05-05-2006)
Here's a movie that has always intrigued me. I've always been intrigued by anything to do with Frankenstein, of course, and FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE SPACEMONSTER was one of those movies that only showed up on TV once in a great while. After reading about it... WALLACE & GROMIT: THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-07-2005)
There is something inherently endearing about stop-motion animation. Maybe it's because it makes characters move in ever-so-slightly humorous ways; maybe it's because most of us relate it to our early movie loves (O'Brien, Harryhausen, et al). There's som... A New Tribute Film Classics Record Label Announced
by Randall Larson (Fri 01-26-2007)
John Morgan, known for his many reconstructions of classic Golden Age film scores, including King Kong, The Ghost of Frankenstein, Curse of the Werewolf and many others for the Marco Polo/Naxos label, has joined with conductor William Stromberg and his... Getting the Heads Rolling: Christopher Lee Speaks, Part Two
by Craig D. Reid (Wed 04-26-2000)
...1958) and CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1957). Whereas he opted for a more prominent use of backlighting and classical texturing, Burton`s was more naturalistic with a subtle blending of blacks. SLEEPY HOLLOW also had the feel of Mario Bava`s BLACK SUNDAY (... Interview with The Vampire: Christopher Lee Speaks.
by Craig D. Reid (Mon 04-17-2000)
...I did THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN [1957] is very simple. Up till then, people didn`t really know me, and I don`t blame them, because until I began to learn properly I was not at all a good actor. Who would be when you start in any job? I really wasn`t.... The Greatest Sci-Fi, Horror & Fantasy Films of All Time
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 03-07-2000)
... 67. The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) 68. Dracula (1931) 69. A Christmas Carol (1951) 70. The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) 71. Evil Dead 2 (1987) 72. Edward Scissorhands (1990) 73. Re-Animator (1985) 74. The Cabinet of Dr. ... DVD & VHS This Week: April 9
by John Thonen (Tue 04-09-2002)
...957's THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN, Hammer's first major success in the horror genre, also features Cushing and Lee. No word yet on any extras on the DVDs, but one can certainly hope there will be.THIS WEEK'S NOTEWORTHY NEW RELEASESTHE BACKLOT [IMG4L]MURD... Christopher Lee Speaks, Part 3
by Craig D. Reid (Mon 05-01-2000)
...alike.The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)*Horror of Dracula (1958)*The Mummy (1959)The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959)Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (1960)City of the Dead/Horror Hotel (1960)Taste of Fear (1961)Hercules in th... Trolling
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-11-2007)
...s for The Curse of Frankenstein, The Horror of Dracula, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Gorgon, and many others remain among the most provocative horror scores of all time, and continue to show their influence on today’s horror film compose... DEATH CURSE OF TARTU / STING OF DEATH
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 11-16-2001)
This DVD double dose of horror in the Florida Everglades does double duty as a loving tribute to director/writer William Grefe, as damn well it should! (Geez, the way people talk nowadays, you’d think that the only good schlock directors in the ’60s &... Toy Maniac: Playstation 3 or Xbox 360?
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 10-23-2008)
...ilms (The Curse of Frankenstein). Upon watching it I found the strange world that is Hammer horror and ever since made an effort to watch as many of them as possible. With each Peter Cushing figure released I complete the circle and pay homage to both ... HORROR OF DRACULA (1958)
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 06-07-2001)
A full-blooded vampire film (you should pardon the expression), this sophomore capitalized on the success of Hammer’s previous CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN, taking all the elements that worked there and improving upon them the second time out. Jimmy Sangster’s s... DVD News and Release Info for August 7
by John Thonen (Tue 08-07-2001)
... with THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN. Ralph Bates, who essays the bad doctor here, would do some good work for Hammer, but this wasn’t among them. That’s Dave (Darth Vader) Prowse in the monster makeup.· JOHN CARPEN... ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948)
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-11-2000)
Anyone who thinks they are sitting on the script for the ultimate horror film spoof needs to watch this film about thirty times, then TEAR THEIR SCRIPT UP! After a bit of a drop-off at the box-office, Abbott & Costello regained their kings-of-comedy crown... 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... 3 New Universal FRANKENSTEIN Figures
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 07-09-2001)
Fans of the whole Universal Frankenstein series of films will be excited to hear that Sideshow Toys are producing extremely limted edition 12" dolls of the Frankenstein monster as depicted by Lon Chaney, Jr. (GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN), Bela Lugosi (FRANKENST... Routh Doesn't Fear 'Superman Curse' (Fri 02-17-2006)
Being Superman doesn't just mean wearing tights, saving the girl and flying back to a Fortress of Solitude. It means fielding questions from enthusiastic fans about things like the so-called "Superman Curse," which presumably references the misfortunes th...HORROR OF PARTY BEACH / THE CURSE OF THE LIVING CORPSE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 03-17-2006)
Midwestern born actor/filmmaker Del Tenney was raised and educated in Los Angeles, so it's no surprise that he should someday make a teenage beach party movie. But in Connecticut? Yep, after completing college, Tenney moved to New York City and became a s... SARA KARLOFF PRESENTS: FRANKENSTEIN, THE LEGACY
by Francesca Sorenson (Tue 10-09-2001)
Author Christopher Schildt's FRANKENSTEIN, THE LEGACY is a delightful little book that recreates/updates the Frankenstein story in an American context. It might be easy for the serious reader to be a little put off by the idea of a mass market paperback t... DOC FRANKENSTEIN #6
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-06-2007)
In this sixth issue of the almost-yearly Doc Frankenstein, we learn the origin of God himself. After suffering capture and attempted exorcism by the very evil Catholic Church of the future – along with near-mutilation by angry werewolves &ndash... Castlevania: Curse of Darkness Vol. #01
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 10-23-2008)
There's ghosts and ghouls and goblins...but this manga won't haunt the dreams of Castlevania fans.
Creative Talent:Writer/Artist: Kou SasakuraTranslation: Ray YoshimotoAdaptation: Jeremy Black
What They Say:In a small village near the Romanian border, ... Dr. FRANKENSTEIN, I presume?
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 01-21-2004)
Horror novelist Dean Koontz, honored filmmaker Martin Scorsese, rising star Marcus Nispel and television producer Tony Krantz are joining forces to create a weekly FRANKENSTEIN TV series. The USA Network has given the go-ahead for a two-hour pilot plus fo... DOC FRANKENSTEIN
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-16-2005)
From a "technical standpoint" (term applied somewhat liberally), DOC FRANKENSTEIN is a beautiful comic book. The Wachowski Brothers (if you don't know who they are, you don't deserve to have it explained to you) are perfecting the form of "movies on pape... HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN
by JASON HENDERSON (Sat 12-08-2001)
...1957 with CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN and ruled the sixties. Hammer represented the rejection of the science-obsession of the fifties and a return to a fixation on magic and mystery. Even science fiction hero/villain Frankenstein found his place in the Hamme... PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Wed 07-09-2003)
Hollywood long ago drew the commercial skull-and-crossbones sign over any movie involving pirates, and the public's stubborn lack of interest in such modern-day spins as the 1995 Renny Harlin/Geena Davis vehicle CUTTHROAT ISLAND and last year's Disney pir... Premiere recording of FRANKENSTEIN UNBOUND on Silva 's latest CD
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 09-15-2006)
Silva Screen Records presents History Of Horror, a newly recorded 2 CD set that features 28 spectacular works for chorus and symphony orchestra. Includes recordings of music from THE OMEN, THE SIXTH SENSE, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, GODZILLA, PEEPING TOM, YOU... THE MUMMY'S GHOST / THE MUMMY'S CURSE
by John Thonen (Fri 09-07-2001)
As part of the recent release of several of their second and third string Classic Monster movies, Universal Home Video has debuted the four mummy sequels to the original 1932 Boris Karloff classic on double feature DVDs. Here we look at the last two films... LUST FOR FRANKENSTEIN
by Brian Thomas (Thu 07-12-2001)
During the busy year of 1972, filmmaker Jesus Franco made two Frankenstein movies, both of which were distributed under a half dozen titles. They are among the most bizarre films in the Franco filmography - and that's saying something! Many of his recent ... THE CURSE OF THE JADE SCORPION
by Scott Collura (Fri 08-24-2001)
Woody Allen has returned to his broad comic roots of late, first with last year's SMALL TIME CROOKS and now with his newest picture, THE CURSE OF THE JADE SCORPION. This is his territory; who could ever forget TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN or SLEEPER? Sure, we l... 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... Top Maniacal Rumors: Riddler's Clues, Super Millar and Abe Frankenstein
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-04-2008)
It’s time for another edition of Mania’s Most Maniacal Rumors, where we blow the lid off the week’s juiciest gossip and hush-hush industry whispers.
If you have a rumor you want to contribute, we’re all ears. Just send it to jarro... A new century, a new BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 02-04-2004)
Hoping that audiences will still find interest in new updates to its classic movie monsters, Universal Pictures has asked for a remake of THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN. AMERICAN SPLENDOR team Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman are in negotiations to wri... Curse continues for Halloween!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-29-2005)
While Japan debates extending child pornography laws to include anime, the first arrest has been made in Canada. An Edmonton man was arrested when officials in Vancouver discovered Japanese "Tijuana Bibles" underground sex comics featuring illegal use of... REVIEW: 'Catwoman'
by Chris Brown (Thu 07-22-2004)
Warning: This review
contains some spoilers.
It must be nice to have so much
money that you can just throw it away. It must be really nice to have so much
money that you don't even care about your possessions. This is certainly the
case with Warner... CARNIVAL OF BLOOD / CURSE OF THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN
by Andrew Hershberger (Sat 05-25-2002)
Don’t bother looking up Leonard Kirtman in your Hollywood book of who’s who. Since releasing the Warhol-esque, or should I more accurately say Paul Morrisey-esque, CURSE OF THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN (1972), his cinematic offerings have taken a blue path with ... Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ... 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... Wallace and Gromit Chase CURSE to Consoles
by News Editor (Thu 09-29-2005)
Coinciding with DreamWorks' soon-to-be released WALLACE & GROMIT: THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT, this new game, which just arrived in stores, lets gamers experience all the wit, fun, and humor the Wallace & Gromit series first-hand. Free-roaming ga... Superman Fosters Curse? (Fri 02-17-2006)
Robert Meyer Burnett, one of the crew members on Bryan Singer's Superman Returns, told SCI FI Wire that he was mugged in Sydney last year during the movie's production, but denies it's part of a supposed "Superman curse."Superman Curse Strikes again (Thu 07-13-2006)
The much feared 'Curse of Superman' has struck again - this time involving makers of a new DVD on the superheroBad Nanny
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-09-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Kirk Jones' NANNY McPHEE is the latest enchanting children's-oriented fantasy, following in the tradition of such young-kids-left-with-foreboding-relatives storylines as MATHILDA, LEMONY SNICKETT'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENT... Bosworth blames "Superman Curse" for Bloom Split (Sat 09-23-2006)
Kate Bosworth is reportedly convinced the notorious 'curse of Superman' is the reason she split up with Orlando Bloom. The movie beauty, who starred as Lois Lane in 'Superman Returns' this year, was initially reluctant to believe in the supposed jinx. But...Djawadi to Take on Frankenstein & Co. in Hotel Transylvania Score
by Randall Larson (Tue 11-14-2006)
According to the Gorfaine-Schwartz Agency, Ramin Djawadi will compose the music for Hotel Transylvania, a new animated comedy from Sony Pictures Animation. Djawadi recently scored Open Season for the same studio.
Hotel Transylvania is directed ... CURSE OF THE DEMON Theme on CD
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-10-2005)
One of the most compelling and haunting horror films from the 1950s, England’s CURSE OF THE DEMON (called NIGHT OF THE DEMON in England), is included among a newly recorded compilation CD just released by Chandos Records. The premiere release of film’s ha... Silver Screen Edition Frankenstein from Sideshow
by News Editor (Tue 08-16-2005)
Sideshow Collectibles has recently released images of their new limited edition 1/4 scale Frankenstein Monster figure. The 21" tall figure is constructed on a soft body that houses a flexible wire armature and captures the classic posture of the Monster.... Partner selected for FRANKENSTEIN series
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 04-21-2004)
Adam Goldberg (A BEAUTIFUL MIND, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN) is the second cast addition to USA Network's FRANKENSTEIN series. Goldberg will play the partner of Parker Posey's Seattle police investigator, with the duo uncovering the secret existance of Dr. Frank... Del Toro Reveals Preference for FRANKENSTEIN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-30-2008)
For years, director Guillermo del Toro has been eager to be behind the camera while an actor in his shot said "It's Alive! It's Alive!" for Frankenstein. Of course, with so many projects on his list of things-to-do, the Universal Pictures remake... LADY FRANKENSTEIN
by Brian Thomas (Mon 07-09-2001)
One need only view the trailer to see why LADY FRANKENSTEIN jumps to the top of monster fans' "guilty pleasures" lists. Rarely are so many strange and eccentric elements contained in one picture. For starters, you've got Joseph Cotton who went from starri... Curse of the Crying Woman
by Brian Thomas (Fri 10-27-2006)
Mexican cinema, like that of most other countries, entered the USA through two doors. Respected films by acclaimed directors like Luis Buniel came in through the front door, released to arthouse theaters in big cities with subtitles. But popular genre ci... FRANKENSTEIN (1931)
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 02-25-2000)
With this classic, director James Whale created many of the mad scientist characteristics that the genre still clings to today. Loosely adapted from both Mary Shelley`s novel and a play by Peggy Webling, this tale of Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive), a me... 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 ... "Frankenstein's Bloody Terror"
by John Sinnott (Mon 10-30-2006)
A staple of late-night creature feature TV shows for years and drive-in theaters before that, FRANKENSTEIN�S BLOODY TERROR is a Spanish monster movie (dubbed in English) that was influenced by the old Universal horror films of the 30's and 40's and ha... 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... 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... BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935)
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 06-07-2001)
Regarded by many as the greatest horror film ever made, director James Whale’s sequel to FRANKENSTEIN (#16 on our list) was for many years a complete anomaly in the genre: a big-budget film from a major studio, helmed by their top director working at the ... DVD Review of Icons of Horror: Hammer Films (2-Disc)
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 10-10-2008)
Hammer Studios is notorious for being known as the studio that dripped blood. Their full color Gothic tales and scantily clad women were all the rage after Universal’s movie monsters ran their course. The studios flourished for a long time t... Horrors & Hauntings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-25-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION A new soundtrack record label named Nicabella had made its debut with John Frizzell's excellent score for STAY ALIVE, William Brent Ball's eerie thriller about a group of teens who stumble upon a new video game called Sta... CURSE OF THE DEMON (a.k.a NIGHT OF THE DEMON, 1957)
by Randy Palmer (Thu 06-07-2001)
Scripted by one-time Hitchcock screenwriter Charles Bennett, and directed by Jacques Tourneur (CAT PEOPLE), CURSE OF THE DEMON must go down in horror history as one of the most memorable monster films ever made. Dana Andrews headlines as Dr. John Holden, ... 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... FLESH AND BLOOD: THE HAMMER HERITAGE OF HORROR
by Frederick C. Szebin (Tue 02-22-2000)
A labor of love can be a most painful child to deliver, mostly because it can be perceived as unwanted when you’re in the exhaustive process of delivering it alone—particularly when you have to pay for most of it yourself. Such was the case with filmmaker... A HISTORY OF HORROR: Music for Scary Movies
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 06-03-2000)
The idea of a 2-CD set presenting music from some of the best horror film scores over the last century is a great idea, particularly using modern digital recording technology and faithful recreations of music lost to the ages. Unfortunately, what we have... Descendents of Darkness Vol. #3: Tarot Curse
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-14-2003)
What They Say A killer stalks a ghost ship, and it’s up to dashing supernatural detective Tsuzuki to stop him! Contains episodes 7-9The Review!Tarot Curse arrives with a three episodes self contained story that lets lots of pretty men talk quite a b... BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN Figures
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-12-2001)
Sideshow has released images from their coming 12" line of figures based on the classic Universal horror film BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN.The figures are of the title character and the monster, as played by Elsa Lanchester and Boris Karloff, respectively. Both ... Del Toro Talks HOBBIT and FRANKENSTEIN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 10-05-2008)
Director Guillermo del Toro may have a very busy schedule ahead of him---being locked in until 2017---but the man had time to attend The New Yorker Festival in Manhattan this weekend where New Yorker writer Daniel Zalewski had a chance to pick his brain o... Frankenstein
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
Release Date: TBAStudio: Universal PicturesDirector: Guillermo del ToroScreenwriter: Guillermo del ToroCast: TBA
Plot Summary: A remake of the horror classic tale within the visual world of director Guillermo del Toro. In Praise of Bad Movies, or The Curse of the Phony Film Critic
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 06-23-2001)
The American public was shockedsimply shockedwhen they found out a few weeks ago that Sony Pictures publicity had invented a fictional film critic to praise some of their less praise-worthy films (such as the Rob Schneider comedy, THE ANIMAL). Well, maybe... DVD Shopping Bag: Looking Ahead to The DVD Horizon
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-19-2008)
The summer is over and with the fall in front of us it means only one thing. It is time to add those summer movies to the collection. Summer movies are not the only releases that we Maniacs look forward to though. Horror movies will start to populate the ... FRANKENSTEIN and THE OTHERS Come to CD
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 08-11-2001)
Only a handful of directors are equally talented as composers, and one of them has turned out a compelling soundtrack for his new film THE OTHERS. We’ll look at that this time out, recap new scoring assignments and forthcoming soundtracks, and take a look... DVD Shopping Bag: Facing the Faces of Death
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-07-2008)
The very first video store I ever worked at was a mom and pop store that only competed with the big chains because it had a great location, we carried adult videos and we weren’t under a lot of scrutiny about what we carried like the big chain store... 'Violent Messiahs': The Movie. The 'Superman' Curse. 'Werewolf' and More!
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 03-17-2003)
It stinks!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-30-2006)
This month you can see the Colin Farrell meets the American aborigines movie THE NEW WORLD on DVD but you won't be able to smell him. Not so in Japan. Last year, showmen in Japan revived Mike Todd Jr.'s old Smell-O-Vision idea in two theaters when they r... Curse of the 'Black Widow' (Tue 06-06-2006)
IGN sought comment on this from the film's writer-director, David Hayter, who confirmed the bad news. Hayter told IGN that after Lionsgate dropped Black Widow, "Marvel and I then spoke to a few other financing entities, but I never felt comfortable that w...Koontz's FRANKENSTEIN Getting Adapted
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-21-2007)
The book trilogy written by authors Dean Koontz & co-authors Kevin J. Anderson/Ed Gorman is a modern take on the classic horror icon, FRANKENSTEIN. According to Ryan Rotten over at Shock Til You Drop, the trilogy will be getting adapted into... Sony snags CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER
by Karl Schneider (Tue 06-27-2006)
Sony Pictures Classics has snatched both the North American and Latin American rights to a martial-arts romantic drama CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER from director Zhang Yimou (House of Flying Daggers).The film will star Chow Yun-Fat and Gong Li and is curren... DOC FRANKENSTEIN #4
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 01-06-2006)
DOC FRANKENSTEIN is far and away the most anti-fundamentalist/evangelical Christian comic I've ever read. Whereas many comic writers content themselves with the odd snide remark or representatively repugnant character, the Larry and Andy Wachowski make th... Del Toro Prefers FRANKENSTEIN Mini-Series
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
Director-producer Guillermo del Toro may be up to his ears in the post-production of Hellboy II:The Golden Army and can pen no screenplay while the WGA is under strike rules but that's not stopping him from eagerly preparing the next adaptation of Fr... 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... Monsters Unleashed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-19-2004)
Speaking of monsters, though Rise Above started an ambitious program of releasing the adventures of creature-battling wrestler/superhero El Santo on a flood of decent US discs last year, lately they’ve cut back to a trickle. Meanwhile, release of the US d... Good Days for Movie Music Collectors
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 10-14-2000)
These are good days for soundtrack collectors. With most movie soundtracks available on CDs, and others often obtainable on composer-produced promotional recordings, and more and more movies being released on DVD with isolated scores, it’s becoming incre... Fruits Basket Set (Thinpak)
by Jennifer Rocks (Mon 01-21-2008)
What They SayThe Sohma family is cursed; however, this is no ordinary family curse. When a member of the family is embraced by a person of the opposite gender, they transform into an animal of the Chinese Zodiac!
The Sohmas have managed to keep the curse... Monstrous Movie Music is back
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-02-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS After a pair of thunderously powerful retrospective recordings of classic horror film music released in 1996, and an in-depth collection of jungle horror film music like THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON and THE ALLIGATOR PEOP... 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... "Jeepers Creepers: Great Songs from Horror Films"
by Randall Larson (Sun 02-11-2007)
This 2003 CD release is a curious and enjoyable novelty, at least, and a treasure of unique and somewhat rare songs from classic horror films. The songs have been re-recorded by a large assortment of notable Hollywood, Broadway, and cabaret singi... Books and Boxes
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-27-2005)
The Prize Closet continues to dominate this territory. Well, dang it, we just love to give away fee DVDs! To win any of these prizes, you just have to send me an email to psycho@psychotronic.info and include a valid mailing address in the body. Once we ha... DR. HORROR'S EROTIC HOUSE OF IDIOTS
by Brian Thomas (Wed 07-28-2004)
Those that approach this entertaining little backyard feature would do well to approach from the rear. Those expecting a horror movie or erotic thriller may find themselves disappointed unless they pay more attention to the HOUSE OF IDIOTS part of the tit... Best Soundtracks of 2002 Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 02-05-2003)
Apart from new soundtrack releases, archival restorations have played an important part in perpetuating a lot of film music (especially in the fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres) that would otherwise have been lost to the ages. These are my picks... The Original Battle Royal
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 04-15-2008)
Aliens vs. Predator – Requiem arrives on DVD today. The meeting of two monsters squaring off toe to toe is far from an original concept. If we look back we will see a time before there was “vs.” movies, a time when monsters wo... DVD This Week: June 4
by John Thonen (Tue 06-04-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThere’s not much on the video news front this week, so your old pal the Vidiot thought he’d share with you (direct from the American Film Market) some titles which will likely be going the direct-to-video (DTV) route in the near future.RUTGER HA... Fruits Basket Ultimate Edition Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Wed 12-26-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki Takaya Translated by:Alethea & Athena NibleyAdapted by:Kelly Sue DeConnick & Jake ForbesWhat They SayCan\'t Miss Collector\'s Item: It\'s Furuba--The Ultimate Edition! Featuring a premium hardcover treatment with Fruit... Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-06-2008)
The curse comes home to roost with Akane and Ran caught up in Akram’s latest plot to capture the Dragon Priestess.What They SayAt last, the final Guardian makes his appearance! Akram's sinister plot slowly engulfs Akane, disturbing the fates of the ... Grudge, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)
Genre:Horror/Remake.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Ghost House Pictures/Senator International.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Sarah Michelle Gellar; Jason Behr; Clea DuVall; Bill Pullman; William Mapother; Grace Zabriski.Who's Making It:... DEATH RACE 2000: Days of Future Passed, Part 2
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 01-27-2000)
Preproduction for DEATH RACE proved to be an intense experience. Getting the cars was easy enough; five junkers were bought, and designs by James Powers were turned into customized killing machines by Dean Jeffries (of Jeffries Auto Stylings, also respons... The Greatest Sci-Fi, Horror & Fantasy Films: Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda! (Sat 03-04-2000)
It seems that 100 titles is not enough to honor all the great films that have been made in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. At least, that’s the way some of our contributors felt, when they saw that several of their favorites had failed...Kurohime Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Tue 08-28-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Masanori * Ookamigumi * KatakuraTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:Lance CaselmanWhat They SayA master gunman named Zero searches the land for the legendary Kurohime. She saved him as a child, impressing upon him the importa... Casino Lily Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Tue 11-25-2008)
Ever want minor characters to get their own moment in the spotlight? This is why you shouldn't.
Creative Talent
Writer/Artist: Youka Nitta
Translated by: Emi
Adapted by: Emi
What They Say
Love is in the cards...for Magira Yuri, a gambler w... PRINCESS MONONOKE: The New Standard in Animation
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 10-29-1999)
Since the worldwide blockbuster success of Disney’s THE LION KING, rival Hollywood studios have run rampant trying to slice off a piece of the animation pie; some have come close, but none have surpassed the Mouse House. What is known to many fans but not... Animosity: SILENT SERVICE - Better Than Real Life
by Mike O'Connell (Tue 01-09-2001)
SILENT SERVICE (DVD, Central Park Media)Last week, I was discussing favorite anime titles with a co-worker, when he made the remark, `I like animation to show me something that I can’t see in the real world.` At first, I agreed with him. Certainly, Homer ... Captain Outrageous
by Michael Tunison (Wed 07-09-2003)
It's obvious now that Johnny Depp's fun-loving buccaneer Captain Jack Sparrow is one of the highpoints of Disney's PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL earning the actor wide acclaim from critics and fans alike but not everybody at the... The Mummy's Wrap-sody Part Two
by John Thonen (Sun 06-02-2002)
Stephen Sommers' hugely popular THE MUMMY and THE MUMMY RETURNS have meant the return of the wrapped-one to the pop culture consciousness, so what better time to take a look back at some of the other mummy movies out there? You all know about Karloff and ... ANGEL: THE HOLLOWER
by Jason Henderson (Wed 08-02-2000)
How do vampires work?With a single film about vampires you can hedge your bets and leave how vampires work a little fuzzy, but with ongoing series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, there`s a temptation to begin to quantify and classify one`s vampir... Mahou Sensei Negima! Vol.#04
by Mike Dungan (Fri 01-28-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ken AkamatsuTranslated by:Douglas VarenasAdapted by:What They SayA field trip into peril. Ten-year-old teacher/magician Negi Springfield is looking forward to taking his class of beautiful girls to the historic cities of Kyoto... Mobile Suit Gundam: MS 08th Team Vol. #1
by Robert Hines (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Mobile Suit Gundam -- The 08th MS Team is one of, if not the best entry in the Universal Century/Gundam universe, even if it is short. The art is top-notch, and the plot is very intriguing.
The main character is sort of a standard "overconfide... "Lost: Tricia Tanaka is Dead"
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 03-02-2007)
I’m normally not a huge fan of filler, I in fact complain about it a lot but as demonstrated by the most recent BSG episode filler can be entertaining is its clever and it at least further develops some of the characters in the series. Some... Lost, Lonely and TV Wasted
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 10-06-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsGreetings Cinescapers! It's been a long, lonely week without you. Hope you've been keeping busy. Bet you did lots of fun things. I didn't. That's right, not one interesting thing happened to me last week, unless breathing i... THE MONSTER SQUAD 20th Anniversary Edition
by Tim Janson (Thu 08-02-2007)
As I watched Monster Squad for the first time in close to twenty years, I was struck by how much it reminded me of a modern day version of Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. Little surprise then that Director, Fred Dekker, in his commentary, po... Vanilla Series: Holy Virgins
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-24-2003)
What They SayFrom Writer Nikukyuu (Slave Sisters / Girl Next Door / MeiKing) and Producers Shiyuuta Biwajima andChikara Niki (Slave Sisters / Girl Next Door / DARK / Campus / MeiKing) with Character Designs by Ken Raika (Dark / Bondage Mansion), comes a q... Inu Yasha Vol. #20
by Luis Cruz (Tue 08-24-2004)
What They SayNaraku enlists the help of Tsubaki, a dark priestess specializing in curses, to kill Kagome. Tsubaki is dubious at first, but Naraku convinces her to do his bidding by promising her the nearly complete Jewel of the Four Souls that she has lon... Urusei Yatsura Movie 3: Remember My Love
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-06-2004)
What They SayIn the first Urusei Yatsura Movie, \"Only You,\" Ataru found himself a reluctant bridegroom trapped between two warring Alien Princesses.
In the second Urusei Yatsura Movie, \"Beautiful Dreamer,\" he found himself trapped in one of Lum\'s d... Tsukihime, Lunar Legend Box Set
by Lauren Goodnight (Thu 09-20-2007)
What They SayThe gift and the curse!
The ability to see the threads that bind everything and the ability to be able to destroy anything just by severing it is known as the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception. Shiki has this power and this curse that he must ... Naruto Box Set 10 (also w/special edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-23-2008)
Sasuke finally comes out of the barrel and sets off to find Orochimaru so he can gain more power, but not before he and Naruto have a few words about friendship.
What They Say
Naruto's pursuit of Sasuke is halted by the most fearsome of the Sound ninj... Fruits Basket Vol.#05
by Sakura Eries (Fri 03-24-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki TakayaTranslated by:Alethea Nibley and Athena NibleyAdapted by:What They SayThe Sohma household takes to the lake for a vacation at their summerhouse. However, the peaceful silence is deafening, as Yuki and Kyo are onc... the Ring 2 Vol.#1
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 12-23-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:MeimuTranslated by:Naomi Kokubo and Stephen HoffmanAdapted by:What They SayThe fabulously creepy story of The Ring takes a side step from the plot of the original Japanese film, taking the reader into life after all of that tr... Uzumaki Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Fri 12-14-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Junji ItoTranslated by:Yuki OnikiAdapted by:Yuki OnikiWhat They SayTerror in the Tradition of the Ring!
Kurozu-cho, a small fogbound town on the coast of Japan, is cursed. According to Shuichi Saito, the withdrawn boyfriend o... Princess Mononoke Theatrical Review
by Roman Martel (Sat 01-01-2000)
Intro
The one thing I keep seeing addressed in almost all the reviews I see of Princess Mononoke is how it is not for children. And while I do agree with the fact that this story may not be for younger children, I do think that it can be viewed by anyone... "An American Haunting"
by Brian Thomas (Thu 11-09-2006)
I had trouble determining exactly what bothered me about An American Haunting. Sure, it has some obvious flaws in the narrative, but it also has good acting, a solid sense of place and time, and many effective sequences. Fortunately, director Courtney... COMICSCAPE: A World Without Batman
by Chad Derdowski (Wed 12-03-2008)
I wrote a big column about death and superheroes a couple weeks back, and when I sat down to write today, I wasn’t too keen on revisiting the idea. I didn’t want to beat a dead horse (no pun intended) or rehash anything I’d already said... Witch Class Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Mon 01-31-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Lee RuTranslated by:Je-wa JeongAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewThe ReviewPackaging:
Slightly smaller than the tall B6s that we are used to, Witch Class is presented in a left to right format. On the front cover is an image o... Spirit Warrior Vol. #5: Harvest of the Cherry Blossoms
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-19-2004)
What They SayA once-famous actress is possessed by an unspeakable evil: The Mistress of the Underworld! Can apprentice exorcist Kujaku save her victim, or will his death pave the way for the dark queen?s rebirth?The Review!The last OVA in the series ties ... Soothing The Savage Were-Rabbits
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-20-2005)
Julian Nott and Nick Park go together like Herrmann and Hitchcock or like Wallace and Gromit. Nott's the composer who created the signature sound for Park's delightful claymation short films about Wallace and his loyal dog Gromit. The unique animation st... HUSTLE down to the DVD store
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-09-2005)
We found in our mailbox a screener for a new black & white horror feature from William Winckler (DOUBLE-D AVENGER) that is "thisclose" to landing a DVD distributor. FRANKENSTEIN VS. THE CREATURE FROM BLOOD COVE recalls the monster pictures of the 1950... PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST
by Rachel Reitsleff (Thu 07-06-2006)
2003's PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL surmounted what would seem to be the rather powerful curse of being based on a Disneyland ride, turning out to be hugely enjoyable and even earning a deserved Oscar nomination for leading man J... 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... Inu Yasha Vol. #06
by Luis Cruz (Wed 09-24-2003)
What They SayRipped Off Again: Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo encounter a young monk named Miroku who seeks the sacred Jewel for reasons of his own. The shards Kagome carries are stolen by Miroku, and Inuyasha must act to retrieve them. The Review!A new mem... BORIS KARLOFF
by Brian Thomas (Thu 09-28-2006)
With FRANKENSTEIN, Universal Pictures made an unexpected star of character actor Boris Karloff, and it's as a Universal star he'll likely always be remembered. When the United States Post Office chose to feature the heavily trademarked Universal Monsters ... Photos from the Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony
by Sue Schneider (Thu 10-23-2003)
The Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony was held Monday, October 20th at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The Awards were chosen by voting online at the Yahoo Movies and Entertainment Tonight websites. And the winners are:The Hollywood Actor of the Year... Hypnotizing Woody Part Two
by Scott Collura (Sun 08-26-2001)
In part one of CINESCAPE's Woody Allen interview, the filmmaker discussed his newest film, the screwball comedy THE CURSE OF THE JADE SCORPION. Here he continues to talk about the casting of the film, his alleged "popularity" among Hollywood actors and hi... HALLOWEEN: BEHIND THE MASK - Phil Nutman
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 10-04-2000)
Some evil never dies. The Shape has been shot, stabbed, burned and thrown out of windows, yet keeps coming back for more. Even non-traditional methods, like less than stellar sequels, haven’t been able to take down modern horror’s original mass murderer. ... Comicscape: Delving into Dead Souls
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-16-2008)
Dear Maniacs, I have wanted to write comics for a very long time. And now, Dead Souls, my first miniseries is finally coming out. I can’t believe that I can finally say those words. A process I began over five years ago has finally co... Naruto Box Set 03 (also w/special edition)
by Justin Rich (Wed 06-06-2007)
What They SayThe squad mates face their deadliest challenge yet as the Chunin Exam continues. Deep in the Forest of Death, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura must battle their rival genin to collect the scrolls of Heaven and Earth. It\'s no easy task, but is ther... The Grumpy Old Toy Collector Strikes Back!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-17-2001)
You know, these kids these days with their Dragon Balls and Puckermons and all that stuff have got it too easy! Now, when I was a kid, if we wanted to go buy the newest STAR WARS figures, you know what we had to do? We had to go out and get a twig and spr... Hypnotizing Woody Part One
by Scott Collura (Sat 08-25-2001)
The first thing you notice when Woody Allen walks into the room is how... Woody-ish he is. The voice, the posture, the attitude heck, he's even complaining about a cold he has as he sits down to talk about his latest comedy, THE CURSE OF THE JADE SCORPIO... THE DEVIL'S BROOD
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 07-28-2000)
1998`s RETURN OF THE WOLF MAN (Berkley Boulevard, New York, October 1998, 339 pp., $6.99) by horror movie historian Jeff Rovin (VESPERS) saw the welcome return of the classic horror movie monsters of Universal Studios: the Wolf Man, the Frankenstein Monst... DVD This Week: August 28th
by John Thonen (Tue 08-28-2001)
VIDEO NEWS· In addition to the upcoming new STAR TREK TV series, Trekkers will soon get another treat with Paramount's release of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE THE DIRECTOR'S EDITION on Nov. 6th. As the title sug... Dragon Ball: Saga of Goku
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayThe Akira Toriyama epic!
Deep within the core of the Earth a fire rages. Within the heart of this fire dwells the Eternal Dragon, a magical beast of limitless power that can be summoned from his fiery lair only when the seven magic Dragon B... And the Oscar nominations are...
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-27-2004)
The nominees for the 76th Annual Academy Awards were announced this morning and Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING leads the pack with 11 nominations. There were some surprise nominees which should make for an interesting run-up... DEATH RACE 2000: Days of Future Passed
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 01-20-2000)
Not very long ago, 2000 AD represented all that was futuristic and fantastic within our common view of life. That far-off era was held for fantasies of high technology or tales of The End of All That We Know or, at the very least, showing humanity in its ... 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 ... DEATH RACE 2000: Days of Future Passed, Part 3
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 02-03-2000)
After the shoot, DEATH RACE found itself on the rocky road of executive prerogative with an impassable detour in the shape of Roger Corman. Bartel says the producer’s uncertainty of what exactly the film should be, either a comical action film or a pure a... Ringetsu Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-28-2007)
What They SayA Long time ago, a curse was cast upon the Rindo family. The curse: the family could only give birth to boys. The only way to temporarily lift the curse was to have a child with someone from the Hizuki family. Once the curse was lifted, it wo... Captive Hearts Vol. #01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Mon 11-17-2008)
"Hopelessly devoted" doesn't even begin to cover Megumi's feelings for Suzuka.
Creative Talent:
Writer/Artist: Matsuri Hino
Translation: Andria Cheng
Adaptation: Andria Cheng
What They Say
Fate plays an unusual trick on a privileged boy i... Crimson Spell Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 12-10-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ayano YamaneTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayThe curse of the magical crimson sword has turned Prince Bald into a monster... To break the spell, he sets out on a journey with the sexy and gorgeous magician, Havi. Ba... Halloween Descending
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 10-27-2003)
Based on Actual Television ShowsBooga Booga Cinescapers! Well it looks like the greatest Holiday ever is about to arrive and you know I'm talking about All Saints Day. But until then we've got some serious television programming to watch. Thanks to TCM th... Howl's Moving Castle
by John Eriani (Tue 03-21-2006)
What They SaySophie, an average teenage girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. After this chance meeting she is turned into a 90-year old woma... PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-09-2003)
For years, big budget Hollywood movies have been turned into theme park rides. Now someone at Disney had the seemingly-daft notion of turning classic Disneyland attractions into movies. Well, why not? Everybody tends to describe action movies as thrill ri... Sideshow Toys Forsakes Mass Market
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-03-2001)
In a bold move that has taken collectors by surprise, Sideshow Toys (who has made everybody very happy with their Universal Monsters action figures) has decided to forsake the mass market and produce many of their toys exclusively as collectibles. `Most s... Monsters Unleashed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-27-2004)
... includes CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN, HORROR OF DRACULA, DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE, THE MUMMY, FRANKENSTEIN MUST BE DESTROYED and TASTE THE BLOOD OF DRACULA, also available separately.(O) HORROR RISES FROM THE TOMB (Crash) 1973 Spanish splatter about... VAN HELSING
by Brian Thomas (Thu 11-11-2004)
The purpose of the digital stuntman is to: A. Replace a human stuntman for stunts that would likely kill or seriously injure a human. For example, getting hit by a bus.B. Do stunts beyond the abilities of a human actor playing a super-powered character. F... Cool trash for hot days
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-11-2006)
A recent industry study reports that viewers who see a movie in a theater are somewhat likely to buy the same film on DVD when it's released. Well, duh. A lot of the people that go see movies like movies, so it should be no surprise that if they like a mo... Monsters Inc.
by Scott Collura (Mon 11-01-2004)
Universal Studios thrilled horror fans a few years ago with the release of their pantheon of Classic Monster movies on excellent, features-laden DVDs. Now, Universal has decided to repackage the titles into three Legacy theme sets: THE DRACULA LEGACY, THE... 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... Unsaid Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-16-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSPrometheus Records of Belgium has released Don Davis' sublime and poetic score for Tom McLoughlin's psychological thriller, THE UNSAID (PCD 156). Davis, best known these days for his MATRIX scores, provided a warm orchestral sco... I Was A Composer for A Teenage Werewolf
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-07-2006)
Paul Dunlap 1983
© David Kraft
Paul Dunlap provided extremely effective musical scores for a fistful of low-budget horror and science fiction pictures of the '50s and '60s including a fruitful association with producer Herman Cohen, for whom... Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-15-2008)
What They SayEpisode 9An incident occurs at Toji temple involving a young monk who dies after touching an eight-stringed koto. Akane visits the temple to see the koto and meets Eisen by the lakeside. Before she knows it, she is moved to tears by the sorro... Seeking Seven Soldiers
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-08-2006)
Let me preface this week’s Comicscape with a few words about Seven Soldiers. First, the column contains major spoilers. If you plan to read the trade paperbacks, skip to the listings. Though, if you can live with reading spoiler... XXXHolic Vol.#07
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 06-27-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:ClampTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayKimihiro Watanuki has a wish on layaway with Yuko Ishikawa, the sultry time-space witch who can grant anyone's deepest desire . . . for a price! Still, working like a... Mermaid Saga (Action Edition) Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 03-25-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rumiko TakahashiTranslated by:Matt ThornAdapted by:What They SayEating the flesh of a mermaid grants eternal life. But living forever can be a blessing or a curse. Immortal lovers Yuta and Mana are relatively lucky... others w... MYSTERY MEN
by Frederick C. Szebin (Wed 01-26-2000)
The mythology of the superhero, with which nearly every member of society is familiar in some way or another, is a fertile field for satire, as was once the super spy genre, and MYSTERY MEN very nearly pulls off a good one, but stumbles with a good lookin... 1520 Vol. #1
by Erin Jones (Fri 09-12-2008)
Creative Talent:Writer/Artist: KaiTranslator: N/AAdapted By: N/A
What They Say:
A royal maid named Ana, and a nearby kingdom's young prince, Zelos, have been accidentally bound together by a magical curse. The two 15-year olds are now each only 10 years... Knightly supplies vocal booty for PIRATES video game
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 06-03-2003)
Rising star Keira Knightley, one of the stars of the upcoming Jerry Bruckheimer produced action/adventure PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL, will narrate the upcoming video game based on the Disney live action film.Developed by Akella... PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN trailer online
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 04-07-2003)
Disney has now put up the new trailer for PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN at the film's official website. The trailer is available in three formats: QuickTime, Real Media and Windows Media Player.There's lots to see in the trailer including looks at a pirate Jo...