Help Out a Fellow Horror Kid!

Published April 14, 2015 by biggayhorrorfan

If you’ve read the (award winning) film criticism anthologies Horror 101 or Hidden Horror, you are probably familiar with the concise, beautifully articulated words of transgendered writer Christianne Benedict. This woman’s love of genre film is strong and it shows in her passionate pieces.

Christianne is, also, one of the transgendered community’s strongest advocates. Therefore, being in a position to ask for help as opposed to giving it, is probably very strange for her. In fact, it isn’t Christianne who is doing the asking in her time of need. Her best friend has put together a Go Fund Me campaign for her. This, surely, has to say something about how powerful Christianne’s actions have been in her rural Missouri community.

But, carless (as pictured above) and on the brink of losing her house, Christianne could definitely use your support now. I bet even a dollar or two could go along way to putting a halt to certain disaster.

… and as a fellow writer friend (and the editor of the previously mentioned Horror 101 and Hidden Horror), Aaron Christensen, pointed out, if a bigoted pizza establishment in Indiana can raise untold funds, then an advocate, who is truly worthy of such an outpouring, should be able to, as well.

To take a more in-depth look at Benedict’s story or to (hopefully) donate, please visit the link, below:

http://www.gofundme.com/rtn2j7g

Thanks for your consideration!

SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

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Scream Queen of the Week and Cruise into Terror!

Published April 14, 2015 by biggayhorrorfan

Cover me in a big red banner and poke me just to make sure I’m breathing!

I was just named Scream Queen of the Week by the terrifically demented, totally funny Patrick Walsh on his terrifically demented, totally funny podcast, Scream Queenz Horror Podcast!

To make the honor even greater, this episode focuses on one of my favorite television horror films of all time, Cruise into Terror, a still of which is pictured, above.

Be sure to check out all the goofy antics at

http://screamqueenz.com/134-cruise-into-terror-1978/ and

https://www.facebook.com/ScreamQueenz.

Then, if you have enough time left over, feel free to revisit my interview with the divine Lee Meriwether, where we talk a bit about her participation in Cruise and her co-star in the film, John Forsythe!

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

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Jaden Smith, Fashion Hero!

Published April 11, 2015 by biggayhorrorfan

His science fiction films like After Earth and The Day the Earth Stood Still reimagining may not have shook the cosmos, but it looks like actor and celeb kid Jaden Smith’s fashion sense may just change the world.

Recently photographed wearing a dress, Smith has, naturally, caused a media sensation. But the fact that his actions are blurring the lines between male and female, gay and straight and, possibly, shine a light on what transgendered youths go through, on a daily basis, truly make this 16 year old a hero.

His tweet, “Went To TopShop To Buy Some Girl Clothes, I Mean ‘Clothes,'” earlier in the week, further solidifies the boundaries that this humanitarian is quickly bending and/or breaking.

So, thanks, Jaden! At such a young age, you’re a better, braver man than most!

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

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Plastic Toys R Deadly!

Published April 10, 2015 by biggayhorrorfan

Are those a pair of handcuffs or are you just happy to see me?

Actually, what you really should be excited about is upcoming indie horror flick Plastic Toys.

Described as a “dark, gothic, erotic horror with themes of homosexuality”, the film is currently trying to generate buzz as it goes into its production stages.

So, be sure to check out https://www.facebook.com/plastictoysmovie and twitter.com/plastictoysfilm.

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

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Brock Riebe’s Incall

Published April 9, 2015 by biggayhorrorfan

Director-writer-performer (Phew! I got tired just writing all of that!) Brock Riebe has stated that his new thriller Incall was inspired by such cult classics as Apartment Zero, Eating Raoul and Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.

But, it looks like there may, also, be a bit of Strangers on a Train going on here, as well. What do you think?

For those that are curious (and c’mon, who isn’t?!?) Incall will be screening in Chicago on Friday, April 10th at 8:00 pm at The Nightingale Cinema on 1084 N. Milwaukee.

For all those who can’t make that and are still intrigued about this film, featuring a seemingly innocent masseuse lured into some pretty dangerous activity, be sure to check out the film’s website at:

http://www.incallmovie.com

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

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The Power of Speaking Out!

Published April 8, 2015 by biggayhorrorfan

Folks fighting the good fight!

I so wasn’t looking for another battle. The constant protesting against and arguing over the minutiae of Indiana’s RFRA law, last week, left me emotionally exhausted. But, I just couldn’t ignore this.

When researching a quick feature on the 2016 remount of Friday the 13th, yesterday, I came upon the Facebook page for the film. I, excitedly, checked it out and noticed that, on March 28th, the page was updated with the film’s new promo poster. While many fans were commenting on the plotline of the film and what certain wording on the poster implied, some idiot decided to leave this comment re: the poster’s image: “this pick is f—g gay as shit and slaps horror in the face . wtf is this garbage?”

The “Gay” Poster

Really? First of all, spell check, buddy! Secondly, I think the poster (pictured) was kind of cool. But, more importantly, I still can’t get over the fact that, in this day and age, the term gay is still be using as an insult and/or as a descriptor for something that is presumably weak or not kick-ass enough. It’s even more discouraging when it comes from a fan of an outsider genre such as horror.

Of course, the last thing I wanted to do was to get into an online shouting match with some buffoon. The idea of going back and forth, while surely being insulted, trying to explain human rights to someone who doesn’t want to get human rights was a totally wearying thought.

But, if the quick turnaround with RFRA taught me anything, it was that being quiet wouldn’t help anything. So, even though my brain was crying, I left this response for him: “As a gay man whose main friends are tattooed, queer hard ass punk rockers, I have to say this image definitely is NOT gay. & seeing as its 2015, isn’t it time that we stopped using gay as a derogatory descriptor?!?”

Then, what do you know?!? While I was taking a moment to wonder if said idiot would even understand anything I wrote, the administrators of the site, quickly, deleted his offensive statement, solving the situation in an incredibly timely manner. (Thank you, F13 folks!)

So, while I am still baffled and discouraged to know there are actually people who still think that my sexuality is wrong and/or makes me lesser than the average person, I am encouraged to be reminded that not speaking out is always the wrong path. Even when the results aren’t instantaneous, to be scared and silent is never the preferable way to live.

…and with that…Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

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Friday the 13th News!

Published April 8, 2015 by biggayhorrorfan

There’s always good news and bad news, right?

The Hollywood Reporter recently revealed some more specifics behind the upcoming Friday the 13th film, scheduled to hit theaters on May 13th, 2016.

As for the less than happy news, the latest report does confirm that, as of this time, Platinum Dunes and Paramount are planning to use the found footage format for this latest venture. But, on the more positive side, it was noted that the aim of writer Nick Antosca’s (Hannibal, Teen Wolf) script will be to reveal why Jason has been an indestructible killing force for decades.

While this concept didn’t work so well for Michael and the original Halloween series, it is still an intriguing premise and, hopefully, Antosca will be able to work all forms of slasher magic within this overview.

Be sure to keep up with the latest developments on this project at https://www.facebook.com/Friday13th2015.

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

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Music to Make Horror Movies By: KeKe Palmer

Published April 5, 2015 by biggayhorrorfan

Palmer facing down the Animal!

Even Betty Crocker must have had to let the beast out every once in awhile.

As evidenced by her single Animal, eclectic singer-actress KeKe Palmer, whose credits range from Akeelah and the Bee to the upcoming (eagerly anticipated) television series Scream Queens, must surely know how she felt.

The theme song to the fun 2014 beast in the woods horror epic of the same name, which featured Palmer in strong survivalist mode, Animal definitely proves that while romance can be untamed, it’s the creatures lurking in the shadows that are truly deadly.

Be sure to keep up with Palmer and Scream Queens at https://www.facebook.com/kekepalmer and https://www.facebook.com/ScreamQueensFOX.

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

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Robert Z’Dar: In Memoriam

Published April 4, 2015 by biggayhorrorfan

We outsiders lost another one of our own this week.

Robert Z’Dar, best known for portraying the title character in the limb blastingly fun Maniac Cop series, died on March 30th at the age of 64. The sadness we feel should be potent. For just like Richard Kiel, who passed away this fall, Z’Dar taught us all that one’s physicality (and even one’s supposed abnormalities) should never get in the way of achieving a dream.

Indeed, Z’Dar never let cherubism, the condition that enlarged his jaw line; stop him from leading an eclectic existence, which included stints as a Chicago police officer and even a Chippendale’s dancer. It was as a movie heavy, though, where Z’Dar truly made his mark, a fact that seemed to please him. He often stated that he found villains more interesting to play than average run-of-the-mill citizens.

…and talk about some villains! Besides the Maniac Cop films, Z’Dar’s juicy terror activities included such projects as Hellhole, Grotesque, The Night Stalker (which is noted for leading Z’Dar to the role of Matt Cordell in MC), Evil Altar and Soultaker. While his activity in that field was especially relevant in those 80s and 90s offerings, he also found a creative home in such recent, indie horror offerings as Drawing Blood and The Rockville Slayer, as well.

So, thanks Robert, for opening us moviegoers up to a world of fantastic possibilities. Your legacy shall live on in celluloid blood forever!

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

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Ghosts R N.E.A.R. Salutes Poe!

Published April 3, 2015 by biggayhorrorfan

If you like your fear with a more literary bent, the wonderful folks at Get Scared TV, who offer year round free programming, have your back!

In the most recent, downloaded episode (S8, Ep111) of paranormal talk show Ghosts R N.E.A.R., hosts Keith and Sandra explore the haunted legacy of the iconic Edgar Allan Poe.

It’s truly a fascinating journey that you can watch (with other intriguing N.E.A.R. programs) at the link, below:

http://getscared.tv/site/programming/episodic-programming/ghosts-r-n-e-a-r/

Ghosts R N.E.A.R. can, also, be followed at:

https://www.facebook.com/GhostsRNEAR

Until the next time, SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

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