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My co-producer, Cameron Tremblay, and I graduated in the same film school class. He went to work in the locations department on big fancy American productions like Fringe, while I went to work in the sound department, taking whatever jobs I could get—usually unpaid, but sometimes they gave me fifty bucks and bought me a case of beer. And that was fine—you can’t expect to get decent paid work in the sound department straight out of school.
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Read more: If You Want to Make Real Movies, Avoid Real Sets [Modern Horrors]
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'Monster Show' historian on his latest literary contribution
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Read more: Fright Favorites – Interview with author David J Skal [Latin Horror]
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- Written by: Gary Johnston
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Introducing the eerie world of public domain classic horror comics! Delve into a realm where the shadows dance with malevolence, and the pages whisper tales of terror that have captivated audiences for generations. These timeless comics, now in the public domain, offer a chilling glimpse into the macabre imaginations of their creators. From haunted houses to supernatural beings, from ancient curses to modern monsters, these stories evoke spine-tingling thrills that have stood the test of time. Join us as we embark on a journey through the crypts of horror comics history, where each turn of the page reveals a new nightmare lurking in the darkness, waiting to ensnare the unsuspecting reader.
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Greetings, fellow horror aficionados! Grab your garlic necklaces, sharpen your stakes, and make sure your flashlight batteries are fresh because we’re about to dive headfirst into the spine-chilling circus that is the Horror Conventions of 2024. If you thought your Aunt Mildred’s haunted porcelain doll collection was terrifying, just wait until you step into a convention hall filled with creatures that go bump in the night and cosplayers who take “creepy” to a whole new level. Join me, and all our weird friends, as we navigate the haunted landscape of this year’s frightful festivities. It’s time to embrace the darkness, but remember to keep an eye on your shadow—it might be attending its own panel discussion.
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In the dimly lit corridors of the human psyche lies a fascination with the macabre, where shadows dance with whispered secrets and fear lurks in the most unexpected corners. Classic horror stories beckon us into realms where the ordinary twists into the extraordinary, where ancient evils stir and the line between reality and nightmare blurs. From the chilling depths of Edgar Allan Poe's gothic tales to the supernatural terrors of H.P. Lovecraft, classic horror literature has woven a tapestry of dread that continues to haunt our imaginations. Prepare to journey into the heart of darkness, where every creaking floorboard and ghostly whisper becomes a harbinger of terror, in the timeless realm of classic horror.
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As part of LATIN HORROR‘s tenth anniversary in 2018, we introduced you to a fulfilled item from our bucket list: the companion website MiedoBase TV, a relational database whose focus is on horror, science fiction, and genre films. Why? Why not?
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Step into the shadows of the unknown with our spine-chilling Horror Trivia video! Unearth the darkest secrets of your favourite horror films, from classic nightmares to modern terrors. Dare to test your knowledge on the most bone-chilling moments, iconic monsters, and the twisted minds behind the screams. Beware, as each question plunges you deeper into the heart of darkness, revealing horrors that lurk just beyond the screen. Face your fears, challenge your friends, and see who emerges unscathed from this harrowing journey into the macabre. Can you survive the ultimate test of horror knowledge, or will the unknown consume you?
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