Chris Alexander (editor)
Chris Alexander is the Toronto-based editor of Fangoria[1] magazine and film critic with the Toronto Film Critics Association.[2] In the past he had written for the Metro News, Rue Morgue, The Dark Side, and was the editor of Kiss: Monster, the official magazine of the rock band Kiss.[3] Alexander also resurrected the long dormant Fangoria sister magazine Gorezone and developed a line of limited edition magazines under the "Fangoria Legends" banner. Alexander has also worked as a radio personality for AM 640 Toronto's The John Oakley Show from 2004 to 2009 and for Rue Morgue Radio from 2004 to 2007. He has composed music for several horror films and productions such as the radio drama series Fangoria's Dreadtime Stories.[4] In 2006 Alexander participated in the Raging Boll stunt in Vancouver, boxing genre filmmaker Uwe Boll.[5] His 2012 film Blood for Irina won the Best Experimental Feature Film award at the 2013 PollyGrind Film Festival.[4]
Controversy
in 2013 Alexander was found to have written a preview of his film Blood for Irina in Fangoria issue number 319 under the pseudonym Ben Cortman. This raised some questions about his role as Editor in Chief of a major horror publication and possible conflict of interest with his filmmaking and musical pursuits when using the magazine to promote or discuss the work. [6]
Bibliography
- Chris Alexander's Blood Spattered Book (2010)
- The Twilight Zone Legacy (2014)
Discography
- Music for Parasites (2008)[7]
Film scores
- Blood for Irina (2012)[8]
- Devil's Mile (2013)
Filmography
- Blood for Irina (2012)[9][10][11]
- Queen of Blood (2014)[12]
Interviews
- Horror Express (2011, DVD extra interview)[13][14]
References
- ^ "Chris Alexander Named Fangoria Magazine's New Editor". Dread Central. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ Kurek, Dominik. "NYC-based Fangoria editor produces horror flick". Inside Halton. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ Turek, Ryan. "EXCL: Meet the New Editor of Fangoria Magazine". Shock Till You Drop. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Interview: Chris Alexander (Blood For Irina, Fangoria)". HorrorNews.net. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ "Raging Boll". Wired. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ Pace, Dave. "Who Is Ben Cortman?". La Politique Psychotronique. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- ^ "Chris Alexander & Carrie Eliza: Music for Parasites". FearNet. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ Burkart, Gregory. "Exclusive Interview: Chris Alexander Talks 'Blood for Irina'". FearNet. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ Hallock, Chris. "Blood for Irina (Film Review)". Diabolique Magazine. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ "Review: BLOOD FOR IRINA (2013)". AICN. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ "Film Review: Blood For Irina (2012)". HorrorNews.net. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ Turek, Ryan. "Chris Alexander Preps Queen of Blood". STYD. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "Horror Express Savant Blu-ray + DVD Combo Review". DVD Talk. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ "HORROR EXPRESS Blu-ray Review". Twitch Film. Retrieved 18 October 2013.