in:  Books/Art/Culture,Features/Interviews,News   |   December 30, 2016 - 1:25 pm   |  by:  Fangoria Staff

Welcome to TOYS OF TERROR, Fango’s weekly feature exhibiting the coolest horror accessories across the web. Whether you’re a collector, connoisseur or simply making your love of horror a family affair, these petrifying playthings are likely to impress even the most heartless horror fan. So if you’re searching for a ghoulish gift, look no further…

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in:  Books/Art/Culture,Features/Interviews,Home,News   |   December 30, 2016 - 12:25 pm   |  by:  Fangoria Staff

The sinister second season of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW continues this week with a sordid story that serves as a fittingly frightening way to close out the new year. With New Year’s Eve around the corner, Clay McLeod Chapman shines an unsettling spotlight on a disturbed boozehound willing to share his own horror story. It’s one that’ll shake you and make you think twice about getting behind the wheel on December 31st, so hide those keys, clear your head, and get dragged down by the tragic tale of “Undertow.”

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in:  Books/Art/Culture,Features/Interviews,Home,News   |   December 30, 2016 - 10:25 am   |  by:  Fangoria Staff

On this week’s episode of MONSTER PARTY, hosts Matt Weinhold, Larry Strothe, Shawn Sheridan, and James Gonis are joined by prolific comedian and podcast extraordinaire Jimmy Pardo, whose nerd credentials are put to the test! Despite his love for PLANET OF THE APES and the HALLOWEEN franchise, the fearsome foursome asks Pardo, “Why aren’t you a bigger nerd?” Will the MONSTER PARTY crew turn Pardo into a born again geek or will the NEVER NOT FUNNY host remain unscathed by genre fare? Find out on the latest episode below!

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in:  Books/Art/Culture,Features/Interviews,Home,News   |   December 30, 2016 - 9:25 am   |  by:  Fangoria Staff

For this week’s episode of THE RANTS MACABRE, Darren & Mindy get into the X-mas spirit with a trio of Christmas-themed chillers! The demonic duo break out JACK FROST, A KRAMPUS CHRISTMAS, and A CHRISTMAS HORROR STORY to see which horror offering will keep them awake throughout the holidays! Furthermore, THE RANTS MACABRE also digs into the real-life Christmas lore that helped inspire these fright flicks! And be sure to catch up with all episodes of THE RANTS MACABRE at the links below, as well as exclusive bonus episodes at their Patreon page!

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in:  Books/Art/Culture,Features/Interviews,Home,News   |   December 23, 2016 - 4:11 pm   |  by:  Fangoria Staff

For those who have followed FANGORIA Musick as it has grown and evolved over the years, you may have heard of the label’s current producer and curator, April Bedan. Aside from acquiring and creating content for the label from innovative and groundbreaking new artists, including Bleak December Inc. and THE HORDE mixtapes, Bedan has also been hard at work on her film I WISH I COULD FORGET, the brainchild of Bedan’s frequent collaborator and FANGORIA Musick flagship artist Corey “KARDIAC” Jennings. Now, I WISH I COULD FORGET is bringing its haunting vision to the world at large, with the nightmarish short film now available on DVD!

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in:  Books/Art/Culture,Features/Interviews,Home,News   |   December 21, 2016 - 12:25 pm   |  by:  Fangoria Staff

The fourth episode in this macabre month of December, WE’LL SEE YOU IN HELL gets into the holiday spirit with SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT. In this episode, Joe & Pat talk about this Christmas slasher classic, the controversy and critical scathing of the film, and even get into the film’s beloved sequel. You can also check out Joe DeRosa’s SOME SEVERE SITUATIONS short story series, which you can find HERE HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.

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in:  Books/Art/Culture,Features/Interviews,Home,News   |   December 20, 2016 - 1:55 pm   |  by:  Fangoria Staff

On this week’s episode of THE GIRLS IN THE BACK ROW, Kate and Tab reunite to discuss Rob Reiner’s adaptation of Stephen King’s MISERY! THE GIRLS IN THE BACK ROW offer up recommendations for horror gamers as well as their holiday plans! Furthermore, you can check out Tab’s new horror film blog inspired by Kier-La Janisse’s HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN HERE.

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in:  Books/Art/Culture,Features/Interviews,Home,News   |   December 19, 2016 - 12:55 pm   |  by:  Fangoria Staff

For this week’s episode of THE RANTS MACABRE, Darren & Mindy look beneath the surface of THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE, the latest thriller from IFC Midnight which hits select theaters and VOD this Wednesday, December 21st! Not only do the demonic duo share their thoughts on this mysterious terror title, but they also offer their recap of the film’s NY premiere at Lincoln Center, as well as a chat with filmmaker Andre Ovredal (TROLLHUNTER) and star Emile Hirsch! Be sure to catch up with all episodes of THE RANTS MACABRE at the links below, as well as exclusive bonus episodes at their Patreon page!

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in:  Books/Art/Culture,Features/Interviews,Home,News   |   December 16, 2016 - 1:25 pm   |  by:  Fangoria Staff

The sinister second season of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW continues this week with a twisted tale that redefines the phrase “looking inward.” As wicked as it is witty and weird, Clay McLeod Chapman’s latest sordid story follows a journeyman who finds more than he bargained for when he explores towards intimate territory. One of the more lighthearted and bizarre tales in Chapman’s repertoire, you should take a deep breath and don’t look back when you listen to “The Wet Echo.”

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in:  Books/Art/Culture,Features/Interviews,Home,News   |   December 14, 2016 - 3:00 pm   |  by:  Fangoria Staff

The third episode in this macabre month of December, WE’LL SEE YOU IN HELL returns once again with Joe DeRosa & Pat Walsh discussing this summer’s sleeper horror hit, LIGHTS OUT. In this episode, Joe & Pat get off to a rocky start with a divisive chat on politics as well as Pat’s bizarre experience with the Paul Verhoeven film ELLE before diving into LIGHTS OUT, the short that inspired it, and the film’s controversial ideas regarding mental health issues. You can also check out Joe DeRosa’s SOME SEVERE SITUATIONS short story series, which you can find HERE, HERE,HERE, HERE, and HERE.

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in:  Books/Art/Culture,Features/Interviews,Home,News   |   December 13, 2016 - 2:57 pm   |  by:  Fangoria Staff

On this week’s episode of MONSTER PARTY, hosts Matt Weinhold, Larry Strothe, Shawn Sheridan, and James Gonis welcome writer/FX artist Joe Moe & actress/model Barbara Leigh as they discuss the man, myth, and legend Forrest J. Ackerman and his FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND legacy! From his time as a horror tastemaker to sci-fi writer to collector extraordinaire, MONSTER PARTY raises a toast to Uncle Forry with his very own retrospective episode! Plus, stay tuned to the end for a special MONSTER PARTY holiday gift guide from the fearsome four themselves!

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in:  Books/Art/Culture,Features/Interviews,Home,News   |   December 12, 2016 - 2:25 pm   |  by:  Fangoria Staff

For this week’s editions of THE RANTS MACABRE, Darren & Mindy offer up two eerie episodes, covering a slew of new horror, for better or for worse. The first episode offers up our demonic duo’s take on Bill Zebub’s DICKSHARK, as consequence for losing the Save Horror Halloween Showdown. Then, Darren & Mindy offer a second installment this week, offering their thoughts on Oz Perkins’ I AM THE PRETTY THING THAT LIVES IN THE HOUSE, as well as THE LAST EXORCISM PART II and PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE GHOST DIMENSION. Be sure to catch up with all episodes of THE RANTS MACABRE at the links below, as well as exclusive bonus episodes at their Patreon page!

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