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Check me out on the Mana Screwed podcast

Jeff — Mon, 16 May 2011 02:45:02 +0000

I often mention that I like to play Magic: The Gathering, and I recently had the opportunity to appear on an MTG podcast; it was a lot of fun for me. Thanks to Tangent and the gang at Mana Screwed for having me on. Check out the episode here.

BBC article on female horror directors

Explodey Jo — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:08:06 +0000

Just found this interesting article on the BBC web site about female film directors in the UK, specifically relating to horror movies.

If the small percentage of women directors working in the mainstream is sobering, when it comes to horror movies of today – the percentages drop even lower.

One of this year’s festival strands – Bloody Women – looks to celebrate women’s role in horror.

Women have been making invaluable contributions to the genre from its earliest days, whether it be Clara Beranger, screenwriter of 1920 horror Jekyll and Hyde starring John Barrymore, or silent screen legend Lillian Gish starring in 1928′s The Wind as a woman terrorised by the elements in a ramshackle rural cabin.

Check out the whole thing at the link above, or at www.bbc.co.uk/news

Film School Thesis Statement Generator

Jeff — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:23:59 +0000

Fun link: Film School Thesis Statement Generator

Have a heart

Jeff — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:45:04 +0000

Via fbi.

Alternate universe superhero movie posters

Jeff — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:48:25 +0000

Alternate universe superhero movie posters. Hat-tip fbi. I would totally watch a Mario Bava Batman movie.

Weekend of Horrors Costume Contest Winner

Jeff — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:28:32 +0000

Splattercast listener Michelle attended the Fangoria Weekend of Horrors and e-mailed us this photo of the costume contest winner. Michelle says they got $1,000 for their efforts. I suppose I might crawl around with my face in a butt for $1,000 – but then, you’ve gotta figure they’re splitting the prize three ways, ha ha.

Splattercast #186

Jeff — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:42:29 +0000

Splattercast #186 is up.

Many thanks to Julie from http://19nocturneboulevard.net and KC from http://zombiepodcast.com for taking the time to tell us a bit about the world of “audio dramas.” They’re sort of like podcasts for talented, creative people – instead of a bunch of cranky doofs telling you which movies they hate each week.

Frightfest Ezine

Explodey Jo — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:03:33 +0000

Frightfest is a UK-based horror film festival, sponsored by a UK film channel. They just announced the release of their new ezine:

Welcome to the very first issue of the FrightFest E-zine. Published bi-monthly, the online magazine is intended to become your first port of call for all things fantasy and horror.

The first issue features an in-depth interview (video & text) with the director of the controversial film A SERBIAN FILM. There are also candid interviews with scare-meister Eli Roth and the GHOST STORIES fear-team Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson.

Plus there’s plenty more – trailers, podcasts, gossip, reviews and…whatever happened to COLIN director Marc Price? The E-zine is FREE so download it today.

Download it HERE

Retro Flick Fillet

Jeff — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:53:58 +0000

Mike in Sacramento, one of the IRC channel regulars, has a new podcast you can check out: Retro Flick Fillet.

Also, happy birthday, Mike!

Dead Hunt – free horror audiobook

Explodey Jo — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:27:00 +0000

While trawling the iTunes store for new horror podcast fodder, I came across an audiobook named Dead Hunt, by Kenn Crawford. I’ve listened to the first few chapters on my way to and from work today, and am already really intrigued to hear the rest.

More info can be found on the book’s web site, http://deadhunt.kenncrawford.com/, where the print version of the book can also be purchased, and donations can be made to support the free audio version. Alternatively, search for “Dead Hunt” in the iTunes store. I’d certainly recommend investing the 15 minutes to listen to the prologue: http://deadhunt.kenncrawford.com/?p=99