A New Chapter for a Horror Legend
In a move that will send shivers of delight down the spines of horror aficionados, we can exclusively reveal that Fangoria, the legendary institution of horror journalism, is launching a monumental Kickstarter campaign today. The project aims to fund two landmark ventures: a definitive hardcover book titled ‘First in Fright: The Oral and Visual History of Fangoria Magazine’ and a comprehensive, fully searchable Digital Archive of the magazine’s iconic back issues. This Fangoria Kickstarter campaign is set to preserve and celebrate the publication’s influential legacy.
For over four decades, Fangoria has been the sacred text for fans of the macabre. In an era before the internet, its blood-splattered pages were the primary source for exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, in-depth interviews with effects wizards, and unflinching reviews of the goriest films. It championed the artists who worked in latex and Karo syrup, turning makeup effects gurus like Tom Savini and Rick Baker into rock stars. Now, the publication is set to immortalise its own history.
‘First in Fright’: A Definitive Horror History Book
The centerpiece of the campaign is ‘First in Fright,’ a deluxe, 400-page hardcover book. This isn’t merely a collection of reprinted articles. It’s a meticulously curated chronicle, weaving together a new oral history from the writers, editors, and creators who lived through horror’s golden ages. The book promises to be packed with rare photographs, unseen concept art, and untold stories that shaped the genre. It’s a love letter not just to the magazine, but to the entire ecosystem of horror cinema it helped build.
Unlocking the Vault: The Fangoria Digital Archive
Perhaps even more groundbreaking is the creation of the Fangoria Digital Archive. For decades, fans across the globe had to hunt for expensive, often-elusive imported copies. This initiative changes everything. The campaign aims to digitize every single issue from Fangoria‘s original run (1979-2017), making this treasure trove of horror history accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Imagine having decades of interviews with horror masters, from Wes Craven to John Carpenter, available at your fingertips. For aspiring filmmakers, genre scholars, and new fans, this horror history digital archive is a revolutionary resource.
A Campaign Built for the Horror Community
The decision to use Kickstarter is a deliberate nod to the community that has always been Fangoria’s lifeblood. By crowdfunding this project, the publication empowers its readers to become active participants in the preservation of horror history. The campaign will feature a variety of backer tiers, offering rewards that range from digital access and copies of the ‘First in Fright’ horror history book to exclusive merchandise and, for high-tier supporters, a chance to be immortalized within its pages.
This project arrives as horror experiences a global renaissance, with films earning unprecedented critical acclaim and commercial success. As the genre gains mainstream respect, it is more important than ever to honor the foundations on which it was built. Fangoria’s ‘First in Fright’ book and Digital Archive Kickstarter campaign is not just an exercise in nostalgia; it’s a vital act of cultural preservation that will inspire and terrify generations to come.
