Shadowland Magazine #3 Now Available!

Bat-fans are in for a treat this time around! In-stock and ready to ship!

Creature Features:

SECRET ORIGINS OF THE BATMAN: The real, true story of who The Bat-Man is, and how he came to be. 

FORESHADOWING THE BATMAN: Who was the real inspiration for Batman? The Shadow Knows!

REMEMBERING BATMAN RETURNS: A thorough analysis of Tim Burton's second Batman outing: the hype, the marketing, and the outcome.

IN DEFENSE OF THE NEON KNIGHT - HOW SCHUMACHER SUCCEEDED: Sure to be our most controversial article yet! A gripping argument for why Joel Schumacher's bat-films are worthy entries in the Caped Crusader's cinematic career!

INTERVIEW WITH STEVE ENGLEHART: Thirteen questions with "The Man Who Wrote the Definitive Bat!"

BATS OUT OF HELL: Which killer bat films should you see and which should be avoided? Find out here!

GYAOS, BAT KAIJU: Enemy to giant turtles everywhere! A primer on Japan's premiere bat-kaiju.

ALL SHALL LISTEN WHEN THE BAT WHISPERS: Roland West's masterpiece, The Bat Whispers, analyzed! The history and enduring legacy of this memorable old dark house film.

BEYOND FANTASTIQUE! Reviews of Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned, Boy Wonder, and Batman Arkham City.

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Movie Rumors from 1990: A Glimpse into the Pit of Development Hell PART IV

We're continuing our Movie Rumors from 1990 feature with the long-awaited (a week is a long time!) 'Part IV.' What movies were supposedly on the way to theaters 22 years ago? To find the answer to the million dollar question, read on...

Featured Model Kit: Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid

 

A 1:6 scale resin model kit of Solid Snake from the hit video game franchise Metal Gear Solid. More pictures below...

VHS OF THE WEEK: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

VHS RELEASE DATE: 1986

Ah, VHS...the days before interactive menus and special features - but at least we used to get great box art, unlike most of the DVDs and Blu-Rays available today. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a fantastic example of a VHS cover that's fit to be displayed!

As a bonus we've included the original receipt, dated 11/21/86 - and to think that $27.01 was a bargain for a VHS back in '86!

The Freddy Krueger Hotline

Why were the '80s so great? Because it's the only decade to ever have a Freddy Hotline! Can't get enough of Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street films? You could have just dialed a 900-number to speak with him.

The best part of the commercial? The disclaimer: "Children, get your parents permission before you dial!"

Movie Rumors from 1990: A Glimpse into the Pit of Development Hell PART III

Welcome to Part III of our look back at the Movie Rumors from 1990. Prepare to find out which characters Marvel Comics had intended to give the big screen (and in one case, small screen) treatment to...

Middle Earth Collectibles Promo Spot

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VHS OF THE WEEK: Warlord (aka Cyber Ninja)

VHS RELEASE DATE: 1988

This is an odd one. In Japan, Warlord was titled Mirai Ninja (translating to 'Future Ninja') and re-titled Cyber Ninja in the United States. However, for some strange reason, it was known as Warlord in Canada. The text on the back of the VHS cover makes the movie sound far more complex than it really is - also, don't be fooled by the stated 96 minute running time. Warlord is only a little over an hour. 

Read a review of the film in Shadowland Magazine #2!

Ghosts of Chiller Theatre Past

Chiller Theatre is a horror convention hosted in New Jersey every Spring and Fall. They have massive dealer rooms, tons of celebrity guests, and it's typically a fun event. Today we're looking back on a few of the older program booklets the convention gave out.

Movie Rumors from 1990: A Glimpse into the Pit of Development Hell PART II

Last week we began our Movie Rumors from 1990 feature and, in the process, covered Iron Man, the Justice League mini-series, and Jonny Quest. Though Iron Man was brought to the screen in 2008, the other two projects continue to languish in the fires of Development Hell. Will today's selection fare any better? Let's find out...

Shadowland Magazine: Now Available At Many Fine Retailers!

Want the latest issue (or back issue) of Shadowland Magazine? Copies are now available at:

Oldies.com - Issue #1 & Issue #2

House of Mysterious Secrets - Issue #1 & Issue #2

Shadowland Magazine is also available through Scary Monsters Magazine, Middle Earth Collectibles, and ShadowlandMagazine.com.

And not to be forgotten, our friends in the UK can purchase Shadowland at the fantastic Hemlock Books.

VHS OF THE WEEK: The Invisible Man

VHS RELEASE DATE: 1991

Back in 1991, The Invisible Man was released on VHS as part of Gene Shalit's 'Critic's Choice' line. The colorized cover is striking and impressive, though it's a wonder why anyone felt it necessary to include images of Shalit with varying facial expressions on a film strip. Universal would later re-release the VHS for their 'Universal Horror' VHS line.