If you’ve ever asked yourself (or someone else) why part of a story was changed when it was adapted to the screen, why it was necessary to flesh out a villain’s back-story or why movies seem “dumbed down” lately, read this:

http://www.fangoria.com/blogs/raising-hell/3160-all-i-really-need-to-know-about-hollywood-i-learned-in-just-over-an-hour.html

Kryptographik is a trans-continental podcast featuring Brian (in the U.S.) and Damian (in Australia), providing news, reviews, commentary and interviews covering horror, dark fantasy and science-fiction.

In our 29th episode, we discuss Barry Nugent's Fallen Heroes and Modern Horror vs. "Torture Porn." We also give our thoughts regarding the trailers for Transformers 2, Public Enemies, Moon, The Final Destination (in 3-D!), Terminator: Salvation, Drag Me To Hell, Halloween 2, Pandorum, The Surrogates, Inglorious Basterds, Tim Burton's 9, Sherlock Holmes, The Road, Sorority Row, Whiteout & Zombieland.

Thanks to the Everything Comes Back to 2000AD podcast for the clip!

Direct Download (iPod not required):
http://media.libsyn.com/media/kryptographik/Kryptographik0029.mp3

Listen to our streaming audio online at:
http://kryptographik.ning.com

Visit our homepage for show notes, links and iTunes/Zune/Podcatcher feeds at:
http://www.lordshaper.com/kryptographik

Kryptographik is a trans-continental podcast featuring Brian (in the U.S.) and Damian (in Australia), providing news, reviews, commentary and interviews covering horror, dark fantasy and science-fiction.

In our 28th episode, we discuss the re-launch of the Titanium Rain comic book series (this month's sponsor); indie films Nun of That, Nightmare & Family Demons; writing for Fangoria.com & HeroesCorner.com; what we picked up on Free Comic Book Day and which upcoming comics you should look out for - and avoid.


Direct Download (iPod not required):
http://media.libsyn.com/media/kryptographik/Kryptographik0028.mp3

Listen to our streaming audio online at:
http://kryptographik.ning.com

Visit our homepage for show notes, links and iTunes/Zune/Podcatcher feeds at:
http://www.lordshaper.com/kryptographik

My new blog post on "Hollywood Recycling" is up on Fangoria.com

http://www.fangoria.com/blogs/raising-hell/2272-on-hollywood-recycling.html

Fans of David Lynch should be in for a treat!

Check it out here:

http://www.fangoria.com/reviews/2-film/1965-nightmare-film-review.html

Find out here:

http://www.fangoria.com/blogs/raising-hell/1896-whats-wrong-with-the-new-friday-the-13th.html

See who won The 2008 Cyber Horror Awards, who was nominated and who I voted for here:

http://www.fangoria.com/blogs/raising-hell/1646-the-2008-cyber-horror-awards.html

I have a small role in an indie film called Nun of That. Even though I'm not in the trailer, you should check it out anyway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5yBfouKhXw

Here's my list. What's on yours?

http://www.fangoria.com/blogs/raising-hell/1333-my-top-10-foreign-horror-films-of-all-time.html

See for yourself!

http://www.fangoria.com/blogs/raising-hell/1088-its-true-there-really-is-nothing-new-in-horror.html