Top three finalist Ian Cromer was one of the two youngest competitors on FACE OFF Season Two, and possibly the quietest.

This past March, SXSW hosted the U.S. Premiere of Paco Plaza’s much anticipated, solo-helmed sequel, [REC] 3. As the credits rolled, I was gleeful, both at what had just transpired on screen, and the general shock making its way through the audience. The film was something entirely unexpected, and that’s exactly what Plaza wanted.

All-around horror multi-hyphenate Eli Roth is making Toronto his temporary home while in town to shoot his upcoming original Netflix scare series, HEMLOCK GROVE. Earlier this week, the writer, producer, director, and actor stopped by the TIFF Lightbox theatre to screen an uncut print of one of his personal favorite horror films—the sticky, grubby, breast-spearing ode to ‘long pig’ known as CANNIBAL FEROX.

Hello friends! My name is Alexis Iacono. Some people may say I have a personality disorder, but I beg to differ. For, I am an actress. You must say that last line dramatically, or it just won't read correctly. However, if you want to know what it is like to be in scenarios, and have experiences, that are stranger than fiction, all you have to do is walk in an actors' shoes for a day. If you feel that might be a trip too frightening, then allow me to escort you into the Eyes of Alexis Iacono.  

If you’re looking for a modern vampire movie where the bloodsucker doesn’t sparkle, yet is more human than rapacious beast, you’ll want to give MIDNIGHT SON a look. This superior horror/drama is just out on DVD from Image Entertainment, and Fango chatted with its writer/director Scott Lebrecht.

Victor Crowley is returning. The harbinger of “Old School American Horror,” as he was touted in 2006, has taken up residence in the southern swamps yet again, alongside creator Adam Green, and stars Kane Hodder and Danielle Harris. This go ‘round however, camera operator BJ McDonnell has taken the directorial reins for what him and Green are calling Crowley’s biggest romp yet. Fango sat down with the director and writer/producer and discussed expectation vs. reaction, and outlined what fans can expect from the gory, sweaty and apparently action-packed HATCHET III.

This week, New York City’s musical theater scene is revitalized, thanks to Stuart Gordon and the musical adaptation of his gonzo, gory contemporary classic, RE-ANIMATOR (playing at the PTC Performance Space- 555 West 42 St), finally hitting town, following an extended, acclaimed run in Los Angeles. FANGORIA spoke with the veteran director on transitioning from screen to stage, his early roots in Chicago theater, his next cannibalistic stage endeavor and putting the audience to work.