Kyonsi Magazine Reviews - Asian Horror and Cult Cinema Magazines

	Fangoria # 242 Reviewed By Allen F. Issue # 242 of horror film favorite Fangoria is now available. Fangoria has been drastically increasing their coverage of Asian horror releases and remakes. Always a good read this issue covers alot of information about the recently released The Ring Two. As you probably know this is the sequel to the US remake of the Japanese hit "Ringu". Fango # 242 has an in depth article about the films screenwriter Ehren Kruger that contains alot of interesting bits about the director Hideo Nakata and the new film that just hit the big screen. Also of Asian horror interest in this issue is a one page article about the new Samara (Kelly Stables) and reviews of some of the new Tartan releases like Whispering Corridors. The Video Chopping list also has some short info's on around 9-10 Asian DVD's.
	Asian Cult Cinema # 45 Reviewed By Allen F. Issue # 45 of Asian Cult Cinema contains a few articles of interest to fans of Asian Horror Films. The Issue has a overview of the Ju-on horror film series now on its 5th film. That's four films in Japan and the recent US remake entitled "The Grudge". Jerry White did a great job writing this article that clocks in at seven pages and contains around fourteen images from the various films both Japanese and the US remake. This is recommended for readers that do not yet know the background on the Juon films and their director. Also of interest is the good Oldboy article that is around seven pages long counting images. Ric Meyers does some ranting about some new Shaw Brothers releases and the Issue also has articles on Director Corey (Zu, Mortuary Blues and Ghost Punting) Yuen and Gaira. A good Issue.
	Ultra Violent # 6 Reviewed By Allen F. Issue #6 of UV Magazine contains a very in depth interview with Hideshi Hino the director of the Guinea Pig film series. Six Pages total in this issue alone about both the Guinea Pig series and the interview very impressive and informative. Also this issue contains a seven page interview with the Cannibal King of the all Ruggero Deodato. Also as in depth and informative as the Hino interview. Also there are articles on Something Weird Video, Various exploitation genres, more interviews, DVD reviews for some far out films like Mermaid in a Manhole, A Tale of Two Sisters, The Eye 2, Ichi The Killer: Un rated SE, Haute Tension and more. Asian film fans as well as International and gore fanatics will love this mag's content. This was my first time reading it and it is very well done, Recommended!
	Ultra Violent # 6 Reviewed By Allen F. Another great gore drenched issue from the UV mag crew. Again this issue has some content of Asian Horror interest. Contents include the Japanese Zombie Extravaganza article/interview with Atsushi (Junk) Muroga. That's right a two page chat with the Director of the Japanese zombie splatterfest Junk. This is a short interview but it covers a few topics like censorship of certain things in Japanese films. There is a good interview also with Director Jeff Lieberman in case you don't know he brought us the classic US films Squirm, Blue Sunshine and Just Before Dawn. Some serious worm talk in that article. DVD reviews, good interviews and gore film articles. UV accepts Paypal and is quick to ship issues. An A+ cult and horror mag pick yours up today. Also see our links page for the UV Banner Link.
	Cultcuts # 1 Reviewed By Allen F. The premiere issue of the Washington based horror and cult mag that's now in its 3 or 4 Issue I believe. They do cover a fair amount of material of interest to Asian horror film fans. The glossy cover is impressive as is the layout and content of this up and coming zine. The zine I am happy to report is worth the $5.95 cover price and if ordered from their web site has low shipping and handling. I was also pleased with this as I had gone to order a back issue of a Canadian based zine the other day and they wanted about $7.00 for the s/h. Yet Cultcuts is affordable and wallet friendly. The low s/h price is a plus. This Issue has a large article and the cover story about The Ring Cycle (Ringu Films) as well as bits on Asian horror favorites like Painted Skin, Nang Nak, and The Ebola Syndrome. Recommended!