tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32128932775276069032024-02-20T19:23:13.188-08:00The Weird Works of Larry W. UnderwoodDr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-37294536530798085022017-03-26T08:17:00.000-07:002017-03-26T08:17:07.138-07:00The Prisoner of Perdition - Update<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGG3sm-lpDGiBT6ro9noDbdUhhunKpf-t-kkkUOVZvFocGRELuBphU45NG109hffafhu3gs_F9iGVvIfGwHgSeS8-n42Z3HupfbTfqOfBRJJVecLTfYjeUgsBbMevb21ZY8UhCfsv-aY0/s1600/17493099_10154156636536557_8914120801202435303_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGG3sm-lpDGiBT6ro9noDbdUhhunKpf-t-kkkUOVZvFocGRELuBphU45NG109hffafhu3gs_F9iGVvIfGwHgSeS8-n42Z3HupfbTfqOfBRJJVecLTfYjeUgsBbMevb21ZY8UhCfsv-aY0/s1600/17493099_10154156636536557_8914120801202435303_o.jpg" /></a>
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We now have an official trailer and poster for the short film THE PRISONER OF PERDITION, based on my short story of the same name. This short, directed by Cameron McCasland and edited by Kyle Kelly, is currently making the festival rounds. It will eventually be part of an anthology released hopefully later this year, and hosted by Dr. Gangrene.
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Td9DqjraBdY" width="560"></iframe>Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-15035185486423834832016-11-08T11:26:00.000-08:002016-11-08T11:39:21.575-08:00Free Short Story for Election DayI wrote this one a while back, and since it's Election Day today I just couldn't pass up posting it here. <br />
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And if you enjoy it, and haven't picked up a copy of my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gangrenes-Tales-Parts-Larry-Underwood/dp/1523888873/ref=wl_mb_wl_huc_clickstream_2_dp" target="_blank">TALES FROM PARTS UNKNOWN</a> collection, now is the perfect time!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">“No kidding,” said Egor, slapping the table for effect. “You’d think they might show a little appreciation from time to time, but no. It’s always, ‘Egor, get this. Egor, fetch that. Egor, you idiot!’ I tell ya, it’s enough to give a guy a complex.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">A third man limped over from the bar carrying fresh drinks. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“You think you have it bad, my master won’t even let me play my flute anymore.” Ygor rubbed his twisted neck as he spoke.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“It’s the one thing I truly enjoy in life, besides torturing villagers and playing with fire, that is, and he won’t even let me have that simple pleasure.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Igor adjusted his hood and nodded. “Yeah, I know what you mean. I almost couldn’t get off work to make it here this year. I ask for one week a year, just one week. And that’s the week she has to try and take over the world. Sheesh. Fortunately the atomic reactor won’t ship till next week, otherwise I’d still be slaving away underground building another doomsday device.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Egor shot a quick glance to either side to see if anyone was listening. The far end of the lounge featured a bar with an array of misshapen and grotesque figures seated on stools in front of it. A four-armed bartender served them drinks. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Above the bar hung a banner that read, “143<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">rd</span></sup> Annual Henchmen Convention.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Ygor looked shocked. “What? Why, that would be against union code, you know that. I could lose my privileges for something like that.” He winked at the dwarf as he popped a handful of grub worms into his mouth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Igor scratched his hump as he spoke. “I’m not ashamed to admit it. I screw up all the time. Maybe it isn’t<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> technically</i> on purpose, but let’s just say I could probably be a bit more careful. But come on, a guy’s gotta pass the time somehow, right? The Transylvanian nights are cold and lonely in those drafty dungeons.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">“I do it on purpose, I admit it,” said Egor. The candle in the center of their table flickered, dripping scarlet wax onto the skull beneath it. “But my master deserves it. He’s a slave driver. And the worst part of it? He never takes my suggestions. I’m no greenhorn; I’ve been doing this for almost a century.” He thumped his chest for emphasis. “I’m a pro, and he should respect that. There are plenty of other mad scientists out there that would appreciate my talents. I’ve had interest from headhunters.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Igor looked at the other two men, and shook his head. “You know, I think we’re all forgetting why we became henchmen in the first place. Yeah, maybe it’s a tough job, but at least we’re a part of something special, making a difference. We have steady jobs, with decent pay and benefits. And most importantly we’re carrying on the time-honored tradition passed down by our ancestors.”</span></div>
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The Halloween 2016 edition of the SIREN'S CALL EZINE came out today, entitled HALLOWE'EN HELL, and I'm pleased to announce my story NIGHT OF THE WITCH is included in it. You can get your own <a href="http://www.sirenscallpublications.com/" target="_blank">FREE copy online HERE</a> - and Happy Halloween!Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-1554708559273782142016-10-27T13:28:00.004-07:002016-10-27T13:28:59.429-07:00RETRIEVAL SERVICE Made into Short Film<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nashville filmmaker Cameron McCasland just wrapped shooting on a short film version of my short story RETRIEVAL SERVICE. This was actually the first story I ever had published, and Cameron loved it and asked if he could do a short film version. He wrote the shooting script for it. This one is in post now, and will be included in an anthology film next year. More details to come for sure!</div>
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<em>Myself, director Cameron McCasland and cinematographer Josh Ickes</em></div>
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Got some good news to share with you folks - the Western short story I wrote entitled STRINGS is being made into a short film by Nashville filmmaker Cameron McCasland. The title of the film, however, is THE PRISONER OF PERDITION. Cameron felt, after doing a quick IMDB title search, that there were way too many films and shorts already with the title "Strings," so we changed the title of the short film. The shooting script was also written by me, and the movie was shot in a replica Western town in Hopkinsville, KY, an hour or so North of Nashville.
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As of the date this is written the film is completely finished, edited and scored. It will be released as a short to festivals, then collected into an anthology next year. More on that later...<br /><br />
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Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-87309841212465059302016-10-12T07:43:00.001-07:002016-10-12T07:43:11.222-07:00Story published in Halloween ezineMy short story NIGHT OF THE WITCH will be published in the upcoming Halloween edition of THE SIRENS CALL ezine, issue #29. Will be out later this month <a href="http://www.sirenscallpublications.com/ezine.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a> - stay tuned for more information and Happy Halloween!<br />
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Speaking of Halloween, over at my YouTube page I'm holding a Halloween giveaway of Vincent Price movies. Good luck and Happy Halloween!<br />
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More detail on this one coming up!Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-40085718032395151532016-07-01T09:15:00.001-07:002016-07-01T09:16:08.127-07:00New Story Published in Issue 27 of Sirens Call eZineGot some great news today - Issue #27 of the eZine THE SIREN'S CALL (June 2016) was released today, and I'm proud to announce my story, THE PROMISE, is among those featured in this issue, which was dedicated to horror.<br />
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<br />Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-83719452982843501792016-06-16T09:49:00.002-07:002016-06-16T09:50:42.038-07:00Book reviewed in RUE MORGUE MAGAZINEGreat news - the short story collection <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BP1E0NA/ref=nav_timeline_asin?ie=UTF8&psc=1">Dr. Gangrene's Tales from Parts Unknown</a> was reviewed in the new RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE, issue #167 June 2016. <br />
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Greetings folks!<br />
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I want to let you guys know that the ebook version of "Dr. Gangrene's
Tales from Parts Unknown" is now FREE for the next three days through
Amazon. March 1-3rd, 2016.<br />
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Greetings Fright Fans!<br />
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It's my pleasure to announce that Dr. Gangrene's Tales from Parts Unknown is available now through the Amazon store in both ebook and print version.<br />
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In addition, in a special promotion, the ebook will be available for FREE March 1st - 3rd.<br />
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Thanks so much to all of you for your continued support, and as the good doc always says, remember to:<br />
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STAY MAD!Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-12926318908089816032016-02-05T09:49:00.001-08:002016-02-05T09:50:00.876-08:00Coming Soon - Dr. Gangrene's Tales from Parts Unknown!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The paperback version of the book has been uploaded to the printer, a proof copy is on its way for me to review. Look for both it and the eBook version to be released on Feb 22nd - more details on the way shortly! This art is by William C. Cope, winner of last year's RONDO award for Best Fan artist. William contributed art for the interior of this book, as well as this ad. <br />
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The actual cover of the book is by Dennis Vincent, a Rondo Award Hall of Fame member. Two talented people whose work you should definitely check out!<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/theartofwilliamccope/?fref=ts">William C. Cope</a>Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-53818010802472790732015-12-30T10:56:00.002-08:002015-12-30T10:56:11.237-08:00Dr. Gangrene's Tales from Parts UnknownGreetings fright fans!! As promised, I have an update on my upcoming collection of short stories. Originally titled Thirteen for 13, I have now decided to publish it under the title DR. GANGRENE'S TALES FROM PARTS UNKNOWN. It'll be released in early January, 2016 - and you folks will be the first to find out about it here.<br />
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Stay tuned, and in the meantime, here's the cover for the collection, with amazing artwork from Dennis Vincent.<br />
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<br />Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-52345469376798089742015-12-28T09:54:00.001-08:002015-12-28T09:54:09.541-08:00Retrieval ServiceLast year I pulled all my short stories off of Amazon, in anticipation of publishing them in a collection together. The project was originally titled 13 for Thirteen, and consisted of thirteen stories written during the year 2013. I completed the project, wrote all 13 stories, and even had a number of them published in various anthologies, online, and even in a comic book.<br />
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One of those stories, RETRIEVAL SERVICE - was the very first to be published, in the anthology <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Foods-Nikki-Nelson-Hicks-ebook/dp/B00FE8TBIU/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1451324764&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=comfort+foods+nikki+nelsopn+hicks">COMFORT FOODS</a>, edited by Nikki Nelson Hicks. It is also currently in pre-production to be turned into a FILM version by Nashville film-maker Cameron McCasland!<br />
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The story concerns a man named James who works at a cemetery digging graves. He enjoys his job - honest work for honest pay. But when a shady coworker suggests they can benefit from the items buried with their clients, James gets more than he bargained for... <br />
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I recently made it available again on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHM462W">Amazon</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHM462W"></a>. It will still be published in the upcoming collection as well... but, more on that tomorrow!<br />
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<br />Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-3100248938296731652015-12-23T09:15:00.001-08:002015-12-23T09:19:22.204-08:00Update 2016<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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I've been away from this blog for a while now, and am long overdue for an update. 2015 was an extremely busy and very productive year!<br />
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First and foremost I'm happy to report that I had stories published in two anthologies this year from <a href="http://www.horrifiedpress.com/" target="_blank">Horrified Press. </a><br />
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The first was the Weird Western story "The Crimson Trail," published in the anthology THE FALL OF CTHULHU - VOLUME II.<br />
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Next was the Halloween story "Night of the Witch" which was published in the OCTOBER'S END anthology, again from <a href="http://www.horrifiedpress.com/" target="_blank">Horrified Press</a>.<br />
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I had a story published in prose form in a horror comic anthology, too. The Weird Western "Dead Man's Warning" was published in CEMETERY PLOTS by <a href="http://empirecomicslab.com/" target="_blank">Empire Lab Comics</a>.<br />
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In addition, I have another story slated for publication in the second issue of CEMETERY PLOTS, a short horror piece entitled "No Solicitors."<br />
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I am also still waiting for the NASHVILLE GOTHIC anthology to be released featuring my story "Family Plot."<br />
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And finally, I have a story entitled "Parts Unknown" which will appear in the anthology RECONSTRUCTING THE MONSTER from <a href="http://embypress.com/">Emby Press</a>, and should be released early 2016.<br />
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This year was super busy on the horror host front as well. I am proud to report I won a <a href="http://rondoaward.com/">Rondo Award</a> for my Dr. Gangrene <a href="http://drgangrene.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>, was inducted into the <a href="http://www.horror-host.com/">HORROR HOST HALL OF FAME</a>, continued publishing my ongoing video series <a href="http://vincentpricefilms.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">THE FANTASTIC FILMS OF VINCENT PRICE</a>, wrote 4 columns for SCARY MONSTERS MAGAZINE, as well as hosted numerous live events and much, much more. It was a very busy and rewarding year, and I look forward to an even more exciting 2016 (if that is possible!)<br />
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I will have more news and updates soon. Thank you so much for your patience, and here's to a monsterific 2016!!<br />
<br />Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-9021380183860831282014-03-09T08:30:00.000-07:002014-03-09T08:30:02.590-07:00New short story in Upcoming AnthologyI just got the news that my short story FAMILY PLOT will be including in the upcoming anthology, NASHVILE GOTHIC. It is an anthology of Gothic horror stories that take place in the Middle TN area. I happened to have a story that fit that theme perfectly, and am very much looking forward to seeing this one in print! It's edited by Andrew Lee, and due out later this year - more details as they're announced!Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-37494866447256871982014-03-01T07:22:00.002-08:002014-03-01T07:22:36.418-08:00Terror on the Plains Published at Beyondstories.comMy short story Terror on the Plains was published online back in January at Beyond-stories.com<br />
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The man behind Beyond-Stories is Harold Sipe, who contacted me about doing an interview about my horror host program. Once he found out I'm also a writer, he asked if he could run a story on his site. I was honored, and sent him Terror on the Plains, a western flash-fiction piece.<br />
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<br />Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-58116912278749348762013-10-22T19:21:00.003-07:002013-10-22T19:21:37.827-07:00New short story published in COMFORT FOODS anthologySpooky greetings, folks!<br />
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October is here - it's my favorite time of the year, and I've been making the most of it! Decorating the house to the hilt (yeaah, I'm THAT guy, the one in the neighborhood that goes all out with the home haunt), watching lots of spooky movies, and getting out to as many haunted attractions as possible. Along with all of the holiday festivities I have been busy writing, too. Working on finishing up my Thirteen for 13 series as well as some non-fiction works. In fact, one of my most recent tales, RETRIEVAL SERVICE, was just published in the anthology COMFORT FOODS.<br />
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Available at AMAZON <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Foods-This-Mommas-Cooking/dp/1491283122/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382494170&sr=8-1&keywords=comfort+foods+-+this+ain%27t+your+momma%27s+cooking" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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Edited by Nikki Nelson-Hicks, this anthology features 13 stories from the Nashville writer's group. Nikki put a call out on Facebook for more entries, so I submitted my most recent story. I wasn't actually a member of the Nashville writer's group - In fact I joined just so I could submit this story. But regardless, it's my first printed work and I'm happy to see it in print!<br />
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So Happy Halloween to all of you, and may your jack o'lanterns always burn bright!!Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-55983048472839889242013-07-08T11:42:00.000-07:002013-07-08T11:52:27.919-07:00New Short Story...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My July story is posted on Amazon <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DTGQR0O" target="_blank">HERE</a>. It is part of the Thirteen for 13 series. I'll be sending it out free to the newsletter subscribers - sign up in sidebar!! More Weird Western horror, available later this year in the Thirteen for 13 collected volume!!Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-70256805617187878382013-06-23T07:51:00.000-07:002013-06-23T08:01:44.208-07:00Jack Pierce, Frankendesigner now available on KoboLatest news: Jack Pierce, Frankendesigner is now available through Kobo, for my Canadian friends and followers, and can be found <a href="http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Jack-Pierce-Frankendesigner/book-rtp0f_Db8EuwJws6-i_BfA/page1.html?s=4u5qHTv9S0mZo3Rele-E-A&r=1" target="_blank">here</a>. Thanks for your support!!<br />
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Kobo, for those not familiar, is a Canadian ebook company providing a vast catalog of books in all genres. Their site is very clean and easy to navigate. Their books are published in epub format, a different format than some of the other ebook companies, but never fear, they offer free apps on their website for all platforms - ipad/iphone/android/mac/pc and something called kobo instant reader that lets you shop for books and read them in your brower as soon as you purchase/download them. Check it out!Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-63506836420839899752013-06-18T13:25:00.000-07:002013-06-18T13:25:01.841-07:00Jack Pierce Frankendesigner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Jack Pierce ebook <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jack-Pierce-Frankendesigner-ebook/dp/B00BWF4U8U" target="_blank">JACK PIERCE, FRANKENDESIGNER</a> (available on Kindle) was first published in <strong>Scary Monsters Magazine issue #85</strong>. It occurred to me a couple of years back that there seemed to be a concerted effort to shift the credit for the design of the iconic Universal Studios Frankenstein makeup away from Jack Pierce and onto director James Whale, insinuating the design was Whale's and Pierce was merely the carpenter following his architectural makeup designs. I found this not only mystifying but downright insulting, and set out to set the record straight. I spent months researching, digging up every available article, book, or reference I could find that made mention of the design of the makeup. I was determined to make public what I found no matter which direction it pointed (and in fact I provide arguments on both sides of the issue). I traced the timeline of where the idea of Whale as originator first evolved backwards to its origin and found it sprang from pure conjecture on the part of <u>one</u> individual. From there it was picked up and run with by a couple of well-connected individuals, and over time it became mentioned as a matter of fact in modern film studies through sheer power of repetition.</div>
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The truth is laid out plainly in the ebook - Jack Pierce spent countless hours researching, preparing, testing, and redesigning again and again until he came up with the makeup that we see in the film. The idea of Whale as originator came from ONE quote, from Whale himself, with nothing to back it up. NO sketch exists of Whale's supposed artistic designs. Jack Pierce is a makeup master who designed iconic makeup works time and again - he had nothing to gain by fabricating his involvement in this design. It was what he did. It is what he DID do. </div>
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Also included in this ebook is a long lost interview with Jack Pierce from a Spanish newspaper. I uncovered it in Jack Pierce's scrapbook, copied it, translated it, and present it in the article for your enjoyment. He references the design of the makeup in this article, and just how much input Whale had in the design - no more, or less, than any director would have in such circumstances.</div>
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If you read it please leave me feedback on the Amazon page. I'd greatly appreciate it!!</div>
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There is a very kind and flattering review of the Thirteen for 13 series by <a href="http://mikesfilmtalk.com/2013/04/28/thirteen-for-13-an-introduction-to-larry-underwoods-short-fiction/" target="_blank">Michael Smith</a> at his blog, Mikesfilmtalk. Thanks for the kind words Mike!<br />
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http://mikesfilmtalk.comDr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-44013792241569185022013-06-16T08:09:00.002-07:002013-06-16T10:57:04.454-07:00Thirteen for 13<br />
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At the beginning of this year I started a new project called Thirteen for 13. This is a series of thirteen short stories that will be written and published once a month (twice in October) during the year 2013. I wanted a project that would keep me busy and on a regular writing schedule, and although one story a month may not sound like much to most writers out there, for me it was the perfect challenge. Working full-time and being a single full-time dad, my time is limited. So I find time to write here and there and so far have kept on schedule. I'm working on some other projects besides this one, too, but I'm making sure to stay on target with this one because it's important to me. I made a promise to myself to get this project done, so I'm determined to do just that. Publishing them through Amazon kind of "legitimatizes" them to some extent, and it feels like an official release.<br />
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When the year is up I plan to gather them all into one volume and release them as a collection with additional material added to it. Thanks to those of you who have downloaded and read the stories so far. I appreciate you!! <br />
<br />Dr. Gangrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09648257521387325546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212893277527606903.post-16126569093651477282013-06-15T11:18:00.001-07:002013-06-16T10:57:38.780-07:00Hello and welcome!<br />
I'm Larry W. Underwood, and this is my webpage, dedicated to updates and news on my writing endeavors.<br />
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A little about myself - I was a TV Horror Host in the Nashville area for 13 years, hosting late night movies as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Gangrene" target="_blank"><i>Dr. Gangrene, Physician of Fright</i></a>. I won several awards and appeared in a number of magazines, newspapers, and other media outlets such as USA Today, Rue Morgue Magazine, Spike TV, the documentary American Scary, and many more. Now that I've hung up the lab coat - other than special appearances at Halloween time - I've decided to tackle something I've always wanted to try, but didn't have the time while producing a weekly television show- writing. I'll post updates on my writing here and other fun stuff from time to time. Thanks for stopping by and for reading my work.<br />
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