Cinefantastique Magazine – May 1990 – Paul and Jackie Blaisdell – Near Mint (NM)
This is an original Cinefantastique Magazine from May 1990, featuring a richly detailed profile of Paul and Jackie Blaisdell, the creative team whose imaginative monster designs defined an era of low-budget sci-fi and horror. 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 safe storage and preservation.
Contents
Features & Articles
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Robocop 2 – Dan Persons speaks with Frank Miller about scripting the sequel to Verhoeven’s hit sci-fi action film. (p.4)
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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie – Alan Jones previews the anthology adaptation, featuring stories by Stephen King and Arthur Conan Doyle. (p.6)
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Total Recall – Bill Florence recounts the decade-long journey to bring Philip K. Dick’s story to the screen. (p.8)
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Star Trek VI: Starfleet Academy – Sue Uram interviews Walter Koenig, hinting that the classic crew may have completed its final voyage. (p.10)
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Back to the Future III – A preview of the trilogy’s conclusion, picking up directly after Part II’s cliffhanger. (p.13)
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Roger Corman’s Frankenstein Unbound – Steve Biodrowski previews Corman’s ambitious return to directing. (p.15)
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Hollywood’s Forgotten Monster Maker – Randy Palmer profiles Paul and Jackie Blaisdell, exploring their innovative approach to creature design and their lasting impact on mid-century genre cinema. (p.16)
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Up from the Abyss – Ron Magid interviews James Cameron about the “Special Edition” of The Abyss and teases his next project. (p.32)
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Animation Maverick – Kyle Counts examines Don Bluth’s bold independent animated productions, challenging Disney’s dominance. (p.34)
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Henenlotter Horrors! – A look at Frank Henenlotter’s latest gore features for SGE. (p.36)
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Star Quest: Beyond the … – Coverage of a $175,000 independent space opera with impressive effects. (p.38)
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Eye-Popping Special Effects – An overview of cost-effective visual magic in Hollywood productions. (p.40)
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Carnival of Souls – Daniel Schweiger celebrates the rediscovery of the 27-year-old cult favorite. (p.42)
Departments
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Coming (p.11)
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Reviews (p.47)
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Film Ratings (p.44)
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Letters (p.62)
A highly collectible issue for fans of vintage science fiction and horror, this edition offers a rare spotlight on Paul and Jackie Blaisdell’s inventive monster-making legacy, alongside insights into major genre films of the late 1980s and early 1990s.