MIEDO Digest - May 1, 2010

MIEDO DIGEST - Saturday, May 1, 2010

RUE MORGUE 'BLACK 100'
Magazine Reaches A Major Milestone

Founded in 1997 by Rodrigo Gudiño, Toronto-based Rue Morgue Magazine has grown into one of the leading and most respected horror publications in the world. The May 2010 edition of their publication marks the 100th published issue! To celebrate the milestone, Rue Morgue is printing a 100th EDITION SPECIAL ISSUE of its magazine with an all black cover design.

Rue Morgue is also hosting a 'black carpet' event at the Revival Event Theatre that will feature a special performance by the SQUID LID duo, among many others, as well as unveiling the official guest list for the Festival of Fear National Horror Expo 2010.

AND, as a tribute to its fans, Rue Morgue is releasing a FREE compilation album titled Hymns from the House of Horror! for download TONIGHT (right now!) at www.ruemorgueradio.com

The special 100th Commemorative Edition hits newsstands TONIGHT (May 1st), and is destined to become an instant collector's edition. Make sure to grab yours.
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In honor of Rue Morgue's accomplishment, the home page of LATIN HORROR's website will go completely black and white for one week from May 1st-8th.

'The HORRORphiles # 5 - SANGRE'

Join us as we celebrate a special Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) horror showcase at the renown Anthology Film Archives, featuring the work of emerging Latino/a directors working within the genre of horror. Screening: Bajo La Sal, Monster Job Interview, Zombies and Cigarettes, Nave #527, Monstrous Nature, Garden of the Nameless, and trailers for Attack of the 30 Foot Chola, and La Casa Muda.

Have an ice-cold Margarita or straight-up shot of Tequilaon us during the pre-screening reception!

Presented by Paracinema and Maya Entertainment.
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San Sebastian Horror/Fantasy Festival

CALL-FOR-ENTRIES

DEADLINE: 8/15/2010
October 30-Nov 5, 2010.

The 21st San Sebastian Horror & Fantasy Film Festival screens Horror and Fantasy films from around the world. Prizesare given out in the following categories: Audience Award for Best Short Film and Best FeatureFilm, International Jury Prize for Best Short Film, The Golden Méliès for Best European Fantastic Short Film, The Youth Jury Prize for Best Short Film.
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FearWerx Celebrates By Presenting
'100 Years of Monster Movies'

It's "Black and White Zombies" night on the 100YMM "Monstercast" Friday, April 30th @ 8pm EST with a double feature: "White Zombie" and "King of the Zombies." Prizes: two sets of Ben/Graveyard Zombie NOTLD "Mego-style" figures.
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TEXAS FRIGHTMARE

- April 30-May 2, 2010
The premiere horror convention of the Southwest, will run from April 30 to May 2 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Dallas. This is your chance to meet icons of horror and take part in a slew of events. Scheduled to make an appearanceare horror masters John Carpenter (receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award) and George Romero. Romero will screen his newest film, 'Survival of the Dead.' Other highlights include an auction of over 500 props and collectibles from some our favorite films, and a CHRISTINE reunion with stars Keith Gordon, Alexandra Paul and John Stockwell.
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WEEKEND OF HORRORS

- May 21-23, 2010
The annual gathering of gore fans returns to Los Angeles! With amazing celebrity guests, special events, previews, vendors, screenings, auctions, costume competition, and a zombie walk. Plus, a special tribute: "The Elm Street Legacy."
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George A. Romero's
'SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD'

- April 30th (VOD) / May 28th (Theatrical Release)
After a full year of Vampires galore-can't-ask-for-more, we switch gears (for a moment) to the other end of the animated dead spectrum - Zombies. But not just any Zombies, but those as envisioned by the creator of the genre, the master himself: GEORGE A. ROMERO.
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Look out for word about LATIN HORROR's group meet-up to see SOTD at New York's Village East Cinemas shortly.

'THE RAVEN' Heats up the Internet [Viral]

PeruvianRicardo de Montreuil's short film, THE RAVEN, has only been in release online for just a few days, but it has already gone highly viral on the two platforms on which it has been released - Youtube and Vimeo.
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LATIN HORROR (LH) is the first English-language publication dedicated to the genre of Latin horror featuring the leading Latin/Hispanic/international "dark creative expressionists" working in film, theater, music, photography, illustration, graphic novels, "dark art" novelas, comic books, literature, and games—from the seasoned masters—to the up-and-coming Latin horrorphile whose work is grounded in horror, the macabre, and gothic arts.