Brian W. Collins

Slashers and novelizations and Cathy's Curses, oh my

Freelance Contributor at FANGORIA, since 2014

Brian was born and raised in a Massachusetts suburb not far from Salem, the best place in the world to let an interest in the horror genre blossom and thrive. His mother happily rented all of the Jason, Michael, and Freddy movies he wanted and even got him a Fangoria subscription for his birthday when he was 15. He moved to Los Angeles in 2005 and began writing for Bloody Disgusting within the next year, and also launched his own site Horror Movie A Day, which in turn led to frequently hosting screenings and Q&As, including one with his hero, John Carpenter. This led to being asked to be one of the inaugural writers for the much loved, much lamented Badass Digest (later Birth.Movies.Death), and it was there he became acquainted with the talented and incredible people who would later be in charge of bringing Fangoria back to life. In his spare time he enjoys karaoke, "Soulsborne" video games, jigsaw puzzles, and the occasional book that ISN'T a horror novelization. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, son, and two very loud cats.

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END OF DAYS: The Novel Adds A Few Interesting Diversions
ByBrian W. Collins

Frank Lauria's adaptation contains a few key differences that make it worth a read if you're a fan.
You Are Not Prepared For The Insanity Of The BASKET CASE Novelization
ByBrian W. Collins

Turns out Belial is even hornier than the movie lets on.
The TERRIFIER 2 Novelization Lets You Get Inside Art The Clown’s Head
ByBrian W. Collins

Just in time for the third installment's big screen debut!
SPLICE Novelization Provides More Context And Character Details
ByBrian W. Collins

Claire Donner's adaptation also includes bonus content beyond a traditional novelization.
DREAM WARRIORS Novelization Is Short, But Packs In Plenty Of Changes
ByBrian W. Collins

The plot is the same, but the details are a LOT different.
Save The Cat: Our Favorite Furry Horror Movie Scene-Stealers Have Come A Long Way
ByBrian W. Collins

Frodo the cat's forebears had a rough time in Hollywood.
The JAWS 2 Novelization Has More Seals Than Sharks
ByBrian W. Collins

Of all the books featured in this column, this one is furthest from its cinematic counterpart.
Stop The Killer Returns With HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME
ByBrian W. Collins

New material makes this novelization more thorough and satisfying than its cinematic counterpart.
ALIEN 3 Once Made A Lot More Sense!
ByBrian W. Collins

The novel hews closer to the assembly cut.
THE CROW: CITY OF ANGELS Novel Has A Completely Different Ending
ByBrian W. Collins

And it's a huge downer.

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