Cropsy

Here's Lou David as Cropsy from Tony Maylam's 1981 film "The Burning."

The Burning was at the top of my "must track down" list when I was a kid, having somehow got my hand's on a copy of Tom Savini's book "Grand Illusions" back in 1983.
I was blown away by the ingenuity Savini pulled off creating these effects.

Only to be disappointed to find them all censored out when I finally did track it down, luckily these days it so much easier to get stuff like this in its original uncensored format.

In the U.K. The Burning found itself at the center of some controversy, when Thorn-EMI accidentally released the uncut version of the film on videotape rather than the version passed by the British Film Board. The tapes were impounded under the Obscene Publications Act, and The Burning was added to the video nasties list.

An interesting piece of Trivia:
Jason Alexander, best known for his role as George from Seinfeld, made his film debut in The Burning.

Please Vote!

Hey all, it's Rondo time again!

If you all could do me a HUGE favor and take a second to vote for me as Artist of the Year it would be much appreciated!

I urge you to spend a little time and fill out the full ballot, to do so be sure to visit: www.rondoaward.com

But to vote for me simply send an email to taraco@aol.com
and vote: Artist of the Year (for 2008) Robert Scott - ScOttRa Monster Art http://www.scottra.com

BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME, or the vote won't be counted!

Thanks!

Rob

Jason Voorhees

Kane Hodder as Jason Voorhees from "Friday The 13th Part 7"

Happy Friday the 13th Everybody!

As always you can get your limited edition prints and trading cards at the store...

Harry Warden / The Miner

Harry Warden / The Miner from "My Bloody Valentine"

Say what you want about the remake, but I had fun. I snuck off and avoided the superbowl and treated myself to some in your face gore.

Anyway, here's The Miner...

Enjoy,

R

As always you can get your limited edition prints and trading cards at the store...

Movie Poster of the Week: Eyeball

Check out this amazing poster for Director Umberto Lenzi's 1975 film "Gatti rossi in un labirinto di vetro" aka "Eyeball"

I haven't had the privilege of seeing "Eyeball" but I love this poster.

R.I.P. Lux Interior

What a sad day, so many of these portraits where done with The Cramps blaring in my head...

Its been a rough time for horror icons lately.

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The Official Statement (from Girlie Action, The Cramps’ media representatives):

For Immediate Release:
February 4, 2009

Lux Interior, lead singer of The Cramps, passed away this morning due to an existing heart condition at Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, California at 4:30 AM PST today. Lux has been an inspiration and influence to millions of artists and fans around the world. He and wife Poison Ivy’s contributions with The Cramps have had an immeasurable impact on modern music.

The Cramps emerged from the original New York punk scene of CBGB and Max’s Kansas City, with a singular sound and iconography. Their distinct take on rockabilly and surf along with their midnight movie imagery reminded us all just how exciting, dangerous, vital and sexy rock and roll should be and has spawned entire subcultures. Lux was a fearless frontman who transformed every stage he stepped on into a place of passion, abandon, and true freedom. He is a rare icon who will be missed dearly.

The family requests that you respect their privacy during this difficult time.

George A. Romero

George A. Romero

More than any monster, zombie, or slasher, the most requested portrait has been hands down George A. Romero.

Well here he is!

George Andrew Romero was born February 4, 1940 in New York City to a Cuban-American father and a Lithuanian-American mother.

Romero directed 1968's Night of the Living Dead based on a script he co-wrote with John A. Russo. NOTLD of course went on to become defining moment for modern horror cinema, and has so far spawned 5 sequels; "Dawn of the Dead", "Day of the Dead", "Land of the Dead", "Diary of the Dead", and the as yet unnamed new Dead movie currently filming in Port Dover, Ontario.

An interesting piece of trivia:
One of his early commercial films, was a segment for Mister Rogers' Neighborhood in which Mr. Rogers underwent a tonsillectomy.

Prints and cards are available in the store.

New Feature: Movie Poster of the Week

Sorry for the lack of updates, I have a lot of stuff coming soon, as well as new features to the site and new contests, so keep your eye balls peeled!

Speaking of new features, I've decided to post some of my favorite posters. once a week.

First up is the iconic poster for John Carpenter's "Halloween."

I've always loved the creepy simplicity of this poster.