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R.I.P. Chas Balun (1948-2009)
31 December 2009 10:04 AM, PST
It saddens me to report that writer, artist and all around horror advocate Chas Balun has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 61. It was reported by Fangoria that Chas lost his battle with the disease on Dec 18th. Chas was an inspiration to so many folks who work in the industry and he was instrumental in helping me to get to where I am today as a horror fan who gets paid to write about what he loves. And I've never even met the man. I first knew of Chas from his columns in the print mags Fangoria and Gorezone, along with his books like The Gore Score and The Deep Red Horror Handbook. Chas was a fan first, and he relished nothing more than championing the little guy, or that Italian horror flick you've never heard »
Top 9 of '09: Surprises
31 December 2009 9:00 AM, PST
Like any year, 2009 had its predictable moments. The Friday the 13th remake was average at best. Saw released another installment for Halloween. A slew of remakes were announced or went into production, leaving die-hard fans mourning the reputation of the classic originals. But the year also had its share of unexpected good news able to bring a smile to even the most disillusioned fans. Let's go out on a high note by reflecting on some of our favorite surprises of 2009, in no particular order. Fatherhood Didn't Ruin Dexter In fact, it made it better. Dexter didn't go soft having a family; it upped the stakes for him. It gave him something to care about, something to be »
Top 9 of '09: Disappointments
30 December 2009 5:00 AM, PST
The year in horror notched some great strides for genre filmmaking (Paranormal Activity, anyone?) but sadly, there were disappointments galore. For starters, some of the year's highest-profile horror pics turned dismal results at the box office. Too many anticipated films got the shaft with bare-minimum theatrical runs. And what was with all of those lame vampires? See what got our blood boiling this year in horror in no particular order. Drag Me to Hell's Box Office After breaking box office records and grossing almost $2.5 billion with his last three consecutive films (Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, and Spider-Man 3), you've got to think Sam Raimi was a little underwhelmed to gross a paltry $86 »
Prepare for India's Demonic Resurrection
29 December 2009 10:00 AM, PST
You don't hear too much about the black metal scene in India, but if the Mumbai-based Demonic Resurrection is any indication of the twisted talents at work in that country, the rest of the world should be sitting up and taking notice right freakin' now. The band has recently released a video teaser for their upcoming album The Return to Darkness, so venture below and learn more about their sinister plans for 2010... Formed nearly a decade ago, Demonic Resurrection went through multiple personnel shake-ups before releasing their critically hailed album A Darkness Descends, which elevated the band above the independent metal scene in India and – along with the follow-up release Beyond the Darkness – drew lots »
Top 9 of '09: Television
29 December 2009 8:00 AM, PST
The year is winding down, and it's time to look back on 2009 with our favorite spooky, scary, bloody moments on television. Some of them are the usual suspects, like Dexter and True Blood. Others are a little unlikely. Read on for our list presented in alphabetical order and let us know if you agree... Castle – "Vampire Weekend" Firefly hero Nathan Fillion pays homage to the role that made him sorta-famous when his Halloween costume is "Space Cowboy" – something his daughter reminds him was something he wore "five years ago" and "it's time to let it go." He and Beckett look into the murder of a young "vampire" (complete with fangs) who »
Gothminister Premiere Video for 'Freak'
28 December 2009 1:04 PM, PST
Norwegian gothic electro-metallers Gothminister have recently unveiled the new video for Freak, the latest single from their third studio album Happiness in Darkness. The requisite bats, crosses and puffy shirts make their appearance, but hey, if you're into seriously cute goth chicks, then this vid's for you. Check it out below the jump! One of the most popular Gothic bands in Europe, Gothminister hasn't yet grown beyond a solid cult following in the Us, but their profile continues to expand along with the scope of their production values. Directed by Daniel William Bones (who has also shot promos for Norwegian black metal outfit Susperia), the video for Freak takes a more glamorous and melancholy turn than »
'Frozen' Trailer, Web Site and More
28 December 2009 12:02 PM, PST
Things are starting to heat up for Adam Green's Frozen, the story of snowboarders trapped on a ski lift is scheduled to play Sundance this Jan followed by a theatrical release Feb 5th 2010. We recently brought you the trailer and news on the films' facebook page. Today we have the films' official web site and Twitter account. Hit the jump for more Frozen goodies than you can handle. You can check out the official Frozen site here, much of which is labeled 'coming soon' but there's still plenty to dig into there. You can also check out the official Frozen Facebook fan page and Twitter account for up to date info, like the recent announcement that Director Adam Green will be appearing alongside John »
Let 'Paranormal Activity' Keep You 'Up All Night'
28 December 2009 10:10 AM, PST
It's no secret that Paranormal Activity hits DVD and Blu-ray this Tues Dec 29th, but what you may not know is that if you are one of the first to pre-order or purchase the DVD/Blu-ray you can join in on the Parnormal Activity Up All Night screning party. More below. More info on the screening party here, and if you join in you'll have a chance to win tickets to an upcoming Paramount Pictures Movie Premiere. We can't tell you what the movie is yet, but rest assured, you won't be disappointed. Check out the Paranormal Activity site for more info on the screening party and movie premiere ticket giveaway and check out Paranormal Activity on DVD/Blu-ray this Tues. »
Top 9 of '09: Music Events
28 December 2009 9:00 AM, PST
2009 was a bloody banner year for dark, twisted and horror-themed music, making this a pretty damn tough choice... but I gotta say it was worth the effort delving into the FEARnet music vaults to find the songs, albums, videos and other musical oddities that burned themselves into our brains over the past twelve months. So hit the jump and take a trip back through 2009's coolest, creepiest, sickest and Loudest sonic sensations, presented in alphabetical order. 69 Eyes: Back in Blood The always entertaining "Helsinki Vampires" really cranked up their patented "Goth N Roll" skills for their latest release, which benefits from the input of Grammy-winning producer Matt Hyde (Slayer, Monster Magnet), who »
Moonspell Working on New Material
28 December 2009 8:01 AM, PST
Still riding high on the success of their amazing album Night Eternal – for which they recently wrapped a North American promotional tour – Portugal's epic dark-metal masters Moonspell are about to begin work on a new studio project for 2010. Frontman Fernando Ribeiro recently hinted at the dark new directions the band will be exploring soon, as well as some interesting horror-themed side ventures he's got in the works. Read below to find out what's brewing for next year... Ribeiro has issued an update via Blabbermouth explaining that the band would be backing off their relentless touring schedule a bit next year to make room for several new projects – chief among which is the writing of new »
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