Magazine Reviews

Magazine Review: The Dark Side Magazine – Issue 147

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The Dark Side Magazine – issue 147
Editor: Allan Bryce

Ghoulish Publishing

It’s always a pleasure to see The Dark Side’s gaudy painted covers on the shelves, and it’s an even greater pleasure to discover the magazine is continuing to go from strength to strength in terms of content. This latest issue features another slew of features on mainly classic titles and filmmakers, but that’s no bad thing.

New releases … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Grausam Rouge Magazine – Issue 3

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Grausam Rouge Issue #3 like its previous release straps on the best of horror with a 3rd follow up featuring stills from the production of “Fright Night (1985)”. This issue packs in more images featuring plenty stills of that huge-mouthed fanger-sporting-vampire chick.

And in case you never quite made the connection, that’s Amanda Bearse who you might remember from “Married with Children” aka Marcy D’Arcy.

All the memories of yesterday are encased in this … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Grausam Rouge Magazine – Issue 2

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Grausam Rouge Issue #2 marks the first that came across our desk. The magazine is unique in that it translates into several languages within its small amount of pages making for light content reading. Make no mistake, as the true attraction here is the images of which this magazine has several of. It may be short, but the pictures are a must see.

Issue #2 is dedicated to the film Hellraiser Hellbound. … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: The Darkside Magazine – Issue 144

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THE DARK SIDE – ISSUE 144

Ghoulish Publishing

Editor- Allan Bryce

Being able to pick up new issues of The Dark Side is still an exciting prospect for me. The magazine’s return to publication and return to mainstream outlets has pleased me greatly, and thus it pleases me even more that the standard of the magazine continues to improve and grow. This latest issue is an essential purchase for any horror … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Morpheus Tales Magazine – Issue XIV

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Morpheus Tales #14

As is usual every three months, I opened my mailbox and saw a package containing the latest issue of one of my favorite magazines…Morpheus Tales. I eagerly opened the package and was greeted with the stunning new cover by Candra Hope.  Morpheus Tales has some of the best artwork to accompany their tales and Issue #14 is no exception. The artwork beautifully enhances the tales they … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Rue Morgue Magazine – Issue 115

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Welcome to another quick overview on new mag releases. We are back again with Rue Morgue who have furnished a firm helping of news and articles of interest.

My first attention actually goes to the commentary which talks about the horror site movements and the problems with borrowed content. It has some great points made and something we’d had to unfortunately deal with more than once. In fact the commentary matches a … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Famous Monsters Magazine – Issue 255

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By the look of this cover, it appears that FM has taken a special interest in all things LoveCraft. Those tentacled beasts, those brooding stories that creep into your skin like black ink permeating directly to your soul. Yes, it’s an issue dedicated to the works of H.P. Lovecraft, so hang on for the journey.

“The Re-making of Thriller” recounts the efforts that went into the special redux planning of reviving … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Horror Hound Magazine – Issue 18

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HORROR HOUND (MAGAZINE) – PRINT ISSUE #18
( 2009)

Published by HorrorHound Ltd.
Publication Date: 2009
Format: Color – 62 Pages
Price: $6.99

It’s that time of the month! Just got a fresh new Horror Hound edition to peruse and as usual this ones chock full of goodies!

I say that because HH has a special talent for creating sections within the magazine that literally do the homework … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Horror Hound Magazine – Issue 21

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HORROR HOUND (MAGAZINE) – PRINT ISSUE #21
( 2009)

Published by HorrorHound Ltd.
Publication Date: 2009
Format: Color – 62 Pages
Price: $6.99

The Wolfman is in the air…. No surprise with the newest addition to the franchise just around the corner. I’ll admit to never “really” being a wolfman fan, however I must admit that there are alot of werewolf films I really dig. I’m sure the … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Horror Hound Magazine – Issue 17

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HORROR HOUND (MAGAZINE) – PRINT ISSUE #17
( 2009)

Published by HorrorHound Ltd.
Publication Date: 2009
Format: Color – 62 Pages
Price: $6.99

As always it’s a pleasure when I receive a new issue of Horror Hound. Not because it is filled with all the latest news bits, but simply because most of it doesn’t. With that comment I have to point to the gaggle of interesting articles … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Horror Hound Magazine – Issue 16

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HORROR HOUND (MAGAZINE) – PRINT ISSUE #16

(MARCH / APRIL 2009)
Published by Jimmy Sheldon
Publication Date: 2009
Format: Color – 62 Pages
Price: $6.99

I love a well thought out magazine. Horror Hound continues in its highly entertaining style of combining retro fare with modern cinema for horror fans and enthusiasts. Never short on interesting material, they give you some things upcoming and a few that you … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Necrotic Tissue Magazine – Issue 7

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NECROTIC TISSUE #7 (MAGAZINE)

Editor: R. Scott McCoy
Published by Stygian Publication

Publication Date: 2009
Format: B&W
Price: $5.95

“Why open a door when you are afraid of what stands beyond it? Yet how not to when the questions pound and some small part niggles and begs for attention.â€

- Catherine Gardner, “The Scratch of an Old Recordâ€

Awhile back I had reviewed Malpractice, an anthology of medical terror … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Lunchmeat Magazine – Issue 3

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LUNCHMEAT ISSUE #3

Written by various
Published by Lunchmeat
Publication Date: 2009
Format: Black /White
Price: $8

We here at the Horrornews.net club never tire of seeing another horror magazine mag come out for the masses. Not only does it provide a source of entertainment on the sh*tter (or favorite comfortable chair…take your pick) but a constant stream of horror-education to fill the fragile minds of mankind and … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Diabolique Magazine – Issue 2

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Diabolique Magazine is the creation from the minds over at horrorunlimited.com, this being the 2nd issue but a first look for us cannibals of horror over here at horrornews.net. We are told that Issue 2 is to be the first printed edition which hopefully will be a trend that continues with great success.

It’s always good to see another publication make it’s way onto the scene. Contrary to how we do things … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Shroud Magazine – Issue 7

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SHROUD ISSUE #7
Managing Editor: Tim Deal
Published by Shroud Publications
Publication Date: 2009
Format: Black & White – 152 Pages
Price: $6.99

Before we get into the review proper, I owe you a bit of a warning: This issue contains a story from yours truly as well as one written by a dear friend of mine, Laura Langford. Of course, it goes without saying that both … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Tales From the Crypt – Issue 8 – Author Stefan Petrucha

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TALES FROM THE CRYPT #8: DIARY OF A STINKY DEAD KID (TALES FROM THE CRYPT GRAPHIC NOVELS)
By Stefan Petrucha – (Author), Maia Kinney-Petrucha (Author), John L. Lansdale (Author), Rick Parker (Illustrator), Miran Kim (Illustrator), James Romberger (Illustrator), Marguerite Van Cook (Illustrator)
Published by Papercutz
Publication Date: 2009
Format: Color – 96 pages
Retail $12.95 each

Diary of a Stinky Dead Kid is the latest release by … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Rue Morgue Magazine – Issue 99

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RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #99
Published by MARRS MEDIA INC.
Publication Date: 2010
Format: Color – 126 pages
Price: $9.95

Rue Morgue hits the streets posting the ever iconic Freddy vs Freddy cover ..beautifully painted referring to the Englund Freddy and the 2010 Haley Freddy. More than just a social metaphor, the issue actually has a call in with both actors answering questions in relation to the franchise and … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Rue Morgue Magazine – Issue 102

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RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #102
Published by MARRS MEDIA INC.
Publication Date: 2010
Format: Color – 70 pages
Price: $9.95

If that possessed demon on the cover doesn’t get you motivated for REC2 I don’t know what will? The cover calls out the “unholy face of new Spanish Horror” and I for one am digging this fresh direction.

REC 1 thrilled audiences and now REC 2 comes at us … Continue reading

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Magazine Review: Rue Morgue Magazine – Issue 98

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RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #98
Published by MARRS MEDIA INC.
Publication Date: 2010
Format: Color – 126 pages
Price: $9.95

Issue 98 celebrates the memory of Paul Naschy who passed away in Nov of 2009. His legacy leaves a performance of several characters such as the wolfman, a hunchback, Count Dracula, a mummy— with several others. 7 pages worth and smattering of tasty images makes this a welcome farewell … Continue reading

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