The Fog is a horror film from 1980. It was directed by John Carpenter and produced by Debra Hill. It was written by Carpenter and Hill, with the music being composed by John Carpenter. It was made with a budget of $1,000,000. A Plethora of Familiar Faces In 1978 the duo of Carpenter and Hill…
DetailsWhen we open the doors on Friday, November 29th at 9:30AM, here are the deals that will be awaiting you… Showcase back issues are 50% off! DVDs – Buy 1 get 1 free! Selected Trade Paperbacks will be $5.00 each! Selected (which includes a new collection) back issues at 50c each or BUILD YOUR OWN…
DetailsGreetings faithful followers! And welcome to another edition of Fabulous Finds! Something a little different this week, as my Fabulous Find overlaps with my love of vinyl records, along with my love of comic books! It’s the 1973 re-release of The Byrds’ Preflyte album, or LP (short for long player for those not in the…
DetailsThe Loved Ones is an Australian horror film from 2009. It was written and directed by Sean Byrne. It stars Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, John Brumpton and Victoria Thaine. Quite the Reputation I watch a lot of horror movies. I might watch too many horror movies according to an uneducated onlooker. That being said, I…
DetailsHowdy partners! And welcome back for another Retro Review! This week in honor of the new Thor movie, I thought I’d pull out a Thor issue, which actually turned into three issues! So heads up, I’ll try to make it quick … I’m looking at Marvel Comics’ Thor # 167 through # 169, cover dated,…
DetailsFrankenstein’s Army is a 2013 horror film directed by Richard Raaphorst and written by Richard Raaphorst, Chris W. Mitchell and Miguel Tejada-Flores. Some of the characters are based on those created by Mary Shelley. Easy On the Eyes Frankenstein’s Army is set in the closing moments of World War II and focuses on a small…
DetailsHappy Friday everyone! And to start off the weekend, I bring you a new Fabulous Find! Number twenty-six if you’re counting. This week I’ve dug out some early Comic Reader fanzines from my collection. I don’t have a complete run but I do own each issue from number ninety (90) to the end of it’s run with issue…
DetailsPsycho is a thriller/horror film from 1960. It was produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock and was based on the novel by Robert Bloch. It stars Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles and John Gavin. This review is NOT spoiler free. Psycho Was the Result of Passion If you haven’t seen Psycho, stop reading this.…
DetailsHello again! I’ve been missing for a couple of weeks due to a vacation and then a website upgrade, but I’m back once again. You just can’t keep me away! This week I thought I’d do another RETRO REVIEW, even though it might be time for another Fabulous Find. Frankly I’m just in the mood for…
DetailsBride of Chucky is a 1998 comedy/horror movie and is the fourth film in the Child’s Play series. It stars Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, Katherine Heigl and John Ritter. Since Bride of Chucky was released in 1998, this review will NOT be spoiler free. A Hockey Mask, a Razor Glove and a Doll!? Child’s Play…
DetailsI Will Tell You #88: Detroit Fanfare Comic Con 2013 The fourth annual Detroit Fanfare, or Detroit Fanfare Comic Con as it’s now officially known, is now underway at the Adoba Hotel Dearborn (formerly the Hyatt Regency) in Dearborn, Michigan. And it’s underway a day early by way of the show’s first-ever Preview Night, held…
DetailsI Will Tell You #87: Christmas Lights on Halloween, Doo Dah, Doo Dah A lot of people adorn the outside of their homes with Christmas lights, everyone knows that. And typically, the decorations usually go up in early December, or maybe around Thanksgiving for some of the more eager and anxious Christmas lovers. Problem is,…
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