Cinefantastique Magazine Winter 1978 Vol 8 No. 1 The Primevals Near Mint NM

Cinefantastique Magazine – Winter 1978, Vol. 8 No. 1 – The Primevals – Near Mint (NM)

This is an original Cinefantastique Magazine from Winter 1978 (Volume 8, Number 1), featuring an in-depth look at the origins and preproduction of David Allen’s long-gestating stop-motion fantasy The Primevals. The magazine is in near mint condition, with no major flaws and only the faintest signs of handling. The pictured copy is the exact item you will receive. Please review photos for reference. We offer combined shipping, and every magazine is shipped in a clear protective sleeve for proper storage and preservation.

Contents

Features

• Preproducing The Primevals – Paul Mandell explores the decade-long development of David Allen’s ambitious stop-motion project, including its conceptual goals and visual-effects planning. (p.4)

• Stephen King on Carrie, The Shining, etc. – Peter Perakos interviews King about his growing influence on horror and the screen adaptations of his novels. (p.12)

• Piranha – Paul Mandell examines the special-effects work behind New World Pictures’ hit horror-exploitation feature. (p.23)

• Dan O’Bannon on Alien – Jeffrey Frentzen and Tim Wohlgemuth speak with O’Bannon about writing and designing effects for Fox’s ambitious sci-fi thriller. (p.24)

• The Shout – Jerzy Skolimowski and Jeremy Thomas discuss their surreal Dolby-stereo fantasy. (By Mike Childs & Alan Jones, p.26)

• Invasion of the Body Snatchers – Steve Rubin talks with W.D. Richter about reinventing Jack Finney’s chilling classic. (p.28)

• Dawn of the Dead – David Bartholomew interviews George A. Romero on continuing his groundbreaking zombie saga. (p.32)

• Ralph Bakshi on The Lord of the Rings – Scott Bruce profiles Bakshi’s bold animated adaptation of Tolkien’s epic. (p.33)

• Disney Sword and Sorcery – Dan Scapperotti previews The Black Cauldron with exclusive early artwork. (p.35)

Reviews

• Martin – David Bartholomew (p.16)

• Battlestar Galactica – Jeffrey Frentzen (p.17)

• Jaws II – David Bartholomew (p.18)

• Heaven Can Wait – Peter Perakos (p.19)

• Eaten Alive – David Bartholomew (p.19)

• Eyes of Laura Mars – Jordan R. Fox (p.20)

• The New Avengers – Lee Rolfe (p.21)

A highly collectible issue for fans of stop-motion animation, horror cinema, and late-1970s genre filmmaking, this edition captures the creativity and behind-the-scenes stories of a formative era.