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...
read moreHoliday 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 ...
read moreBlack 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...
read moreSave 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...
read moreDeathscribe 2011 tonight at 8pm! Who will get the bloody axe?
It's here. We teched all weekend....the pieces are killer. My knuckles are swollen from foley work (pounding on cellar doors, pounding on various fruits and vegatables, pounding on pillows....etc). Tonight we descend upon the beautiful Mayne Stage for an amazing...
read moreMEET 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....
read moreA 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...
read moreHammer Films Launches Poster Site
Hammer Films has launched a poster page for their films! They are UK quad versions of some of their classic films.
read moreMEET 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...
read moreDream 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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