“Séance” is a French word meaning “session,” “seating” or “meeting” (depending on your translation), but its most commonly understood meaning is a gathering with the intent to communicate with the dead. Whether or not you believe such things are possible, I think everyone here can agree that a theatrical séance is a great way to …
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Oct 16 2012
Even More Tricks and Treats
Looking for some Halloween projects to keep you (or any little ones in your care) busy? Look no further than this vintage article, which has plenty of spooky crafts (including the above-pictured Halloween creature). Do you want something more advanced? Then try building a coffin from a single sheet of plywood, dirty rat or a …
Oct 15 2012
Checking On The Mainstream
or Strange Jason Goes to NYComicCon 2012 I went to the 2012 New York Comic Con and came home with a third hand. ‘Half-way’ would be the way I would best describe how I threw myself into NYCC. Out of the three days available for me and my companion, The 13th Doctor, we visited twice. …
Oct 12 2012
It Came From Wikipedia V
Last seen in 1966, the Daimajin character was revived in 2010 for the TV series Daimajin Kanon. The series is also notable for being the first time Daimajin has battled another giant monster. Confused about the numerous films claiming to be part of the Zombie series? Then you need to read this handy Wikipedia article …
Oct 11 2012
AHoD Fun Size: Dingo of THE ZOMBEATLES
A Handful of Dirt usually asks a person five questions they wouldn’t normally expect or receive in any other credible interview. But since it’s Halloween, we’re offering a FUN SIZE version where we ask one Halloween question from the Serendipiter Bag o’InquiryTM. Six years ago, the world was introduced to The Zombeatles by Rob Zombie …
Oct 10 2012
Bride of Horror Trivia
In the 80’s, music legend Frank Zappa was involved in a failed attempt to raise funds for a Russian horror movie. There were actually serious plans for a movie featuring Batman fighting Godzilla. In fact, assuming I’m understanding this correctly, there might have been two separate attempts for such a film! As you can see …
Oct 10 2012
AHoD Fun Size: Shrub Roundtree of GOBLINHAUS
A Handful of Dirt usually asks a person five questions they wouldn’t normally expect or receive in any other credible interview. But since it’s Halloween, we’re offering a FUN SIZE version where we ask one Halloween question from the Serendipiter Bag o’InquiryTM. One of the most helpful places on the internet when it comes …
Oct 06 2012
It Came from Amazon IV
Oh no, the design on these balloons have nothing to do with the Scream franchise. Any similarities are purely coincidental. Yeah, that’s the ticket… It’s official: Vincent Price hates furries. There was actually a novelization of Liquid Sky. Words fail me. This makes complete sense. Because when I hear “Peter Benchley’s classic tale of underwater …
Oct 05 2012
AHoD Fun Size: GORGE of THE ZOMBEATLES
A Handful of Dirt usually asks a person five questions they wouldn’t normally expect or receive in any other credible interview. But since it’s Halloween, we’re offering a FUN SIZE version where we ask one Halloween question from the Serendipiter Bag o’InquiryTM. Six years ago, the world was introduced to The Zombeatles by Rob Zombie …
Oct 04 2012
AHoD Fun Size: Gris Grimly, the Mad Creator!
A Handful of Dirt usually asks a person five questions they wouldn’t normally expect or receive in any other credible interview. But since it’s Halloween, we’re offering a FUN SIZE version where we ask one Halloween question from the Serendipiter Bag o’InquiryTM. Gris Grimly, the Mad Creator, is busy at work. Recently, he has been …
Oct 02 2012
AHoD Fun Size: Shadow Windhawk of DIEMONSTERDIE
A Handful of Dirt usually asks a person five questions they wouldn’t normally expect or receive in any other credible interview. But since it’s Halloween, we’re offering a FUN SIZE version where we ask one Halloween question from the Serendipiter Bag o’InquiryTM. Shadow Windhawk is the the lead guitarist & back up vocalist …
Aug 31 2012
Freaky Tiki Surf-ari: Phase 2
Daikaiju Official Site Phase 2, DingDong Records 2010 Daikaiju has been up to a lot since I reviewed their debut album in the first Freaky Tiki Surf-ari. After issuing their “Flight of Garuda” single, the band released their second major album, appropriately named Phase 2. In “Escape From Nebula M Spacehunter” (named for the location …
Aug 31 2012
Freaky Tiki Surf-ari: Clouseaux
Clouseaux Official Site Clouseaux, Air Y Hola 2001 Destination Oasis, Air Y Hola Records 2003 Lagoon, Dionysus Records 2004 Beyond Good and Evil, Self-released 2006 When one thinks of exotica, visions of Polynesia and Hawaii immediately spring to mind. However, exotica groups can be found all over America (and the world). Houston, Texas might seem …
Aug 29 2012
Freaky Tiki Surf-ari: Space Party
Space Party Official Myspace Invasion of the Surfer-Men!, Self-release 2010 Hellfire Halloween, Self-release 2010 With the scene flooded with so many American horror surf bands, it might be easy to miss the Australian group Space Party at first. Consisting of Alex Plegt on guitar, Kevin Lauro on bass and Darren Atkinson on drums, the band …
Aug 24 2012
Freaky Tiki Surf-ari: 6’+ Episode 37 is up!
To quote the description given at the new listing: “Grab your best floral print shirts and get ready to hit the huts, it’s Freaky Tiki Surf-Ari 2012! Monstermatt Patterson gets mistaken for a coconut during his Monstermatt Minute. Dr. Gangrene learns how to speak Hawaiian with scream queen, Debbie Rochon. Plus, music by The Creepy Creeps, …
Aug 22 2012
Freaky Tiki Surf-ari: Haunted Tiki Island
Those of you who read my first article about freaky Tiki-related arts and crafts might remember some links relating to a “Haunted Tiki Island.” However, the subject of those links was so interesting that I thought it deserved its own article. Haunted Tiki Island refers to the theme used by the Haunt at Hellizondo in …