SCREAM #63 - OUT NOW!

The new SCREAM is out now and available for WH SMITH, HMV and all good newsagents. Includes my looks at CREEPSHOW and RE-ANIMATOR.

Global Horror Cinema Today - coming 2021!

 

I am pleased to have an essay in this 150 page book that is part of Second Sights Films' forthcoming release of DAWN OF THE DEAD. The book includes essays by fifteen or so writers from the worlds of academia and film criticism. Here's what the back cover says about the book: 

'George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead has long been considered one of the high points of the zombie genre. Like its predecessor, Night of the Living Dead, it blends extreme horror with broad social commentary. Much has been written about Dawn of the Dead as a critique of consumerist society. However, as this collection of contemporary writing demonstrates, it is much more than that. Here, leading voices from both genre publications and academia bring a diverse range of new perspectives to Dawn of the Dead. In addition to fresh takes on the gender, race and class aspects of the film, there are also essays which explore the Gothic roots of Dawn of the Dead, its rocky reception in cinemas and home video in the UK and how it spawned an entire subgenre in Italian exploitation cinema. Thanks to these bold meditations, Dawn of the Dead emerges as more brilliant, outrageous and contemporary than ever before.'

SCREAM # 63 - available to preorder!

 The new issue of SCREAM is out October 20 and available to preorder now.

I look back at CREEPSHOW and the E.C. Comics legacy; plus remember RE-ANIMATOR!

SCREAM # 60 - Available by subscription or on-line purchase.

SCREAM issue 60 is out in three weeks. Includes my look back at Wes Craven's classic LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT (1972). 

Available by subscription or by single issue on-line purcahse only from SCREAM THE HORROR MAGAZINE

DAWN OF THE DEAD - LIMITED EDITION!

Very proud to have contributed a booklet essay (SUPERSCHLOCK!) for this definitive edition of my all-time favourite horror film.

Due for release on 26 October 2020 from Second Sight Films.

The Man with the X-Ray Eyes - Out April 20th

The Man with the X-Ray Eyes really fired my imagination as a kid - probably because my own mail order X-ray specs didn't work so well! Very proud to have contributed a booklet essay for this beautiful release from Second Sight Films.

For more info and to pre-order go here

The 18th Annual Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards.

'Since 2002, the Rondos have been fandom's only classic horror awards - decided by fans, for fans. Every nominee below is being recognized for significant work or achievement in 2019.'

I'm very pleased to announce that I have been nominated for my article. 'Battle for the Bride,' published in The Dark Side #198.

For more info on the Rondo Hatton Awards and to vote, go here.

The Poetry of Jean Vigo - Diabolique Magazine

Over at the marvelous Diabolique, I wrote a piece on the great French film-maker, Jean Vigo.

You can read it HERE

UNDER THE SHADOW Ltd. Edition - Out February 10th.

I was delighted to contribute a booklet essay for this limited edition Blu-ray release of UNDER THE SHADOW from the wonderful Second Sight Films. Released February 10th.

Pre-Order Here