Studies in Scary – Pan’s Labyrinth

Scooty B and I took in 2006's Pan's Labyrinth, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro, a little while back. As usual, Scott had already seen it and I was a viewing virgin. I remember seeing the previews for Pan's thinking, "Wow, that looks magical/whoa, that looks...

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Holiday Horror Gift Guide…

So we here at Wildclaw believe that you should give the gift of horror this holiday season.  Here are a few ideas:For your techno-geek brother:Jason Voorhees Flash Drive...  By Hemingwayfun!For the wine-lover...Tentacle wine-stoppers by Dellamorte & Co.For that ...

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Black Box Acting Studio…learn how to act good.

So you have seen our shows. (If not...stop and mark your calendars for Kill Me opening on February 13th!)  Many of our actors and even one of our directors have attended or teach at Black Box Acting Studio.  Recent Deathscribe 2011 Judge, Audrey Francis is co-owner...

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Save Evil Squirrel Comics!…because they are awesome!

This is my new comic store.  I heart it! Why?  Friendly dudes.  A nice subscription service.  Knitting Night. Kid's Movie Club,  A mutual love for horror....did I mention a Knitting Night?  Well you should check it out.  Its right around the corner from the Mayne...

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MEET THE DEATHSCRIBE 2011 FINALISTS (Part 5 of 5)

We needn't look far for our fifth and final Deathscribe finalist. Matthew George lurks in Chicago. I was going to say something about the long, dark, winding corridors down which this Deathscribe dwells, but Chicago is laid out on a grid. Very few twists and turns....

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A Very Carrie Christmas

Attention Chicagoans! Tomorrow, Sunday, December 4th, Camp Midnight presents "A Very Carrie Christmas" at the Music Box Theatre, 2pm. Featuring all kinds of good stuff, including a moderated Q&A after the film with Carrie co-star Piper Laurie.What a perfect...

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MEET THE DEATHSCRIBE 2011 FINALISTS (Part 4 of 5)

Our fourth Deathscribe hails from Tarzana, California, a neighborhood in Los Angeles named after Tarzan. Think I'm kidding? You're wrong. The neighborhood is located on land that was formerly a ranch owned by this guy. But we're not here to talk about Tarzan. We're...

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Dream Reapers open for the Holidays!?!

You heard me right, boils & ghouls of the Chicagoland area! The folks at Dream Reapers in Melrose Park are doing Jack Skellington proud this December by opening their doors to spread some Holiday Fear width some holiday-themed frights & delights! Dream Reapers is...

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