If you wanted to create the climactic scene from H. P. Lovecraft’s “The Shadow Over Innsmouth” as a still image, you could draw it. Or you could paint it. Or, if you’re dark photographer Joshua Hoffine, you think bigger! Joshua has teamed with frequent collaborator and Chicago-based makeup FX artist J. Anthony Kosar to physically create… Read more »
Zombie Army Productions will once again be hosting its annual Chicago Zombie Prom at The Cubby Bear (1059 W. Addison, Chicago, IL 60613) on Saturday, June 20th, from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am. As Chicago’s #1 Zombie Event, Zombie Prom is a ghastly, affectionate, cheesy blend of nostalgic high school Americana and the living dead. Zombie… Read more »
Here at Dark Chicago, we think you’ll agree that we’ve all lived long enough without a signature, ironic horror movie to watch on Easter. Oh, sure, you can play the “Jesus was a zombie” card and watch zombie movies, but that’s not the same thing. Christmas has a dozen or so horror movies (many of… Read more »
Recently Horror Block and Rue Morgue Magazine sponsored a short film contest; while the contest has ended, there was an entry from Chicago filmmaker Cyle Williamson that’s worth a watch, from the Chicago-based bait & switch slasher opening to the the Demons-inspired concept and music. Give it a LIKE on YouTube and keep an eye… Read more »
Chicago filmmaker Cody Meirick is making a documentary about one of the greatest children’s books ever published, and he needs your help to make it happen: “This upcoming documentary will explore the history and background of one of the most controversial works of modern children’s literature: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. In many… Read more »
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