HORRORFAN #4 (WINTER 1989) | CLAUDE RAINS | DARIO ARGENTO | HALLOWEEN 5 | DARKMAN

HORRORFAN #4 (WINTER 1989) | CLAUDE RAINS | DARIO ARGENTO | HALLOWEEN 5 | DARKMAN PLEASE NOTE: Issue #4 completes the entire four-issue run of HORRORFAN magazine, a short-lived horror publication that ran from 1988 to 1989. All four issues are available right here on Grigsby Digital Home Studio for you to enjoy! STAFF Publisher: Charles Goodman Executive Vice President: Robert T. Maiello Vice President/Advertising: John Dambrogian Director of Manufacturing: Alan Schaffer Creative Director: Irwin Linker Controller: Steven Silverstein Editor: Bruce J. Schoengood Managing Editor: W.B. Gerard Associate Editor: Joe Norton West Coast Bureau: Kyle Counts East Coast Bureau: Bill George Art Director: Max Henry Associate Art Directors: Stewart Cohen, Thomas Athanasiou Photo Editor: Bruce Perez Assistant Photo Editor: Mary Ellen McGrath Production Director: Joe Trezza Production Managers: Marie Masciovecchio, Valerie Norris Production Assistant: Damon Fourie Director of Newsstand Sales: Marilyn Mendelsohn Circulation Assistants: Betsy Malater, Colleen Reardon Typesetting Manager: Darlene Gist Typesetting Assistant: Ruth A. Sanchez Assistant Controller: Michael Galioto Advertising Account Manager: Laura La Patin Advertising Account Executive: Allison Shepard DESCRIPTION Welcome back to Grigsby Digital Home Studio! Today we're turning back the clock to Winter 1989 as we explore HORRORFAN #4, the fourth and final issue of this short-lived horror magazine. This special first-anniversary issue celebrates the past, present, and future of horror, featuring legendary actor Claude Rains, best remembered for The Invisible Man (1933), and Italian horror master Dario Argento, whose unforgettable films helped redefine the genre. We'll also revisit the eerie cult classic Carnival of Souls (1962), explore giant insects and creepy-crawly movie monsters, and enjoy interviews with filmmaker Bob Clark and bestselling horror author John Saul. This issue also takes us back to an exciting time in horror and science fiction, with behind-the-scenes features and previews of Halloween 5, starring the unstoppable Michael Myers, The Phantom of the Opera with Robert Englund, Darkman from director Sam Raimi, Communion starring Christopher Walken, and Brain Dead with Bill Pullman and Bill Paxton. There's also a special contribution from scream queen Brinke Stevens, along with features on Night Angel and Dark Angel. It's a fascinating glimpse into the horror entertainment scene at the close of the 1980s, when classic monsters shared the spotlight with a new generation of frightening favorites. CONTENTS DEPARTMENTS Page 6 — WATCH THE SKIES Scary sneak peeks at future fright films. Page 22 — GUEST COLUMNIST: BRINKE STEVENS A scream queen tells all. Page 27 — VIDEO SLEEPER: CARNIVAL OF SOULS An in-depth look at Herk Harvey's masterpiece of terror. Page 48 — SHELF LIFE Picks and pans for the discriminating video renter. FEATURES Page 10 — RETROSPECTIVE: BUGS—BEWARE! Part Two: Screen bugs attack our innermost fears. Page 18 — RETROSPECTIVE: CLAUDE RAINS The man famous for his voice in The Invisible Man and his many memorable performances. Page 30 — INTERVIEW: BOB CLARK The director of Porky's discusses low-budget horror. Page 40 — RETROSPECTIVE: DARIO ARGENTO A look at the Italian cult filmmaker's career. Page 64 — INTERVIEW: JOHN SAUL The acclaimed horror author discusses his novel Creature. MOVIE PREVIEWS Page 14 — NIGHT ANGEL A supernatural horror story about a she-demon from Hell. Page 24 — HALLOWEEN V An on-the-set visit with the world's most famous bogeyman, Michael Myers. Page 32 — THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Robert Englund stars in a new adaptation of Gaston Leroux's classic story. Page 36 — DARK ANGEL Dolph Lundgren battles intergalactic drug dealers in this science fiction thriller. Page 44 — COMMUNION Whitley Strieber's bestselling novel comes to the big screen starring Christopher Walken. Page 53 — DARKMAN Sam Raimi discusses his new film. Page 61 — BRAIN DEAD Bill Pullman and Bill Paxton star in an adaptation of a Charles Beaumont script. Thanks for joining us here at Grigsby Digital Home Studio! If you enjoyed this trip down memory lane, please give us a thumbs up, subscribe, ring that notification bell, and leave us a comment. We always enjoy hearing your memories! Be sure to share this video with someone who appreciates classic horror, science fiction, and those wonderful magazines from years gone by. If you'd like to help support our preservation efforts, you can use Super Thanks, scan our QR code, or visit: https://buymeacoffee.com/davegrigsby Your support helps us preserve these old magazines, movie trailers, films, artwork, and memories for years to come. Until next time, stay curious, stay kind, and stay rooted in the truth!