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Last week we saw a gory, new poster for Matt Reeves' vampire flick remake, Let Me In. Today, yet another image comes forth -- this time reminiscent of the original film's snowy Stockholm setting.

A lonely, bloody snow angel is the highlight of Hammer Films' new poster (see it large in the gallery below). Let Me In follows the Swedish film's storyline -- a young boy develops a friendship with a vampire, Abby (Chloe Moretz), in a small suburb of New Mexico.

Comic-Con attendees had the opportunity to see more of the film last week. The new "American" trailer still showers us with images mirroring the original film, but gives a better sense of what Reeves has done to make this one his own. Fans of Let the Right One In can start to relax a little -- at least until the film hits theaters October 1. Hit the gallery and check out the trailer after the jump.

The Musée d'Art Contemporain (MAC) in Belgium, where Grand-Hornu Images is located, is housed in a former colliery (the site of a coal mine). It seems darkly humorous that Dutch designer Wieki Somers' latest sculptures would be on display at the gallery, since they're made out of human ashes.

Somers' work, titled Consumer or Conserve, is part of the gallery's exhibit, In Progress, which explores the notions of progress, technology, mobility, consumption, life and death, innovation, and the environment. She used 3D printing technology to turn human ashes into sculptures of everyday objects -- including a scale, a toaster, a chair, and a vacuum. Ashen animals also dot the morbid landscape of her creations -- like birds (some dead) and beetles, which reinforces the notion that life is fleeting.

The sculptures are somewhat modeled after the vanitas paintings common in medieval funerary art and sixteenth/seventeenth Northern European still lifes. They are meant as a reminder of -- you guessed it -- death, and use things like skulls, rotten fruit, watches or hourglasses, and other objects relating to the ephemeral.

By using human ashes, Somers' hopes to talk about society's compulsion to "consume" without any real regard for what our belongings actually mean, and how they are useful. Would an object made from human ashes make you reconsider the importance of that object? Does it become more precious to us? Check out the images of Somers' work in the gallery below.



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I love weird weddings. Knowing that there are brave souls out there who buck tradition and don whatever they please for their big day makes me smile ten miles wide. This couple is no exception. To set the tone for their vows, they had a zombie-themed wedding where even the guests showed off an undead pallor. The whole affair looks like it was small and simple, but the blood and gore added a fun twist to the occasion. You can check out some photos of the wedding in the gallery below.

My favorite picture? The one where the bride is sitting on the groom and you catch a glimpse of a woman who appears to be someone's mother glaring over them disapprovingly. Priceless.



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Many horror fans reminisce about the days of old, when trips to the local video store wowed them with wide-eyed wonder. Gory cover art, hefty clamshells and aisles upon aisles of dusty boxes crammed together and stacked a mile high all left a huge impression upon our twisted, horror-loving hearts. If you worship the the rare, esoteric, out-of-print and underappreciated at the altar of VHS, then you'll want to read on.

Fellow videovores Josh and Ted run Lunchmeat -- a magazine that celebrates the best of VHS. I asked them to collaborate with me on a video box art column showcasing the badassery of their personal VHS collection. This is a pic post, so think of it like a stroll through the video store. We're going to be highlighting various goodies from different releasing companies and will be mixing things up a bit in the months to come. If there's something you want to see (a theme/topic/genre) let us know in the comments section below and if they have it, you got it!

Hit the jump and travel back in time to that favorite video store haunt.

Polish artist Zdzisław Beksiński's life was as grim as some of his art (aside from enduring multiple family tragedies, the artist was murdered in 2005) -- but the fantasy visionary would disagree with that theory. "I wish to paint in such a manner as if I were photographing dreams," he once said -- attributing his misunderstood style to humorous optimism. Despite his disinterest in any subtextual interpretation of his work (he refused to title his pieces to avoid this), one peek at his portfolio belies a wealth of disturbing imagery -- surreal, dark, and post-apocalyptic in nature.

Beksiński started his career as a construction site supervisor but despised it so he started to use the same materials he had on site to create sculptures out of metal, wire and other basic materials. His exploration of photography and painting mirrored his love for decaying surfaces and odd textures. Though his first paintings were mainly abstract in style, Beksiński is most remembered for his Fantastic Realism period -- inspired by the works of Ernst Fuchs, a leader in the movement.

There's certainly a healthy dose of surrealism in Beksiński's work, but he's no mere Dali knock off. Beksiński's images conjure the Italian Futurists, dark fantasy illustrations with a Lovecraftian/Giger vibe, esoterica, Giacometti and a smattering of steampunk. His figures are creepy as hell and his desolate, hopeless landscapes are not places I'd like to visit any time soon. Check out a gallery of images below and visit this website (which has a wicked design) to purchase prints of Beksiński's work.

Don't let my post title fool you -- there is nothing funny about AIDS. Sexual irresponsibility is foolish and in the wake of troubling statistics, marketing firms are creating new AIDS awareness campaigns that are morbidly humorous and in some instances terrifying.

Toe tags, giant flipping spiders and skull spermatozoa are just a few of the images advertisers are using in hopes of getting the message across that the AIDS pandemic is still a number one killer, and over 25 million people worldwide have died from AIDS since 1981.

On a lighter note, beware of goth girls starting a new trend after reading this – trading the landing strip for a coffin shaped pubic coif. Even in my uber gothy younger years I never thunk it!

Check out some of the advertisements after the jump! And if you're desperate to see a man's ass and scorpion sex, you can check out this link.

[images NSFW / sexually suggestive]

Many horror fans reminisce about the days of old, when trips to the local video store wowed them with wide-eyed wonder. Gory cover art, hefty clamshells and aisles upon aisles of dusty boxes crammed together and stacked a mile high all left a huge impression upon our twisted, horror-loving hearts. If you worship the the rare, esoteric, out-of-print and underappreciated at the altar of VHS, then you'll want to read on.

Fellow videovores Josh and Ted run Lunchmeat -- a magazine that celebrates the best of VHS. I asked them to collaborate with me on a video box art column showcasing the badassery of their personal VHS collection. This is a pic post, so think of it like a stroll through the video store. We're going to be highlighting various goodies from different releasing companies and will be mixing things up a bit in the months to come. If there's something you want to see (a theme/topic/genre) let us know in the comments section below and if they have it, you got it!

Hit the jump and travel back in time to that favorite video store haunt.

It's common to find artists in Berlin exploring the city's urban sprawl with paint can in hand and an eye for an unlikely canvas -- making the capital city the heart of Europe's street art scene since the reunification of Germany in 1989. The laws against street art in these public spaces are fairly lax, which is perfect for artists wanting to create accessible works. It's impossible to avoid a political or social subtext when discussing most street art -- and a fence standing on Bergmannstraße in the Berlin district of Kreuzberg certainly conveys those messages almost subliminally, but it's also just downright creepy.

Bergmannstraße is a street popular for its antique shops, flea markets and cafes, which makes the menacing faces one artist painted on several fences running along it more frightening. What looks like an ordinary fence at first, slowly shifts into a human face once the passerby's perspective changes and the terrifying expression becomes all too clear.

Hurray for ladies clutching their purses and children running away screaming on a street in Berlin! Check out perspective-riffic photos after the jump.

Mike and Doug who run the Awkward Family Photos website have been spreading the awkwardness with glee for some time now. They recently published a book that showcases the site's best submissions -- reminders of what hilarity ensues when family get togethers run amok and casual snapshots reveal more about the fam than you ever really wanted committed to print.

After the jump, check out a few images that take the "horror" of family photos to an entirely new level. Feel free to point out some of your favorites that look more suited for a fright flick than the family photo album.

If the old saying "clothes make the man" is true, then I'm really not sure what kind of man John Harrington is supposed to be in Mario Bava's Hatchet for the Honeymoon. My vote is for a late 60's dandy or tranny psycho but he often ends up looking like a glam rock singer instead. Also, it should be noted that his impeccable taste (at least in his mind anyway), love for luxury, penchant for exercise and flawless grooming skills are reminiscent of thee Patrick Bateman.

Actor Stephen Forsyth plays the wealthy character with a penchant for murdering brides in a film one viewer hilariously described as "Psycho meets Dynasty by way of Freud." Forsyth's deadly serious demeanor would be enough to make Hatchet for the Honeymoon unforgettable, but his choice in wardrobe seals the deal. Once you've gazed upon some of the ensembles this guy parades around in, your life will never be the same. Mostly, I'm just tickled by his collection of jumpsuits and fancy belts. Enjoy them after the jump!

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