HORRORHOUND NO. 78 SPECIAL GILLMAN ISSUE

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the greatest Universal sci-fi film of the 1950's, THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON. Released nationwide on March 5, 1954, CFTBL was a smash that was also released in 3D (which I had the pleasure to see some years ago and was thrilled).

The latest issue of HORRORHOUND features an anniversary special starring the Gillman in all his guises over the years. It includes a super Jason Edmiston cover that looks Rondo-worthy to me. Now, everybody in the pool!

From the publisher:
HorrorHound #78 Jul/Aug 2019

The Gillman is celebrating his 65th anniversary – and HorrorHound issue #78 features a special retrospective looking back at the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and how this Universal Monster helped shape the film industry as a whole (eventually inspiring the Oscar-winning film, The Shape of Water). We look at the film franchise, its merchandise (including comic books, action figures, games, statues, and so much more), as well as a spotlight on the films that homaged the Creature ... or just outright ripped it off!

This issue also features movie news and interviews for:

• The Boys
• Crawl
• Annabelle Comes Home
• Charlie Says
• Plus our regular features, such as the latest toy news and horror comic book news, Hounds Sounds (including a Mac Sabbath interview), a spotlight on the career of Roky Erickson, and Kitley's Krypt.

An earlier cover version from the Previews World catalog.

HORROR HOUND NO. 74 SPECIAL MONSTER TOYS ISSUE

From the publisher:

HorrorHound celebrates the 20th anniversary of McFarlane Toys' Movie Maniacs action figure line with a detailed history of the toy company and their evolution from Spawn to Stranger Things, and how their horror-themed toy line forever changed the collectible industry. This issue includes a complete guide to Movie Maniacs action figures, as well as interviews with the men behind the toys. This toy-centric issue also looks into the backgrounds of such classic toy companies as MEGO and Remco to the more modern-day giants like NECA and Funko. Also planned for this issue is news features on The Walking Dead's ninth season, the upcoming Suspiria remake, and the new Hellboy feature film!

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BARK AT THE MOON! HORRORHOUND NO. 72 IS HERE!

PREVIEWS WORLD DESCRIPTION
Nature has always been a scary beast. Anytime friends venture off into the woods, or paddle out into the ocean, you never know if disaster will strike. This issue features a Field Guide to Animal Attack films. We look into the many dangers that surround us in the wild (and even in our own homes) as we dissect the horrors of sharks, gators, snakes, rats, spiders, dogs, and so on, culminating with a special retrospective feature on Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, which celebrates its 55th anniversary. Also planned for this issue is features on The Meg, The Predator, The Nun, and Slenderman. Toy news (Stranger Things), and comic book news is also included with our regular features.

HORRORHOUND WEBSITE DESCRIPTION
HorrorHound Issue #72 Jul/Aug 2018

This issue of HorrorHound features a Survival Guide to Animal-Attack Cinema! Write-ups on the various aspects of this subgenera include Sharks, Bears, Dogs, and Gators – climaxing with an in-depth retrospective on the Alfred Hitchcock horror masterpiece, The Birds! Fantasm spotlights the recent Living Dead Weekend and the Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco Friday the 13th event. A Horror's Hallowed Grounds on A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 4, plus news! Included in Movie and TV News is the new Stephen King television series, Castle Rock (with cast interviews), an exclusive interview with Eli Roth for House with a Clock in It's Walls, a director interview for The Meg, Leigh Whannel on Upgrade, Alexandre Aja on Campfire Creepers, RKSS on Summer of 84, and AMC's Preacher.

Alternate cover.

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HORRORHOUND NO. 39

One thing I always look forward to from each new HORRORHOUND is their long-running tradition of featuring a retrospective on a particular film or series of films as a focal point of the issue. This time around its the southern-fried franchise of THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. Packed into its 10-plus pages, the series of films -- originated by director Tobe Hooper -- is sliced open and analyzed. Of particular interest are the numerous behind the scenes anecdotes, especially the discussion of the brutal conditions faced with camera and crew during the filming of the first of the series. Accompanying the article are the usual plentiful scene stills, posters, toys, and other merchandise associated with Leatherface and his pals.

The only criticism I have with this series, and as a rule, the magazine in particular, is the use of tiny typefaces and postage stamp-sized pictures. I know of the cost it takes to put out a full-color magazine, but increasing the size of both would, in my opinion, elevate these pieces to a more archival standing.

Another beefy feature is The A-Z of Exploitation! which alphabetically goes down the list of films that were significant in some way to this popular genre. Also worthy of mention is another long-running series, Video Invasion, which, in each installment, covers a particular videotape producer or distributor from the glory days of VHS.

HORRORHOUND is not far from its half-centennial issue and, as long as they keep doing what they're good at -- that is, focusing on 70s - 80s horror -- I don't see why they can't make it down the long stretch. Two paws up for HORRORHOUND!

HORRORHOUND #39 Table of Contents.

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