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HERE IS THE OFFICIAL BALLOT <\/strong>SO YOU CAN VOTE
\nIN TH<\/strong>E (Gasp!) 20TH<\/sup>\u00a0ANNUAL
\n<\/strong>RONDO HATTON CLASSIC HORROR AWARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 Here — finally! — is this year\u2019s ballot for the best work in classic horror in 2021.<\/p>\n

Since 2002, the Rondos have been fandom\u2019s only classic horror awards \u2013 decided by fans, for fans. Every nominee below is being recognized for significant achievements in 2021. By voting, you add your voice and make a difference.<\/p>\n

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HOW TO VOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0Voting is by email only. Simply copy this ballot onto an email (cut-and-paste works fine), and mark your choices with an X, or use bold <\/strong>or a highlight color. We know that can be awkward so you can also just type your picks into an email.<\/em><\/p>\n

>> Send the email to me, David Colton, at taraco@aol.com<\/a> by\u00a0Sunday night at midnight, April 17, 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n

— One vote per person, please.\u00a0Every email must include your name to be counted.\u00a0All votes are kept strictly confidential. No emails nor personal information will ever be shared with anyone. And no, you do NOT have to vote in every category. Vote for one, all, or a few.<\/p>\n

— IMPORTANT: Feel free to spread the word about Rondo, but please DO NOT mass produce votes, send duplicate ballots, or use vote-generating software. Suspicious ballots have been and will be rejected at the sole discretion of Rondo organizers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Finally, thanks to the thousands who have voted every year. We look forward to hearing from you again. As the pandemic (hopefully), really eases this time, let\u2019s make Rondo XX the best ever!<\/p>\n

OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR THE (Gasp!)
\n<\/strong>20TH<\/sup>\u00a0ANNUAL RONDO HATTON CLASSIC HORROR AWARDS
\n<\/strong>–<\/strong>– This year’s awards are dedicated to Kathy Burns and Malcolm Gittins —<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1) BEST FILM OF 2021
\n<\/strong>Due to pandemic, includes wide release, video-on-demand and streaming<\/em><\/p>\n

— ANTLER
\n— CANDYMAN
\n— THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT
\n— DON\u2019T LOOK UP
\n— DUNE
\n— FREE GUY<\/p>\n

— GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE
\n— GODZILLA VS KONG
\n— HALLOWEEN KILLS
\n— LAST NIGHT IN SOHO
\n— MALIGNANT
\n— NIGHT HOUSE<\/p>\n

— NIGHTMARE ALLEY
\n— OLD
\n— A QUIET PLACE, Part Two
\n— SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME
\n— ZACH SNYDER\u2019S JUSTICE LEAGUE
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

2) BEST TV PRESENTATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

— CHUCKY<\/strong>, Bravo. The deadly doll is back. \u2018We\u2019re gonna party like it\u2019s 1999.\u2019
\n— CREEPSHOW<\/strong>, Shudder. Episodes in the EC vein. \u00a0\u2018Naperville Ripper Still at Large\u2019
\n\u00a0— DOCTOR WHO<\/strong>, BBC America. The Thirteenth Doctor battles enemies old and new. \u2018Don\u2019t blink!\u2019
\n— EVIL<\/strong>, CBS. Mysteries with a supernatural twist. \u2018If one word is spoken within the monastery walls, the demon will be out.\u2019
\n— FEAR STREET,<\/strong> \u00a0Netflix. Teenagers battle a town curse in three eras. \u2018Would you say he was more Dawn of the Dead, or Night of the Living Dead?\u2019
\n— SERVANT, <\/strong>Apple TV+. M. Night Shyamalan\u2019s look at a family\u2019s odd nanny. \u00a0\u2018She\u2019s not the sweet child you think she is.\u2019<\/p>\n

— MIDNIGHT MASS<\/strong>, Netflix. A priest shakes a village\u2019s faith. \u2018God still has a plan, and death isn\u2019t part of it anymore.\u2019
\n— THE SQUID GAME<\/strong>, Netflix. Players must choose self-preservation to survive. \u2018You have a reason to leave this place, but I don\u2019t.\u2019
\n— THE WALKING DEAD, <\/strong>AMC. Negan\u2019s former life is tragically revealed. \u2018I am starting to think that I am capable of damn near anything.\u2019
\n\u00a0— WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS<\/strong>, FX. The vampires say farewell to one of their own. \u2018How am I gonna eat if I don’t prey on people, dummy?\u2019
\n— YELLOWJACKETS<\/strong>, Showtime. Teen terror on an island lasts generations. \u2018Hiding in the tree, she watches me at night.\u2019
\n— Or write-in another choice:<\/p>\n

3) BEST BLU-RAY OF 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

— THE AMAZING MR. X <\/strong>(1948; Film Detective)
\n— AN ANGEL FOR SATAN<\/strong> (1966; Severin)
\n— DEAD AND BURIED<\/strong> (1981; Blue Underground)
\n— DEAD ZONE<\/strong> (1983; Shout!)
\n— DOCTOR X <\/strong>(1932 Technicolor; Warners Archive)<\/p>\n

— FRANKENSTEIN\u2019S DAUGHTER<\/strong> (1958; Film Detective)
\n— THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN<\/strong> (1957; Criterion)
\n— ISLE OF THE DEAD<\/strong> (1945; Warners Archive
\n— KING KONG<\/strong> (1976; Shout!)<\/p>\n

— MILL OF THE STONE WOMEN<\/strong> (1960; Arrow)
\n— MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD <\/strong>(1935; Kino)
\n— SECRET OF THE BLUE ROOM<\/strong> (1933; Kino)
\n— TOMB OF LIGEIA<\/strong> (1964; Kino)
\n— THE VAMPIRE LOVERS <\/strong>(1970; Shout)
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

4) BEST BLU-RAY COLLECTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

–ALL THE HAUNTS BE OURS: A Compendium of Folk Horror<\/strong> (15 discs, Severin). 20-film collection includes numerous rarities, companion material and video extras.
\n— THE DUNGEON OF ANDY MILLIGAN 1967-1982<\/strong> (8 discs plus CD, Severin). 14 films, some restored for first time; numerous shorts and special features.
\n— THE EUROCRYPT OF CHRISTOPHER<\/strong> LEE 1962-1971 <\/strong>(9 discs, Severin) 6 films highlighting Lee\u2019s European horror films; numerous extras.<\/p>\n

— HAMMER HORROR: Four Gothic Horrors<\/strong> (Imprint) Countess Dracula, Twins of Evil, Hands of the Ripper, Vampire Circus.
\n— HAMMER VOLUME SIX: Night Shadows <\/strong>(Indicator). Includes Captain Clegg, Phantom of the Opera, Nightmare, Shadow of the Cat.
\n— KOLCHAK: THE NIGHSTALKER: The Complete Series <\/strong>(1974-1975; Kino). Twenty episodes remastered, along with 21 commentaries.
\n— THE MONSTER COLLECTION<\/strong> (Music Box Films). Two special effects documentaries, The Frankenstein Complex, and Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters; plus bonus disc.<\/p>\n

— NIGHT GALLERY: Season <\/strong>One (Kino) All seven episodes with commentaries.
\n— SILVER SCREAMS CINEMA<\/strong> (Imprint) Phantom Speaks, Return of Ape Man, She Devil, Unknown Terror, Vampire\u2019s Ghost, Valley of the Zombies
\n— THE SHERLOCK HOLMES VAULT COLLECTION<\/strong> (1931-37; Film Detective). Fatal Hour, Triumph of Sherlock Holmes, Silver Blaze, Study in Scarlet
\n— UNIVERSAL CLASSIC MONSTERS: Icons of Horror Collection in 4K: <\/strong>Dracula, Frankenstein, Wolf Man, Invisible Man offered in 4K.
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

5) BEST RESTORATION OR UPGRADE<\/strong><\/p>\n

— AN ANGEL FOR SATAN <\/strong>(1966; Severin) First official release, including restored audio.
\n— DARK EYES OF LONDON<\/strong> (1939; Network) Remaster from original elements.
\n— DEAD & BURIED<\/strong> (1981; Blue Underground). 4K upgrade.
\n— DEMENTIA 13<\/strong> (1963; Vestron) Francis Ford Coppola\u2019s director\u2019s cut.<\/p>\n

— DOCTOR X <\/strong>(1932; Warner Archives) Technicolor restoration, along with B\/W version.
\n— ELVIRA\u2019S HAUNTED HILLS<\/strong> (2001; Shout!) 4K scan from original negative.
\n— EYES OF FIRE\/CRYING BLUE SKY<\/strong> (1983; Severin) First release along with longer alternate version.
\n— THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER<\/strong> (1928) Restoration of silent by Richard Moses, music by Jay Woelfel; streamed on Silent Film Channel.
\n— FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN <\/strong>(Andy Warhol\u2019s Frankenstein; 1973; Vinegar Syndrome). Freshly scanned and 4K; colors brighter; 3-D version included.<\/p>\n

— THE INVISIBLE MAN APPEARS<\/strong> (1949, Arrow). First U.S. release of Japanese sci-fi.
\n— THE KINDRED<\/strong> (1987; Synapse) Restored and uncut from original negative.
\n— KING KONG<\/strong> (1976; Shout!). Includes complete expanded TV version.
\n— KRAMPUS: The Naughty Cut <\/strong>(2015; Shout) Restored scenes and adult language.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>— MILL OF THE STONE WOMEN<\/strong> (1960, Arrow). Italian, American and French cuts included.
\n— NIGHT GALLERY<\/strong> (1969; Kino) Restored two-hour pilot episode.
\n— SANTA SANGRE (<\/strong>1990; Severin). 4K restoration of Alejandro Jodorowsky classic.
\n— SKINNED DEEP<\/strong> (2004; Severin) Reassembled scenes from uncut negatives.
\n— TIH-MINH<\/strong> (1919; Gaumont) Six-hour crime serial reconstructed and restored.
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

6) BEST DVD EXTRAS<\/strong><\/p>\n

— THE ATTIC EXPEDITIONS<\/strong> (2001, Severin). Online reunion with cast including Jeffrey Combs, Wendy Robie, Alice Cooper.
\n— DARK EYES OF LONDON<\/strong> (1939; Network). Kim Newman, Stephen Jones discuss Lugosi\u2019s UK work.
\n— DOCTOR X (1932; Warner Archives)<\/strong>: \u2018Monsters and Mystery: The Horror Films of Michael Curtiz,\u2019 directed by Constantine Nasr.<\/p>\n

— F.P.1. DOESN\u2019T ANSWER (Kino<\/strong>): Includes U.S. version with Conrad Veidt.
\n— FRANKENSTEIN\u2019S DAUGHTER<\/strong> (1958; Kino) \u2018Richard E. Cunha: Filmmaker of the Unknown,\u2019 by Daniel Griffith resurrects unseen film bio Cunha sent to Tom Weaver.
\n— GRIZZLY<\/strong> (1976; Severin). Nightmare USA author Stephen Thrower documentary on director William Girdler.
\n— HAMMER HORROR: Four Gothic Horror<\/strong> Films (Imprint): Three visual essays by Kat Ellinger among numerous features.
\n— INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN<\/strong> (1957; Criterion) \u2018Auteur on Campus: Jack Arnold at Universal\u2019 documentary.<\/p>\n

— THE KINDRED<\/strong> (1987; Synapse). \u2018Inhuman Experiments: The Making of The Kindred.\u2019
\n— NOSFERATU IN VENICE<\/strong> (1988; Severin) \u2018Creation is Violent \u2013 Anecdotes From Kinski\u2019s Final Years\u2019 directed by Josh Johnson.
\n— SHE FREAK<\/strong> (1967; AGFA\/Something Weird) Compilation of David Friedman trailers.
\n— THE VAMPIRE LOVERS<\/strong> (1970; Shout). New commentaries video features.
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>7) FAVORITE COMMENTATOR OF 2021 <\/strong>(Below is a representative sample. Put an X by your choice or feel free to WRITE IN your favorite).<\/em><\/p>\n

— Craig Beam<\/strong> (Night Gallery)
\n— Paul Castiglia<\/strong> (Haunted House episode, Abbott & Costello Show)
\n— Travis Crawford<\/strong> (Demons 2)
\n— David DelValle<\/strong> (Trog, Mystery of Edwin Drood)
\n— Samm Deighan<\/strong> (Switchblade Sisters)
\n— Kat Ellinger<\/strong> (The Seventh Seal, An Angel for Satan)
\n— Lee Gambin<\/strong> (Day of the Animals; Prophecy)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>— Gary Gerani<\/strong> (Night Gallery pilot; Dark Intruder)
\n— Michael Gingold<\/strong> (Dead Zone)
\n— Troy Guinn, Rod Barnett<\/strong> (Black Candles)
\n— Steve Haberman<\/strong> (Isle of the Dead, Mad Love)
\n— Bruce G. Hallenbeck<\/strong> (Capt. Kronos, Vampire Hunter)
\n— Justin Humphreys<\/strong> (Flight to Mars)
\n— Troy Howarth<\/strong> (Dead & Buried)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>— Tim Lucas<\/strong> (Night Gallery; Mill of the Stone Women)
\n— Constantine Nasr<\/strong> (The Vampire Lovers; Night Gallery)
\n— Kim Newman, Stephen Jones <\/strong>(Vampire Circus; Twins of Evil)
\n— Amanda Reyes<\/strong> (Night Gallery; Phantom of the Mall)
\n— Kelly Robinson<\/strong> (Ingagi)<\/p>\n

— Jonathan Rigby & Kevin Lyons<\/strong> (Hands of the Ripper, Countess Dracula)
\n— Alan K. Rode<\/strong> (Doctor X)
\n— David Schecter<\/strong> (various soundtrack commentaries)
\n— Michael Schlesinger<\/strong> (Secret of the Blue Room)
\n— Nathaniel Thompson<\/strong> (Dead & Buried)<\/p>\n

— Richard Harland Smith<\/strong> (Last Man on Earth; Prophecy)
\n— Tom Weaver<\/strong> (Incredible Shrinking Man; Secret of the Blue Room)
\n— Emma Westwood<\/strong> (Prophecy)
\n— Taylor White<\/strong> (Night Gallery)
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

8) BEST INDEPENDENT FILM OF 2021
\n<\/strong>Includes festivals and streaming channels.<\/em><\/p>\n

— THE ADVENT CALENDAR<\/strong>, directed by Patrick Ridgemont. Monstrous menaces intensify, day by day. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— BRAIN FREEZE, <\/strong>directed by Julien Knafo. Horror comedy from Canada, fertilizer zombies plague a gated community. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— CENSOR<\/strong>, directed by Prano Bailey-Bond. A film censor hunts down the source of a film, with shocking results. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— THE CHANGED<\/strong>, directed by Michael Mongillo. Neighborhood finds imposters taking their place. See trailer here<\/a><\/p>\n

— COME TRUE<\/strong>, directed by Anthony Scott Burns. Sleep study goes deeper than expected. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— CRAWLER<\/strong>, directed by Joe Ripple. The late Don Dohler\u2019s last independent film. See trailer here.<\/a>
\n— FRIED BARRY<\/strong>, directed by Ryan Kruger. Aliens take control of hard-to-control loser. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— HORROR NOIRE<\/strong>, anthology of six tales from black directors. See trailer here<\/a><\/p>\n

— HOWL FROM BEYOND THE FOG<\/strong>, directed by Daisuke Sato. From Japan, monsters battle land grabbers. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— IT KNOWS YOU\u2019RE ALONE<\/strong>, directed by Chris Alexander. An old phone washes up on shore. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— JAKOB\u2019S WIFE<\/strong>, directed by Travis Stevens. Starring Barbara Crampton, vampiric happenings in a small town. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— KANDISHA<\/strong>, directed by Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury. A changeling demon stalks an abusive boyfriend. See trailer here<\/a><\/p>\n

— THE PHANTOM LAKE KIDS IN THE BEAST WALKS AMONG US<\/strong>, directed by Christopher Mihm. Neighborhood kids fight a hideous creature. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— TITANE<\/strong>, directed by Julia Ducournau. A woman\u2019s head injury could be linked to brutal crimes. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— RED SNOW<\/strong>, directed by Sean Nichols Lynch. An injured vampire offers a chance for fame to a frustrated horror writer. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— THE SADNESS<\/strong>, directed by Rob Jabbaz. A couple must escape a city filled with sadistic plague victims. See trailer here.<\/a><\/p>\n

— THE STYLIST<\/strong>, directed by Jill Gevargizian. A lonely hairdresser does more than cut hair. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— SAVE YOURSELVES!<\/strong> Directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson. Young couple shelter in the woods amidst an alien invasion. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING, <\/strong>directed by Sean King O\u2019Grady. Family trapped by a tornado finds its own horrors. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>9) BEST SHORT FILM<\/strong><\/p>\n

— THE BALLERINA<\/strong>, directed by Aaron Fradkin (8 mins). A dancer is haunted by her reflection. See film here<\/a>
\n— BRACKISH<\/strong>, directed by Christa Boarini (8 mins). A menacing spirit from the mangroves in this folktale of the Americas.\u00a0 See film here<\/a>
\n— DAWN OF THE ATOMIC BEAST<\/strong>, directed by William Turner\u00a0 (11 mins). Send up of 1950s 3-D, bubbles included. See film here<\/a>
\n— GOOD HEAD<\/strong>, directed by Matt Servitto (29 mins) <\/strong>Getting fitted for a prop movie head goes horribly wrong. See trailer here<\/a><\/p>\n

— THE GUEST: A Lockdown Story<\/strong>, directed by Andrea Lombardo (33 mins). A man finds an intruder in his house during Covid-19. See film here<\/a>
\n— HUNGRY JOE<\/strong>, directed by Paul Holbrook and Sam Dawe. About a boy who just can\u2019t stop eating. See film here<\/a>
\n— KOREATOWN GHOST STORY<\/strong>, directed by Minsun Park, Teddy Tenenbaum (15 mins). Margaret Cho stars in tale of macabre marriage rituals. See film here<\/a>
\n— THE MOST HAUNTED HOUSE IN VENICE BEACH<\/strong>, directed by Ansel Faraj (17 mins). A haunting memory of L.A. Venice Beach. See film here<\/a><\/p>\n

— A NIGHTMARE IN THE SHOWER<\/strong>, directed by Shane and Aylward (19 mins). A disability doesn\u2019t stop battling a radioactive menace. See film here<\/a>
\n— THE THREE MEN YOU MEET AT NIGHT<\/strong>, directed by Beck Kitsis (13 mins). A woman walks home and must decide among three different men. See film here<\/a>
\n— WHO GOES THERE? <\/strong>Directed by Astrid Thorvaldsen (23 mins). A stranger promises help, but with a price. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

10) BEST DOCUMENTARY<\/strong><\/p>\n

— BORIS KARLOFF: The Man Behind the Monster, <\/strong>directed by Thomas Hamilton. Actor\u2019s biography includes numerous interviews, rare audio and vintage footage beyond Frankenstein. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— CARL LAEMMLE<\/strong>, directed by James L. Freedman. Exploring the founder of Universal films and his work with Jewish refugees before WW2. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— DARK SHADOWS AND BEYOND: The Jonathan Frid Story<\/strong>, directed by Mary O\u2019Leary. Interviews and personal letters trace the story of television\u2019s favorite vampire. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— PENNYWISE: The Story of IT<\/strong>, directed by John Campopiano, Chris Griffiths.<\/strong> Examining the original Tim Curry adaptation of the Stephen King novel. See trailer here<\/a><\/p>\n

— THE SLEEPER MUST AWAKEN: Making Dune<\/strong>, directed by Daniel Griffith. Tracking various attempts and the creation of David Lynch\u2019s 1984 version. Available on Arrow Player<\/a>
\n— UNITED STATES OF INSANITY<\/strong>, directed by Tom Putnam, Brenna Sanchez. The story of horror rappers Insane Clown Posse. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— WOODLANDS DARK AND DAYS BEWITCHED<\/strong>, directed by Kier-La Janisse. (Severin) More than three hours and 50 interviews exploring the special world of folk horror. See trailer here<\/a>
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

11) BOOK OF THE YEAR <\/strong>(non-fiction)
\n<\/em>Note: Listed prices are often discounted.<\/em><\/p>\n

— BECOMING DRACULA: The Early Years of Bela Lugosi, Vols. 1 and 2<\/strong>, by Gary D. Rhodes and Bill Kaffenberger (BearManor Media, softcover, 447\/436 pages, $38\/$36) New revelations about Lugosi\u2019s challenging journey to what became his signature role.
\n— THE BODY SNATCHER: Cold-Blooded Murder, Robert Louis Stevenson, and the Making of a Horror Film Classic<\/strong>, by Scott Allen Nollen with Gregory William Mank (BearManor Media, softcover, 252 pages, $25). From Burke and Hare to Karloff\/Lugosi.
\n— BORIS KARLOFF: The Man Remembered<\/strong>, by Gordon B. Shriver (BearManor Media, hardcover, 234 pages, $35) Revised and expanded biography includes numerous interviews with Karloff co-stars.
\n— THE BUCKEROO BANZAI COLLECTORS\u2019 COMPENDIUM<\/strong>, by DeWayne Todd (Independent, softcover, 162 pages, $30). All about the marketing and promotional items surrounding the 1984 cult classic.<\/p>\n

— THE CAREER THAT DRIPPED WITH HORROR<\/strong>, by John Stanley (Independent, softcover, 254 pages, $23.99). Hundreds of photos, interviews (Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, Carrie Fisher, others), and remembrances from West Coast\u2019s second Creature Features host.
\n— CHANEY\u2019S BABY: Lon Jr., The Wolf Man, 1948, and the End of a Dream<\/strong>, by Bill Fleck (Independent, softcover, 226 pages, $9.99). Triumphs, tragedy and report of a suicide attempt.
\n— CREEPY BITCHES: Essays on Horror from Women in Horror,<\/strong> by Alyse Wax and Rebekah McKendry (BearManor Media, softcover, 204 pages, $25). Actresses, scholars and writers explore the world of the feminine fantastique.
\n— DAMN DIRTY GEEKS: Talk Among Us<\/strong> (Independent, softcover, 264 pages, $33). Podcast veterans Jack Bennett, Frank Dietz, Rob Maynard, Scott Weitz and Frank Woodward on films that inspired them.<\/p>\n

— THE DARK SHADOWS DAYBOOK<\/strong>, by Patrick McCray (Independent, softcover, 252 pages, $12.99). A fresh tour of the key moments in the eternal saga of the Collins Family.
\n— FROM THE INNER MIND \u2026 TO THE OUTER LIMITS: Scripts of Joseph Stefano, Volume 1, <\/strong>edited by Dave Rash (Gauntlet Press, hardcover, 529 pages, $60) Scripts for six teleplays, plus two never produced episodes.
\n— THE GIALLO CANVAS: Art, Excess and Horror Cinema<\/strong>, by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (McFarland, paperback, 258 pages, $45) How art and artists energize a murderous genre.
\n— GLAMOUR GHOUL: The Passions and Pain of the Real Vampira, Maila Nurmi,<\/strong> by Sandra Niemi (Feral House, softcover, 400 pages, $21.95). A photo-filled biography by Vampira\u2019s niece.<\/p>\n

— THE GREAT WAR and the Golden Age of Hollywood Horror,<\/strong> by R. Bruce Crelin (Midnight Marquee, softcover, 324 pages, $30). How WWI shaped the careers of James Whale, R.C. Sherriff, and J.B. Priestley and early horror cinema.
\n— HERE THERE BE MONSTERS<\/strong>, by Bryan Senn (BearManor Media, softcover, 476 pages, $47). Interviews and essays from Universal to Hammer and beyond.
\n— LANDIS: The Story of a Real Man on 42nd<\/sup> Street<\/strong>, by Preston Fassel (Encyclopocalyp[se Publications, softcover, 148 pages, $9.99). The life and tragic legacy of the founder of Sleazoid Express.
\n— SCRIPTS FROM THE CRYPT Vol. 11: Mr. Sardonicus<\/strong>, edited by Tom Weaver (BearManor Media, softcover, 290 pages, $30). Close-up look at the Ray Russell\/William Castle classic.<\/p>\n

— SMOKE AND MIRRORS: Special Visual Effects B.C. (Before Computers<\/strong>), by Mark D. Wolf (BearManor Media, softcover, 272 pages, $43). A behind-the-scenes look at how movies made you believe before the days of CGI.
\n— TERENCE FISHER: Master of Gothic Cinema<\/strong>, by Tony Dalton (Fab Press, softcover, 504 pages, $34.95). An authorized biography of the Hammer director who sparked the second wave of classic horror.
\n— UNHOLY COMMUNION: Alice, Sweet Alice, From Script to Screen<\/strong>, by Troy Howarth (BearManor Media, hardcover, 304 pages, $39.95). The making of Brooke Shields\u20191976 debut.
\n— UNIVERSAL \u201840s MONSTERS: A Critical Commentary<\/strong>, by John T. Soister (BearManor Media, hardcover, 798 pages, $52) A huge exploration of the studio\u2019s sometimes overlooked 1940s horrors.<\/p>\n

— UNTOLD HORROR<\/strong>, by Dave Alexander (Dark Horse, hardcover, 152 pages, $39.99). Interviews with top directors about horror films that were never made.
\n— WARPED & FADED: Weird Wednesday and the Birth of the American Genre Film Archive, <\/strong>by Lars Nilsen, edited by Kier-La Janisse (Mondo, softcover, 416 pages. $35). How Austin\u2019s Alamo Drafthouse sparked a two-decade restoration effort of near-forgotten films.:
\n— WHEN DRACULA MET FRANKENSTEIN: My Years Making Drive-In Movies with Al Adamson,<\/strong> by Sam Sherman (Independent, softcover, 378 pages, $29.95). Tales from the bargain side of filmmaking.
\n— YOURS CRUELLY, ELVIRA Memories of the Mistress of the Dark<\/strong>, by Cassandra Peterson (Hachette Books, hardcover, 304 pages, $29). Horror host\u2019s personal and newsmaking autobiography.
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

12) BEST CLASSIC HORROR FICTION <\/strong>(Fiction that uses horror icons as jumping off points)<\/em><\/p>\n

— ATTACK FROM THE \u201880s<\/strong>, edited by Eugene Johnson (Raw Dog Screaming Press, hardcover, 266 pages, $39.95). More than 20 gnarly tales of video monsters and more.
\n— BELA LUGOSI\u2019S DEAD<\/strong>, by Robert Guffey (Macabre Ink, softcover, 264 pages, $17.99). A search for the lost Lugosi test footage from Frankenstein leads to an impossible choice.
\n— THE CLASSIFIED DOSSIER: SHERLOCK HOLMES & COUNT DRACULA<\/strong>, by Christian Klaver (Titan Books, hardcover, 432 pages, $19.99) The endless vampire and the Great Detective must join forces to defeat a fierce enemy.
\n— DRACULA NEVER DIES: The Revenge of Bela Vorlock<\/strong>, by Christopher R. Gauthier (Independent, softcover, 297 pages, $15). Alternate take on the life of a horror star from the 1930s to the 1950s.<\/p>\n

— DRACULA OF TRANSYLVANIA<\/strong>, by Ricardo Delgado (Clover Press, hardcover, 560 pages, $45). An expansive retelling of the Bram Stoker classic, with illustrations.
\n— THE FINAL GIRL SUPPORT GROUP<\/strong>, by Grady Hendrix (Berkley, hardcover, 352 pages, $26). A secret group of survivors must fight yet again.
\n— HORSEMAN: A Tale of Sleepy Hollow<\/strong>, by Christina Henry (Berkley, hardcover, 315 pages, $17). Villagers wave off the legend of a headless horseman as a myth. But then \u2026<\/p>\n

— THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF FOLK HORROR<\/strong>, edited by Stephen Jones (Skyhorse, softcover, 552 pages, $16.99). Anthology of old and new tales of what lurks in the darkness.
\n— MY HEART IS A CHAINSAW<\/strong>, by Stephen Graham Jones (Gallery\/Saga Press. Hardcover, 416 pages, $26.99). A woman\u2019s reverence for horror films becomes so intense that she hopes a slasher will come to town.
\n— THE PASSION OF THE MUMMY<\/strong>, by Frank J. Dello Stritto (Cult Movies Press, hardcover, 503 pages, $31). A fictional wrapping of the Mummy\u2019s various incarnations, from Universal\u2019s ancient Egypt to Hammer\u2019s modern times.<\/p>\n

— THIS THING OF DARKNESS,<\/strong> by K.V. Turley and Fiorella De Maria (Ignatius, softcover, 260 pages, $16.95). A fanciful interview with Bela Lugosi in 1956 leads a reporter to dark places.
\n— TURNING THE TIED<\/strong>, edited by Jean Rabe, Robert Greenberger (International Association Media Tie-in Writers, softcover, 453 pages, $19.99). Sherlock, Dracula, Frankenstein all figure in collection of stories by Max Allen Collins, Jonathan Maberry, Stephen D. Sullivan and others.
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

13) BEST MAGAZINE OF 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

— Bare*Bones
\n— Cinema Retro (UK)
\n— Classic Monsters of the Movies (UK)
\n— The Dark Side (UK)
\n— Delirium
\n— Fangoria<\/p>\n

— Filmfax
\n— Freaky Monsters
\n— G-Fan
\n— HorrorHound
\n— Horror Scholar Journal
\n— Infinity (UK)
\n— Little Shoppe of Horrors<\/p>\n

— Monster Bash
\n— Retro Fan
\n— Rue Morgue
\n— Scary Monsters
\n— Scream (UK)
\n— Shock Cinema
\n— We Belong Dead (UK)
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

14) BEST ARTICLE<\/strong> (Please select two; one will win)<\/p>\n

— \u2018Child of Dark Shadows,\u2019<\/strong> by Kathryn Leigh Scott, FANGORIA #11. The disappearance and return of her soap opera co-star.
\n— \u2018Christopher Lee\u2019s Euro-Horrors,\u2019<\/strong> by John Martin, THE DARK SIDE #221. How the actor\u2019s European projects helped define him as a horror icon.
\n— \u2018Dario\u2019s Deep Designer Deaths,\u2019<\/strong> by Ian Taylor, WE BELONG DEAD #29. Argento\u2019s murders were always in the most elegant settings.
\n— \u2018A Dinosaur in New York,\u2019<\/strong> by Mike Hankin, INFINITY #36. Harryhausen expert on the making of Beast From 20,000 Fathoms.<\/p>\n

— \u2018Dracula\u2019s House of Science,\u2019<\/strong> by Mark C. Glassy, SCARY MONSTERS #122-123. Was curing the monsters medical science or Universal quackery
\n— \u2018The Ferrymen (and Women) of Fright,\u2019<\/strong> by David Dastmalchian. FANGORIA #11. Why horror hosts matter.
\n— \u2018Filming Nemo,\u2019<\/strong> by Gregory Kulon, INFINITY #39. A deep dive into the earliest versions of Mysterious Island and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
\n— \u2018Haunted Houses for Dummies,\u2019<\/strong> by George Humenik, SCARY MONSTERS #123. What makes an effective cinema haunted house.<\/p>\n

— \u2018Horror Business,\u2019<\/strong> by Rodrigo Gudino and Andrea Subissati, RUE MORGUE #200. Retracing the history of horror journalism and Canada\u2019s long-running magazine.
\n— Horror Heads: The Men Who Ran Hammer,\u2019<\/strong> by Denis Meikle, THE DARK SIDE #216-218. Profile of James Carreras, Anthony Hinds and others.
\n— \u2018In Search of the Elusive Monsters of Denis Gifford,\u2019<\/strong> by Alan Tromp, WE BELONG DEAD #28. A young man\u2019s quest to see films mentioned in Gifford\u2019s Pictorial History guide.
\n— \u2018I Was a Middle-Aged Werewolf,\u2019<\/strong> by Paul Davis, FANGORIA #12. Up close with the transformation in An American Werewolf in London.<\/p>\n

— \u2018Karloff\u2019s Monster or Lee\u2019s Creature,\u2019<\/strong> by Nige Burton, CLASSIC MONSTERS OF THE MOVIES ANNUAL 2021. Comparing the two classic portrayals of Mary Shelley\u2019s creation.
\n— \u2018Kong \u201976 at 45,\u2019<\/strong> by John Hovey, G-FAN #132. Reassessing the controversial remake.
\n— \u2018Legend of a Blood Countess: The Legacy of Daughters of Darkness,\u2019<\/strong> by Kat Ellinger, SCREAM #69. How The Vampire Lovers proved not only Dracula can rule the night.
\n— \u2018London After \u2026 No, the Remake,<\/strong>\u2019 by Matthew E. Banks, WE BELONG DEAD #30. Re-examining Tod Browning\u2019s Mark of the Vampire.<\/p>\n

— \u2018Lugosi\u2019s Awful Doctor Orloff,\u2019<\/strong> by Brian J. Robb, THE DARK SIDE #223. Censors just one of the challenges in the making of The Dark Eyes of London.
\n— \u2018Monsters on Parade,\u2019<\/strong> by Martin Arlt, MAD SCIENTIST #34. All about Toho\u2019s kaiju celebration, Destroy All Monsters.
\n— \u2018More Than a Normal Person Can Endure,\u2019<\/strong> by Jon Towlson, THE DARK SIDE #222. The makings and restorations of Doctor X and Mystery of the Wax Museum.
\n— \u2018Of Monsters and Magic,\u2019<\/strong> by Michael Mezmer, SCARY MONSTERS #121-122. Magicians and charlatans in the horror films.<\/p>\n

— \u2018The Overlooked Library,\u2019<\/strong> by Don D\u2019Ammassa, bare*bones #6. Unearthing the Hammer \u2018Omnibus\u2019 collections which adapted the studio\u2019s horror classics.
\n— \u2018Reflections of Fear: The Making of The Gorgon,\u2019<\/strong> by Joshua Kennedy, LITTLE SHOPPE OF HORRORS #47.
\n— \u2018Michael Ripper: Hammer\u2019s Most Prolific Star,\u2019 <\/strong>by Alex Hopkins, CLASSIC MONSTERS OF THE MOVIES #24. Career-spanning look at Hammer\u2019s versatile actor.
\n— \u2018No Death, Only Change,\u2019<\/strong> by Frank Dello Stritto, SCARY MONSTERS #121. Reincarnation in film goes far beyond the mummy films.<\/p>\n

— \u2018Repairing Lon Chaney Jr.\u2019s Legacy,\u2019<\/strong> by David Rosler, filmsinreview.com A director questions the drunk-on-set reputation of the horror star.
\n— \u2018Say Her Name,\u2019<\/strong> Natalie Erika James, FANGORIA #12. How director Nia Dacosta guided Candyman through the pandemic.
\n— \u2018The Secret History of Godzilla vs. Kong,\u2019<\/strong> by John LeMay, G-FAN #133. The legal and production hurdles faced by the 2021 epic.
\n— \u2018Storm Clouds Over Collinwood,<\/strong>\u2019 by Rod Labbe, THE DARK SIDE #219. A fan\u2019s personal encounters with the Dark Shadows phenomenon.<\/p>\n

— \u2018Suspiria Retrospective,\u2019<\/strong> by Aaron AuBochon, HORRORHOUND #90. Both versions of the giallo classic.
\n— \u2018Twisted Roots of Folk Horror,\u2019<\/strong> by Andrea Subissati, RUE MORGUE #202. Examining the enduring power of folk legends in Severin\u2019s major box set.
\n— \u2018A Weekend with Barbara: A Tribute to Barbara Shelley,\u2019<\/strong> by Stephen Laws, LITTLE SHOPPE OF HORRORS #46. Recalling a 25-year friendship with\u00a0 late horror queen.
\n— \u2018Who Will Be His Bride Tonight: The Making of Horror of Dracula,\u2019 <\/strong>by Bruce G. Hallenbeck, LITTLE SHOPPE OF HORRORS #46. Extensive look behind the scenes of one of horror\u2019s most important films (including more than a dozen artist interpretations).<\/p>\n

— \u2018Willis O\u2019Brien: Triumph, Tragedy, and the Son of Kong, Parts 1-3\u2019<\/strong> by Greg Kulon, FILMFAX #157-159. Family nightmare that haunted O\u2019Brien and production.
\n— \u2018Woman Without a Soul: The Scandalous Second Life of 1914\u2019s Lola,\u2019<\/strong> by Kelly Robinson, SCARY MONSTERS #122. One of the first film\u2019s about a life restored.
\n— Or write in another choice:
\n(You can vote for two in the above category)<\/strong><\/p>\n

15) BEST INTERVIEW
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

— Axelle Carolyn<\/strong> (director, The Manor), by Chris Alexander. DELIRIUM #29.
\n— Elvira<\/strong> (Cassandra Peterson), by Sam Irvin, THE DARK SIDE #222.
\n— William Friedkin<\/strong> (The Exorcist), by Tony Earnshaw, THE DARK SIDE #223.
\n— Halloween Kills<\/strong> (cast and crew), by Jessica Dwyer, HORRORHOUND #91
\n— Brett Halsey<\/strong> (actor), by Paul Amundsen (FILMFAX #159-160)
\n— Kier-La Janisse<\/strong> (director, Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched), by Jay Kay. HORROR HOUND #91.<\/p>\n

— Jared Krichensky <\/strong>(designer of latest MegaGodzilla) by Colin McMahon, G-FAN #132\/
\n— Lynne Lugosi Sparks<\/strong> (Lugosi\u2019s granddaughter), by Don Smeraldi, SCARY MONSTERS #120.
\n— Ve Neill <\/strong>(makeup artist), by Meredith Borders, FANGORIA #10
\n— Ron Oliver<\/strong> (director of Prom II and III), by Michael Varrati, FANGORIA #10<\/p>\n

— Lara Parker<\/strong> (actress on Dark Shadows), by Rod Labbe, RETROFAN #17.
\n— Daniel Roebuck<\/strong> (about The Munsters), by William Wright, ruemorgue.com
\n— Martin Stephens<\/strong> (child in Village of Damned), by Calum Waddell,\u00a0 DARK SIDE #220.
\n— Oliver Stone<\/strong> (about his horror influences), by Michael Doyle, RUE MORGUE #200.
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

16) Best Column<\/strong><\/p>\n

— Asylum for the Psychotronic, by Ansel Faraj in WE BELONG DEAD
\n— Corrupt Signals, by Preston Fassel, FANGORIA
\n— Emma Dark\u2019s Dark Corner, WE BELONG DEAD
\n— Devil\u2019s in the Details, by Stacey Ponder, RUE MORGUE
\n— Exordium, by Michael Gingold, FANGORIA
\n— Files from the Black Museum, by Paul Corupe, RUE MORGUE
\n— Grey Matters, by Richard J. Schellbach, Mondo Cult Online
\n— It Came from Bowen\u2019s Basement, John Bowen, RUE MORGUE<\/p>\n

— Kaiju Korner, by Mike Bogue, SCARY MONSTERS
\n— The Nasty Files by Iain Todd, SCREAM
\n— Kim Newman\u2019s Dungeon, THE DARK SIDE
\n— Overlooked in Hollywood by Laura Wagner, FILMS OF THE GOLDEN AGE
\n— Ralph\u2019s One & Only Traveling Reviews, by Richard Klemensen, LITTLE SHOPPE OF\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 HORRORS
\n— R&D, David J. Schow, BARE*BONES<\/p>\n

— Rondo Remembers, by Ron Adams, MONSTER BASH
\n— Scene Queen, by Barbara Crampton, FANGORIA
\n— Strange Days by Jason Strangis, SCARY MONSTERS
\n— Trilogy of Terror by Jim Ivers, SCARY MONSTERS
\n— They Came from the Krypt, by Jon Kitley, HORRORHOUND
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

17) BEST MAGAZINE COVER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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\nbare*bones#6
\nDesign by
\nJohn Scoleri<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nClassic Monsters
\nof the Movies #25
\nby Daniel Horne<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nThe Dark Side #222
\nby Rick Melton<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nDelirium #27
\nby Ryan Brookhart<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\nFangoria #1
\nDesign by Jason Kauzlarich<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nFantastique Vintage Vol. 1
\nby John Capone<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nFilmfax #158
\nby Alex Schomburg in 1947<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

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\nG-Fan #131
\nBy Todd Tennant<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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HorrorHound #90
\nby Nathan Hanneman
\nand Joel Robinson<\/td>\n

\n

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\nLittle Shoppe of Horrors #46
\nby Mark Maddox<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nMad Scientist #34
\nby Jeff Zonow<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nMonster Bash #43
\nby Daniel Horne<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\nScary Monsters #24
\nby Scott Jackson<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\"\"<\/a>
\nRue Morgue #202
\nby John Pearson<\/td>\n		\n

\"\"<\/a>Scream #64
\nDesign by Imran Kelly<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nWe Belong Dead #30
\nby Brux<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Or write in another choice:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

18) Best Website of 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

— Anatomy of a Scream<\/a> Horror from an inclusive perspective.
\n— BlackHorrorMovies<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Too long ignored, revelations abound.
\n— Bloodbath and Beyond<\/a>\u00a0 Reviews, interviews, and unboxings.
\n— Bloody Disgusting<\/a>\u00a0 Tracking the latest across all horror platforms.
\n— Bloody Pit of Rod<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Musings on monsters and horror.
\n—\u00a0Collinsport Historical Society<\/a>\u00a0 Barnabas shall never die.<\/p>\n

— Confessions of a Cineslut<\/a> \u00a0Kat Ellinger explores the rare and unusual.
\n— Count Gore De Vol’s Creature Feature<\/a> Dungeon offers films, interviews, contests.
\n— David’s Basement of the Bizarre<\/a>\u00a0 Just about every horror need.
\n—\u00a0Diabolique<\/a>\u00a0 Online magazine includes Daughters of Darkness.
\n— Dinosaur Dracula<\/a> A wild take on monsters and mayhem.<\/p>\n

— Dread Central<\/a> Horror\u2019s front page.
\n— Dr. Gangrene’s Mad Blog<\/a>\u00a0 Deep dives into old horrors.
\n— Final Girl<\/a>\u00a0 Stacie Ponder’s cinema survival guide.
\n— The Frankenstein Lens<\/a>\u00a0 Monster scholarship, unseen photos and fun.<\/p>\n

— Hanging with Doctor Z<\/a> Dana Gould, in full Dr. Zaius makeup, interviews guests.
\n— The Homicidal Homemaker<\/a> Where home economics meets horror.
\n— Horror Obsessive<\/a> Genres, subgenres and more.
\n— It Came From …<\/a> Musings from nostalgia curator David Weiner
\n— Latarnia Fantastique<\/a> Euro and world horrors.
\n— Mondo Cult<\/a>\u00a0 Horror is just the beginning.
\n— Mondo Movie Massacre<\/a> YouTube channel of Chicago Psychotronic Film Society.<\/p>\n

— The Monster Channel<\/a> Horror hosts and their movies, 24\/7.
\n— Monster Manor<\/a> Interviews and more with Boris.
\n— Noonan\u2019s Sci-Fi Fun Club<\/a> A fresh Facebook take on classic films.
\n— OSI74<\/a> Homebase for horror hosts old and new.
\n— Ravenous Monster<\/a> Devouring all things monstrous.
\n— Ray Castile\u2019s Basement of Horror<\/a> All about the toys of yesterday and today.<\/p>\n

—\u00a0Scared Silly<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Paul Castiglia\u2019s tribute to classic horror comedies.
\n— Screaming Soup<\/a> Animated reviews and madness.
\n— Trailers from Hell<\/a> Joe Dante and friends talk over vintage trailers.
\n—\u00a0Universal Horror & Classic Creature<\/a>s\u00a0A Facebook page with rare photos and more.
\n—\u00a0Universal Monster Army<\/a>\u00a0 Ultimate destination for models, toys, collectibles.
\n—\u00a0Video WatchBlog<\/a>\u00a0 Tim Lucas on the magic of cinema, music and life.
\n— The Vortexx<\/a>\u00a0 A gathering of horror hosts.
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

19) Best Podcast<\/strong><\/p>\n

—\u00a0B-Movie Cast<\/a>\u00a0Long-running podcast still going strong.
\n— Borgo Pass Horror Podcast<\/a> Universal horrors discussed in detail.
\n— Colors of the Dark<\/a>\u00a0 Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane celebrate latest horror releases.
\n— Classic Horrors Club<\/a> Deep discussions of Golden Age classics.
\n— Cult Radio a Go-Go<\/a>\u00a0 Pioneers of the horror-talk genre.
\n— DieCast Movie Podcast<\/a> Steven Turek and friends dissect films old and new.<\/p>\n

— Eye on Horror<\/a> Writers from ihorror.com talk news and reviews.
\n— The Eldritch Review<\/a> Discusses horror from the 1920s-1940s \u2018and beyond.\u2019
\n—\u00a0The Evolution of Horror<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Podcasts trace the roots and evolution of horror.
\n— Faculty of Horror<\/a> Hosted by Andrea Subissati and Alexandra West
\n—\u00a0Frankenstein Minute<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Podcast now dissecting SON (1939) minute by minute.<\/p>\n

— Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast<\/a> Talk about monsters and creepy Hollywood.
\n— Horror Movie Podcast<\/a> \u2018Dead serious\u2019 about horror.
\n— Literary License Podcast<\/a>\u00a0 Tracing the journeys from book to screen.
\n— Made for TV Mayhem<\/a> Amanda Reyes tunes in television terror.
\n— Midnight Mass<\/a> Cult films from an inclusive point of view.<\/p>\n

— Monster Attack<\/a>\u00a0 Jim Adams\u2019s podcast focuses on classic monster movies.
\n— Monster Kid Radio<\/a> Derek Koch and guests discuss classic horrors.
\n— Monster Party<\/a> Always something different when it comes to horror talk.
\n— Monsters By The Minute Season One<\/a> Bill Mize tracks The Mummy.
\n— The Movie Crypt<\/a>\u00a0 Adam Green, Joe Lynch offer artist-to-artist\u2019 talks.
\n— Naschycast<\/a>\u00a0 Troy Guinn, Rod Barnett discuss the films of Paul Naschy.
\n— Obscurities<\/a> Debbie Rochon hosts talk of the odd and unreal.<\/p>\n

— Post Mortem with Mick Garris<\/a> Interviews with top fantasy creators.
\n— Ray Harryhausen Podcast<\/a> Latest from the Ray Harryhausen Foundation.
\n— Record All Monsters<\/a>\u00a0 Robert Kelly heads discussions of kaiju and more.
\n— Steve & Crypto Show<\/a>\u00a0 On-the-news monster and pop culture talk.
\n— Terror at Collinwood<\/a> Horror host Penny Dreadful dissects the series.
\n— Twilight Zone Podcast<\/a>\u00a0 There\u2019s the podcast up ahead.
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

20) BEST EVENTS OF 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

— AFTERNOON OF LIVING DEAD<\/strong>: Despite Covid and bomb scare, cast members from Night of the Living Dead appear at first CHILLER EXPO in two years.
\n— AX WOUND VIRTUAL FILM FESTIVAL<\/strong>: Nine days of panels, short films and audience participation.
\n— BOND CARS IN ATLANTA<\/strong>: Full-size replicas of James Bond cars on display at MONSTERAMA\u2019s SpyCon2
\n— CREEPSHOW CREATORS<\/strong>: The Walking Dead\u2019s executive producer Greg Nicotero and writer Frank Dietz preview Creepshow at WONDERFEST.<\/p>\n

— A DARK SHADOWS CHRISTMAS CAROL<\/strong>: Collinsport Theatre of the Airwaves streams a reading by original cast members, including Lara Parker, Kathryn Leigh Scott, David Selby.
\n— HEATHER BUCKLEY HONORED<\/strong>: Film producer, writer and preservationist named \u2018Patron of the Cinema\u2019 by New York City\u2019s Winter Film Awards.
\n— LIVE AT THE BASH:<\/strong> Authors Greg Mank (Werewolf of London), Frank Dello Stritto (Wizard of Oz), lecture at the Monster Bash.<\/p>\n

— MICHAEL ROOKER<\/strong> in Hawaiian shirt takes charge during Q&A at HORRORHOUND WEEKEND in Cincinnati.
\n— MISKATONIC INSTITUTE OF HORROR STUDIES<\/strong>: Online studies of Hammer, voodoo, makeup and more from New York, Los Angeles and London.
\n— NIGHTMARE IN HUNT VALLEY<\/strong>: Robert Englund heads up Nightmare on Elm Street panel at MONSTER MANIA.
\n— PLAN 9 TABLE READ<\/strong>: SF Sketchfest\/TCM present online reading with Bob Odenkirk, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould (as Criswell), Laraine Newman, David Koechner, others.<\/p>\n

— RAISING THE DEAD:<\/strong> Virtual talk from University of Pittsburgh exploring George A. Romero\u2019s Night of the Living Dead archives.
\n— SERLINGFEST:<\/strong> Daughter Anne Serling, expert Marc Zicree and others at Twilight Zone celebration in Binghamton, NY, Rod Serling\u2019s home town.
\n— TALKING KONG<\/strong>: Expert Steve Vertlieb appears on Classic Movies with Ron McCloskey to discuss King Kong and gorillas in cinema.
\n— THE TRANSGRESSIVE URGE: Horror and Taboo in the 21st<\/sup> Century.<\/strong> An online panel from FANTASIA 2021, hosted by Heather Buckley, with Doug Winer, David J. Schow, Stephen Bissette, Christina Ward, David Kerekes and John Skipp.<\/p>\n

— UNIVERSAL MONSTER PARTY<\/strong>: Scholar David J. Skal, horror host John Stanley celebrate Dracula\u2019s 90th<\/sup> anniversary at Orinda Theatre in California.
\n— THE WHISPERER IN DARKNESS<\/strong>: Live\/virtual show off-Broadway by RadiotheatreNYC.
\n— WOMEN IN HORROR: Female Perspective.<\/strong> Online panel at Beyond Fest hosted by Clarke Wolfe, with Gigi Saul Guerrero, Axelle Carolyn, Marcella Ochoa, Lisa Bruce, Maritte Lee.
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

21) FAVORITE HORROR HOSTS OF 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

— Al Omega (Creature Features)
\n— Arachna of the Spider People (Nightmare Theatre)
\n— Baron Mondo, El Sapo and Mittens (Nightmare Theatre)
\n— Big Chuck and Lil John (Cleveland)
\n— Bobby Gammonster (MonsterMovieNight)
\n— Bone Jangler and Nocturna (The Monster Show)<\/p>\n

— Count Gore DeVol (Creature Feature)
\n— Deadwest (Screaming Soup)
\n— Drac and Countess Carita (Transylvania Tonight)
\n— Dr. Dread (John Murray)
\n— Dr. Fearless (David Dastmalchian)
\n— Dr. Gangrene (Cinetarium)<\/p>\n

— Elvira (40th<\/sup> Anniversary on Shudder)
\n— Gruesome Graves (Haunted Hotel)
\n— Halloween Jack (Haunted Theatre)
\n— Igorro (The Igorro Show)
\n— Ivonna Cadaver (Macabre Theatre)
\n— Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl (Last Drive-In on Shudder)<\/p>\n

— Karlos Borloff (Monster Madhouse)
\n— Lamia, Queen of the Dark (Horror Hotel)
\n— Lilith Von Bloodworth (Mondo Creepy TV)
\n— Lord Blood-Rah (Nerve Wrackin\u2019 Theatre)
\n— Marlena Midnight (Midnight Mausoleum)
\n— Miss Misery (Movie Massacre)
\n— Mr. Lobo (Cinema Insomnia)<\/p>\n

— Penny Dreadful (Shilling Shockers)
\n— The Mummy and the Monkey (Hairy Scary Hangout)
\n— Ritch & Triv (The Midnight Movie)
\n— Son of Ghoul (Ohio)<\/p>\n

— Svengoolie (Me-TV)
\n— Vincent Van Dahl (Creature Features)
\n— Zelda, Bird & Theo (Off-Beat Cinema)
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

22) Best Graphic Novels\/Collections of 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

— THE ART OF ENRIC<\/strong> (FPG). Collection of Enric Torres-Prat\u2019s work in comics, paperbacks, and magazines.
\n— THE AUTUMNAL: The Complete Series<\/strong>, by Daniel Krause and Chris Shehan (Vault). A daughter returns to the horrors of home.
\n— CLAN OF THE DEVIL: The Sawney Beane Saga<\/strong>, by Maurice Devereaux, and various artists. (clanofthedevil.com). Scotland\u2019s secret cannibal cabal.
\n— THE COVERS OF EERIE PUBLICATION<\/strong> (Gwandanaland) The grisly covers of the company\u2019s black-and-white horror magazines of the 1960s and beyond.
\n— CULT OF DRACULA Collected Edition<\/strong>, by Rich Davis (Source Point Press). A modern take on a timeless legend.<\/p>\n

— DAMNED, CURSED, CHILDREN Vol. 1<\/strong>, by Howard Wong, Josh Stafford, Robin Simon Ng (Source Point). An unthinkable dilemma: Children on a murderous rampage.
\n— A DISGUSTING SUPERMARKET OF DEATH,<\/strong> by James C. Harberson III (Margosia). Collected stories of comedy, horror and madness.
\n— THE ICE CREAM MAN, Vol. 6: Just Desserts<\/strong>, by W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo (Image) A ringing bell signals tales of the bizarre and bitter sweet.
\n— JOHN CARPENTER\u2019S TALES FOR A HALLOWEEN NIGHT, VOL. 7<\/strong>, edited by Sandy King. (Storm King, softcover). Variety of creators offer chilling stories.<\/p>\n

— LUGOSI: The Rise and Fall of Hollywood\u2019s Dracula<\/strong>, by Koren Shadmi (Life Drawn). Fact-based graphic novel interpolation of Lugosi\u2019s life and challenges.
\n— LUX ET UMBRA: The Monster Sketch Art of Frederick Cooper<\/strong> (Nitt & JibJib, softcover, 100 pages, $24.95). Black and white renditions of classic monsters, introduction by Joe Jusko.
\n— MARK SPEARS MONSTER TRADING CARDS<\/strong> (Spears Art) Painted cards feature 72 monsters.
\n— MONSTERS<\/strong>, by Barry Windsor-Smith (Fantagraphics). A collection of horror and grotesques, but family, too.<\/p>\n

— NORSE MYTHOLOGY, Vol. 1<\/strong>, by Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell, Mike Mignola, Jill Thompson, Jerry Ordway (Dark Horse). Legends of northern gods brought to life.
\n— SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN, Vol. 3<\/strong>, by James Tynion IV, Werther Delledera (Boom!) Some monsters hide in plain sight.
\n— THOUGHTFUL CREATURES<\/strong>, by Steve Bissette. A 120-page sketchbook from the artist of Swamp Thing and others.
\n— Or write in another choice:<\/p>\n

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23) WRITER OF THE YEAR <\/strong>(Whose work stood out in 2021?)<\/em><\/p>\n

24) BEST ARTIST OF 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

25) BEST FAN ARTIST OF 2021 <\/strong>(The Linda Miller Award)<\/em><\/p>\n

SPECIAL CATEGORIES:<\/strong> Your votes will help determine who receives these special awards:<\/em><\/p>\n

26) MONSTER KID OF THE YEAR<\/strong>
\nThis is Rondo\u2019s highest honor: Who did the most in 2021 to advance the cause of classic horror scholarship, film preservation or genre creativity?<\/em><\/p>\n

27) SPECIAL RECOGNITION<\/strong>
\nWho deserves recognition for achievements that may have been overlooked or don\u2019t fit into other categories?<\/em>
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28) THE MONSTER KID HALL OF FAME<\/strong>
\nName as many as six fans, pros, writers, artists, researchers, horror hosts or others who over the years have made a permanent mark on the world of classic horror appreciation.<\/em><\/p>\n

See full list of Hall of Famers here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Whew! That\u2019s it. If you\u2019ve gotten this far you are a true Monster Kid.<\/p>\n

TO VOTE: INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND SEND YOUR PICKS TO taraco@aol.com<\/a>\u00a0 by April 25, 2021<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

— VOTING TIPS: You cancopy this ballot into an email and make your selections with an X, or in bold<\/strong>, or by highlight.\u00a0 We know the ballot is awkward but a cut-and-paste into an email works fine. Or you can simply type your choices into the email.<\/p>\n

— Remember, you do NOT have to vote in every category, and given this crazy year, write-ins are welcome.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks to everyone for their patience. Please stay behind the mask until you feel things are safe again, and congratulations especially to all the nominees!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Rondo Awards copyright 2022 by David Colton<\/em><\/p>\n

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