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Spectacular Optical Announces Book Dedicated To The Career Of Filmmaker Jean Rollin

Publisher Spectacular Optical has announced Lost Girls: The Phantasmagorical Cinema of Jean Rollin, a book about the filmmaking career of Jean Rollin in the genres of fantasy and horror. The book, a collection of essays, was written completely by women and features critics, scholars, and historians. It will discuss Rollins’ major themes that carry throughout his work, including his use of women in the horror genre and more. From the Press Release: Canadian micro-publisher Spectacular Optical is pleased to announce a new book focused on the career of French fantasy and horror filmmaker Jean Rollin, LOST GIRLS: THE PHANTASMAGORICAL CINEMA OF JEAN ROLLIN, penned by all women critics, scholars and film historians. Set to be released in the summer of 2017, this collection of essays covers the wide range of Rollin’s career from 1968’s LE VIOL DU VAMPIRE through his 2010 swansong, LE MASQUE DE LA MÉDUSE, touching upon his horror, fantasy, crime and sex films—including many lesser seen titles.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 22, 2017

Books

James Franco To Narrate Stephen King’s The Dead Zone

The Dead Zone, first released back in 1979, is a true classic. Following a man that wakes up after a coma to discover he has newfound abilities, the book is being released for the first time on audio book and will be narrated by Alien: Covenant actor James Franco, who also played the lead role in the Hulu adaption of King’s 11.22.63. The Dead Zone follows Johnny Smith, who awakens from a five-year come after a car accident to discover that he now has the ability to see people’s pasts and their future with simply a touch. Many would consider his ability a gift, but to Johnny it’s a curse. The story is a favorite from the Stephen King collection. There was also a television series adaption that ran from 2002 to 2007 starring Anthony Michael Hall, as well as several film adaptions, including the 1983 film starring Christopher Walken, all by the same name. The audio book of The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 19, 2017

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Bruce Campbell Announces Dates For His Book Tour

Have you ever wanted to meet the man, the legend, the groovy one, known as Bruce Campbell? You will soon have your chance! The man with world’s greatest chin is going on a signing tour for his new book! Most well known for his role as “Ashley “Ash” Williams”, the chainsaw wielding badass in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, Army of Darkness, and most recently, the hit series Ash vs Evil Dead, Campbell is more than just another pretty face. Besides being a beloved actor, he’s also a director and a writer. Campbell made his directorial debut with two episodes of Xena: Warrior Princess, which he also co-starred in alongside Lucy Lawless, his current co-star on Ash vs Evil Dead. He has gone to direct several films including Man with the Screaming Brain and My Name Is Bruce. The man who plays a character with a love for the ladies, has several books under his fashionable belt including

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 18, 2017

Comic Books/Graphic Novels

McFarlane Spills Details On The ‘Spawn’ Reboot

We reported back last February that Todd McFarlane had completed the script for the new Spawn movie, a reboot of the 1997 movie, based on the dark comic that he created by the same name. It’s been a while since we heard an update, until now. Fortunately, McFarlane gave a new update recently during the Emerald City Comic Con via a video during a panel. He stated that Spawn is still alive, despite rumors. Listen, I’m going to paint it for you. The movie is going to be a dark R…If here’s PG-13 and here’s Deadpool and here’s Logan, we’re going to be here. It’s going to be nasty.” This past September, McFarlane had this to say about the film: I’d put it more into horror/suspense/supernatural genre,” He said. “In the background, there’s this thing moving around, this boogeyman. That boogeyman just happens to be something that you and I, intellectually, know is Spawn.” McFarlane continues o explain the character.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 10, 2017

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Suspension of Disbelief in Film Dysmorphia

Suspension of Disbelief? Sit through this annoying video up until the 5:00 mark. The fan boy “host” in the above video talks in attention deficit tweets. The video uses jump cut “hip” editing to spill out unabashed respect and love for the CGI technique that brought Peter Cushing back from the grave in “Rogue One.” He spends the first five minutes elaborating on the incredible work and effort it took create this digital feat. The “host” proclaims, “I think they pulled it off.” Then, being a true “fan” he takes a swipe at all of the work done by Industrial Light and Magic, effects artist, John Knoll and director Gareth Edwards. “Now Tarkin didn’t look a hundred percent authentic,” the “host” whines, “especially the movement of his mouth, but…he looked better than any other time this has been used.” What movies has this guy made? What has happened to film audiences? In the never ending quest for “realism” in special

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Capt McNeely

Dec 24, 2016

Comic Books/Graphic Novels

Corin Nemec To Play The Lead In The Rottentail Movie Adaption

Source Point Press teased earlier this year that a movie adaption of their ‘Rottentail’ graphic novel was coming. News has now come that the role of “Rottentail” has been cast and the film has entered pre-production. Brian Skiba (Blood Moon Rising) will be directing from the script penned by the graphic novel’s writer, David C. Hayes. Corin Nemec has been cast in the lead role of Peter Cotton, who transform into the monster known as “Rottentail”, half man, half bunny. Nemec has starred in a wide range of films and series including ‘Drone Wars’, ‘Lake Placid vs. Anaconda’, ‘Supernatural’, ‘Ghost Whisperer’, ‘The Stand’ and ‘Tales from the Crypt’. From the Press Release: The upcoming horror film Rottentail has officially cast the lead role of Peter Cotton, who transforms into the horrific monster “Rottentail”! Earlier this summer Source Point Press, the publishing arm of Source Point Productions, teased on social media that their horror graphic novel Rottentail would soon be made

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 13, 2016

Comic Books/Graphic Novels

Painkiller Jane Movie Adaption Casts Its Lead Role

When she had a brush with death while undercover, New York City police officer Jane Vasko not only recovered, she became unstoppable as Painkiller Jane. The film adaption of the ‘Painkiller Jane’ comic has been in the works for a while. Now, it seems they have found their star, Jessica Chastain. Chastain will also be producing the film under the banner of her company Freckle Films. Lotus Entertainment, Solipsist Films, Bill Johnson, Jim Seibel, and Ara Keshishian will also be producing along with Jimmy Palmiotti who co-wrote the comic with Joe Quesada, according to Deadline. At one time Jen and Sylvia Soska were attached to direct, but Deadline did not mention if the sisters were still on board. Jessica Chastain has starred in a wide range of films including: ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’, ‘The Martain’, ‘Mama’, ‘Texas Killing Fields’, and others. She also co-stared alongside Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston and Charlie Hunnam in 2015’s haunting picture ‘Crimson Peak’ as Lucille

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 11, 2016

Books

Author Scotty McCoy Talks With Us About His Horror Trivia Book Series

Today, I had a conversation with author Scotty McCoy. We discussed his latest book ‘The Ultimate Friday the 13th Trivia Book’, 13 chapters, 1300 trivia questions, about one of the genre’s most famous films. If you are a fan of the film or a fan of the genre you will be happy to know that you can buy the book on Amazon now. Horror Fuel: “Why horror?” SM: “I have always been fascinated with horror and obsessed with Friday the 13th. Growing up I always watched AMC Fear Fest. I love the excitement. Horror is like an adventure.” Horror Fuel: “So I guess it would be easy to say that Friday the 13th is your favorite?” SM: “Yes it is. My favorite is ‘Friday the 13th Part 7: The New Beginning. But Halloween runs a close second. In fact, I’m working on a Halloween trivia book now. I only have a few more chapters to go. I’m on chapter 9.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 7, 2016

Comic Books/Graphic Novels

Eric Heisserer Exits The Sandman Adaption

Eric Heisserer (The Thing, Lights Out) revealed on Reddit earlier today, while promoting his upcoming scifi-thriller ‘Arrival‘, that he has fired himself as screenwriter from the ‘Sandman’ project he was attached to. The reason, he feels that ‘Sandman’ should be a series, not a film. An adaption of ‘Sandman’ has been attempt several times since the early 1990’s, but has ran into trouble each time. Joseph Gordon-Levitt was attached to star, direct and produce, but stepped away after the project moved from Warner Bros. to New Line back in March. As of now, the film seems to be limbo. The film is an adaption of Neil Gaiman’s graphic novel series by the same name. The artwork in the graphic novels were created by Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Jill Thompson and others. The story follows Dream aka Sandman aka Morpheus, who rules over the world of dreams and is one of the seven Endless. Sandman was one of only five graphic

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 4, 2016

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Minstrel’s Bargain by Richard Ayre – Heart-pounding pulp horror!

Minstrel’s Bargain by Richard Ayre was a book I’d been wanting to read for quite a while. Richard has three books to his credit, the most notable of which to our readers here at Horror Fuel is Bad Neighborhood, the multi-author horror anthology I put together with the help of a Kickstarter campaign last year. With that said, going in I was only loosely familiar with the author’s work, and wasn’t quite sure of what to expect from something which promised to be “heart-pounding pulp horror”. In recent years, “pulp” has been a catch all term, and the book description didn’t give me much to go on. With that said, I know from personal experience reading and writing Richard’s work in the past that he’s an excellent writer, so I was optimistic despite the sparse description. After-all, the cover was creepy enough. Book Description: Newcastle 1988. Reporter Phil Sturgess is intrigued by an up and coming rock band. Their music

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Aug 10, 2016

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