Horror fans have a new reason to be excited this week, as the second issue of the newly relaunched Fangoria has arrived. And surprise, none other than Joe Bob Briggs is gracing the front cover, which you can see in the reveal below. Believe it or not, this is the first time in the magazine’s long and storied history that Joe Bob Briggs has ever been featured on the cover of Fangoria.
Joe Bob Briggs has come back in a big way. After a hugely successful marathon on Shudder, the iconic horror host and critic is back with the new show The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs in 2019. The original revival marathon kicked off on July 13 of last year, featuring 13 movies over a 24 hour time period, and it was so successful that it crashed Shudder’s servers. Shudder wasted no time in bringing Joe Bob back for two holiday specials at the end of 2018. And he will continue his Drive-In show later this year.
The latest issue of Fangoria catches up with Joe Bob Briggs for a look at his rise back to the top on Shudder, as he breaks the rules and breaks the Internet at the same time. The magazine promises an insightful look into how the revival came to be, and what fans can expect from Joe Bob throughout the rest of the year.
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The latest edition of everyone’s favorite horror magazine is also going to delve into the Rabid remake, from the Soska Twins, which stars Laura Vandervoort in a gruesome and gory role that is sure to shock and surprise fans. Fangoria is also taking a special look at the making of A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 as it explores the sequel’s gay themes and how it came to be the next installment in the Freddy Krueger saga despite not being your typical slasher sequel.
Up and coming horror filmmakers with a taste for creating blood and other practical effects will be treated to a fun tutorial called ‘How to Blow Your Own Face Off!’, which should provide a lot of fun.
Fangoria Vol. 2 Issue 2 has already been sent out to subscribers. Some lucky horror fans who have not yet signed up will be able to get the latest issue on select newsstands soon. On Thursday, January 17, Fangoria will be having a special launch party and signing at Forbidden Planet NYC to celebrate this all-new issue. The event is taking place from 6pm to 8pm.
“That’s right Forbidden Planet fans, what better way to ring in the new year than with a launch party for our fiendish friends over at Fangoria. Join us on Thursday January 17th from 6 to 8 where you’ll be able to get your grubby little mitts on the highly anticipated Fangoria volume 2 issue 2. Yes, that is a week earlier than the issue is officially on shelves! Meet Fango editors of the past and present, get your copy signed by contributors, and mingle with the minds that make it the most important horror related magazine on the stand. Seriously, what more could you ask for? Here’s who we have on board: Phil Nobile Jr. Editor in Chief, FANGORIA, Tony Timpone former EIC FANGORIA, Michael Gingold former EIC FANGORIA, Meredith Graves MTV, lead singer of punk band Perfect Pussy, Rich Krusell cover effects artist, Gotham FX, Ben Kissel Last Podcast on the Left and Marcus Parks Last Podcast on the Left. If you made it out to our launch party for the now out of print issue one, you’ll have an idea as what to expect. If not, just strap yourself in and prepare yourself for a wild ride cause you never know who, or what might show up!”
So get ready to celebrate the latest issue of Fangoria. You can learn more at the Official Fangoria Facebook, where they have up to the minute announcements for everything that is going on. For now, take a look as Joe Bob Briggs graces the latest cover.