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I.N.J. Culbard Adapts Lovecraft’s ‘The Shadow Out Of Time’

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Posted by Lonmonster on May 14, 2013 @ 2:27pm
Category: Comics / News

You may remember I.N.J. Culbard as the artist for Veritgo’s “New Deadwardians” (my favorite book from last year). Culbard has been working away on a graphic novel adaptation of the classic H.P. Lovecraft tale, The Shadow Out Of Time. For those of you not so well-versed in Lovecraft lore, the story follows Nathaniel Wingate Peaslee, who suffers from fainting spells in 1908, only to regain his senses in 1913. The more he tries to understand those missing five years of his life, the more wild and disturbing his dreams become.

The book is set for release on June 13th from SelfMadeHero. READ MORE

Alan Moore’s Lovecraft-Inspired ‘Providence’ Is His Most Heavily Researched Work Since ‘From Hell’!

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Posted by Lonmonster on April 16, 2013 @ 3:07pm
Category: Comics / News

Alan Moore announced last year that he would be writing “Providence” as a sequel to his Lovecraftian “Neonomicon”. Moore spoke with Comics Beat at length about the new book and he’s included a bunch of new details. Most interesting are his statements that it is the heaviest research he has done since “From Hell”, and secondly, Moore claims that “Providence” is sort of like “Watchmen”. Moore plans to dive even further into the Lovecraft mythology this time around, and it sounds like it’s going to be another masterpiece. I’m a bit excited for this, if you couldn’t tell. READ MORE

‘Omerta’ Brings Together Noir And Lovecraft

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Posted by Lonmonster on February 21, 2013 @ 3:56pm
Category: Comics / News

The announcement is not official, but you can expect it to come sometime this weekend. A new comic from
Tony Lee and JK Woodward called Omerta is coming out and it looks to combine Lovecraft and classic film noir (there goes the project I’ve been working on the past year). Check out the teaser. READ MORE

Review: ‘Creepy Comics’ #10 The Lovecraft Edition

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 04, 2012 @ 10:15am
Category: Comics / Reviews

Creepy #10 is an endearing collective tribute to H.P. Lovecraft, one of the most influential and greatest horror authors. This issue contains a series of Lovecraftian tales that dive headfirst into the macabre and suspense. Each creative team-up finds inventive ways of bringing Lovecraft’s famous name and influential works into the spotlight of popular culture. If you have never read Lovecraft (you call yourself a horror fan? Shame on you!), this issue will inspire you to buy one of his books to see what all the hype is about. READ MORE

10 Comics To Feast On: October 3rd, 2012

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 02, 2012 @ 4:21pm
Category: Comics / Editorials

It’s finally Halloween month, and there’s no better time to be reading horror comics. Major and indie publishers alike pull out all the stops to introduce their biggest horror stories of the year. This means loads of new titles, events, and special edition printings . This first week in October kicks off with the start of the “Animal Man/Swamp Thing” crossover, Marvel brings back Carnage in “Minimum Carnage”, a Lovecraft edition of “Creepy Comics”, and plenty more.

With the ever-increasing number of books coming out between the tie-ins, the crossovers, and the new series, we’ve all got to limit our reading list somehow. We present you with our ten most anticipated books of the week. So feast your eyes on these! Whether you’ve been into comics since you were a young’un, or you’re new to the game, we’re here to help you decide which books to pick up. If I’ve missed something you’re stoked about or if you’ve got any questions, list it in the comments. READ MORE

Preview: ‘Creepy’ #10 The Lovecraftian Edition

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 02, 2012 @ 11:24am
Category: Comics / News

Every October, on top of the insane amount of horror movies I watch, I take the time to re-read my favorite Lovecraft stories. There’s no better way to welcome the swirling sounds of Fall than to curl up with “The Rats in the Walls” or “The Dunwich Horror”.

Dark Horse Comics takes on a Lovecraft theme this month with their 48-page Creepy anthology issue #10 to help you get in the Lovecraftian spirit. Yep, that’s right, every story in the issue is either an adaptation of, or inspired by, the works of H.P. Lovecraft. The issue features work from John Arcudi, Richard Corbem, Darick Roberston, Doug Moench, and many others. READ MORE

[OMFG] Alan Moore Announces A New Lovecraft Project At N.I.C.E.

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 24, 2012 @ 9:07am
Category: Comics / News

Fans of Moore know how much he loves loading his work with Lovecraftian themes, as he did with his controversial “Neonomicon” in 2010. Over the weekend, Moore made his first con appearance in years at the N.I.C.E. comic convention in Northamptonshire, England, where he announced his new book from Avatar Press titled Providence. Moore noted that the maxi-series will indeed be a follow up to “Neonomicon”, and will continue to explore Lovecraft and the surrounding lore.

Moore expressed that “Providence” will be a 10-part series set in 1919 starring H.P. Lovecraft himself. The series delves into Lovecraft’s world to examine how he came to write such tales of terror. There has been no news as to who will be on art duties for the series, though Jacen Burrows is a likely candidate. READ MORE

[Book Review] Lovecraftian Goodness In ‘Torn Realities’

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Posted by Lonmonster on July 19, 2012 @ 8:52am
Category: Comics / Reviews

H.P. Lovecraft is an author that most horror fans stumble upon of their own accord. He’s the type of author who has you instantly hooked after just one story. His works are immersing, and once you dare to enter his strange world, it’s hard to ever pull yourself out. The problem with Lovecraft is that once you’ve read his canon, it’s hard to find anyone who compares. There are many authors who name him as an influence, but that does not mean they even fall within the same genre.

I was fortunate enough to come across Torn Realities, a short story anthology of modern Lovecraftian tales, published by Post Mortem Press, that explore twisting reality, the fear of the unknown, and bending human perceptions. Of the 19 stories, there are some real gems to behold, with very few that do not fit the bill. Torn Realities offers a satisfying answer to the question, “what comes after Lovecraft?” READ MORE

Preview: A Battle Of Wits In ‘Shakespeare Vs. Lovecraft’

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Posted by Lonmonster on July 17, 2012 @ 2:18pm
Category: Comics / News

Literary metafiction mashups are all the rage these days, and it was inevitable that sooner or later someone would bring together two of the most famous literary giants, Shakespeare and Lovecraft. BD turns the indie spotlight on D.R. O’Brien who is adapting his own “Shakespeare Vs. Lovecraft” novella into graphic novel form for a bizarre tale of wit and eldritch terror. The story follows Prospero, who discovers the coveted Necronomicon, giving rise to Cthulhu and his pals. It’s up to Shakespeare’s greatest heroes to save the world from oblivion in what can only be an outlandish horror comedy. READ MORE

That Is Not Dead Which Can Eternal Lie: An Homage To Lovecraft Comics

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Posted by Lonmonster on March 15, 2012 @ 7:16pm
Category: Comics / News

Today, March 15th, is the 75th anniversary of the death of Howard Phillips Lovecraft, one of the true fathers of horror fiction. It’s no secret that Lovecraft’s eerie tales have influenced horror writers across the board for decades, and we constantly see his themes cropping all over the comics world.

Lovecraft’s is responsible for many invaluable aspects of contemporary horror from the Cthulhu mythos to the Necronomicon to the genre of cosmic horror itself. It’s safe to say that without him, horror would not be what it is today. The sheer volume of comics out there that still address themes introduced by Lovecraft allow him to live on after death. In honor of his death day, we’ve put together a list of some of the best Lovecraftian comics around. Read on for the skinny…

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on February 02, 2012 @ 2:49pm
Category: Comics / News

It was only a matter of time before somebody paired the Lovecraft Cthulhu mythos with the steampunk style. Coming your way this April is the indie title by David Hutchison, Steamcraft. Not much has been released about the book as of yet, but you can expect some previews to be heading your way soon. So get out your necronomicons, your top hats, and your best copper monocle for a ride into the depths of the ocean. Read on for the skinny…

Movies
Posted by EvanDickson on January 23, 2012 @ 4:54pm
Category: Movies / News

[Sundance 12]: Grabbers First Clip High On Character, Low On Octopus

Pegged as Waking Dead meets Tremors, with tentacles, Jon Wright directs the Irish horror comedy Grabbers that stars Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley and Russell Tovey in a film that takes to “a sleepy Irish fishing village forced to fend off a blood-sucking sea creature.”

Earlier this month we landed an exclusive first look at the film and now Twitchfilm has landed a clip from the movie.

I think the clip shows a nice strength of economy in terms of both setting up the characters and the tone of the piece. It’s nice to see indie filmmakers embracing the jaunty spirit that studios used to allow in their horror comedies more often in the 1980′s. Nothing wrong with a horror film being fun.

Hit the jump to check it out! READ MORE

[Sundance '12:] A Pic Of The Creature From ‘Grabbers’ Emerges!

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 19, 2012 @ 7:50pm
Category: Movies / News

[Sundance 12:] A Pic Of The Creature From Grabbers Emerges!

Earlier this month we landed an exclusive first look and now STYD have uncovered an additional image.

Hit the jump to check it out. READ MORE

COMICS TO FEAST ON: Week Of October 19th 2011

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 19, 2011 @ 7:41pm
Category: Comics / News

Welcome back to COMICS TO FEAST ON! As we venture further into the fall season it means two things. First, the conclusion to major events like, Fear Itself. Second, and perhaps more pertinent, is the approach of All Hallows Eve. With Halloween coming up in just a few weeks comic publishers see it as their duty to release whole bunch of new horror comics and graphic novels to bloody up the shelves this month. Be on the look out for these horror stories, many of the indie books look to be quite the fright fest.

With the ever-increasing number of books coming out between the tie-ins, the
crossovers, and the new series, we’ve got to limit our list of comics for the week somehow. Rather than cramming so many previews down your throat that you barely breathe, I’m going to give you my ten most anticipated books of the week. So feast your eyes on these! Whether you’ve been into comics since you were a young’un, or you’re new to the game, I’m here to help you decide which books to read. Read on for the skinny…

Comics
Posted by Jenocide on October 08, 2011 @ 6:38pm
Category: Comics / News

Locke & Key is the kind of story that watches your toes dangle over the side of the bed, and contemplates when the best time to take a nibble is. The true fright might not set in as you read, but when the lights go out it’ll be there waiting just for you. Joe Hill doesn’t push a decaying thumb under your nose, instead he says it’s somewhere in your room. Jump into this series to escape into a world where keys and doors aren’t taken at face value. Read on for the skinny…

Games
Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on December 13, 2010 @ 6:08pm
Category: Games / News

I’m hesitant to be excited about the announcement that Insane, Guillermo Del Toro’s collaboration with THQ, will be a trilogy. The reason for this hesitation is we’ve all been burned by premature reveals like these. If you look at the industry’s past, games that are announced as trilogies tend to have things go horribly wrong. Too Human failed in every way, Beyond Good & Evil flopped commercially, we still haven’t gotten our Half-Life 2: Episode 3 and Advent Rising wasn’t nearly as good as many of us hoped.

1 Guillermo Del Toros Insane is a Planned Trilogy

None of that means Guillermo Del Toro’s recently revealed action horror game will flop and I sincerely hope it blows all our minds and sells more units than Call of Duty: Black Ops. Check past the jump for the game’s new trailer, just in case you missed it.
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