Diabolique - No. 12 (Sep/Oct 2012)

In this issue

Diabolique embraces childhood horrors!

Inside this issue:

Growing Up Lynch
Olivia Saperstein talks to Jennifer Lynch about her new film and the influence her famous father had on her as an artist.

Anatomy of Eli Roth’s Goretorium
David Calbert interviews Eli Roth about his gory new “Haunted House” in Las Vegas.

All Abhorred! Ghost Trains & Haunted Attractions
Brandon Kosters traces the roots of some of our most famous haunted attractions.

Halloween: Boundary Between the Living & the Dead
Kyle Kouri gives us a brief history of everyone’s favorite holiday.

Biting Commentary
Brandon Kosters on the Batman’s resurgence as a figurehead for macabre social critique.

It’s Alive! Ghastly Images for the Whole Family
Scott Feinblatt sits down with members of Tim Burton’s production team to discuss the making of Frankenweenie (2012).

Karloff on Karloff
Tony Earnshaw interviews Sara Karloff about her father’s incredible career and legacy.

The Puppeteer’s Tale
Scott Feinblatt talks to the founder of the Old Trout Puppet Workshop as they celebrate grotesque imagery while imparting profound messages in a neglected art form.

The Forbidden Forest
David Calbert discusses the motif of the “dark forest” in children’s literature.

Dancing with Death
David Huckvale’s reflections on Gothic ballets devoted to macabre narratives.

Diabolique Magazine Description:

Engage your heart, your mind, and your taste for terror.

Diabolique is a lavishly illustrated print and digital magazine exploring every aspect of horror film, literature and art. The magazine brings fresh perspective to subjects old and new, foreign and domestic – from ancient folklore and Gothic classics to contemporary film releases and modern literary gems. Each issue brims with insightful commentary, analysis and engrossing information complemented by photos, illustrations and handsome, full-color design.

Since its inception in 2011, Diabolique and its writers and artists have been nominated for 17 Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards, including Best Magazine, Best Article, Best Interview, Best Cover, Best Theme Issue, and Best Overall Issue. In 2015, the magazine won the Rondo for Best Overall Issue. Past issues have included contributions from such horror luminaries as Jonathan Rigby, David Del Valle, David Huckvale, Paul Murray, and Elizabeth Miller.