“When I was a very young child, about 2 years old, I woke up one night after watching an Outer Limits episode called ‘The Mutant’. I was so scared by it that I started to see green ants on the wall and monsters in my closet. That’s exactly the moment when I made a pact with the monsters. I told …
Read More »A Dummies Guide to Zombies! Part 3
So far you’ve seen films and have played games with the undead, now you can feed your head with some good old fashioned zombie literature! Lets get started: Marvel Zombies (2005-Present) Synopsis: A comic book meta-series, Marvel Zombies introduces us to our favorite heroes in a unique way. The series features zombified versions of Marvel Universe superheroes. Marvel Zombies started …
Read More »Spotlight: Mortal Kombat
One of the most successful and beloved fighting arcade games in recent history is also one of the most controversial. To celebrate the much anticipated 2011 re-imaging of Mortal Kombat, we go inside its brutal history, from the timeless feeling of battle in the arcade to the bloody battlefield players can now enjoy at home, this is Mortal Kombat! Remember …
Read More »Spotlight: The Walking Dead (TV series)
The breakout hit of the season, The Walking Dead, has re-introduced zombies to the population in a unique way. Starting out as a monthly comic by Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead has managed to captivate audiences with deep storytelling, and rich character development set within a horrendous backdrop a zombie apocalypse. Here is a brief history of The Walking Dead, …
Read More »Top 7 Definitive Movies to Celebrate Halloween
Halloween is quickly approaching! It’s time to break out some candy and watch a few movies to get you inspired. Here’s a definitive list of movies to celebrate your 31 days of Halloween, or 13 days or to celebrate all year long! Of course there’s John Carpenter’s Halloween and Rob Zombie’s Halloween (2007):
Read More »Spotlight: Survival Horror Franchise Silent Hill
“In my restless dreams I see that town, Silent Hill…You promised you’d take me there again some day. But you never did. well I’m alone there now, in our special place. waiting for you…” There are some movies and games that stay with you long after their credits rolled, Silent Hill is one of these video games. Praised for the …
Read More »Artist Spotlight: Horror Icon Bruce Campbell
Recently at NYCC I attended the Bruce Campbell panel, and for a few extra dollars he was doing signings in Autograph Alley. He knew how to work the room. Campbell is one ironic, sarcastic, charismatic people I’ve ever seen. It was amazing! If you don’t know who he is or have experienced the magic that is Bruce Campbell than you’ve …
Read More »Tim Burton’s Retrospective at the MoMA
If it’s Halloween, it must be time for Nightmare before Christmas! Earlier this year I had the pleasure of seeing Tim Burton’s Exhibit at the MoMA. Tim Burton has a way of making the utterly macabre seem warm and delightfully endearing. He’s so great at what he does he was offered an exhibition spot at the Museum of Modern Art, …
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