I JUST HAD THE DISPLEASURE of viewing A


Serbian Film. I have never seen a horror film I couldn’t finish before, but this movie is something else. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan of disturb- ing horror – love zombie movies and exploitation/gore flicks, such as Hostel and An- tichrist. However, I just can’t consider graphic infant rape to be good horror. Since when did horrible and horrifying cease to be different concepts? Is this the future of horror – each film simply a quest for the most disgusting material? Whatever happened to anticipation, mood and suspense? SEPTEMBER SLATER


– EVERETT, WASHINGTON I AM WRITING IN REGARDS to the letter in


RM#105 about the I Spit on Your Grave remake. I was a little confused as to the writer’s point; ap- parently Shawna LaCasse was insulted by the vio- lence against women. First of all, I never get supposed genre fans that complain about content in a horror or exploitation film – uh, what the fuck did you think you were watching in the first place? I agree with her about this film being remade, as I and countless other genre fans have stressed that remakes are viruses that must be destroyed. But for her to make the stupid comment for the film- makers to film in Darfur, and that there is nothing entertaining about rape?! I almost lost my shit I started laughing so hard. For anybody to sit on a soapbox and try to explain morality to the film in- dustry is a little fucking retarded. Give me a break. I like watching rape, so there. I want to see some underpaid newcomer actress who signed on to this project for a credit and so she can get her SAG card get raped. I agree that what we watch for entertain- ment is questionable, but, in the end, do those in- volved with the film really give a fuck? They are moving on to the next project, not packing up and going on a feminist world tour to stop rape. I have not seen the remake, but for me the original is a classic and purposely made to elicit a strong reac- tion.


GUY DICK WERM – PASADENA, CALIFORNIA TREVOR TUMINSKI WAS WAAAAAAY too hard


on Predators in RM#104. And the fact that he bashed it in both its initial review and the Predator Blu-ray review added insult to injury. This was a movie that took the franchise back to its bloody, macho roots, and he describes it as “anemic” and a “no-brainer?” Come on. This movie wasn’t sup- posed to be a carbon copy of the original; in fact, the idea of the scrawny but deadly psychotics (as opposed to just soldiers) added a new dimension to their characters. The Predators themselves were


more badass than ever in this movie, Adrien Brody ac- quitted himself well and the “game preserve” concept was pretty cool. After the dreck that was the two AVP movies and, let’s face it, 1990’s disappointing Predator 2, this movie was the true sequel that the original de- served. I just hope this one was successful enough to justify making Army of Predators, or whatever comes next. If it’s like this, I’m there. JOSH AUSTIN – FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA


I’M A LONG-TIME READER of Rue Morgue and,


with one exception (RM#101, the Danzig issue), I have never been disappointed with the magazine. I find the movie reviews spot-on, and the coverage of older and harder-to-find material is more than wel- come. RM#104 is again a great read front to back, with one exception. I found the review of the Mur- derdolls’ new album, Women and Children Last, to be a bit on the harsh side. They don’t bring anything new to the plate, but I think that’s not what the idea is here. I’m not saying this is a four out of five skull album, but DOA? The lyrics aren’t as focused on B- movie killers and zombies as the last time, but is that really that big of a problem? Horror movies aren’t all slasher flicks, are they? Especially these days, with movies like Martyrs and [REC] garnering such praise. I love my slashers but I also love more “realistic” horror. Why can’t the Murderdolls as well? The “too-cool-for-school” guitar work seems to be purposeful. They’re trying to resurrect some of the hairspray-embalmed mummy of glam rock. They do everything else over-the-top, so it’s not sur- prising when the guitarist throws in some cheesy riffs, just to drive the point home. Anyways, I’ve said my piece and will continue to look forward to my next issue of Rue Morgue. Thanks for many years of great articles and hopefully many more to come. SCOTT PENNELL


– KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA JUST READ YOUR AMAZING September issue


[RM#104]. Kudos. One slight head-scratcher though... In your Audio Drome section, I was reading Tomb Dragomir’s review of the new Mad Sin release and came across the following statement: “Germany’s #1 sons return with another perfectly produced, steaming hot slice of psychobilly, some twenty-odd years since inventing the genre.” Nonsense. The first true “psy- chobilly” band was The Meteors, who formed in Eng- land in 1980. Mad Sin were second generation psychobilly at best. Hardly “inventing” a genre that pre- dated them by a good seven years or so, and that’s not even delving into the primordial ooze of The Cramps, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, etc. Thank you and keep up the great work overall! VINCE – ADDRESS WITHHELD


[Like The Misfits did with punk rock, Mad Sin


brought an exaggerated theatrical element and sharp focus on horror imagery that’s since defined the genre. I’ll admit they didn’t invent the notion of mixing horrific themes with rockabilly music but they damn sure unleashed it on the world! – Tomb]


I HAVE A SMALL COMPLAINT about the article


highlighting artist Daniel Horne from RM#102 – we didn’t get to see enough of his artwork! Daniel is an amazing and accomplished painter and sculptor, and I had the pleasure of meeting him at a horror convention earlier this year where he had several of his prints and busts on display. At that same con- vention, Mr. Horne demonstrated his sculpting skills and created a classic “Old Witch” face from a lump of warm clay in under an hour. I now own a few of his prints and have my eye on a few of his busts! Thanks for running this article and sharing my favourite monster artist’s work with the world! DEREK M. KOCH – BEAVERTON, OREGON


[Derek, we’ve included Daniel Horne’s take on Vampirella for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy. – Ed]


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