#*classichorror

[normasshearer]

CLASSIC HORROR HEROINES

ÉDITH SCOB as Christiane Génessier in EYES WITHOUT A FACE (1960) dir. Georges Franju

When I look in a mirror, I feel I'm looking at someone who looks like me, but seems to come from the Beyond, from the Beyond.

[planforsolitude]

Michele Borzoni Kashmir, India(2009)

[libramooon]

Beetlejuice 1988 · dir. Tim Burton

[popiplant]

this too is yuri (cw bright colors)

also a desaturated version because this also killed my eyeballs

[jdboy2000]

Come hang out at the Week 4 #YouTube #livestream for the Macabre: a horror short by Zack Cherry & Erik Champney #Kickstarter #campaign tonight at 8pm EST!

The livestream will be on co-writer/co-director Zack Cherry's YouTube channel at

https://www.youtube.com/live/sSAgA5FE3QQ?si=nqF70v5M4g8EMVxQ

Actress Chavon Hampton will be joining Zack Cherry, Erik Champney, Randy Borruso, and China Perruccio this week!

They are also dropping and exciting new add-on for their Kickstarter campaign during the livestream!

If you would like to check out more info about the Kickstater, the link is

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randyborruso/macabre-a-horror-short-by-zack-cherry-and-erik-champney

"Macabre" has officially reached $41,000.00 raised, but they aren't stopping there. They have plenty of stretch goals as well. Currently, they are seeking to raise another $9,000 to pay for a professional stunt coordinator and for fees and travel associated with showing at film festivals.

You, too, could be part of making the future of horror! Horror made for fans by fans.

I hope to see you all come out and support the making of this incredible #horror/#slasher short film project.

Thank you to everyone who has already pledged to the campaign and shared the links!

Feel free to share the links and spread the word about this campaign. All of this is only possible thanks to people like you!

If you would like to follow "Macabre" on other social media or to sign up for email production updates, go to:

www.macabreshortfilm.com

[rockrebelshop]

Creature from the Black Lagoon, 1954

[blondebrainpowered]

Lon Chaney in He Who Gets Slapped, 1924

[zinthefuture60111]

D3 Classic x Dust x Horror?

1A - Drinkberry/ Star Sans Poly

2A - Cherryberrymare

3A - Felldustkiller (To be added)

1B - Errorkillmare

2B - CherryInkberry

3B - Bloodkustard

1C - Fluffynightkiller

2C - Spacetango

3C - Horrordustberry

2D - Candy/Ccino/Strawberry Nightmare

3D - ClassicHorrorDust

1E - RedTango

2E - Krosswap

3E - Drillerccino

1F - Creamberry

2F - ColorKillMare

3F - Frerrorberry

1G - Painted Insomnia (To be added)

2G - Kremecoffee

3G - Creampic

1H - Ccinkmare

3H - Krosspic

1I - CrossSwapMare (To be added)

2I - OuterKross

1J - ClassicCherryBerry

2J - Dustkustard

3J - HorrorFellDust

1K - Genscink (To be added)

2K - Frepicross

3K - Krossink

1L - LustSwapFell

2L - Krossmare

1M - Scinkmare

2M - Lustdreamberry (To be added)

3M - Murder Time Trio

[obscuravitaeart]

-Count Orlok-

This piece is deeply inspired by Robert Eggers' highly anticipated reimagining of Nosferatu. As one of my favorite directors, Eggers has an unmatched ability to craft haunting atmospheres and rich, unsettling visuals, and I wanted to channel that same energy into this artwork. Count Orlok here stands as a shadow of dread, his silhouette etched against a crimson sky—a timeless figure of fear and fascination.

I aimed to capture the eerie stillness and grotesque elegance that make Orlok such an iconic presence, while also paying homage to the legacy of the original 1922 silent film. The crimson light symbolizes an ever-looming sense of doom, while the sharp angles and menacing posture highlight his predatory nature.

I’m eagerly waiting to see the release of Eggers' Nosferatu—are any of you just as excited? Have you seen it already? If so, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

[leopardprintloser]

Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)

[normasshearer]

CLASSIC HORROR HEROINES

VERA MILES as Lila Crane in PSYCHO (1960) dir. Alfred Hitchcock

[minyboy]

You must mean Kitty, she's real alright.

[radiodormouse]

[jdboy2000]

"Macabre" The Short Film Kickstarter:

Calling All Horror Lovers! The Kickstarter for a new & exciting horror/slasher short film project based on giallofilms & horror classics of the 1980s & 1990s, Macabre: a horror short by Zack Cherry & Erik Champney, has officially launched!

The Kickstarter:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randyborruso/macabre-a-horror-short-by-zack-cherry-and-erik-champney

Many exciting perks are available for backers at several price points and tier levels. If you can't do or don't want to do a specific perk, you can also just donate to the campaign on that page as well.

All perks ship globally, although it might cost more for shipping outside the USA. Also, all perk levels come with a digital download of the film when it finishes at festivals and is released in early 2025. Think of it as paying ahead of time for the movie.

There will be lots of behind the scenes special features included with all digital downloads as well.

With Kickstarter, no one gets charged until the campaign is completed on September 5th, 2024, and only if the campaign successfully raises its goal amount of $40,000.00 in that time. So, it is very important to raise the full amount.

If you don't have the money now but will be able to save it by September 5th, 2024, and you want to participate, you are in luck. The money will not be taken from your account until then, guaranteed. There is no risk to you.

Please consider pledging to support the Kickstarter campaign for "Macabre." It's thanks to the generosity of people like you, that this is even possible. Thanks.

If you want to follow "Macabre" on any or all other socials or sign up for email updates as the project progresses, they are all available at the landing page:

[rockrebelshop]

The Birth of a Monster: Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

In the golden age of Hollywood horror, one monster swam into the spotlight and left a permanent mark on cinema. Creature from the Black Lagoon, released by Universal Pictures in 1954, introduced audiences to the Gill-man—a prehistoric, amphibious humanoid lurking deep in the Amazon. Directed by Jack Arnold, the film blended science fiction, primal fear, and Cold War anxieties into a haunting underwater ballet that captivated viewers then and continues to influence horror creators today.

Iconography in Scales: The Gill-man's Design

The Gill-man remains one of the most iconic monster designs in film history. Crafted by Milicent Patrick (though initially credited to Bud Westmore), the creature's look merged man and fish in a way that felt both alien and tragically familiar. Its bulbous eyes, glistening scales, and webbed claws were revolutionary for the era—and set a new bar for practical effects and costuming. Unlike earlier monsters like Dracula or Frankenstein’s creature, the Gill-man was not human-born or cursed—it was nature itself turned hostile.

Science Meets Terror: A Genre Evolution

Creature from the Black Lagoon emerged during a time when science fiction and horror began to merge. Instead of relying solely on gothic horror tropes, the film tapped into post-war fascination with evolution, radiation, and the unknown. The Gill-man, presented as a missing link, was a scientific anomaly—one that brought horror out of the castle and into the jungle. This shift influenced future films like Alien, The Thing, and The Shape of Water, where biology, not just mythology, births terror.

A Monster for the Atomic Age

Beneath the thrills and screams, Creature from the Black Lagoon reflected 1950s anxieties. The deep, unexplored waters of the Amazon symbolized the fear of the unknown during the Cold War era. The Gill-man, a being untouched by modern civilization, became a metaphor for the consequences of disrupting nature and the hubris of scientific exploration. In this sense, the film wasn't just a monster flick—it was a cautionary tale with gills.

Legacy in the Murky Depths

Universal’s classic monster lineup already featured heavyweights like Dracula, the Mummy, and the Wolfman—but the Gill-man was different. It was the last great Universal Monster of the era and arguably the first true creature-feature icon of modern horror. It inspired countless homages and reinterpretations—from the underwater terror of Jaws to Guillermo del Toro’s romantic reimagining in The Shape of Water (2017), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Conclusion: Still Swimming Strong

Seventy years later, Creature from the Black Lagoon continues to ripple through pop culture. Its daring visuals, ecological themes, and tragic anti-hero have made it a touchstone in horror film history. Whether seen as a love story, a monster movie, or a science-fiction parable, the Gill-man remains a haunting reminder that sometimes the real terror is not what we find in the darkness—but what we disturb in it.

[blondebrainpowered]

Satisfy Your Meat Tooth

Slim Jim Ad, 1978

Ad from Dynomutt Comics