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Interview with Horror Artist, Vince Locke (NSFW)

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Vince Locke is indisputably a master of his craft, and his craft is mastering the macabre. His visions dare to explore areas that harbor on the immoral and the outright criminal. And you know what? We love him for that!

Vince Locke does something very difficult and he does it very well – he takes motionless images and conjures unrelenting nightmares from the stillness. My first introduction to this man’s blistering work was back in my teenage years living overseas in Russia and standing – quite transfixed – frozen in an aisle of a music shop. I was holding a metal album by a group with one Hell of a name – Cannibal Corpse – that would not be ignored. But it was the art spilling across the cover that I couldn’t get over. It was a mutilated woman giving ‘birth’ to a wormy abomination. I had never seen anything like this and I was hooked.

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Recently I had the chance to sit down with Vince and learn where these grizzly (and beautiful) images come from.

To start, I’ll say that Vince Locke is one cool cat. To look at his artwork you’d think you were looking into the mind of a serial killer, and that’s something I can appreciate. However, this is the kind of guy who couldn’t harm a fly.

Upon meeting him he gave me an original sketch and personalized autograph. Nice way to start an interview!

Vince Lock, Concerning Cannibal Corpse

Manic Exorcism: Did Cannibal Corpse reach out to you or did you contact them?

Vince Locke: Chris Barnes got a hold of my number and called me up one day out of the blue. Said he had a job I might be interested in.

ME: Did he introduce the group’s name?

VL: Yeah! (laughs)

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ME: So you knew what you were in for. I gotta know: where do those images come from? Did they give you an idea for each album or did you base it on the title?

VL: Usually it comes from conversations. Chris Barnes really knew what he wanted. Although I remember this time he decided what he wanted, but I had another idea. Like of a zombie woman with her ribcage showing and a crucified baby up in there.

(Both laugh)

ME: Did you have free license to come up with stuff?

VL: They have specific things they want usually. But I’m free to do my own ideas and sketches as well. I would make 2 or 3 options to choose from.

ME: Which album cover is your favorite?

VL: My favorite is still Kill.

ME: Any particular reason? What’s the history there?

VL: Really happy with the artistry. What I picture, what I want to get out, doesn’t always happen. A lot of times you look at it and think I should have done this or that, or a little bit more – but with that one it didn’t happen.

Vince Locke opened up about his love for classic horror films

ME: I heard you were a Hammer fan too. Do you have a favorite Hammer movie?

VL: I really need to go back and watch them again but I love all the Dracula movies and anything with Vincent Price in it.

ME: What would be your favorite Vincent Price movie?

VL: Masque of the Red Death.

ME: Your art can be very violent and grotesque. So, what kind of horror are you personally drawn to?

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VL: Not necessarily exploitation films. Something with a vision and a certain mood to it. Recently saw The Babadook and liked it.

ME: Do you have an overall favorite movie?

VL: Bride of Frankenstein (for horror). Favorite of all-time although is Apocalypse Now. And basically all the Universal and Hammer films.

Concerning fandom/conventions

ME: What conventions do you usually go to?

VL: Usually just around Michigan, but I’ll go anywhere when they pay my way, hence why I’m here in California. Mostly comic conventions. Haven’t done horror conventions. My wife usually writes people to see if they would like me there.

ME: What’s the weirdest thing a fan has brought you to sign?

VL: Not weird to sign but things they offered to pay with: like drugs – ‘Can you sign this for me and then we go smoke one?’ I’d be like no that’s ok. Wait! One time there was a toilet seat! Someone brought me a toilet seat to sign.

(Both laugh)

ME: How involved were you in the History of Violence movie?

VL: Not at all. The screenwriter obviously knew enough about the comics. I was happy with what they did though. Thought it was a great movie and that it stuck really close to the first half of the comic. Even if they changed it, still a good movie.

Concerning future projects

ME: What are some things fans can look forward to?

VL: More issues of House by the Cemetery.

ME: I heard a rumor that Deadworld was actually slated to be a show before Walking Dead was a thing.

VL: Yeah.

art by Vince Locke

ME: Given the current zombie craze today, do you think Deadworld has the possibility of being picked up and given a faithful adaptation?

VL: I’m hopeful (chuckles).

ME: Speaking for the fans, we love all your work. Thanks for all the nightmares and smiles!

VL: Definitely. Thanks for all your support. I’d be nothing without the fans.

Fans will recognize Vince Locke’s talent from such works like History of Violence, The Sandman, Deadworld, Cannibal Corpse and Eibon Press’s current House by the Cemetery.

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Childhood Memories Collide in New Horror Film ‘Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble’

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It looks like ITN Studious and Jagged Edge Productions are going the Avengers: Infinity War route with their upcoming film Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble. From the deranged mind of Rhys Frake-Waterfield (Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey) comes this belligerent mash up of beloved childhood icons.

According to an article out of Variety today, Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble will consist of Winnie the Pooh, Bambi, Tinkerbell, Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Tigger, Piglet, The Mad Hatter, and Sleeping Beauty. All of these iconic figured will be warped into nightmarish versions of their former selves. Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble is set to be released upon the world sometime in 2025.

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Actor-producer Scott Chambers (Malevolent) had the following to say about Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble. “As horror fans, we would love an Avengers that is all villains. It’d have Freddy Krueger, Jason, ‘Halloween,’ ‘Scream,’ all of those. Obviously that will never happen, but we can make it happen in our own little way, and that’s where this film has been born.”

Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble will be a part of The Twisted Childhood Universe. Just like the MCU, each character will first get a standalone film. After introductions are made, they will be reunited in an Avengers style film. Although they will be killing off the survivors from the previous films, they won’t be working together.

Chambers describes this as an “epic sequences of monster vs. monster.” And I don’t know what more fans could ask of the studio. This fantastical idea is a huge risk but Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble sounds amazing.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Check back here for more updates on Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble. If you haven’t already, check out the trailer for Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 below.

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Blumhouse’s ‘The Wolf Man’ Reboot Kicks Off Production with Leigh Whannell at the Helm

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Blumhouse Productions has officially commenced filming its reboot of the Universal Monsters legend, “Wolf Man”. Under the direction of Leigh Whannell, known for his acclaimed work on “The Invisible Man” (2020), the project promises to breathe new life into the iconic tale. The film is slated for a theatrical release on October 25th, marking a new chapter in the storied franchise.

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The journey of a “Wolf Man” reboot began in 2020 when actor Ryan Gosling presented a fresh take on the classic story to Universal. This concept quickly evolved into a screenplay crafted by the talented duo Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, who are known for their work on “Orange Is the New Black,” alongside contributions from Whannell and Corbett Tuck. The narrative is set in contemporary times, drawing inspiration from the atmospheric tension of Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Nightcrawler,” albeit with a distinct supernatural twist.

The film has seen its share of directorial and casting shifts, with Whannell initially signing on to direct in 2020, only to step away and then return to the project after Ryan Gosling and director Derek Cianfrance exited. The lead roles have been filled by Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner, both of whom bring significant talent to the screen. Abbott portrays a man whose family faces the terror of a lethal predator, with Garner likely playing his wife, sharing in the familial peril. The storyline also hints at a daughter named Ginger, adding a layer of depth to the family’s harrowing experience.

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This reboot represents a collaboration between Blumhouse and Motel Movies, with Jason Blum producing. Ryan Gosling remains involved as an executive producer, alongside Ken Kao, Bea Sequeira, Mel Turner, and Whannell himself. The announcement of the film’s production start was made by Jason Blum, who shared an exciting glimpse of Whannell on set, signaling the beginning of what is hoped to be a memorable addition to the horror genre.

As the “Wolf Man” reboot moves forward, fans and newcomers alike are eager to see how this modern interpretation will pay homage to its roots while offering a fresh and thrilling experience. With a talented cast and crew at the helm, the film is poised to reintroduce the timeless tale of transformation and terror to a new generation.

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‘Immaculate’ Stars Reveal Which Horror Villains They Would “F, Marry, Kill”

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Sydney Sweeney is just coming off the success of her rom-com Anyone But You, but she’s ditching the love story for a horror story in her latest film Immaculate.

Sweeney is taking Hollywood by storm, portraying everything from a love-lusting teenager in Euphoria to an accidental superhero in Madame Web. Although the latter got a lot of hate among theater-goers, Immaculate is getting the polar opposite.

The film was screened at SXSW this past week and was well-received. It also gained a reputation for being extremely gory. Derek Smith of Slant says the, “final act contains some of the most twisted, gory violence this particular subgenre of horror has seen in years…”

Thankfully curious horror movie fans won’t have to wait long to see for themselves what Smith is talking about as Immaculate will hit theaters across the United States on March, 22.

Bloody Disgusting says that the movie’s distributor NEON, in a bit of marketing smarts, had stars Sydney Sweeney and Simona Tabasco play a game of “F, Marry, Kill” in which all their choices had to be horror movie villains.

It’s an interesting question, and you might be surprised at their answers. So colorful are their responses that YouTube slapped an age-restricted rating on the video.

Immaculate is a religious horror movie that NEON says stars Sweeney, “as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.”

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