The Scream Factory
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The Scream Factory is an American publisher of horror comics
. Most, if not all titles published by The Scream Factory are film
-related.
which closed in September 2007. Not a traditional publisher, The Scream Factory is said to be "an alliance of film, music, literary and comic book professionals"
American comic book
An American comic book is a small magazine originating in the United States and containing a narrative in the form of comics. Since 1975 the dimensions have standardized at 6 5/8" x 10 ¼" , down from 6 ¾" x 10 ¼" in the Silver Age, although larger formats appeared in the past...
. Most, if not all titles published by The Scream Factory are film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
-related.
Overview
Formally announced on April 7, 2008 speculation to The Scream Factory and it's involved parties had been swirling around the internet for some time.. Many of the first titles released by The Scream Factory were released or partially released by the short-lived Fangoria ComicsFangoria Comics
Fangoria Comics was an American publisher of horror comics, releasing issues solely in the year 2007. It was a distinct unit under the larger Fangoria Entertainment umbrella, which also included Fangoria Magazine, Fangoria TV, and Fangoria Radio.-Planning:...
which closed in September 2007. Not a traditional publisher, The Scream Factory is said to be "an alliance of film, music, literary and comic book professionals"
Titles
- BUMPBUMP (comics)BUMP is a 2007-2008 comic book limited series written and illustrated by Mark Kidwell with colors and letters by Jay Fotos.-Publication history:BUMP was initially published as a monthly four-issue comic book limited series by Fangoria Comics...
- A four-issue mini-Series slated to be a film starring Tobin BellTobin BellTobin Bell is an American film and television character actor. After years of work doing stand-ins and background work on films, he got his first major acting job in Mississippi Burning and went on to star in made-for-television films and guest star in television shows throughout the 1990s.Bell...
Sean Patrick FlanerySean Patrick FlanerySean Patrick Flanery is an American actor known for such roles as Connor MacManus in The Boondock Saints, Greg Stillson in The Dead Zone and for portraying Indiana Jones in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, as well as Bobby Dagen in Saw 3D.He is currently known for his role as Sam Gibson on The...
and Ashley LaurenceAshley LaurenceAshley Laurence is an American film and television actress. She is noted for her appearances in horror films, particularly the Hellraiser series.-Career:... - Robert Kurtzman's Beneath The Valley of The RageRobert Kurtzman's Beneath The Valley of The RageBeneath the Valley of The Rage is a 2007-2008 comic book limited series prequel based on the 2007 independent horror film The Rage.-Publication history:...
- A four-issue Prequel to Robert KurtzmanRobert KurtzmanRobert Kurtzman is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and special effects creator.- Career :Kurtzman began his career in 1984 when he moved from his hometown of Crestline, Ohio, to Hollywood, California, to pursue his interest in special effects. In 1988, along with Gregory...
's 2007 motion picture The RageThe Rage (2007 film)The Rage is a 2007 horror film about a mad scientist who injects people with a rage virus in his laboratory in the woods.The film stars Andrew Divoff and Erin Brown and was directed by Robert Kurtzman... - G.R.A.V.E. Grrrls: Destroyers of the DeadG.R.A.V.E. GrrrlsG.R.A.V.E. Grrrls: Destroyers of the Dead is a 2005 comic book mini-series.-Publication history:G.R.A.V.E. Grrrls: Destroyers of the Dead was published as a monthly three-issue comic book limited series by Midnight Show in 2005...
- A three-issue mini-series created by Scott Licina and Ken Wolak featuring cover art by Alex RossAlex RossNelson Alexander "Alex" Ross is an American comic book painter, illustrator, and plotter. He is praised for his realistic, human depictions of classic comic book characters. Since the 1990s he has done work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics Nelson Alexander "Alex" Ross (born January 22, 1970) is an... - Death Walks the StreetsDeath Walks the Streets (comics)Death Walks the Streets is a 2010 comic book limited series based on an unproduced screenplay for a film of the same title. The comic is a prequel, set three years prior to the timeline in the screenplay.-Publication history:...
- A Prequel Series to the upcoming motion picture Death Walks the Streets set to star actor/musician Christian KaneChristian KaneChristian Kane is an American actor and singer/songwriter of Native American descent. He currently stars as Eliot Spencer on the TNT series Leverage. He is best known for his roles in the television shows Angel and Into the West, and the movies Just Married and Secondhand Lions.He is the lead... - Dee Snider's Strangeland: Seven SinsDee Snider's Strangeland: Seven SinsDee Snider's Strangeland: Seven Sins is a 2007-2008 comic book limited series prequel based on the 1998 Dee Snider film Strangeland-Publication history:...
- A four-issue Prequel to Twisted SisterTwisted SisterTwisted Sister is an American heavy metal band from Long Island. Musically, the band implements elements of traditional heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, along with a style that is similar to early glam metal bands...
frontman Dee SniderDee SniderDaniel "Dee" Snider is an American singer-songwriter, screenwriter, radio personality, and actor. Snider is most famous for his role as the frontman of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister...
's 1998 horror film StrangelandStrangelandStrangeland is an American horror film released in 1998. The movie was directed by John Pieplow and written by Dee Snider. The film focuses on the body modification underground culture's rituals.-Plot:...
. Written by Dee's son Jesse Blaze SniderJesse Blaze SniderJesse Blaze Snider is a comic book writer, voice over actor, TV/radio host, semi-pro football player, and rock musician. He is the eldest son of Twisted Sister frontman and vocalist Dee Snider, with whom he appeared on the MTV reality show Rock the Cradle. He performs in the band Baptized By Fire...
who appeared on the 2008 MTVMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
Series Rock the CradleRock the CradleRock the Cradle was an MTV reality show in which the offspring of R&B, pop, and rock stars from the 1980s and 1990s vie in a six-week singing competition... - Demolition Zombies - A five-page short story by Brian Matus appearing as an insert in Digital Versions of The Scream Factory titles.
Spin-Offs
- BUMPBUMP (comics)BUMP is a 2007-2008 comic book limited series written and illustrated by Mark Kidwell with colors and letters by Jay Fotos.-Publication history:BUMP was initially published as a monthly four-issue comic book limited series by Fangoria Comics...
- Hack/SlashHACK/slashHack/Slash is an ongoing comic books series, launched from several one shots of the same name, published by Image Comics ....
Crossover - Originally slated to be a one-shot released by Fangoria ComicsFangoria ComicsFangoria Comics was an American publisher of horror comics, releasing issues solely in the year 2007. It was a distinct unit under the larger Fangoria Entertainment umbrella, which also included Fangoria Magazine, Fangoria TV, and Fangoria Radio.-Planning:...
, the story was later incorporated into the ongoing Hack/SlashHACK/slashHack/Slash is an ongoing comic books series, launched from several one shots of the same name, published by Image Comics ....
series for Devil's Due PublishingDevil's Due PublishingDevil's Due Publishing is an independent comic book publishers in the United States. Based in Chicago, Illinois, DDP is best known for its wide selection of genres, including licensed and original creator-owned properties that populate its monthly comic book series and graphic novels.Though...
appearing in issues #12 and #13. Written by BUMPBUMP (comics)BUMP is a 2007-2008 comic book limited series written and illustrated by Mark Kidwell with colors and letters by Jay Fotos.-Publication history:BUMP was initially published as a monthly four-issue comic book limited series by Fangoria Comics...
creator Mark Kidwell and Drawn by Hack/SlashHACK/slashHack/Slash is an ongoing comic books series, launched from several one shots of the same name, published by Image Comics ....
creator Tim SeeleyTim SeeleyTim Seeley is a comic book artist and writer known for his work on books such as G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe vs. Transformers and New Exiles.-Career:Seeley has illustrated a variety of comics, including Kore, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe vs...
.
Others
Scream Factory also inherited other properties:- Mark Kidwell's Recluse - Originally slated to be released on October 31, 2007 by Fangoria ComicsFangoria ComicsFangoria Comics was an American publisher of horror comics, releasing issues solely in the year 2007. It was a distinct unit under the larger Fangoria Entertainment umbrella, which also included Fangoria Magazine, Fangoria TV, and Fangoria Radio.-Planning:...
but likely to appear in another medium first. - Shifter - Originally slated to be released as a four-issue mini-series though Fangoria ComicsFangoria ComicsFangoria Comics was an American publisher of horror comics, releasing issues solely in the year 2007. It was a distinct unit under the larger Fangoria Entertainment umbrella, which also included Fangoria Magazine, Fangoria TV, and Fangoria Radio.-Planning:...
. Slated to be a motion picture starring Michael MadsenMichael MadsenMichael Søren Madsen is an American actor, poet, and photographer. He has appeared in more than 150 films, most of them small independent films, though he has starred in central roles in such films as Reservoir Dogs, Free Willy, Donnie Brasco, and Kill Bill, in addition to a supporting role in Sin...
and is currently the focus of negotiations. - The Fourth Horseman - Originally slated to be released as a four-issue mini-series through Fangoria ComicsFangoria ComicsFangoria Comics was an American publisher of horror comics, releasing issues solely in the year 2007. It was a distinct unit under the larger Fangoria Entertainment umbrella, which also included Fangoria Magazine, Fangoria TV, and Fangoria Radio.-Planning:...
and Scream Factory don't currently have plans to develop this further.