Cinefantastique Magazine March 1987 Vol 17 No. 2 Star Trek VG

Cinefantastique Magazine – March 1987 (Vol. 17, No. 2) – Star Trek: 20th Anniversary – VG, No Label

Celebrate two decades of Star Trek with this March 1987 issue of Cinefantastique (Volume 17, Number 2). Featuring a heartfelt retrospective by Ben Herndon, the magazine examines the enduring appeal of the original series and the cinematic success of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Cast reflections and production anecdotes highlight why Gene Roddenberry’s creation remains science fiction’s most beloved franchise.

Beyond Star Trek, the issue covers a range of genre milestones: Ken Russell’s Gothic, Wes Craven’s return to Freddy Krueger in Nightmare on Elm Street Part 3, the fantastical effects of Michael Jackson’s Captain EO, and previews of Angel Heart, Rawhead Rex, and George R. R. Martin’s Nightflyers.

This copy is in very good condition, with only minor wear along the edges. Please see photos for details—the magazine pictured is the exact one you will receive. All items ship in a protective plastic sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.

An essential piece for Star Trek collectors, 1980s sci-fi fans, and readers of behind-the-scenes genre journalism.

Table of Contents

Features

• 24 – Star Trek’s 20th Anniversary
  Ben Herndon offers an affectionate retrospective on the classic series’ legacy and its journey from television phenomenon to box-office hit.

• 4 – Ken Russell’s Gothic
  Alan Jones delves into the director’s poetic horror about the fateful 1816 meeting that birthed Frankenstein.

• 6 – Nightmare on Elm Street Part 3: Dream Warriors
  Jim Clark previews Freddy Krueger’s latest resurrection under Wes Craven’s guidance.

• 8 – The Making of Captain EO
  Steve Biodrowski and Janeen Olsen explore Disney and Lucasfilm’s 3-D musical adventure starring Michael Jackson, including Will Vinton’s Claymation effects.

• 13 – Angel Heart
  Dan Scapperotti examines Alan Parker’s noir-infused supernatural thriller.

• 15 – My Demon Lover
  Dan Scapperotti spotlights Carl Fullerton’s transformative makeup effects for this romantic horror comedy.

• 17 – Clive Barker’s Rawhead Rex
  Alan Jones previews Barker’s monstrous foray into British horror cinema.

• 18 – George R. R. Martin’s Nightflyers
  Steve Biodrowski introduces this tense science-fiction thriller from the Fright Night team.

• 20 – Stuart Gordon on From Beyond
  Dan Gire interviews the cult horror director about censorship battles and gross-out creativity.

Departments

• Coming – p.12

• Reviews – p.40

• Film Ratings – p.50

• Letters – p.62

Condition Notes:

• Very good condition with minor edge wear (see photos).

• The exact copy shown is the one you will receive.

Shipping & Handling:

• Combined shipping available upon request.

• All magazines ship with a protective plastic covering.

A fine, well-preserved issue celebrating Star Trek’s 20th anniversary while capturing the vibrant landscape of 1980s horror, sci-fi, and fantasy filmmaking.