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Admit it, some of you are TV junkies. If you’re still going through Lost withdrawals and almost squeal with excitement whenever there’s a Twilight Zone marathon on (the original series, of course – not the ‘80s and 2002 revivals. That would just be insane) then boy, do I have a book for you. Fantastic TV:… [Continue Reading]
THEY’RE HEEEERE (almost) Get your tickets online to AVOID THE LINES! With only about a week until monsters and mayhem take over Indianapolis, IN for the Famous Monsters Convention, we are proud to announce some new additions to the guest lineup. Veteran horror actress Danielle Harris (the Halloween franchise) will be on hand at FM… [Continue Reading]
Sure enough, the highly successful horror faux-documentary Paranormal Activity is getting a sequel (check out the just-released teaser trailer below!) Thrill as various cookware sways slightly! Marvel as a rocking chair (more like Satan’s rocking chair – OF DEATH) rocks on its own! Scream in terror as a baby dissappears from his crib – even… [Continue Reading]
IN 11 DAYS: MONSTERS TO ROAM INDIANAPOLIS MORE GUESTS ANNOUNCED! SPECIAL UN-AIRED IRWIN ALLEN FILMS TO BE SCREENED! AND A NEW PILOT BEING FILMED RIGHT AT THE FM CON! Get your tickets online to AVOID THE LINES! Visit www.CaptainCo.com The Famous Monsters Convention arrives in Indianapolis, IN July 9-11, 2010. With only 11 days to… [Continue Reading]
So far on these Famous Monsters Convention updates, we’ve discussed a party celebrating Famous Monsters of Filmland’s grand return, a seminar for aspiring filmmakers, several panels featuring celebrity guests as well as a ton of movie screenings. If you haven’t purchased your ticket yet, then feel free to do so here. It will make your… [Continue Reading]
Confession: I’m not really a fan of the Saw franchise. Watching some guy kill a bunch of people – all of whom illegally downloaded an mp3 file or something and therefore, according to Saw logic, must not appreciate life – using devices that ironically mirror his victim’s flaws is not my idea of a good… [Continue Reading]
By Scott Essman Stop-motion animator and filmmaker Ray Harryhausen’s achievements and influence are incalculable. Numerous giants in the world of cinema have cited his work, especially in The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad (1958), as the inspiration for their career in films. In addition to two other pioneering Sinbad films, Harryhausen developed effects for and produced… [Continue Reading]
Vampires of the sparkly, angsty variety may be all the rage now, but back in the ‘80s, bloodsuckers of the badass, human blood-drinking, motorcycle-riding variety were popular. Joel Schumacher’s cult horror-comedy The Lost Boys has been credited with bringing vampires into the mainstream and with making two of its actors – Corey Feldman and the… [Continue Reading]
The Famous Monsters Convention is quickly approaching (and if you haven’t bought your tickets yet, what in Sam Hill are you waiting for? Go here!) and while your convention needs will be met July 9-11, if you’re a hardcore convention fanatic, you’re probably already looking for the next con to attend. Well look no further,… [Continue Reading]
This may not come as all that much of surprise, but we here at Famous Monsters of Filmland freakin’ love movies. Thus, the Famous Monsters Convention will be absolutely packed with exclusive screenings and panels – not to mention the Midwest premiere of FM’s first original movie Downstream (more information on that to come!) REPO!… [Continue Reading]
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