Originally published at Fangoria.com on Dec. 24th, 2010 The trade paperback of THE LIGHT (Image Comics) collects the widely acclaimed five issue horror series, which can only be described as a masterpiece. A father single-handedly protects his teenage daughter, while the world around them crumbles into a blazing hellhole. In this apocalyptic inferno, anything with […]
Monthly Archives: December 2010
“CLASSICS MUTILATED” (Book Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on Dec. 24th, 2010 Boasting a killer title, CLASSICS MUTILATED (IDW Publishing; available now) is a brilliant concept about combining public domain chestnuts with the horror and sci-fi genre. Imagine Captain Ahab in a battle to the death with a Wendigo creature or Huckleberry Finn being chased by a Lovecraftian monster? […]
Fango Flashback: “BLACK CHRISTMAS” (1974)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on Dec. 18, 2010 With the holiday season upon us, the time is right to take a look back at Bob Clark’s groundbreaking chiller BLACK CHRISTMAS. In a scenario that became a popular convention of the horror genre, a deranged killer calls from inside a house, threatening to murder its inhabitants; […]
“ABATTOIR” Issues 1 & 2 (Comic Review)
Originally published at fangoria.com on Dec. 18th, 2010 Radical Publishing’s ABATTOIR hooks its readers from the first page of the first issue and never lets go, continuing to hook readers with its engaging storytelling and surrealistic artwork. Created by filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman (of SAW sequels and REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA fame), it follows a […]
“DEAD EARTH: THE VENGEANCE ROAD” (Book Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on Dec. 18th, 2010 DEAD EARTH: THE VENGEANCE ROAD (Permuted Press), Mark Justice and David T. Wilbanks’ thrilling sequel to the novella DEAD EARTH: GREEN DAWN, packs in a heavy dose of blazing shoot-’em-up action and intense scares. In their invasion of Earth, aliens have used demonic technology to wipe out […]
“WINTER’S EDGE” #1 (Comic Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on Dec. 12, 2010 The first issue of WINTER’S EDGE (Vertigo Comics) is a vast array of exciting horror tales centering around Christmas. Death, demons and mythical creatures lurk within the illustrated pages. These short tales are written by noteworthy authors (Neil Gaiman, Garth Ennis and Brian K. Vaughan) and drawn […]
“BY WIZARD OAK” (Book Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on Dec. 12, 2010 Peter Crowther’s BY WIZARD OAK (Earthling publications) is a well-crafted supernatural tale about dark magic. The children are laughing as they run off trick ‘r’ treating, never realizing witches are stalking them. This melancholy novel takes a twisted look at terrifying enchantresses and a town in distress. […]
Fango Flashback: “MANHUNTER”
Origianlly published at Fangoria.com on Dec. 5, 2010 With the recent passing of Dino De Laurentiis, the opportunity arises to look back at one of the films in his long-lasting legacy. In 1986, the legendary producer backed Michael Mann’s uniquely stylish thriller, MANHUNTER, based on RED DRAGON, the first Hannibal Lecter novel by Thomas Harris. […]
“VICTORIAN UNDEAD: SHERLOCK HOLMES VS. DRACULA” #1 (Comic Review)
originally published at Fangoria.com on Dec 04, 2010 The first issue of Wildstorm Comics’ five-part miniseries VICTORIAN UNDEAD: SHERLOCK HOLMES VS. DRACULA sets up the impending battle between the master sleuth and the immortal vampire. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are pursuing their next case after the defeat of Professor Moriarty and his revenants in […]
Joe Simko’s Colors of Horror
Originally published at Fangoria.com on November 27, 2010 This past week, Fango announced a fresh line of official T-shirts sporting designs by horror/punk rock artist Joe Simko. The newest member of our creative team, whose latest book is entitled SWEET ROT, here shares his observations on his artwork, his interests in horror and music and […]