In an undeniably great year for horror, the most unsettling scene from one of the more popular series featured a man offering his neighbor a sandwich. Granted, that man was cannibalistic serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, his neighbor the woman who got him evicted, and the sandwich possibly contained human flesh, but the menace and uncertainty of the exchange — and the show at large — captured the horrified attention of millions of viewers. Ryan Murphy’s Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, starring Evan Peters, is one of Netflix’s most-watched (and...
- 12/28/2022
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
On Sunday, legendary filmmaker George A. Romero died after a "brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer." The Night of the Living Dead director left behind a large body of work that came to define modern horror, influencing a generation of directors, writers and illustrators in the process. One of the many individuals still carrying the Romero banner is Max Brooks, author of The Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z. Brooks spoke to Rolling Stone to share his personal memories of Romero, his influence and how he predicted America's current political climate.
- 7/17/2017
- Rollingstone.com
They need to find a cure before the entire world is eaten, dead, or worse... No pressure, right? For years, horror fans have enjoyed reading and dissecting Steven C. Schlozman's The Zombie Autopsies: Secret Notes from the Apocalypse, and now a virtual reality series adaptation is in development.
According to VRFocus, 44 Blue Productions is teaming up with Ovrture are currently working on The Zombie Autopsies Vr miniseries, which will "follow multiple points-of-view around the world" during the living dead apocalypse.
Here's what 44 Blue Productions President and Co-Founder Stephanie Drachkovitch had to say about the miniseries:
“We are absolutely captivated by The Zombie Autopsies and know these subject matters will resonate with today’s modern audiences. The role culture, society and technology have on the evolution of madness in the human psyche is extremely timely, while virtual reality is primed for the next long-form thriller.”
A release date and distribution...
According to VRFocus, 44 Blue Productions is teaming up with Ovrture are currently working on The Zombie Autopsies Vr miniseries, which will "follow multiple points-of-view around the world" during the living dead apocalypse.
Here's what 44 Blue Productions President and Co-Founder Stephanie Drachkovitch had to say about the miniseries:
“We are absolutely captivated by The Zombie Autopsies and know these subject matters will resonate with today’s modern audiences. The role culture, society and technology have on the evolution of madness in the human psyche is extremely timely, while virtual reality is primed for the next long-form thriller.”
A release date and distribution...
- 6/30/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
A brand new TEDx talk has been uploaded and the video features Harvard Medical School assistant professor Dr. Steven Schlozman discussing the ways in which horror films teach us about ourselves and what it means to be human. What makes… Continue Reading →
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- 4/25/2017
- by Jonathan Barkan
- DreadCentral.com
*Updated* The Zombie Research Society returns to Comic-Con with a new panel topic and guest list that is sure to please any fan of the living dead. Titled Zombie Myths & Misconceptions, the panel will feature: Max Brooks (World War Z), Matt Mogk (AMC’s Talking Dead), Steven Schlozman (Harvard Medical School), Scott Kenemore (Zombie, Indiana), Brendan Riley (Columbia College, Chicago), Brad Voytek (Ucsd), and Craig Engler (Syfy’s Z Nation).
The event will take place on Friday, July 25th in Room 5Ab at 8:30pm. We have the official description below and be sure to check back soon for our coverage of this and many other panels as we cover Comic-Con live from San Diego:
“Zombie Research Society hosts experts Max Brooks (World War Z), Matt Mogk (AMC’s Talking Dead), Steven Schlozman (Harvard Medical School), Scott Kenemore (Zombie, Indiana), Brendan Riley (Columbia College, Chicago), Brad Voytek (Ucsd), and Craig Engler...
The event will take place on Friday, July 25th in Room 5Ab at 8:30pm. We have the official description below and be sure to check back soon for our coverage of this and many other panels as we cover Comic-Con live from San Diego:
“Zombie Research Society hosts experts Max Brooks (World War Z), Matt Mogk (AMC’s Talking Dead), Steven Schlozman (Harvard Medical School), Scott Kenemore (Zombie, Indiana), Brendan Riley (Columbia College, Chicago), Brad Voytek (Ucsd), and Craig Engler...
- 7/26/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
We're back with the horror highlights of Day 2 of this year's Sdcc, and you better rest up! On tap are "The Walking Dead," "Bates Motel," "Sleepy Hollow," Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, Scream Factory, and More!
What you'll find below is just the tip of the iceberg (and it does include a few "fringe" panels that we thought might be interest). Be sure to visit the official San Diego Comic-Con 2014 website for the full lineup.
Day 2: Friday, July 25, 2014
10:00 Am - Publishers Weekly: Behind the Digital Line
As digital comics have become a driving force of the medium, more publishers and creators have launched digital first lines of comics. How do publishers and creators deal with the unique properties of the web and tablet? How do readers react? Are they an evolution from webcomics or their own medium? And how will technological evolution affect storytelling as more choices arise? Pw's...
What you'll find below is just the tip of the iceberg (and it does include a few "fringe" panels that we thought might be interest). Be sure to visit the official San Diego Comic-Con 2014 website for the full lineup.
Day 2: Friday, July 25, 2014
10:00 Am - Publishers Weekly: Behind the Digital Line
As digital comics have become a driving force of the medium, more publishers and creators have launched digital first lines of comics. How do publishers and creators deal with the unique properties of the web and tablet? How do readers react? Are they an evolution from webcomics or their own medium? And how will technological evolution affect storytelling as more choices arise? Pw's...
- 7/11/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
We want to thank everyone, especially Daily Dead readers, that attended the Zombies in Pop Culture panel last week at Comic-Con. Panelists Max Brooks, Matt Mogk, Steven Schlozman, Scott Kenemore, Aaron Sagers, Bradley Voytek, and Jonathan James discussed topics including zombie survivalists, the increasing popularity of zombies, and The Walking Dead. For those that weren’t able to make it to Comic-Con, we have the entire panel for you to watch right now.
“Max Brooks (Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z), Matt Mogk (Zombie Research Society), Steven Schlozman (The Zombie Autopsies), Scott Kenemore (Zen of Zombie, Zombie Ohio), Aaron Sagers (Journalist and TV host), Bradley Voytek (neuroscientist), and Jonathan James (DailyDead.com) discuss why zombies are so popular today. Join this expert panel for a Q&A session covering everything from the origin of the modern zombie to the deep-rooted fears it represents.”
We want to give a big thanks...
“Max Brooks (Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z), Matt Mogk (Zombie Research Society), Steven Schlozman (The Zombie Autopsies), Scott Kenemore (Zen of Zombie, Zombie Ohio), Aaron Sagers (Journalist and TV host), Bradley Voytek (neuroscientist), and Jonathan James (DailyDead.com) discuss why zombies are so popular today. Join this expert panel for a Q&A session covering everything from the origin of the modern zombie to the deep-rooted fears it represents.”
We want to give a big thanks...
- 7/28/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Sure, horror fans hope to see "The Walking Dead", Pacific Rim, the "Virtual Drive-In", Resident Evil: Retribution, Silent Hill: Revelations, Elysium, & "Supernatural" in Hall H along with "Dexter", "True Blood", & "The Vampire Diaries" in Ballroom 20. But what if the lines are too long?
What we have here is your 2012 San Diego Comic-Con Horror Lover Survivor Guide for those times when no matter how early you thought you were for your favorite panel, it wasn't nearly early enough. So shake off the disappointment and head for the next best thing - those smaller panels that elbow their way into the Convention Center to do battle with the big Hollywood productions that have nearly taken over the show. Or maybe take in some off-site activities and get a fresh point of view. Here are our Top 13 picks for when you need a Plan B. They include some untested new TV shows,...
What we have here is your 2012 San Diego Comic-Con Horror Lover Survivor Guide for those times when no matter how early you thought you were for your favorite panel, it wasn't nearly early enough. So shake off the disappointment and head for the next best thing - those smaller panels that elbow their way into the Convention Center to do battle with the big Hollywood productions that have nearly taken over the show. Or maybe take in some off-site activities and get a fresh point of view. Here are our Top 13 picks for when you need a Plan B. They include some untested new TV shows,...
- 7/7/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Continuing our coverage of the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con comes the programming for Thursday. For the full run down, go to the con’s website. Thursday is the first full day of the Comic-Con and is filled with awesome panels about zombies, monsters, The Walking Dead, Dexter, The Hobbit and others. Including our very own panel at 7:30 Pm in 24Abc in Hall H. We hope to see you there.
For the events that cater more to the sensibilities of FM, check the highlights below:
10:00-11:00 The Witty Women of Steampunk— The Victorian era was one marked by constraints on behavior, morals and bosoms. When you add a bit of sci-fi to the mix, however, those corset laces begin to loosen. The steampunk genre has allowed a new wave of female creators and personalities to explore how liberating, sexy, and adventurous the age of steam can be. Robin Blackburn...
For the events that cater more to the sensibilities of FM, check the highlights below:
10:00-11:00 The Witty Women of Steampunk— The Victorian era was one marked by constraints on behavior, morals and bosoms. When you add a bit of sci-fi to the mix, however, those corset laces begin to loosen. The steampunk genre has allowed a new wave of female creators and personalities to explore how liberating, sexy, and adventurous the age of steam can be. Robin Blackburn...
- 7/2/2012
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
The schedules for the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con Preview Night and Day 1 (July 11 and July 12) are now live, and we have the horror highlights for you here (along with a few panels of general interest). As always, though, be sure to check the official Sdcc site for updates!
We also recommend downloading the Sdcc app if you have a smart phone.
Preview Night - Wednesday, July 11
6:00-9:45 Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings— Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly continue their annual Preview Night tradition, with exclusive world premiere screenings of the pilot episodes of five of the most highly anticipated TV series pilots of the 2012–13 television season: 666 Park Avenue, Arrow, The Following, Revolution and Cult. More info can be found here. Ballroom 20
Day 1 - Thursday, July 12
10:00-11:00 The Witty Women of Steampunk— The Victorian era was one marked by constraints on behavior, morals and bosoms. When you...
We also recommend downloading the Sdcc app if you have a smart phone.
Preview Night - Wednesday, July 11
6:00-9:45 Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings— Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly continue their annual Preview Night tradition, with exclusive world premiere screenings of the pilot episodes of five of the most highly anticipated TV series pilots of the 2012–13 television season: 666 Park Avenue, Arrow, The Following, Revolution and Cult. More info can be found here. Ballroom 20
Day 1 - Thursday, July 12
10:00-11:00 The Witty Women of Steampunk— The Victorian era was one marked by constraints on behavior, morals and bosoms. When you...
- 6/28/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
The schedule Wednesday (preview night) and Thursday schedules for the San Diego Comic-Con have just been announced. We’ve included a number of the highlight for Thursday, which include a panel on The Walking Dead comic book series, Dexter, American Mary, and more:
11:00-12:00 Twisted Twins: American Mary— Jen and Sylvia Soska (of Twisted Twins Productions and the makers of Dead Hooker in a Trunk) and Todd Masters (of Mastersfx and make-up effects producer on True Blood) will discuss the use of prosthetics in horror. The Soskas will also address the challenges of working in a male-dominated genre. They will unveil a sizzle reel from their new film American Mary. Paula Lindberg (Ruby in American Mary) will also be on the panel, which is moderated by Beth Accomando (author of the Kpbs blog Cinema Junkie). Room 5Ab
3:00-4:00 Hotel Transylvania— Welcome to Hotel Transylvania, Dracula’s lavish five-stake resort,...
11:00-12:00 Twisted Twins: American Mary— Jen and Sylvia Soska (of Twisted Twins Productions and the makers of Dead Hooker in a Trunk) and Todd Masters (of Mastersfx and make-up effects producer on True Blood) will discuss the use of prosthetics in horror. The Soskas will also address the challenges of working in a male-dominated genre. They will unveil a sizzle reel from their new film American Mary. Paula Lindberg (Ruby in American Mary) will also be on the panel, which is moderated by Beth Accomando (author of the Kpbs blog Cinema Junkie). Room 5Ab
3:00-4:00 Hotel Transylvania— Welcome to Hotel Transylvania, Dracula’s lavish five-stake resort,...
- 6/28/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
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