The CW’s “Supernatural” has garnered a fiercely loyal audience since its debut on The WB in 2005. Returning for its seventh season, this haunting series follows Sam and Dean Winchester, two brothers bound by tragedy and blood to the one thing that runs through both their veins – hunting monsters. Part modern-day western, part monster road-trip buddy story, “Supernatural” has become a fan-favorite for its willingness to take chances and constantly surprise its audience.

Series stars Jim Beaver, Misha Collins, and Julie McNiven will be on hand at Dragon*Con 2011 to greet fans and participate in convention panel programming. Don ‘t miss the opportunity to see them appearing as part of Dragon*Con’s legendary programming.
Visit the official website at cwtv.com/shows/supernatural

Netherworld Haunted House is a proud sponsor of the Dragon*Con Dark Fantasy track.
Please visit us at our Dragon*Con booth, September 2-5, 2011, located on the Marquis level of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. We’ll have plenty of surprises and fun going on all weekend, and you can find us featured in the Dragon*Con parade Saturday morning. fearworld.com

SyFy’s runaway hit “Being Human” will return with new episodes in 2012, but in the meantime, fans can get a quick fix at Dragon*Con 2011. Series cast members Sam Huntington (Cavemen, Superman Returns), Meghan Rath (The Assistants), and Sam Witwer (Smallville, Battlestar Galactica) will be in attendance to greet fans and participate in a bit of the unique programming that Dragon*Con has made famous.

Being Human is a re-imagining of the acclaimed BBC original series that follows three twenty-something roommates – a ghost, a vampire and a werewolf – who are struggling to keep their dark secrets from the world, while also helping each other navigate the complexities of living double lives. Witwer and Huntington play supernatural employees at a Boston hospital, while sharing a residence with the ghost of Rath’s deceased bride-to-be, who had planned to live in the house before her untimely death. Upon the success of the first season’s initial thirteen episode run, SyFy has ordered a second season. You can learn more about the show and catch up on previous episodes at syfy.com/beinghuman

Meet the cast and hear what’s in store for “Being Human” at Dragon*Con this Labor Day weekend.

NETHERWORLD Haunted House is a proud sponsor of the Dragon*Con Dark Fantasy track.

Please visit us at our Dragon*Con booth, September 2-5, 2011, located on the Marquis level of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. We’ll have plenty of surprises and fun going on all weekend, and you can find us featured in the Dragon*Con parade Saturday morning. www.fearworld.com

Free Comic Book Day May 7, 2011

With the popularity of comic book-based horror properties like The Walking Dead and 30 Days of Night, there’s never been a better time to turn to this colorful medium to satisfy your taste for the dark and macabre.

On May 7 the annual Free Comic Book Day(FCBD) will take place at comic shops across the country, offering comic fans an excellent opportunity to explore some different titles without having to shell out cash on blind faith. It’s also a perfect jumping on point for new readers, who may wish to discover the many avenues of entertainment available in comic form.

Publishers are offering several titles that may appeal to the horror-minded consumer, including “Baltimore Criminal Macabre”, a “Darkness 2″ prequel, “Worlds of Aspen” featuring the wildly popular steampunk/paranormal title “Lady Mechanika”, “Locke and Key”, and a “Dark Crystal” flipbook.

We suggest you take advantage of FCBD to seek out these enjoyable titles, and take a few moments to ask your local comic book retailer what other titles of interest they might recommend. Comics offer a HUGE variety of genres from a plethora of publishers, with a little something for literally everyone. From classic “Swamp Thing” and “Tomb of Dracula” to modern adaptations of “True Blood” and “Gears of War”, you can satisfy your creepy cravings at just about any comic shop!

Learn more about Free Comic Book Day at http://www.freecomicbookday.com/index.asp

Appearing at a Disney Store near you…

A short while ago, the fine folks at Disney hopped on board the designer toy train and unleashed upon the world its Vinylmation collection of figures – Mickey-shaped figures, customized by Disney animators and released individually in blind boxes (the contents hidden until opening).

Last year saw the release of a Halloween-themed series, and they’ve followed it up with a fun line of “Nightmare Before Christmas” designs:
http://www.vinylnation.net/vinyls/nightmareseries1/nightmare1.html

Including twelve 3″ figures and two 9″ figures, the series features all of your favorite characters from the popular Tim Burton film as depicted by Disney staff artists. The nice part about this release is that the figures are window-boxed, meaning you can tell which toy you are purchasing as opposed to the treasure hunt system of most Vinylmation releases.

If you’re looking for a little something different for your Halloween collection, these stylish vinyl beauties may be just what you’re looking for!

The eyes seem to follow you…

Fans of the dark and devilish run the gamut, as far as personal taste goes. While one person may enjoy the blood-soaked mayhem of a classic slasher flick, another may find their enjoyment in the more subdued. It is with that particular fan in mind that I introduce you to the mesmerizing world of artist Travis Louie…

Louie is a genius when it comes to blending the mirthful and macabre. An illustrator of uncanny ability and talent, his paintings transport you to a world populated by the type of oddball curiosities you would expect to find at a Tod Browning family reunion. Half-animal gentlemen mingle with distinguished simian scholars and fetching forest nymphs while pumpkin-headed chaps cavort with amphians, germs, bacteria, and krampus. Not menacing in the least, this menagerie of mutated souls evokes genuine yearning in the beholder to know their secrets, their origins. Luckily, Travis Louie provides us with just that.

He has said that his creative process begins with a back story for each character, and in his recently published book “Curiosities” we are treated to a delightful insight into each and every denizen of his rather limitless imagination. The stories are every bit as wonderfully-conceived as the paintings themselves – Louie has a natural gift for whimsy – but the real beauty lies in the masterful renderings of these hapless souls. Truly photographic in their quality, Travis Louie’s painting are a thing of magic to behold. His mastery of hair and eyes is superhuman, and his comprehension of facial expression is surreal. I dare you to frame and display one of his portraits amongst your family photos at home and observe as visitors gasp (discreetly) at poor cousin Mermin, wondering how such a tragic fellow could be linked to your lineage…

If you’re able to find a copy of Travis Louie’s “Curiosities”, it’s a true keepsake! His fine art prints are available through Circus Posterus at circusposterus.com, where you can also find amazing prints by the likes of Chris Ryniak, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Sas Christian, and Colin Christian.

http://travislouie.blogspot.com/

Our favorite monster ran for President a few years ago.  Here is one of his TV spots!

MindBender!

Get In Your Grave!

Jump The Skulls!

Reaper!