Cinefantastique Magazine – March 1990 – The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (VG)
This March 1990 issue of Cinefantastique highlights the screen adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s acclaimed novel The Handmaid’s Tale, exploring its transformation from literature to a serious work of speculative cinema. The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear, and remains an excellent copy for its age. The item pictured is the exact one you will receive. Please review photos for condition purposes. We offer combined shipping upon request, and every magazine is shipped in a protective plastic covering.
Contents
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Robocop II – Peter Weller returns as RoboCop in Orion Pictures’ summer sequel, with behind-the-scenes coverage from Houston. Preview by Dan Persons (p.4)
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William Friedkin’s The Guardian – The director of The Exorcist returns to supernatural horror. Preview by Steve Biodrowski (p.6)
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Captain America – Marvel’s iconic superhero gets a big-screen revival directed by Albert Pyun. Preview by Bill Florence (p.8)
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Clive Barker’s Nightbreed – Barker nears completion of his ambitious horror-fantasy. Preview by Bob Morrish (p.10)
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The Hunt for Red October – Screenwriter Larry Ferguson discusses adapting Tom Clancy’s Cold War thriller. Preview by Gary Wood (p.13)
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Transit—Rocker Meets Shocker – Lou Diamond Phillips hunts a demonic killer in this supernatural thriller. Preview by Anthony Vamvakitis (p.15)
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The Handmaid’s Tale – Filming Atwood’s dystopian classic, presenting science fiction as a sophisticated art form. Article by Sheldon Teitelbaum (p.16)
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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer – A provocative look at John McNaughton’s controversial horror film. Article by Dann Gire; Review by Thomas Doherty (p.27)
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The Borrower – McNaughton’s follow-up to Henry faces production challenges. Article by Dann Gire (p.28)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – From comics to cartoons to a live-action movie. Preview by Daniel Schweiger (p.32)
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Mishkin—From Cradle to “Grave Robbers” – An inside look at Mishkin International’s horror ventures. Article by Dan Persons (p.35)
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Normanicus – How a time-travel epic became Norman’s Awesome Adventure. Article by Ian Johnston (p.38)
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John Varley’s Millennium – The author-turned-screenwriter discusses adapting his science-fiction novel for Hollywood. Article by J.D. Macdonald (p.40)
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Tales from the Gimli Hospital – Guy Maddin’s surreal successor to Eraserhead finds cult success. Article by Alan Jones (p.44)
Departments: Coming (p.11), Reviews (p.46), Film Ratings (p.54), Letters (p.62).
A fascinating issue for collectors and fans of science fiction, horror, and literary adaptations, offering unique insights into late-1980s and early-1990s genre filmmaking.


