Given man's unwavering fascination with woman, it's no surprise that the female star acts as the anchor to a dominant portion of horror pictures. I mean really, who wants to see a bare chested man tearin ass through the woods screaming at the top of his lungs while a bladed assailant nips at his heels? I don't - I know that much, although I'm certain there are plenty of men who would disagree (and that's okay with me, to each his own!). The simple fact remains however, women bring a unique appeal and certain sensual atmosphere to film that no man ever could. And it's not all about gratuitous T&A. 
50. Ami Dolenz: Still hard at work these days, Ami may always be remembered as one of the 90's most prolific scream queens. During her stint as screamstress Ami landed key roles in such films as PUMPKINHEAD II: BLOOD WINGS, WITCHBOARD 2: THE DEVIL'S DOORWAY, INFESTED, and CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT, amongst others.
49. Winona Ryder: While Winona hasn't invested much time in the genre as of late, horror fans like myself will always carry fond memories of the quirky Lydia Deetz of BEETLEJUICE. Factor in quality performances in such works as BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA, and EDWARD SCISSORHANDS and it's apparent Winona is rightfully deserving of a place on this list.
48. Fairuza Balk: Fairuza got her start in the early 80's, but didn't really crash into the horror landscape until the mid 90's when she was cast as lead bad girl Nancy Downs in THE CRAFT. She appeared in the shaky THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU remake, and recently appeared in Larry Cohen's excellent MASTERS OF HORROR offering PICK ME UP.
47. Nancy Loomis: While Nancy's résumé may not be the beefiest in the biz, she's landed a few roles that will be remembered for decades to come. And in truth, she owes that to John Carpenter, who cast Nancy in multiple pictures including cult classics THE FOG, HALLOWEEN, and ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13.
46. Juliette Lewis: Juliette may spend a good chunk of her time kicking ass on stage with The Licks these days, but long before carving her way in the world of rock, Juliette was busy thrilling horror fans around the globe. Amongst her many genre appearances, CAPE FEAR, KALIFORNIA, NATURAL BORN KILLERS and FROM DUSK TILL DAWN remain serious fan favorites today. 
45. PJ Soles: PJ's rebellious swagger and pleasant looks landed her an assortment of genre work throughout the 1970's. In her prime Soles landed gigs such as CARRIE, HALLOWEEN, BLOOD BATH, and THE POSSESSED. Time has been kind to Soles however, as she's continued to flaunt her (matured) good looks throughout the years adding such films as INNOCENT PREY, THE DEVIL'S REJECTS and ALONE IN THE DARK II to her already impressive ledger. 
44. Sheri Moon Zombie: Mrs. Rob Zombie is pretty much Mrs. Horror. With the exception of a single episode of CALIFORNICATION, Sheri Moon has stuck to the horror genre exclusively. Her credits include both HALLOWEEN reboots, THE HAUNTED WORLD OF EL SUPERBEASTO, HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES and THE DEVIL'S REJECTS.
43. Kate Beckinsale: This brunette bombshell has appeared in an assortment of high quality genre offerings as of late. Most noteworthy are VACANCY, The UNDERWORLD pictures and my own guilty pleasure: VAN HELSING. A fourth UNDERWORLD film looks to be in the works.
42. Vampira: The 50's just wouldn't be the same if not for 'the worst film of all time' PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE. The hokey invasion flick shot by the infamous Ed Wood is now one of most recognized films ever made. Vampira herself deserves a bit of credit for that, as the image of the films curvy villainous still remains synonymous with the picture itself. Even flops produce icons.
41. Susan Sarandon: Here's another beauty who earns herself a spot on this list as a result of landing an iconic gig. THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW may be one of Susan's only trips to the dark side (and it's obviously not a pure horror film), but I'll be damned if Janet Weiss (yes, that was intentional) isn't one of the most memorable heroines to ever grace the big screen.
40. Piper Laurie: Perhaps best remembered as Margaret White in CARRIE, has never really ventured far from the beaten path. Over the years she's done work for such television shows as THE TWILIGHT ZONE and TWIN PEAKS, while she's also squeezed in a few feature length pictures such as Dario Argento's TRAUMA, Dean Koontz's INTENSITY and Robert Rodriguez's THE FACULTY.
39. Angie Dickinson: With arguably more classic pictures under her belt than anyone else on this entire list, Angie Dickinson deserves a nod for GP alone. Factor in the legendary Brian De Palma picture DRESSED TO KILL, and THE NORLISS TAPES and a number 39 ranking is irrefutable, unless of course you vie for higher positioning.
38. Kari Wuhrer: Kari's been invading terror territory since the early 90's when she popped up in BEASTMASTER 2, and enjoyed a 10 episode run on the SWAMP THING television show. Kari continued her assault on the genre with appearances in THINNER, ANACONDA, EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS, THE HITCHER II, HELLRAISER: DEADER, yeah, I could keep goin'?
37. Famke Janssen: While Famke may end up best remembered as the beautiful mutant Jean Grey from the hugely successful X-MEN trilogy, she's contributed quite a bit to the horror genre. The former model played key roles in Clive Barker's LORD OF ILLUSIONS, DEEP RISING, THE FACULTY, the HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL remake, HIDE AND SEEK, and most recently 100 FEET.
36. Natasha Henstridge: This prototypical Scream Queen burst onto the scene with the creepy alien flick SPECIES back in 1995. Since then she's had a hand in the first two SPECIES sequels, ADRENALIN: FEAR THE RUSH, and John Carpenter's often overlooked, but enjoyable GHOSTS OF MARS. 
35. Alice Krige: Often cast in the shoes of the antagonist, Alice Krige has made a fine career chilling genre fans. An early appearance in STEPHEN KING'S SLEEPWALKERS may not have won Alice any major awards (it did earn her notice at the 1992 Fantafestival), but it sure did lead to more horrific (I mean that in a good way) roles. THE CALLING, REIGN OF FIRE, STAY ALIVE and SILENT HILL are amongst her better works.
34. Marilyn Burns: While Marilyn may only have half a dozen films on her résumé, five out of six are horror, and one happens to be the legendary Tobe Hooper picture THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE. Marilyn would reunite with Hooper three years after the making of TCSM for the directors third picture EATEN ALIVE, and later revisit the TCSM franchise with a cameo in THE RETURN OF THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE.
33. Barbara Crampton: Ahhhh, it all started with RE-ANIMATOR. It didn't end there however; Barbara's remained close to the genre all these years appearing in CHOPPING MALL, FROM BEYOND, and PUPPETMASTER in the 80's. TRANCERS II, CASTLE FREAK and a series of Sci-Fi work followed in the 90's. Most recently, Barbara showed up in the indie chiller THE SISTERHOOD. Look for Barbara to come full circle next year, as she's slated to appear in the upcoming HOUSE OF RE-ANIMATOR.
32. Jennifer Jason Leigh: Ms. Leigh has been a staple of the horror genre since the 80's when she was cast as Nash in the classic THE HITCHER. She's since appeared in BURIED ALIVE, SINGLE WHITE FEMALE, DOLORES CLAIBORNE, David Cronenberg's EXISTENZ and the criminally under-appreciated THE JACKET.
31. Betsy Palmer: Betsy's been a cinematic regular since the 50's, but horror fans will likely always remember her best as the demented child murdering Pamela Voorhees of FRIDAY THE 13TH. While the role, which she reprised her FRIDAY role in flashback sequences on multiple occasions, she also appeared in THE FEAR: RESSURECTION, and BELL WITCH: THE MOVIE.
30. Meg Foster: The prolific Meg Foster has had quite a dynamic career. If you can think of a genre of film, she's been cast - horror of course included. Among Meg's noteworthy genre appearances are THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, John Carpenter's THEY LIVE, LEVIATHAN, and one of the greatest sequels the genre's produced STEPFATHER II. 
29. Jennifer Connelly: Jennifer's horror ledger stretches quite farther than some may realize. PHENOMENA, WITCHCRAFT V: DANCE WITH THE DEVIL, DARK CITY, 9 and the late Jim Henson's LABYRINTH are just a few of the quality genre pieces Jennifer has had a hand in.
28. Adrienne King: Here we have the greatest heroine to completely disappear from cinema. Why King chose to steer away from film is unknown to me personally, but I can say she was absolutely brilliant in FRIDAY THE 13TH. Too bad her survival came to an abrupt halt in the early frames of FRIDAY's first sequel. Fans can look forward to a long awaited genre return as King stars in the upcoming WALKING DISTANCE, which also features genre favorites Debbie Rochon and Reggie Bannister.
27. Asia Argento: Daughter of famed Italian filmmaker Dario Argento, Asia has appeared in a slew of quality chillers dating back to the mid 80's. DEMONS 2, 3, TRAUMA, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and LAND OF THE DEAD highlight a still growing résumé crammed with genre offerings. 
26. Hazel Court: If Jamie Lee Curtis was horror's Queen of the late 70's/early 80's - then the 50's/60's clearly belonged to Hazel Court. GHOST SHIP, DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS, THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN, THE INVISIBLE MAN, THE RAVEN, and THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH mark just a few of Hazel's frightening features.
Freddys at it again. Theres no surprise there as the real world doesnt understand that he basically exists in both worlds, yet if you try to throw a punch at his face, youre not likely going to hit him. And if you do, you might break his jaw or peel some burnt flesh off his cheek, but a minute later after unleashing a humorous quip, hell laugh it off and slice you for the trouble. Thats our beloved Freddy Krueger though. No matter how bad you think you are... hes badder.
FREDDY VS JASON VS ASH: THE NIGHTMARE WARRIORS Issues #2-4
WildStorm Comics/ Dynamite Entertainment
Written by Jeff Katz and James Kuhoric | Art by Jason Craig and Cruddie Torian
Jason Voorhees is a bad boy too. Theres no argument, no debate on who gets the last Oreo cookie. Hell cut your hands off and stomp on the cookie because he really doesnt give a frack about anything. Hes a killing machine from the get-go, and theres no rhyme or reason about it. Hes just not a people person. So what happens when you have a crazy lunatic in an offseason red and green striped sweater team up with man-made killing machine that thinks machetes are for hacking up teenagers? Hell on earth AND in your dreams. On top of that, Freddy has the power of the Necronomicon and gives Jason the gift hes been wanting since Tommy Jarvis hacked him up... a new body! Good luck in defeating this unstoppable WWE tag team champs!
THE NIGHTMARE WARRIORS is definitely for the fans. Jeff Katz and James Kuhoric construct the story using the survivors from both A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET and FRIDAY THE 13TH franchises, and its a little bit sweeter knowing who these characters are rather than a stereotypical teen getting a machete to the gut. Youve got the popular Tommy Jarvis back again to take Jason out, along with telekinetic powerhouse Tina Shepard from FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 7: THE NEW BLOOD, almost-forgotten empath, Rennie Wickham from FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 8: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN, and little known Stephanie Kimble from the forgettable JASON GOES TO HELL installment. On the dream warriors side, youve got the Dream Master Alice Johnson, her son Jacob from A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5: THE DREAM CHILD, the forgotten counselor Neil Gordon from the popular A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS, and the daughter of Freddy, Maggie Burroughs from FREDDYS DEAD. All have gathered together to take down these two monsters of mayhem, but somethings missing. Someone that likes to carry a boomstick at all times.
Thrown in the middle of it all is Ashley Williams, aka The Chosen One to battle the Necronomicon. And after successfully defeating the two monster machines in the first comic book series, poor old Ash finds himself back at square one after Jason Voorhees finds out where he lives, and takes care of his girlfriend. (WARNING: Ladies, do not date Ash. Your chances of dying are pretty high and full.) So its an all out war now with FREDDY VS JASON VS ASH: THE NIGHTMARE WARRIORS. But is it good amidst all this chaos in characters in and plotting?
Get the popcorn out and maybe some nacho cheese because this series is pure entertainment. Not looking to win any prestigious awards or be listed as the greatest book ever, THE NIGHTMARE WARRIORS instead delivers a non-stop ride into memory lane, taking most of the survivors from each film franchise and creating something new... A finality using the final girls and guys. If its one thing that kind of frustrates me with horror films, its left wondering what happened to the survivors of each film, especially when sequels are made. Its kind of like, Why doesnt Jason go back and take on Tina now that hes back? Well, hed probably get his ass kicked again, but I dont have to wonder about that anymore because shes in this book! Katz and Kuhoric have thrown away the rule book, and have gone completely nuts with this sequel, and the fans are truly rewarded for its crazy, breakout fun. The art is catchy too, as Jason Craig loves to draw them ladies with better than perfect bodies, making tanning oil scream with delight before touching these bodies. Especially Maggie when she lets loose and Freddy starts getting sick with her. Its weird, but hey, its a comic book. And since it cant be a film, why not pull out all the stop signs and just go for it? Katz, Kuhoric, Craig, and the rest of the team sure did, and if youre not smiling at least once during this series, then go back to Sleepaway Camp.
GRADE: All Three Issues 
Last month I got a phone call from a producer at Canadian Broadcast Radio in Toronto. With the release of the female written/directed film JENNIFERS BODY hitting theatres that day, they wanted to feature a panel discussion on there morning show about how and why women could find pleasure in viewing horror films; Here at the studio, weve all just been so shocked to learn women actually like these films.
With their latest album, SOMEWHERE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF NOWHERE (listen here) released today, our coverage of the recent POWERMAN 5000 music video shoot concludes with an interview with Spider One...
Pat Jankiewicz: So how did you get the great Rob Hall (pictured right with Spider) to direct? Were you an Almost Human fan?
Rising starlet Brooke Lewis recently took time out of her busy schedule to discuss her past, present and future with FANGORIA. From some of her earlier under-the-radar films to the upcoming IMURDERS and SLIME CITY MASSACRE all the way to her own web series MS VAMPY, Brooke and I run the interview gamut at a leisurely pace. So be sure to check out the uncut 19 minute audio version available as a free download from the FANGORIA podcast in the iTunes music store. Simply search Fangoria Entertainment and subscribe. 
Brooke Lewis: Thats insane! Seriously, I grew up loving horror. All the seasoned horror actresses like Adrienne Barbeau and Dee Wallace, Brinke Stevens and Karen Black you know, they were people I loved growing up. Theres so many amazing scream queens out there, to hear something like that is beyond an honor. It really is. 
Fango: When will IMURDERS be available?
This Tuesday, Paramount will complete their series of FRIDAY THE 13TH Deluxe Edition DVD's with the release of FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VII: THE NEW BLOOD and FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN.
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In celebration of the release of the Deluxe Editions of Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood and Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, Paramount Home Entertainment has provided us with an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip from the extras on the Part VIII DVD.
While Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan has more than a few problems, it's still good cheesy fun. Especially the scene we're about to help you revisit. Arguably the best scene in the film is Jason's boxing match, which ends in probably the most hilarious way possible. Want to know how it was pulled off or if punches were even pulled at all? Click below to watch, and then be sure to pre-order the flicks!
Friday the 13th: Part VII: The New Blood and Friday the 13th: Part VIII: Jason Takes a Cruise .... I mean Jason Takes Manhattan are both coming out in spiffy new DVD editions next week, and we have your chance to win a copy of each!
Dread Central, in association with Paramount, is giving away several copies of the series to you lucky soon-to-be winners out there!
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