In the opening editorial Joseph beats himself up for getting this issue out late, but with a press run of 500 (an all time high) he's feeling confident about the future of 3:AM. So am I, since this is one hell of a fun read. "The Werewolf From Outer Space" is a 2 page comix story dealing with the attempt to rid a small Mexican town of a werewolf, and the townspeople's search for a masked wrestler to do their dirty work. Bill Carter offers his  opinion on some strip club/brothels in Youngstown and Wheeling, prices included. Lots of B Movie type zines give convention reports, but Joseph gives a very personal look at Chiller Expo Spring '95. We hear about all the neat stuff they bought in the dealer room, the alchohol and other substances that were consumed, and the celebs who were cool as well as those who weren't. "Santo Cinema" takes a look at Mexican wrestler/horror movies. "Mondo Bond-Age" reviews a wide variety of spy films including Franco's *Lucky the Inscrutable* and *Sadisterotica*. The general video review section covers the likes of the Japanese vamp flick *Evil of Dracula* and Mario Bava's *Baron Blood*.

A winner.

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This is a must-have for serious animation buffs. Covers everything from Saturday morning kiddie fodder to adults only Japanese animation. There are pieces on the preservation of classic animated films, animation in England, a history of Goofy, and a look at Gumby's first feature film.

Remarkably thorough.

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So much great stuff here but (since I'm not a filmmaker) I went straight for Jack Steven's story about "The Sleaziest Theater in America" Yes, Jack describes, with the gossest of details, San Francisco's Mini Adult Theature at Jones and Golden Gate. This 24-hour pono theature sound more like a sex club or crack den than a place to watch movies -- but Jack makes it sound like very little watching gets done in the place. Most useful is the comprehensive six-page list of film processing labs.

An enjoyable zine for the filmmaker and film buff.

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This is definitely the fistful of reviews issue, with over 17 pages of reviews. Plus interviews with Joe D'Amato and Roy Colt, a Brett Halsey filmography, a look at the career of Sergio Sollima, and a special section of crime movies.

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The Munsters grace the cover (which is a reproduction of a *Monster World* cover), and Al "Grampa" Lewis is the subject of an interview. Hammer's *Curse of the Werewolf* gets the *FM* filmbook treatment, there's a look at the work of James Whale, and a piece on *The Return of Dr. X* which was Humphrey Bogart's only horror film. This is generally a great mag, but there are two parts of this issue with which I must take issue. In a piece discussing colorization it is stated that "you can always turn the color on your set off if you want to see (colorized films) as they were." This is hogwash, as shades and tones will still be altered by the colorization process. Also, *FM* has recently acquired some copies of their out of print issue #203 and are selling it for an obscene $125.00. I realize Dynacomm is in business to make money, but slapping an exhorbitant price on a magazine that is less than two years old and isn't even in mint condition (they are VG+) seems a trifle whacked.

 Current issues are more reasonably priced and worthy of your attention.

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This is the best of '94 issue. Each of the contributers presents his list of favorite movies from last year. The articles, however, are the real points of interest. "Pulp or Pablum" takes a less generous view of *Pulp Fiction* than most critics. There's a look at movie merchandising, and a look back at one of *my* personal favorites from '93 *Dazed and Confused*. Next issue is the all-sex issue, so we can all expect the zine's circulation to triple.

A decent zine covering a wide range of films.

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Sadly Doug no longer has access to a computer so this may be his final issue (though he will be writing for *Schlock*). There's the usual round up of entertainment news, as well as an in depth look at *The Crazies* which Doug calls "George Romero's ignored classic." Films reviewed include that masterpiece of unseen horror *The Haunting*, the artsy ants on the march epic *Phase IV*, and Hammer's only excursion into the field of lycanthropy *Curse of the Werewolf*. Film related books and zines are covered too. Also please note the new address.

Lets enjoy it while we can.

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Bob is fascinated with the physical proportion of the human body, seemingly to the point of near obsession. He speculates repeatedly about what it would be like to be a giant or a little person. As a result he is enthralled with both the film and prose versions of *The Incredible Shrinking Man*. Most of the issue is spent reviewing both versions of this classic Richard Matheson tale. Bob also lists some examples of giants and little people in real life, as well as examples of what he calls the "faeries and giants" genre in film, television, and advertising (siting the Tidy Bowl Man, no less).

Quirky enough to be interesting.

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Clyde and company do their usual outstanding job in this issue. There's the usual news bytes from the Hong Kong film scene, and an interview with Robin Shou Wan-por, the HK actor who has made the move to Hollywood via the film *Mortal Kombat*. Some of Chow Yun Fat's lesser known films are given the capsule review treatment. Other films reviewed include *The Close Encounters of the Vampire*, and *Tiger Cage Trilogy*.

Slick, smart, and downright entertaining.

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This issue features a lengthy discussion of John Woo's work along with a good filmography. We also visit the gorey world of Lucio Fulci, where Italian zombies are just as dopey and fun as they are anywhere else.

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For a psychotronic zine, there's a lot of mainstream media coverage here. Brian Thomas's "Blechbusters" is an ongoing column that reviews movies in current theatrical release. Don't get me wrong, I loved *Apollo 13* too, but why is it being reviewed here? The reviews are well written and entertaining enough, so I guess that's what really counts. Lest you think I'm dumping on *IOAM*, Michael presents a well thought out examination of the recent Calvin Klein ad controversy, exposing it for the non-issue it really is. There's also a heartfelt and informative look back at the films of the late Vincent Price. The issue rounds out with a schedule of Psychotronic Film Shows in Chicago.

Good stuff.

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The two main reviews of the issue cover Don "The Dragon" Wilson's *Ring of Fire 3*, and Shannon Tweed's *Nightfire*. The "Grapevine" section reviews zines and various other non-mainstream media. "Joe Bob's Board of Drive-In Experts" offer their sage wisdom concerning the likes of *Captain Ron*, *Matinee*, and *The Mighty Ducks*. "Joe Bob's Advice to the Hopeless" covers the age old conflict between cat people and dog people.

Lots of fun.

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*Johnny Sokko and his Flying Robot* aka *Giant Robo* (sound familiar zine fans?) is the feature of this issue, a popular TV series from the late '60s designed to cash in on the *Ultraman* craze. After reading the episode guide and looking at some of the clips, I'm pretty sure I watched a few episodes of this, or perhaps it was the evil kludge of some episodes into a TV movie. There's also news on yet another *Ultraman* TV show, yet another *Gamera* movie, and the thing I love about this zine, incredibley cool shit to collect: A walking Gamera, Ultraman phone cards, and extremely expensive Godzilla statues.

"Gamera is good! Gamera is neat! Gamera is full of tasty meat!"

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This issue has several profiles of some of the biggest pop movie and music stars of Hong Kong and Japan: Anita Yuen, Maggie Cheung, Chow Yun-Fat, Sally Yeh, Faye Wong and Pizzacato Five. There's also a look at the amazing Baby Cart/Lone Wolf samurai film series, an episode guide for the PatLabor anime, and Asian trash culture web sites.

If Asian trash culture is your thing, this is for you.

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Longtime *Let it Bleed* readers will be glad to hear that this issue contains an update on what's happening between Dan and his ex-employer Bill George. I'll give nothing away, but the revelation is quite shocking. Lots of miscellaneous notes from the entertainment industry I'm bummed to hear the Godzilla film series might be coming to an end, but that's balanced by news of *Mystery Science Theatre 3000: The Movie*. Eye-catching headlines like "Species--It Ain't Total Feces!" are part of what makes this such a fun read. The Dr. Kevorkian gift certificate is cool too.

Selective trades.

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Oh we got your bloodsuckers here. This is the all vampire issue, and the children of the night get their due. They're all here from *Vampyr*, the first of many adaptations of J. Sheridan LeFanu's "Carmilla," to the screen version of Anne Rice's *Interview With the Vampire* as well as all the classic and not so classic vamp flicks in between.

Indispensible.

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They seem to be quite negative, getting down on *Forrest Gump*, *Naked*, and *Killing Zoe*. Three films that I liked (didn't *love*, mind you, just liked). There's also a rant about the blame the victim mentality.

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With lucky number 13, _PARTS_ is now history. Seems that Mr. Combs got a bit, uh, nervous about all of the attention he was getting from Friday and, instead of asking her nicely to leave him alone, he calls the LAPD and the Postal Inspectors (wha??) to whine about this stalker threatening him.

Admit it, you *love* this sort of stuff. Now you know where to get it.

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With this issue Nathan has brought several new writers on board, each of whom writes an ongoing column highlighting a particular film aspect or genre. "He Screamed...She Screamed" offers duel reviews of *The Wicker Man* giving us both the male and female perspective. "Welcome to the World of Corey Yuen" looks at the films of one of the lesser known Hong Kong directors. The comic strip featuring masked wrestler El Santo is very nicely done with some pro-level artwork, but with only three pages it's hard to get into the story. There's also a glimpse at the modern rendition of Gamera, the jet propelled turtle, and a surprisingly in-depth and thoughtful look at the work of film score composer Morricone.

Give it a try.

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This one has been around since 1992 and I only regret that I never saw it until recently. This is the second issue of *PU* that I've read and, like a space-born fungus in a B science fiction epic, it's quickly growing on me. The TV listings gives a rundown of what's playing on cable for the given month, saving the serious psychotronic film buff from wading through the entire *TV Guide*. That along with a listing of celebrity birthdays and deathdays for the month the issue is released gives this zine a timeliness that most others lack. Joni reviews *The Head*, the 1934 version of *Maniac* and the film that surely signals the death of western culture: *The Brady Bunch Movie*. "Drive-in Update" takes a look at The Capri drive-in theatre in Coldwater, Michigan.

Recommended.

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As always the film reviews are organized under some unusual headings like "Why Older Women Want Teen Lovers," and "Lambert is Everywhere." The record reviews cover the likes of Famous Monsters and Satan's Pilgirms. Dean Stockwell is interviewed and he discusses his experiences as a B movie veteran (*The Dunwich Horror*, *Psych-Out*) and there's part two of the interview with character actor Bruce Glover.

Required reading.

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This one has a nice homey feel to it. The layout is clean and readable without being overly slick, and the writing has a conversational tone. Movies covered include the Russian science fiction epic *Planeta Burg*, *Kamikaze 89*, and *The 7 Faces of Dr. Lao*. *Remote Jockey* also looks at some old kiddie shows on tape, and I must say this is the first zine I've seen compare H.R. Pufinstuf's political leanings with those of Ronald Reagan. Copies to prisoners in exchange for $.50 postage.

Worth a look.

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This is an exciting little find. Mexican horror flicks are one aspect of psychotronic film that gets little or no mention in the mainstream horror press. There's been some coverage in zines like *Planet B* and *3:AM*, but this is the first publication I've seen devoted solely to the subject. Mexican wrestler and film star Mil Mascaras is interviewed. The films of Miguel Morayta are examined, and there's a look at Mexican variations on the Frankenstein legend. "Lost in the Translation" takes a humorous look at Spanish to English translation. "Collector's Corner" takes a detailed look at posters from films featuring Blue Demon.

Wicked cool.

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This issue starts off with an article and discography of George Shearing. "Spilled Ink" contains an interview with Rod Lott, publisher of the zine *Hitch*. "Video Miscellanea" reviews several trailer compilations from Something Weird Video. "The Asian Files" studies (what else?) Asian movies, and "Steve Johnson's Short Takes" gives quick capsule reviews of the likes of *Tales From the Crypt Presents Demon Knight*, and *Immortal Beloved*. 

One of the mainstays.

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Who does the best sexploitation comix? The Italians! Ratman and Trombyn sodomize robbers and slap around women, Spiderwoman sucks off men captured in her net then tears off their balls and Ulla the werewolf literally eats her lovers. Then there's an Ed Wood tribute, violent crime, bigfoot porn, and hostage-rape movies from the '60s and '70s. And since this came out around Thanksgiving, Dave gets into the holiday spirit with page after page of cannibalism books, movies and criminals.

I'm glad that somebody is cataloging this stuff. This is our heritage, damnit!

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The bad news is that this one only comes out about once a year. The good new is that it's worth the wait. At 52 pages this is a zine with some meat on its bones. The potpourri of genres may leave you feeling a little dizzy, but you can handle it. Where else can you see Karloff's *Frankenstein 1970* reviewed just two columns away from *Johnny Cash! The Man, His World, His Music*? There's a review of George Romero's "lost" film *There's Always Vanilla*, which I didn't think was available anywhere. Steve also reviews the heavily bootlegged *Fantastic Four* movie, and like every reviewer before him gives the film a wholehearted thumbs down. There are films by Franco (*Succubus*), Bava (*Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs*), blaxploitation (*Top of the Heap*), and euro-horror (*Schramm*). Nearly every genre imagineable is represented and there are ad mats throughout.

A good solid read.

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Mark puts together a nice package. This magazine size publication is lavishly illustrated with video box covers, movie stills, and ad mats. The reviews cover lots of cool and obscure stuff like the vampire films of Jean Rollin and *The Ultimate Degenerate*. In addition to the general review section this issue boasts the first installment of a feature that looks exclusively at the releases from Something Weird Video, and "Cannibal-Mania" covers the cannibal film genre. Feature articles include an overview of the works of Italian director Michele Soavi, and a look at the work of actor/comedian Rudy Ray Moore. Soundtrack reviews too.

Not for the easily offended, but everyone else will love this one.

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*Smite* reviews some slasher films, a few softcore flicks, and one or two mainstream movies. The real highlight of the issue, though, is the revelation of the conspiracy going on on *Gilligan's Island*. It seems The Skipper and Gilligan were really agents of The Office of Naval Intelligence, the real Gilligan was replaced by a Soviet agent, and there's a connection to Lee Harvey Oswald. It's pieces like this that make the zine so enjoyable, but there's only one article of that type in this issue. *Smite* has recently moved too (note new address).

Worthy of your support.

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This rigid structure gives *VRD* a sterile feel. It's kind of like a monthly version of *Leonard Maltin's Film Guide*. The zine describes itself as "a fun informative guide." I don't know if I'd call it informative as most of the info presented can be found in dozens of other places, and any fun is negated by the bone dry writing and repetitive layout.

Don't bother.

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