May 13th, 2011 | → 1 Comments | ∇ Comic Scans, E.C. Comics |

Foul Play from The Crypt of Terror

by Ghastly McNasty

Yes, my fiendish friends we have a real classic horror treat for you today. This is Foul Play from the E.C. Comics horror archive. This particular story is renowned for being especially gruesome and if often quoted as one of the stories which caused the creation of the Comics Code Authority (boo, hiss). Enjoy…

May 9th, 2011 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Graphic Novels & Comics |

Black Hole by Charles Burns

Black Hole by Charles Burns

On my eternal quest to read every horror graphic novel on the planet I came across many reviews of ‘Black Hole’ and most seemed to hold Charles Burn’s epic coming of age/sexual awakening story in very high regard. The history of Black Hole makes for good reading itself. A compilation of a twelve volume comic […]

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May 7th, 2011 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Games |

Mortal Kombat Finishing Moves

The Mortal Kombat series of video games has just released its 9th edition of the game which has shot to the top of the gaming charts. Mortal Kombat is a finger bashing fight game that stands apart from its competitors thanks to its extreme gore fatality scenes. Just check out the videos below. No wonder […]

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May 6th, 2011 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blah, News |

Horror Scholar

Vlad is bad

The University of Derby is now offering a postgraduate MA in Horror and Transgression.The one-year course, which is aimed at would-be film-makers and writers, will examine all aspects of the horror genre. Students will learn about the history of horror on screen and in books while the transgression part of the course will focus on […]

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May 4th, 2011 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Movie Trailers |

Priest the Movie

The comic book movie zeitgeist rumbles on with yet another Hollywood adaptation. This time it is the turn of Priest a manhwa (Korean comic) horror series created by artist and writer Hyung Min-woo. Directed by Scott Stewart and starring Paul Bettany as the title character the movie is to be released in both 2D and […]

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May 3rd, 2011 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Comic Scans, Horror Comic Covers |

Top 20 Eerie Comic Covers

A bit of horrible history for you now horror fans. In 1966 Warren Publishing released the 1st issue of Eerie a new comic that would go on to become a major player in the horror comic stakes. Hosted by one of my own relatives, Cousin Eerie (who’s doing fine, thanks for asking), Eerie had a […]

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May 2nd, 2011 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Horror Art |

Enrique Gomez de Molina

Enrique Gomez de Molina’s work is the stuff of nightmares (lovely). Like a genetic scientist on smack, he splices dead animals together to produce unique and distrubring hybrid creatures. Encouraged by his taxidermist father from an early age, Enrique has created some very special works of art. Things of beauty or mishapen freaks? We’re not […]

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May 1st, 2011 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Comic Scans, E.C. Comics |

Hook, Line and Stinker from The Vault of Horror

Greetings mortals. We have a real delicacy for you to devour today. This story originally appeared way back in 1952. Issue No.26 from E.C. Comics’ The Vault of Horror. The story is introduced by an ex-girlfriend of mine, The Old Witch. As you can see from the pics she’s a real looker.

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April 30th, 2011 | → 1 Comments | ∇ Creepy Videos, Movie Trailers |

DYLAN DOG: Dead of Night

Dylan Dog Movie

If you’re a fan of horror comic movie adaptions then DYLAN DOG: Dead of Night should be right up your alley. Based on the hugely popular comic series that began back in 1986, this movie adaption stars Brandon Routh (Superman Returns) as Dylan Dog, a ‘Nightmare Investigator’ and paranormal policeman. The comic series was written […]

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April 28th, 2011 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Comic Scans, Graphic Novels & Comics, News |

The German Scream!

It seems my German cousin Grauenhaft von Nasty was busy spreading the word of Scream long after its demise. Whilst searching the catacombs this morning I found reference to 4 German Scream Holiday Specials released between 1988-1990. Published by Bastei Verlag this collection of Gespenster Geschichten (Ghost Stories) are reprints from the IPC archive with […]

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April 27th, 2011 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Horror Art |

Horror Graffiti by Nychos

Another horror art post my little fleshlings. I’ve always been considered extremely ‘street’ down here in the depths. It’s true! I’ve been rocking the hoody look since before time began. Today we focus on the work of the Austrian graffiti artist and illustrator Nychos who has been described as… “Twisted at birth, brainwashed throughout his […]

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April 25th, 2011 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Horror Art |

The Art of Mike Dubisch

Sesame Strange by Mike Dubisch

One of our most important task on The Theatre of Terror is to spread horror around the world. This includes comics, video, TV shows, ghastly tales and of course horror art. With that in mind you might want to take a look at the work of Californian illustrator Mike Dubisch. Mike has a great eye […]

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