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FEO NEWS FOR WINTER 2008:
- DECEMBER -

The detritus of old Horror/Thriller history can be found here.

DECEMBER
These are archived news items, many of them outside of this website, so overtime, the links may not work.

DEC. 31

House
HAPPY HORROR THRILLER BIRTHDAYS TO -
Early in his career, this actor pretty much played in anything that would have him. In his later years, however, when his success allows himi to pick and choose, he's been choosing Horror, Thriller, Mystery, and Suspense more often than not. Happy Birthday to
Actor Anthony Hopkins (AUDREY ROSE, MAGIC, DESPERATE HOURS, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, FREEJACK, DRACULA [1992], THE EDGE, INSTINCT, TITUS, HANNIBAL, HEARTS IN ATLANTIS, RED DRAGON, THE HUMAN STAIN, FRACTURE, BEOWULF) who is 71. Look for Anthony's upcoming Horror Thriller THE WOLF MAN in 2009.
Actor Embeth Davidtz (MUTATOR, SWEET MURDER, ARMY OF DARKNESS, MURDER IN THE FIRST, FALLEN, THE GINGERBREAD MAN, LAST RITES, SIMON MAGUS, THE HOLE, THIR13EN GHOSTS) is 44.
Writer/Artist James O'Barr (THE CROW, THE CROW: SHATTERED LIVES AND BROKEN DREAMS) is 50.
Actor Writer / Director / Producer Sean S. Cunningham (THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, FRIDAY THE 13TH, HOUSE, HOUSE II, DEEPSTAR SIX, MY BOYFRIEND'S BACK, JASON X, FREDDY VS. JASON) is 67.

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DEC. 30

Poultrygeist
HAPPY HORROR THRILLER BIRTHDAYS TO -
Actor Eliza Dushku (SOUL SURVIVORS, WRONG TURN, ANGEL [TV], BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER [TV], TRU CALLING [TV], THE ALPHABET KILLER, THE THACKER CASE) is 28. Look for Dushku's 2009 Horror Thriller release, OPEN GRAVES and her new Joss Whedon TV show, DOLLHOUSE.
Writer / Director / Producer / Actor Lloyd Kaufman (SUGAR COOKIES, MOTHER'S DAY, THE TOXIC AVENGER, CLASS OF NUKE 'EM HIGH, SGT. KABUKIMAN N.Y.P.D., HELLINGER, TERROR FIRMER, POULTRYGEIST, SLITHER, and over 100 more) is 63.
Actor Ellen Sandweiss (THE EVIL DEAD, SATAN'S PLAYGROUND, THE DREAD, BRUTAL MASSACRE: A COMEDY) is 50. Look for her in the upcoming Horror Thriller, THE OCEAN originally slated for a 2007 release, then bumped up to 2008, now with an expected 2009 release. I know the feeling.

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DEC. 29

Dolls
HAPPY HORROR THRILLER BIRTHDAYS TO -
And On Sunday -
Actor Denzel Washington (A SOLDIER'S STORY, THE MIGHTY QUINN, RICOCHET, THE PELICAN BRIEF, CRIMSON TIDE, VIRTUOSITY, DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS, FALLEN, THE SIEGE, THE BONE COLLECTOR, MAN ON FIRE, THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE [2004], INSIDE MAN, DEJA VU) is 53.
And On Saturday -
Actor Barbara Crampton (FROM BEYOND, RE-ANIMATOR, BODY DOUBLE, CHOPPING MALL, PUPPET MASTER, CASTLE FREAK, THE SISTERHOOD) is 45.
Barbara Shares a December birthday with her oft-time collaborator,
Writer / Director / Producer Charles Band (LASERBLAST, TOURIST TRAP, PARASITE, TERRORVISION, DOLLS, FROM BEYOND, PUPPET MASTER, DEMONIC TOYS, NETHERWORLD, and that's as far as I'll go because the man has been involved with over 230 freaking Horror Thriller movies already!) is 57.
Today's birthday girl has been involved in Horror Thrillers and dark fantasy since, well since the start! Happy Birthday to
Actor Emilie de Ravin (BEASTMASTER [TV], ROSWELL [TV], CARRIE [2002], SANTA'S SLAY, THE HILLS HAVE EYES [2006], LOST [TV]) is 26.

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DEC. 26

HAPPY HORROR THRILLER BIRTHDAY TO -
Musician Lars Ulrich (METALLICA: RIDE THE LIGHTENING, MASTER OF PUPPETS, ...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL, S&M) is 45.

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DEC. 25

HAPPY HORROR THRILLER BIRTHDAY TO -
If it's a Horror classic, this guy has been in it. Happy Horror Thriller birthday to
Actor Richard 'Dick' Miller (IT CONQUERED THE WORLD, NOT OF THIS EARTH [1957], THE UNDEAD [1957], A BUCKET OF BLOOD, THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS [1960], THE PREMATURE BURIAL, THE TERROR, NIGHT CALL NURSES, THE YOUNG NURSES, PIRANHA, THE HOWLING, WHITE DOG, TWILIGHT ZONE: The Movie, GREMLINS, THE TERMINATOR, CHOPPING MALL, GREMLINS 2, EVIL TOONS, DEMON KNIGHT, and way more) is 80.

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DEC. 24

HAPPY HORROR THRILLER BIRTHDAYS TO -
Horror writer Robert Dunbar (THE PINES, TEMPLES OF JAGNNATH PURI, THE SHORE) is gettin' purty old, but he's still purty!

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DEC. 22

Kiss: Psycho Circus
HAPPY HORROR THRILLER BIRTHDAYS TO -
Actor Dina Meyer (JOHNNY MNEMONIC, STARSHIP TROOPERS, NOWHERE LAND, BATS, STRANGER THAN FICTION, TIME LAPSE, D-TOX, UNSPEAKABLE, STAR TREK: NEMESIS, SAW, SAW II, SAW III, SAW IV, CRAZY EIGHTS, DECOYS 2, THE LOST) is 40.
And On Sunday -
If this man hasn't made his name in Thrillers, I don't know who has.
Actor Samuel L. Jackson (THE EXORCIST III, JURASSIC PARK, SPHERE, DEEP BLUE SEA, UNBREAKABLE, KILL BILL Vol. 2, THE INCREDIBLES, SNAKES ON A PLANE, 1408, JUMPER, LAKEVIEW TERRACE, THE SPIRIT) is 60.
And On Saturday -
The Catman of KISS. Or at least he was from 1973 to 1980. Then he wasn't. Then, 15 years later he was again from 1995 to 2000. Then he wasn't. Then he was yet again from 2003 to 2004. Then he wasn't. What is he doing now? I dunno. Big band music maybe? But Happy Birthday to
Musician Peter Criss (KISS: PSYCHO CIRCUS. As Actor: KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK) who is 61.
There are very few who are more of a staple of Horror Thriller from Hong Kong than,
Director Ricky Lau (MR. VAMPIRE [all], PI LI DA LA BA, YOUNG MASTER VAMPIRE, JIANG SHI ZHOU YAO, GUI YAO GUI, DEMON INTRUDER, ROMANCE OF THE VAMPIRES and way more) is 58.

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DEC. 19

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
HAPPY HORROR THRILLER BIRTHDAYS TO -
Whatever happened to that Flash dancing chick? Glad you asked. By choice
Actor Jennifer Beals (THE BRIDE, VAMPIRE'S KISS, DOCTEUR M., TERROR STALKS THE CLASS REUNION [TV], INDECENCY, NIGHT OWL, DEAD ON SIGHT, DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS, THE PROHECY II, THE SPREE, WITHOUT MALICE, AFTER THE STORM, RUNAWAY JURY, TROUBLED WATERS, THE GRUDGE 2) is 45.
Writer S.D. Hintz (THE OFFERING) is 33. Visit him at MySpace.com/sdhintz.
Today's birthday girl started out as a child actress, which means that many hoped she would mature into an adult actress instead of the usual crash and burn tales we've come to expect. It was touch and go for a while there, but things seem to be looking up for her. In fact, since 1994, she has largely turned her career toward Horror, Thriller, Mystery, and Suspense! So Happy
Actor Alyssa Milano (DOUBLE DRAGON, EMBRACE OF THE VAMPIRE, DEADLY SINS, POISON IVY II, FEAR, BODY COUNT, CHARMED [TV - nine seasons and counting!*], PATHOLOGY) is 36.
The first deadly friend! The first Flower in the Attic! The original Buffy! Happy birthday to
Actor Kristy Swanson (DEADLY FRIEND, FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC, HIGHWAY TO HELL, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, SOUL ASSASSIN, ZEBRA LOUNGE, SILENCE, FORBIDDEN SECRETS, THE BLACK HOLE [2006], LIVING DEATH) is 39.

*"But it ended in 2006!" you say? Syndication, sucker! This is a freakin' Horror Thriller site! I count the dead!

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DEC. 18

HAPPY HORROR THRILLER BIRTHDAYS TO -
Actor Katie Holmes (DISTURBING BEHAVIOR, TEACHING MRS. TINGLE, THE GIFT, PHONE BOOTH, ABANDON, BATMAN BEGINS) is 30. Katie shares a December Birthday with her fellow DISTURBING BEHAVIOR alumni, Nick Stahl.
Writer / Director / Producer Steven Spielberg (NIGHT GALLERY [TV], DUEL [TV], SOMETHING EVIL [TV], SAVAGE [TV], JAWS, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK [all], POLTERGEIST, TWILIGHT ZONE: The Movie, JURASSIC PARK [all], SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, MINORITY REPORT, WAR OF THE WORLDS, MONSTER HOUSE, TRANSFORMERS, and more) is 62. Steven shares a December birthday with his WAR OF THE WORLDS actor, Miranda Otto. 2009 will see the expected release of JURASSIC PARK IV: NEDRY'S REVENGE and TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN. A year later and WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE remains in pre-production.

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DEC. 17

Cyberfoce Hunter-Killer
From Mel Caylo
CYBERFORCE/HUNTER-KILLER

Summer limited series to combine two of Top Cow’s biggest team franchises
LOS ANGELES, Calif., December 17, 2008 – Top Cow Productions, Inc. announced today that fans who have been clamoring for the return of the Hunter-Killer series and anticipating more Cyberforce will finally get their wish when the publisher launches Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer, a monster crossover limited series set to debut in July.

Eisner-nominated writer Mark Waid (The Amazing Spider-Man, Kingdom Come), who co-created Hunter-Killer with Top Cow founder and CEO Marc Silvestri in 2005, will pen the story. Providing art will be rising superstar Kenneth Rocafort (Madame Mirage, Astonishing Tales), who drew the final four issues of Season 1 of Hunter-Killer.

Cyberforce Hunter-Killer detail

“I can’t wait to work with Kenneth again,” raved Waid. “He blew my mind when I first saw his Hunter-Killer pages during the first run. To be brutally honest, it’s rare that I see a new artist whose work doesn’t feel redundant or a clone of something else already out there. Kenneth’s energy knocks me out.”

“This is a dream come true to draw one of my favorite teams of all time, Cyberforce,” said Rocafort, who was a fan of Top Cow books well before he started drawing for them. “And to combine that with the characters of Hunter-Killer, which I love to draw, and working with Mark again, this is an exciting project for me.”

Cyberforce is a team of unique individuals granted with superhuman abilities via cybernetic implants created to be the pawns of a corrupt and evil corporation. Having defeated their creators, they united to fight the battles no one else could. Hunter-Killers are a group of Ultra Sapiens—a genetic super race living in secret because they are walking weapons of mass destruction - who monitor and police their own to ensure the safety of planet Earth. Details of the crossover storyline are being kept under wraps for now.

“The past two summers, we’ve focused on the more supernatural aspects of our universe with First Born and Broken Trinity,” said Rob Levin, VP Editorial for Top Cow. “Next summer, we’re going to shine a light on our tech-based heroes. Mark Waid is one of my favorite writers out there. And Kenneth... that guy is unstoppable. The work he’s doing is going to melt eyeballs, and dare I say it, crack the Internet in quarters. Quarters!”


Dark Dreamers
From Josh Davidson
DARK DREAMERS

Four-Disc Set Featuring Interviews By
Three Time Bram Stoker Award-Winning Author, Stanley Wiater, Including One of the Last Interviews with Forrest J Ackerman.

Narberth, PA – They’ve created the dreams that mark our nightmares, forging an unforgettable world of dark fantasy, horror and suspense. After 30 years of accruing in-depth interviews, award-winning author Stanley Wiater has created the ultimate video library of horror icons as Smash Vision presents DARK DREAMERS™:Volume One. This four-DVD set, featuring interviews with over 30 writers, directors, producers, actors and SFX artists - including one of the last interviews with the legendary Forrest J Ackerman - will be available on January 27th. The series will continue with future volumes throughout 2009.

“Without a doubt, DARK DREAMERS™ represents the most comprehensive DVD catalog of interviews with some of the greatest talents the horror world has ever known,” said Steve Kaplan, Production Manager, Gotham Distributing Corporation, the distribution company for Smash Vision. “Only a dark dreamer himself could have put together such an iconic compilation, and Stanley Wiater is such a person, placing himself within the masters of horror inner circle. There’s no question that any true horror fan will need to have this volume in their collection.”

From Forest J Ackerman to Clive Barker; John Saxon to Wes Craven; Peter Straub to Larry Cohen... the artistic world of horror would not exist without these dark dreamers. Why did they enter this dimension? How did they make their mark? What is it about their craft that drives their passion? Respected journalist and horror aficionado Stanley Wiater spent three decades interviewing his renowned subjects, and their stories will entertain, enlighten, and perhaps even scare the dark dreamer in us all.

Stanley Wiater has been acclaimed as "the world's leading authority on horror filmmakers and authors" (Radio/TV Interview Report), "the master journalist of the dark genres" (World of Fandom), and "the top horror journalist in North America for the past 25 years" (Rue Morgue). His 14 award-winning books - and more than 700 interviews, articles, short stories, profiles, comic book scripts, reviews, and essays - have been translated into 10 languages.

Smash Vision is a newly-formed home entertainment company, dedicated to acquiring and distributing quality, unique DVD titles with collectors in mind. The wide array of programming will include classic films and television shows; new independent feature films; cult “gems;” and documentaries.


Fantastic Flesh
From Ed Peters
FANTASTIC FLESH

The Art of Makeup EFX
From classic creatures to modern gore, special effects makeup has always been at the dark heart of movie magic. Now, film fans will go skin deep – and beyond – with Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Makeup EFX, coming from Anchor Bay Entertainment on January 27th, 2009. In this informative and engaging Starz Original documentary, viewers will meet the masters of the craft and discover its incredible history.

“(Starz is) becoming – if they’re not already – the best in the genre business with comprehensive documentaries on the slasher and vampire genres, the history of black cinema and many more, but this one will hold a special place in the hearts of every fan-boy out there,” said RogueCinema.com.

From the silent era to today’s blockbuster, this fast-paced documentary examines the techniques, reveals the secrets, and emphasizes the impact that special effects makeup has had on filmmaking for more than a century. Before CGI effects became the norm, special effects makeup was often accomplished through invention, ingenuity and, in some cases, sheer luck!

This in-depth documentary features exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in Hollywood filmmaking, including Wes Craven (A NIGHTMARE ON ELMSTREET, RED EYE), John Carpenter (the original HALLOWEEN, THE FOG), Eli Roth (CABIN FEVER, HOSTEL), George A. Romero (the original NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, DAWN OF THE DEAD, DAY OF THE DEAD), John Landis (AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, INNOCENT BLOOD), Frank Darabont (THE GREEN MILE, THE MIST), Robert Rodriguez (FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, PLANET TERROR), Mick Garris (MASTERS OF HORROR), Tom Savini (CREEPSHOW), Dick Smith (THE EXORCIST) and Academy Award winner Quentin Tarantino (KILL BILL Vol. 1 and 2), as well as clips from such classic horror and fantasy films as FRANKENSTEIN, THE EXORCIST, PLANET OF THE APES, THE THING, GRINDHOUSE, SIN CITY, TRANSFORMERS, THE HOWLING and many more.


Dracula 2000
HAPPY HORROR THRILLER BIRTHDAYS TO -
Since 2002, four of her last six movies have been Horror Thrillers, so welcome
Actor Milla Jovovich (RESIDENT EVIL [all], HOUSE ON TURK STREET, ULTRAVIOLET) who is 33.
For 2009 expect to see Milla in two Thrillers: A PERFECT GETAWAY, written and directed by David Twohy of THE ARRIVAL and PITCH BLACK fame, and THE 4th KIND. For 2010 look for Milla in AZAZEL.
Actor Bill Pullman (THE SERPENT AND THE RAINBOW, BRAIN DEAD [1990], LIEBESTRAUM, MALICE, CASPER, LOST HIGHWAY, THE END OF VIOLENCE, ZERO EFFECT, LAKE PLACID, THE GUILTY, 29 PALMS, THE GRUDGE [USA - 2004], REVELATIONS [TV], ALIEN AUTOPSY, SCARY MOVIE 4, SURVEILLANCE) is 55. Look for Bill in the 2009 Thriller, PEACOCK.
Actor Sean Patrick Thomas (COURAGE UNDER FIRE, CONSPIRACY THEORY, CRUEL INTENTIONS, DRACULA 2000, HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION, BATMAN: MYSTERY OF THE BATWOMAN, THE BURROWERS [2007 - TV], THE BURROWERS) is 38.

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DEC. 16

KMFDM Agogo
From KMFDM
SKOLD VS. KMFDM

KMFDM announces . . . Skold vs KMFDM . . . together again to tear it apart . . . going head to head in immortal kombat! Skold vs KMFDM (Tim Skold and Sascha Konietzko) offers their new creation comprising 22 tracks, over 70 minutes, of quality mayhem and shocking diversity. Available soon from KMFDM Records on disc, HQ download and HQ vinyl formats. Stay tuned as more info is imminent!

Skold vs. KMFDM is here: KMFDM Records.

LEGION WITHIN FREE DOWNLOAD
The title track from Legion Within's forthcoming album Mouth Of Madness is available as a FREE Exclusive High Quality Lossy download from the KMFDM Store. The 320 kbps mp3 can be downloaded simply by creating a KMFDM Store account, this is a free and easy process. There is NO charge for this item, no purchase whatsoever is required. This is a NEW track that has never been released before and is unavailable anywhere
else at this quality. The full length disc was produced by KMFDM guitarist Jules Hodgson in his Black Lab Studio and will be released in March of 2009.

Legion Within Free Mouth of Madness Download is here: KMFDM Store.


HAPPY HORROR THRILLER BIRTHDAYS -
Actor Miranda Otto (THE 13TH FLOOR [1988], WHAT LIES BENEATH, CLOSE YOUR EYES, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING, IN MY FATHER'S DEN, WAR OF THE WORLDS [2005]) is 41.
Writer James L. Tamarin (various short stories) is 35.
Visit him at MySpace.com/DavidLTamarin.

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Starring Adrian Paul
(THE HIGHLANDER),
Bokeem Woodbine, and Ling Bai (THE CROW), This Alternate History movie is part Horror, Part crime, part S.F. and all Vampires.
From the screenplay by alumni
Christos N. Gage
and
Ruth Fletcher Gage.

Brian Keene was one of the first reviewers at feoamante.com and has gone on to become one of the fastest growing Horror writers in publishing.

Harry Shannon began writing for us in the new millennium and has gone on to write mass market novels and pen the motion picture,
DEAD AND GONE

Scott Nicholson had a career before us, but he wanted to contribute anyway!

 

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Sure, why not?
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Every Evil Overlord has to start somewhere.
Evil Overlord,
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Valuable advice for setting up your own world dominating empire.
GoreLets
Once this site buries its hook in you, you won't want to pull it out.
Flash Enabled.
Halloween
Midis - Music - and Wavs
The Haunted Graveyard
The Haunted Playhouse
Hell2U
Hell, Michigan. It's a beautiful little place that's a helluva lot of fun to visit.
The Hilarious House of Frightenstein
I've never met a soul who remembers this whacked out show, yet Canadians Bill Strutt and Ben Kane have created this excellent tribute site
.
The Monster Dance
Sigh... for those of you who really crave kitsch.
The Monster Mash
More dancing monsters. This time with lyrics.
The Moonlit
Road
MustDie
A Russian site. I don't know what they are saying, but it looks so COOL!
Necropsy
A fledgling Horror site hosted on the Louisiana State University servers. Not much there so far, but the roster of reviewers, including S.T. Joshi, is impressive.
Rather Good
Not Haunted or Horror but being this twisted, where else would he have a link?
The Ossuary In Sedlac
A massive and ornate building made of human bones.
Screams From The Abyss
Few images, mostly text. It's a 24 hour, 7 day a week Geoff Cooper Bitch-Fest!
Spectrum Of Fantasy
Is back online! A Russian site, with pages in English and/or Russian. Uses Shockwave!


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