“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:
Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 is a third-person survival horror game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Epic Games.
Longlegs
Where settings make the movie, where dark atmospheres bring our nightmares to the surface, making us feel isolated and powerless against those we don’t know—or perhaps even those we do.
Samuel Stern
Samuel Stern is an Italian horror series launched in 2019 by Gianmarco Fumasoli and Massimiliano Filadoro for the publishing house Bugs Comics. Set in Edinburgh, the series focuses on Samuel Stern, a bookstore owner with a passion for the occult who has a rather unique occupation: exorcisms.
Brendon by Claudio Chiaverotti
Brendon, created by Claudio Chiaverotti and published by Sergio Bonelli Editore, is a horror-fantasy series set in a post-apocalyptic world that blends medieval atmospheres with dark and magical elements.
The Distorted Feminine by Monica Piloni
Is a Brazilian artist born in 1978 in Curitiba, known for her distinctive and provocative artistic production. After graduating in 2002 from the School of Music and Fine Arts of Paraná, Piloni embarked on a journey exploring complex themes such as identity, sexuality, and the role of women in society. She currently lives and works in Brussels, where she continues to create pieces that challenge traditional perceptions of the body and femininity.