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A gory history of cannibal films

Masses of reviews and interviews centering around favourite franchises like Friday The 13th, Halloween, Hellraiser, Saw, Scream, Paranormal Activity and Final Destination

An in-depth interview with a top BBFC examiner

Piranha 3DD as you’ve never seen it before

Dario Argento interviewed about his new film and his old classics

Twilight‘s MyAnna Buring profiled

Mark Gatiss talks about his new BBC show on European horror; season three secrets of The Walking Dead

The nastiest movies ever (NOT the ones you think)

Ozploitation

Anthology movies

The glory days of the X certificate

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SFX Special Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Anime reveals all readers need to know about the anime scene, including the hottest new shows, DVD reviews and interviews with stars of the anime world.


Featuring Dragon Ball Z on the cover, the special issue celebrates the exploits of the mighty Goku. Furthermore, SFX offers an in-depth look around Japan's largest anime studio, Toei Animation and a comprehensive look back at Hayao Miyazaki's first hit, Nausica.

In addition, the magazine comes packed with a host of free gifts including:


A DVD with two complete episodes of Baka & Test

Three art cards featuring Welcome to the Space Show artwork

A double-sided Fullmetal Alchemist poster.


David Bradley, Editor-in-Chief of SFX, says: "Whether you're a seasoned fan or completely new to the world of anime, this magazine is going to deliver fun and insight like you've never seen before. With reviews, interviews, cosplay features and language guides it really does tell you what to watch, what to wear and what to say! We're so happy to be working with Manga and the free DVD they've given us means you can sit down straight away and watch two complete episodes of a new show."

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"SFX's latest special is one for those who know their movies as well as those hungry to find out more. The full title is The Top 100 Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Movies Of All Time (or The Top 100 Sci-Fi Movies Of All Time if you prefer the shorter version), and that's exactly what it is - as voted for by 10,000 visitors to the sfx.co.uk website.


Inside we count down from 100 to 1, courtesy of oodles of fantastic imagery from the films, along with detailed reviews which shed new light on and give new insights into these classic movies. Peppered with fascinating facts and exclusive interviews with the makers, the special has been created by the experts of SFX magazine, who as ever are anxious to share their passion and knowledge with the reader.


Coming on super-glossy paper, this is a special that will be a collectors' item for years to come. Also included in the package are three free gifts: an official SFX mouse mat, an original 2001 poster and a sticker sheet of classic sci-fi movies."

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Top 100 Sci-Fi icons

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(Doctor Who Fanbook).

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The Ultimate Guide To Zombies

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Top 100 Sci-Fi icons

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The Complete Guide To Anime

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True Blood mag

This is a double magazine issue.

One magazine is devoted to the hit TV series True Blood and

the other to Vampires, including Buffy, Twilight, Lost Boys, Being Human and more.

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Doctor Who - A Celebration
EXCLUSIVE CAST INTERVIEWS

We speak to Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill about series five, the Christmas special, and how their characters have developed.

100 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT WHO

A bumper-sized feature which runs down just a few of the gazillion reasons why we adore this series with a passion bordering on insanity. And if you're thinking this'll be some dreary roll call of the bleedin' obvious, think again...

MY LIFE AS A DALEK

Voice of the Daleks Nick Briggs and Dalek operator Barnaby Edwards spill the beans on what it's like bringing the series' greatest monsters to life.

RTD VS MOFFAT

Who's the best producer - Russell T Davies or Steven Moffat? That's the big question when it comes to the modern-day series. There's only way to decide, of course... fiiiiiiiiight! Oh alright, a reasoned debate on the matter...

COSTUME DESIGNS

Series five costume designer Ray Holman talks us through some of his work, with drawings for the likes of the Eleventh Doctor and a Silurian warrior, and a smattering of behind-the-scenes photos.

AUTHORS ON WHO

A trio of opinion pieces penned by a triumvirate of SF & fantasy titans. Discworld overlord Sir Terry Pratchett, Elric creator Michael Moorcock and hard SF boffin Stephen Baxter share their memories of Who, and try to put their finger on the series' ineffable magic.

KATY MANNING

As Jo Grant, who travelled alongside the Third Doctor, she was one of the series' best-loved companions; now she's earned a legion of new fans thanks to her appearance on The Sarah Jane Adventures. Katy Manning talks to us about Jon Pertwee, Matt Smith and those naughty photos of her and a Dalek...

THE FIENDISHLY DIFFICULT DOCTOR WHO PICTURE PUZZLE

A double-page brainteaser within which are hidden - in cryptic pictorial form - the titles of a whopping 65 Doctor Who stories - both from the old series and the noughties revival. So, that dragon breathing fire (see left) is "Dragonfire", to give you just one example! Guaranteed to delight/infuriate you for hours!

SPECIAL EFFECTS

Visual effects experts Mat Irvine and Mike Tucker are in a unique position to discuss Who's effects, having worked on both the classic series and the new show. Their candid discussion of the challenges they faced is accompanied by lashings of behind-the-scenes images (including some fascinating sketches for the original Davros).

THE LEADWORTH CHRONICLE

All the news that's fit to print (and some that isn't...) from Amy and Rory's local rag!

THE MISSING EPISODES

Sadly, 108 instalments of the classic series are missing, presumed lost forever, thanks to BBC's junking policy of the '60s and '70s. Richard Molesworth, author of new book Wiped! Doctor Who's Missing Episodes, tells the full story of how so many episodes came to be destroyed - and how many were later recovered.

THE MINUTES OF THE PANDORICA ALLIANCE

Even evil alien alliances have to have the occasional planning meeting. This transcript of one such session, found crumpled up in a bin in an office in Didcot, provides a fascinating insight into how their over-complicated scheme came about...

WHO'S 25 SILLIEST MOMENTS

From the "robot double" that looks nothing like William Hartnell to that burping Auton wheelie bin, via Ingrid Pitt kung-fu kicking a reptilian pantomime horse... a complete rundown of the series' daftest bits.

WHO CRAFTING

Showcasing the creativity of some of the people who make their own Doctor Who dolls, toys and costumes.

ARTHUR "DIES DAILY" DARVILL VS MURDEROUS MOFFAT

In this old-school cartoon (which somehow dropped back in time to a '70s comic), the showrunner thinks up ever-more diabolical ways in which to bump off the actor who plays Rory.

MARATHON FAN

Writer and comedian Toby Hadoke (creator of the brilliant Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf) recently rewatched (or listened to) every episode of the series, in a year-long marathon. He shares what he learnt from the experience.

THE ELEVENTH DOCTOR COMIC

American comic publishers IDW kick off a new Eleventh Doctor range in January. We talk to writer Tony Lee about his plans, and exclusively reveal character designs for the series.

WHO SNOGLINES

Who's kissed who in the Whoniverse? Back in the day, you could answer that with one word. Nowadays, the answer is rather more complicated...

IN-DEPTH REVIEWS

Back by popular demand: our mindboggingly geeky 26-page episode guide sees us analyse every episode of series five in forensic detail - minute by minute, second by second. It's the next best thing to having an SFX commentary track on the DVDs!

20 USEFUL THINGS WE LEARNED...

What life lessons can be gleaned from the Eleventh Doctor's first run of adventures? Quite a few, it turns out...

SERIES SIX PICS

A selection of snazzy paparazzi shots from the filming of the latest series.

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The Complete Joss Whedon

Contains two magazines:

"Worlds of Whedon" and

"The Complete Joss Whedon".

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Horror
THE TOP 20 HORROR VILLAINS

Who's the greatest horror movie bad guy? We asked SFX readers to vote for their favourites. Here are the results!
VIDEO NASTIES

Our man risks his sanity by watching all 74 "official" video nasties, and rating them in order, from the worst to the best.
FRIDAY THE 13TH

The slasher franchise is 30 years old! We celebrate three gloriously gory decades of Jason Voorhees.
HIDDEN TREASURES

Horror directors, screenwriters and novelists recommend scores of obscure cult horror films, books and comics that you simply must hunt down and check out.
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET

We find out how they plan to resurrect Freddy Krueger as we go on-set for the remake of the classic 1984 film.

ROBERT ENGLUND

The man who was Freddy recalls the making of the original A Nightmare On Elm Street, in an extract from his new autobiography.
RICK BAKER

The make-up maestro talks us through his gorgeous concept art for the Wolfman, as played by Benicio Del Toro in the new remake.
THE PAN BOOK OF HORROR

The story of the sadly-missed anthology series, whose gruesome tales sickened and delighted generations.

MUTANT BLOOD

A shocking new short story by horror novelist Simon Clark.
BLAXPLOITATION HORROR

Blacula! Blackenstein! Dr Black, Mr Hyde! We examine the black-themed horror movies of the mid-'70s - with lashings of lurid posters.

THE WOLF MAN

With the remake hitting cinemas soon, we look back at the making of the 1941 Universal classic, starring Lon Chaney Jr.

THE CRAZIES

George Romero's 1973 film, in which a virus turns the population of a small town homicidal, has been remade. We talk to the director of the new version.
PIRANHA 3D

Joe Dante's B-movie favourite is also getting a reinvention, adding a terrifying third dimension to those killer fish! We go on set and talk to director Alejandra Aja.

LOST WORLDS

Investigating the silent horror films now missing, presumed lost forever.

HORROR COMICS

Writers and artists such as Gene Colan, Steve Bissette and Steve Niles discuss their part in the history of American horror comics.

SPANISH SHOCKS

Talking to actors and directors, we explore the rise and fall (and rise again) of Spanish horror films, from The Awful Dr Orloff to The Orphanage.
MY LIFE IN HORROR

Much-loved actors such as Brad Dourif, Ingrid Pitt and Kane Hodder talk about what it's like to be a horror movie icon.

FROM THE SFX ARCHIVES

There are 12 pages of reprinted material in this special, but it's all top-grade stuff: making of features on The Wicker Man, The Evil Dead and The Thing from issues 62, 93 and 101 of SFX, revised and updated.

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The SFX Review Of The Decade is packed with features and reviews, including a 24-page celebration of New Doctor Who!

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Comic Heroes

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Contents George Lucas

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Contents Fantasy Book Special

Contents Your 2008 SFX Unofficial Guide to the Whoniverse

Contents Tv Sci-Fi Classics

Contents Anime

Contents Annual 2008 bookazine

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Heroes

Contents Anime

Contents Doctor Who - The Ultimate Unofficial Guide to New Who

Contents Star Trek 40th Anniversary

Contents Sci-Fi Shows

Contents Doctor Who - Your Ultimate Unofficial Guide to All Ten Doctors!

Contents Monsters

Contents Best of British - your top 50 greatest UK SF and fantasy shows ever!

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Contents Doctor Who: Past! Present! Future!