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Cinefantastique Magazine – July 1986 (Vol. 16, No. 3) – Invaders from Mars – VG, No Label
This July 1986 issue of Cinefantastique (Vol. 16, No. 3) spotlights Tobe Hooper’s remake of the 1953 sci-fi classic Invaders from Mars. A detailed production article by Bruce Crouchet examines the film’s imaginative makeup, practical effects, and the challenges of bringing William Cameron Menzies’ paranoid fantasy into the modern era. Complementing the coverage is a retrospective on the original 1953 movie, celebrating Menzies as a pioneer of cinematic production design.
The issue also features an array of genre highlights from the mid-1980s: John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China, Jim Henson’s Labyrinth, Lucasfilm’s Howard the Duck, David Cronenberg’s The Fly, James Cameron’s explosive Aliens, Disney’s animated The Great Mouse Detective, Brian Gibson’s Poltergeist II, and the robotics magic behind Short Circuit. Each article provides insider stories, interviews, or behind-the-scenes looks at these groundbreaking productions.
This copy is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear consistent with age. Please see the detailed photos—the magazine shown is the exact copy you will receive. All items are shipped in a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
A terrific collectible for fans of 1980s science fiction, horror, and fantasy cinema, offering an engaging mix of retrospectives, interviews, and production reports.
Table of Contents
Features
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4 – Big Trouble in Little China – Sheldon Teitelbaum on John Carpenter’s action-packed, effects-driven adventure.
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7 – Labyrinth – Alan Jones interviews Jim Henson about his fantastical follow-up to The Dark Crystal, with designs by Brian Froud.
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9 – Hypersapien – Dan Scapperotti previews Peter Hunt’s sci-fi film with an animatronic alien secret.
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10 – The Great Mouse Detective – Steve Biodrowski explores Disney’s Holmes-inspired animated feature starring Vincent Price.
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13 – Howard the Duck – L.R. French previews Lucasfilm’s surreal comic book adaptation.
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15 – The Fly – Bruce Kirkland on David Cronenberg’s updated version of the horror classic.
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17 – Aliens – Bruce Crouchet previews James Cameron’s action-driven sequel, featuring an Alien Queen.
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19 – Invaders from Mars (Remake) – Bruce Crouchet delves into the makeup, special effects, and production of Hooper’s reimagined genre classic.
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27 – Invaders from Mars (1953) – Retrospectives by Robert Skotak and Scott Holton celebrate Menzies’ original masterpiece and its impact on science fiction cinema.
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32 – Poltergeist II – Sheldon Teitelbaum reports on H.R. Giger’s surreal designs and director Brian Gibson’s challenges.
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36 – Short Circuit – Michael J. Kaplan reveals how Eric Allard created the personality and movement of Number Five.
Departments
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Coming – p.6
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Reviews – p.42
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Short Notices – p.51
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Letters – p.62
Condition Notes:
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Very good condition with light wear on edges.
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The pictured item is the exact magazine you will receive.
Shipping & Handling:
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Combined shipping offered; please inquire.
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Each magazine comes with a plastic protective sleeve.
An essential issue for collectors and enthusiasts of 1980s science fiction and special effects, capturing a pivotal moment in the evolution of genre filmmaking.