The great actor and comedian Jerry Lewis played a pivotal role in the creation and controversial legacy of the film The Day the Clown Cried, one of the most enigmatic works in cinematic history.
John Doe
“John Doe” is one of the most iconic works of modern Italian comics, created by Lorenzo Bartoli and Roberto Recchioni. Published between 2003 and 2012 by Eura Editoriale (later Editoriale Aurea), the series is distinguished by its blend of action, irony, and social critique. The concept of following the story of a “Death’s accountant” who decides to rebel against the divine system combines existential themes with a pop and pulp aesthetic.
Choi Xooang: The Art of Transformation and Human Fragility
Choi Xooang is one of the most innovative and provocative sculptors in the contemporary Korean art scene, known for his unsettling and visceral works that explore themes of fragility, transformation, and human identity. His art challenges traditional conventions of sculpture, using the human body as a starting point for broader reflections on the existential condition of individuals, physical alteration, and our vulnerability as human beings.
The Eerie Mask of Michael Myers in Halloween (1978)
The mask of Michael Myers is one of the most iconic elements of Halloween (1978), but its origin was almost accidental and born out of the need to save money. Here’s how it was created and why it was chosen:
Genuine
The painter Percy, after completing the portrait of the bloodthirsty priestess Genuine, becomes so bewitched by it that he locks himself in his house and stops interacting with anyone.
Dampyr
“Dampyr”, created by Mauro Boselli and Maurizio Colombo in 2000 for Sergio Bonelli Editore, is one of the longest-running and most acclaimed Italian horror comics. The story focuses on Harlan Draka, a dampyr a being half-human and half-vampire, destined to fight against the Masters of the Night, powerful immortal vampires who rule entire territories around the world. Harlan is portrayed as a reluctant hero, marked by the discovery of his true nature and battles against supernatural entities that threaten humankind. From the first issue, there is a commitment to creating a unique mythology that blends European legends with new ideas, offering the audience a dark and engaging atmosphere.
Don Giovanni or The Stone Guest
The protagonist of the play is the infamous seducer Don Giovanni, who, driven by his unrestrained passion for satisfying his carnal desires, commits murder. The man killed by the protagonist is a commander, yet Don Giovanni is absolved of all charges.
Actors Who Starred in the Most Horror Films
Here is a ranking of actors who have starred in the most horror films, listed from the most prolific in terms of the number of horror films they have appeared in:
An American Werewolf in London
Two American tourists are attacked by a wolf on the English moor. One of them survives and transforms into a werewolf.
The Connections between Rock and Horror Films
Here are some of the most significant examples of the connection between rock and horror cinema: