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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Kitley's Krypt MYSTERY PHOTO #67
Another week, another MYSTERY PHOTO!
Jon Kitley, pillar of the Chicago Horror Community and head honcho over at KITLEY'S KRYPT, wants to challenge your horror knowledge. Week in, week out, he posts a Mystery Photo - sometimes from an obscure horror title, sometimes just an unusual shot from a well-known classic. We figured our faithful Claw readers would enjoy the challenge!
Our last photo was from Meir Zarchi's classic exploitation film, I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE (aka Day of the Woman) (1978), starring Camille Keaton. A female writer heads off into the countryside, seeking a little solitude in order to begin her latest project. What she encounters is a nightmare, with four local yokels repeatedly tormenting and sexually assaulting her. However, it is the second act, where the attackers have the tables turned on them, that has generated the most controversy, as Keaton doles out some of the most vicious revenge scenarios ever captured on screen. The debate still continues as to whether the film itself is an exercise in misogyny or in female empowerment. Watch it and judge for yourself.
Let's see how you fare with this week's selection:
If you provide the correct answer, your name will be announced next week on the Kitley's Krypt website (http://www.kitleyskrypt.com), along with a new photo. Even if you don't know the answer, we welcome any sorta-kinda educated guess! So, send in your emails today and good luck!
Monday, November 8, 2010
DEATHSCRIBE 2010 - In One Month!
In one month, at Chicago's Mayne Stage theater, WildClaw Theatre will present the Third Annual International Festival of Horror Radio Plays. On December 6th, 5 tales of terror will be performed radio-style, complete with live music and sound effects accompaniment for the prize of the Bloody Axe. We'll be listening for you.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Kitley's Krypt MYSTERY PHOTO #66
Another week, another MYSTERY PHOTO!
Jon Kitley, pillar of the Chicago Horror Community and head honcho over at KITLEY'S KRYPT, wants to challenge your horror knowledge. Week in, week out, he posts a Mystery Photo - sometimes from an obscure horror title, sometimes just an unusual shot from a well-known classic. We figured our faithful Claw readers would enjoy the challenge!
Our last photo was from John Landis' spirited take on vampirism (after having already left an indelible mark on the lycanthrope saga with An American Werewolf in London), INNOCENT BLOOD (1992). A strong blend of comedy and horror, with a healthy dose of sex appeal courtesy of the lithesome and luscious Anne Parillaud (the original La Femme Nikita). She is accompanied by a worthy cast that includes Anthony LaPaglia, Robert Loggia and Don Rickles, the subject of the pic below. Looks painful, no?
Let's see how you fare with this week's selection:
If you provide the correct answer, your name will be announced next week on the Kitley's Krypt website (http://www.kitleyskrypt.com), along with a new photo. Even if you don't know the answer, we welcome any sorta-kinda educated guess! So, send in your emails today and good luck!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Horror fans get Creepy...
Horror Fans once again get 'Creepy' and 'Eerie'.
Good News on the Horror Comic front.
Do you remember Uncle Creepy? If you do, then you undoubtedly were a fan of Warren Publishing's Creepy magazine in the 1960s, '70s and early '80s. If the name doesn't ring a bell, don't worry, you once again have a chance to make acquaintance with the ghoulish host of the horror comics magazine.
Special thanks to Dave Dorman for the heads up.
DIY Walking Dead Zombie
In case you want to watch the awesome new show in character....
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid83327935001?bctid=648222632001
And in case you want to read the awesome comic....
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid83327935001?bctid=648222632001
And in case you want to read the awesome comic....
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Happy Birthday Tom Savini!
Today's birthday is a big one in the world of horror. Mr. Tom Savini, the Godfather of Gore, the Sultan of Splatter, turns 64.
A graduate of Carnegie Melon (as is our own Aly Greaves, costume Queen and adapter of upcoming CARMILLA), Tom got his big break, as I am sure most of you know, when he was tapped by George Romero to provide a wrist slashing effect to the movie Martin. The very next year, Romero enlisted him for Dawn of the Dead, and the rest, as they say, is history. The list is too long to put here, but some of the highlights include Friday the 13th, Creepshow, Maniac, Trauma, Monkeyshines, Necronomicon, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, and Day of the Dead. Savini has worked, as an actor, director, or makeup artist with the likes of Dario Argento, Tobe Hooper, Twisted Sister, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, to name a few, and has even voiced himself on an episode of The Simpsons.
Savini runs the Special Effects Make-Up and Digital Film Programs at the Douglas Education Center in Monessen, Pennsylvania. He is the author of several books on special effects including Grande Illusions I and II (1983, 1994) which detail the production and mechanical workings of many of his famous film effects. He is also associated with other books including Horror 101, by our very own Aaron "Dr AC" Christenson, for which he wrote the foreword.
So, from the very bottom of our black little hearts, everyone at WildClaw would like to send a big and bloody Happy Birthday to Tom Savini. We cannot imagine where we would be without you.
A graduate of Carnegie Melon (as is our own Aly Greaves, costume Queen and adapter of upcoming CARMILLA), Tom got his big break, as I am sure most of you know, when he was tapped by George Romero to provide a wrist slashing effect to the movie Martin. The very next year, Romero enlisted him for Dawn of the Dead, and the rest, as they say, is history. The list is too long to put here, but some of the highlights include Friday the 13th, Creepshow, Maniac, Trauma, Monkeyshines, Necronomicon, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, and Day of the Dead. Savini has worked, as an actor, director, or makeup artist with the likes of Dario Argento, Tobe Hooper, Twisted Sister, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, to name a few, and has even voiced himself on an episode of The Simpsons.
Savini runs the Special Effects Make-Up and Digital Film Programs at the Douglas Education Center in Monessen, Pennsylvania. He is the author of several books on special effects including Grande Illusions I and II (1983, 1994) which detail the production and mechanical workings of many of his famous film effects. He is also associated with other books including Horror 101, by our very own Aaron "Dr AC" Christenson, for which he wrote the foreword.
So, from the very bottom of our black little hearts, everyone at WildClaw would like to send a big and bloody Happy Birthday to Tom Savini. We cannot imagine where we would be without you.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Happy Birthday Steve Ditko!
Happy Birthday to Steve Ditko, the comic book artist and writer who worked on such important works as Creepy, Eerie, Question, The Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves, and of course, Dr. Strange, The Hulk, and the Amazing Spider-Man.
Happy Birthday Steve!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Walking Dead...
Um, hell yeah. So what did you think?
For Mr. Morlock's money (which ain't exactly legal tender, so take it how you will) Walking Dead looks to be a winner.
True to the grim, creepy, not-Hollywood-schlock source material. Well adapted, designed and performed. In a word: really fucking good. Three words.
In a strange way, it's kind of sad not to have that sense of ownership of being in the tasteful minority: this is going to be popular as well as critically acclaimed. But then again, if popularity prevents another Firefly disaster, let's welcome the mouth-breathing masses.
For Mr. Morlock's money (which ain't exactly legal tender, so take it how you will) Walking Dead looks to be a winner.
True to the grim, creepy, not-Hollywood-schlock source material. Well adapted, designed and performed. In a word: really fucking good. Three words.
In a strange way, it's kind of sad not to have that sense of ownership of being in the tasteful minority: this is going to be popular as well as critically acclaimed. But then again, if popularity prevents another Firefly disaster, let's welcome the mouth-breathing masses.
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