Kung fu movie fans might think they know everything about this popular genre, but would they know which kung fu movie had the longest fight scene in the history of films? Or which kung fu star had to bite the head off a live lizard? Probably not. But Dr. Craig D. Reid — author of The Ultimate Guide to Martial …
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Holiday Zombie Beauty Pageant
Zombie Holiday Beauty Pageant at Beauty Bar NYC Dec 18th! It’s official! The 5th Annual Drop Dead Gorgeous Zombie Beauty Pageant at the NYC Beauty Bar is on Sunday, December 18th starting at 9pm – 231 E 14th St btwn 2nd and 3rd Ave! As always it’s FREE but you must be 21 + to enter! Come get bloody and …
Read More »Convention Report: HorrorHound Weekend Cincinnati Nov. 11-13, 2011
This is going to be a tough one to write. I remember the entire weekend vividly, though there were moments that seem a bit hazy, and others I will just keep to myself. This was the third HorrorHound Weekend I have attended in a year. This was BY FAR my favorite as well as being the MOST FUN! There may …
Read More »Combat Zone Horror, ur Wrestling
On November 12th at the old ECW arena in South Philadelphia there’s going to double shot of wrestling horror! 5:30pm Dragon Gate USA and 8:30pm Combat Zone Wrestling! I recently announced Horrornews.net would provide coverage of the Dragon Gate event but we are going do one better and provide coverage of both events. CZW has been the premier name is …
Read More »An Evening with Roddy Piper
You’ve seen him wreck havok in the ring. You’ve seen him bring hell to Frogtown. You’ve seen him kick ass and not chew bubblegum. But come July 1st – 3rd, genre fans will see “Rowdy” Roddy Piper do soemthing they have likely not seen him do before: Performing as a stand up comedian. Yes, you read that correctly. Roddy Piper …
Read More »Clive Barker at Dark Delicacies 10.23.11
Sunday October 23rd will be a very special day at Dark Delicacies. At 3:00p.m. we mark the return of Clive Barker. Mr. Barker will be signing Abarat: Absolute Midnight which is the third book in the Abarat series of art and dark fantasy. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are free and can be obtained when you the purchase the …
Read More »Horrornews.net is about to enter the Dragon Gate
Horrornews.net is about to witness violence first hand on November 12th at Dragon Gate USA. I’m attending this event, Bushido 2011 Code of the Warrior, at the world renowned Asylum Arena (the original home of ECW). This is going to be a completely unique experience for Horrornews.net, as we have never covered I live professional wrestling event before but I …
Read More »Convention Report: Rock and Shock 2012
Rock and Shock is an annual horror convention that takes place every October in Worcester, MA. Its ninth incarnation occurred on October 12-14, and I was on hand for all three days. Perhaps the biggest draw this year was former Kiss drummer Peter Criss, who had his own private signing room. Other celebrity guests included Danny Trejo (Machete), Tony Todd …
Read More »Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con 2013 Line Up
Nathan Fillion, Stan Lee, Summer Glau, WWE® Superstars John Cena® And Daniel Bryan® Among Celebrity Guests At Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 30 – June 2 Pop Culture Festival At Pa. Convention Center Also To Feature ‘The Walking Dead’ Stars Michael Rooker and Norman Reedus, William Shatner, Adam Baldwin, Jewel Staite, Superstar Comics Creators NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, March …
Read More »Millennicon 27: Adventures of a Horror Dork in Sci-Fi-dom
As I write this, Horrorhound Cincinnati is going on about 5 miles from me. While some greats are there, like Sergio Stivaletti, Tom Di Zarn and Charles band are there, I am not. Why, you ask, would a dork of horror such as yourself miss such an illustrious gathering? Simply put, I spent all my money at Millenicon and I …
Read More »Monster F’N’ Guest List for Wizard World Philadelphia
David Boreanaz, Nathan Fillion, Whoopi Goldberg, Christopher Lloyd, Norman Reedus Headline Celebrity Guests At Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, June 19-22 Karen Gillan, Karl Urban, Evan Peters, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Five WWE® Standouts, Top Comics Creators At Pop Culture Festival At Pennsylvania Convention Center PHILADELPHIA, April 22, 2014 – David Boreanaz (“Bones,” “Angel”), Nathan Fillion (“Castle,” Serenity), Whoopi Goldberg …
Read More »Wizard World announces WWE top superstars to slam into Philadelphia Comic Con
WWE® Superstars John Cena® And Daniel Bryan® To Attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con on May 30, June 1, 2013 Duo Continues Run Of Top WWE® Talent At Wizard World Shows In 2013; Join Celebrity Roster With Stan Lee, Summer Glau, William Shatner At Pennsylvania Convention Center NEW YORK, January 31, 2013 – Wizard World has fast become the place …
Read More »Film Festival: Nick Zedd and The Cinema of Transgression Festival at Glasshouse, NYC
NICK ZEDD & THE CINEMA OF TRANSGRESSION Just a quick heads up for anyone who can make it to New York in the next few days. Nick Zedd and The Cinema of Transgression Festival will be there from January 15-19. Full details, including schedule below… Don’t miss it. 9pm-late all nights Glasshouse 246 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211(G to Broadway, …
Read More »Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con Programming Schedule 2013
NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, May 21, 2013 – Interactive Q&A sessions featuring celebrities Stan Lee, William Shatner, Henry Winkler, John Barrowman, Manu Bennett and stars of “Charmed” and “Firefly,” a full slate of comics-themed panels, evening parties and movie screenings are some of the highlights of a comprehensive schedule of programming at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 30 – …
Read More »Exhumed Films – Summer Schedule 2012
Next Show Audubon Auction House – Saturday June 23, 2012 Doors at 7:30pm, Trailers/Show at 8:00 $10 for the Double Feature Free Parking! Info and Directions here www.Auctionhouseshows.com Exhumed Films Presents –
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