Tom Chapman
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Tom is a Manchester-based writer with square eyes and the love of a good pun. Raised on a diet of Jurassic Park, this ’90s boy has VHS flowing in his blood. No topic is too big for this freelancer by day, crime-fighting vigilante by night.
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From Clowns To Corpses: Celebrating Rob Zombie's Best Cinematic Creations!
You have got to admit it, Robert Bartleh Cummings is no name for the father of grindhouse gore, but Rob Zombie...hell yeah! It looks like the musician-cum-director has done it again with the trailer for his film 31. Richard Brake's sinister turn in black & white has us thinking that his character, Dead-Head, could be the next Captain Spaulding (you'll meet him later). Whilst we still attempt to take in all the bloodshed from 31's trailer, let's go back into the twisted mind of Rob Zombie and run down some of the best from his horror-filled rogues gallery.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
AMC vs. The Spoiling Dead Fans Facebook Page - The Battle For Spoilers Just Got Bloody!
Who did Negan kill? Well we aren't about to find out anytime soon if AMC has anything to do with it, having just issued a cease and desist letter on 'The Spoiling Dead Fans' Facebook page. In a spoiler-laden world you have to either watch a show as soon as it airs, or go into hiding. You don't want to be that one person who said "they killed Ned Stark?!?" three years after everyone else. Whilst spoilers can be frustrating, there is obviously a market out there and some of us can't help but read ahead. The Spoiling Dead Fans may have started from humble beginnings, but rose from the grave like so many of Greg Nicotero's walkers to reach an impressive 363,000 followers. At the forefront of The Walking Dead community, it has become a regular stomping ground for those who don't want to wait until October to find out who met a grisly end in the Season 6 finale "Last Day on Earth." The page (and its fans) were shocked the other day when a representative of AMC got in touch saying that if they were to post any spoilers, or even theories on who bit the dust in this year's season finale, they would be well and truly sued by the network. We caught up with 'Shinyfirefly', our own TWD deep throat, to find out why the two sides have gone to war. It is Alexandria vs. the Saviors and only one group will come out alive!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Happy Birthday Jason Voorhees - 13 Of His Best Pop Culture Pop-Ups!
On June 13, 1946, Pamela Voorhees gave birth to a bouncing baby boy - just a shame that boy turned out to be a prolific serial killer. So, what do you get Jason Voorhees for his birthday? Some machete polish? A new hockey mask? Some sexy teenager campers? Well, get thinking, because it is the official birthday of Camp Crystal Lake's most famous resident. Whilst we leave the gifts to Mrs. Voorhees, let's check out 13 of Jason's best pop culture references to celebrate the horror icon's 70th birthday.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Who Got Probed? The 'E.T.' Sequel We (Thankfully) Never Got!
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial has just turned 34 years old. Although the character is technically over 10 million years old, Steven Spielberg's iconic film cycled off to the moon on June 11, 1982. Possibly the ultimate family sci-fi film, the star character, E.T., was was the telephone-using, Reese's Pieces-eating alien, who we all wanted to take home. As early as July that year, there were plans for a sequel, but if it had been made, would E.T. II have been Temple of Doom or Kingdom of the Crystal Skull?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Holy Theme Song Batman! - Catwoman's Piano Playing Is The Purr-fect Throwback Thursday
Whoah, this little kitty can sure tinkle the ivories! Meet Sonya Belousova, the part-time cosplayer, full-time pianist, who clearly has some talent in those claws. Watch her amazing rendition of Danny Elfman's Batman theme from Tim Burton's 1989 film, and get some serious #ThrowbackThursday feels.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Mystery Solved : Someone Worked Out What Sansa Stark's Letter Says On 'Game Of Thrones'!
You may be pretty crafty D. B. Weiss and David Benioff, but you have to get up early to pull the wool over the eyes of your Game of Thrones fans. For those still wondering about Sansa Stark's mysterious letter from "The Broken Man" fear not! Redditor CreepyPancakes has the showrunners rumbled thanks to some internet trickery. Importantly, the contents of the letter now confirms exactly who it was going to, and where the last few episodes of this season could be heading.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Is 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' The Latest Film To Be Caught In Whitewashing Controversy?
Where is George Takei when you need him, because this one's a doozy? The casting of Michael Barbieri in the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming is causing a stir. The actor's (rumoured) role could cause big problems for Hollywood's whitewashing debacle, and this one comes straight off the back of the Tilda Swinton/Doctor Strange controversy - ooops Marvel!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
From 'Star Wars' To 'Taken': Celebrating His Birthday With 10 Facts About Liam Neeson!
He has a very particular set of skills; he will find you and he will hunt you down...well, maybe not today (June 7), as the gravelly voiced Irishman turns 64. Here are 10 facts you may or may not know about the man himself.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
'American Horror Story: Coven' Star Set To Return For Season 6!
Prepare to get witch-slapped, because Leslie Jordan has confirmed that he will be back for the upcoming season of Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story. Appearing in the third season of the horror anthology, he has been absent for the past two outings, so welcome back Mr. Jordan.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
"I Have Not Had One Discussion About Lady Stoneheart": 'Game Of Thrones' Director Has Just Slain Famous Fan-Theory!
Wow, what a week! Someone has plunged the sword 'Hypeslayer' deep into some of our favourite Game of Thrones fan-theories. It was bye-bye to Syrio Forel's return, wave ta-ta to Cleganebowl, and Lady Stoneheart has sunk like the proverbial stone in the river. Whilst we are still sure of a gripping final two episodes this year, it is a shame to know that some of our favourite storylines won't play out in Season 6...or probably ever!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
WWE Superstar Sheamus Sets Sights On Spider-Man!
There is an unusual trend circling Hollywood, with big wrestling stars swapping their heavyweight titles for their name in lights. WWE Superstar Sheamus - a.k.a. Stephen Farrelly is the latest to do so, setting his sights on the Spider-Man universe and one of Peter Parker's biggest foes... the Venom Symbiote!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
George R.R. Martin's Original Plan For 'Game of Thrones' Involved A Lannister-style Stark Romance!
We are now heading into the tail end of HBO's Game of Thrones, which has graced our screens with its blood since 2011. There are said to only be two final seasons, and even these could be reduced in length (cue beheading emoji)! Whilst the show has distanced itself from George R.R. Martin's books, the books we have today aren't even how Martin originally intended his A Song of Ice and Fire saga to play out. Last February the Harper Collins Twitter page posted an early proposal letter dated 1993 from Martin to the publishers. Whilst the tweet was quickly deleted, its contents is still floating around reddit, tumblr and deep-web pages. Think of this as Ramsay's letter to Jon Snow, but with less/more rape (depending how you look at it). For those hoping that the contents of this letter will reveal how the show ends, tough luck, some sneaky Snow has blacked out the all-important last paragraph. Nevertheless, spoilers to follow, so let's take a look at how it could've happened!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
