Cinefantastique Magazine December 1990 Stephen King Dark Shadows Near Mint NM

Cinefantastique Magazine – December 1990 – Stephen King / Dark Shadows – Near Mint (NM)

This is an original Cinefantastique Magazine from December 1990, featuring in-depth coverage of Stephen King adaptations and a retrospective on Dark Shadows. The magazine is in near mint condition, with no major flaws and only the faintest signs of handling. The pictured copy is the exact item you will receive. Please review photos for reference. We offer combined shipping, and every magazine is shipped in a clear protective sleeve for preservation.

Contents

Features & Articles

• Jacob’s Ladder – Frederick S. Clarke previews Adrian Lyne’s psychological horror follow-up to Fatal Attraction. (p.5)

• Predator 2 – Clarke examines Fox’s bold sequel to the hit alien-hunter thriller, this time without Schwarzenegger. (p.7)

• Stephen King’s “Graveyard Shift” – Gary Wood reports on Paramount’s Halloween-season adaptation from King’s Night Shift. (p.8)

• Stephen King’s “IT” – Gary Wood interviews director Tommy Lee Wallace on bringing King’s massive novel to ABC as a two-part miniseries. (p.9)

• Stephen King’s “Misery” – Wood covers Rob Reiner’s chilling holiday release, starring James Caan and Kathy Bates. (p.11)

• Child’s Play 2 – Kyle Counts visits the set and talks with animatronics expert Kevin Yagher about bringing Chucky back to life. (p.12)

• Remaking Night of the Living Dead – Michael Frasher examines Romero’s new version, while Thomas Doherty analyzes the original’s enduring resonance. (p.16)

• The Return of Dark Shadows – Mark Dawidziak revisits the iconic soap opera and previews NBC’s prime-time revival. (p.24)

• Two Evil Eyes – Alan Jones and Frederick C. Szebin cover George Romero and Dario Argento’s Poe-inspired anthology. (p.35)

• Psycho IV: The Beginning – Steve Biodrowski previews Showtime’s sequel-prequel to Hitchcock’s classic. (p.46)

• Flesh Gordon and the Cosmic Cheerleaders – A look at the low-budget effects fueling this tongue-in-cheek sci-fi sequel. (p.48)

• Nicolas Roeg on The Witches – An interview with the acclaimed director on adapting Roald Dahl’s dark fantasy. (p.50)

• Paul Verhoeven’s Total Recall – A retrospective on the making of Schwarzenegger’s hit sci-fi adventure. (p.54)

Departments

• Openings (p.6)

• Reviews (p.55)

• Film Ratings (p.52)

• Letters (p.62)

A must-have issue for collectors of horror and fantasy media, this edition highlights the surge of Stephen King adaptations in 1990 and celebrates the legacy of Dark Shadows, alongside coverage of other genre milestones from the year.