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'''Chris Alexander''' is the Toronto-based editor of '']''<ref>{{cite web|title=Chris Alexander Named Fangoria Magazine's New Editor|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/35756/chris-alexander-named-fangoria-magazines-new-editor|last=Moore|first=Debi|work=]|date=7 February 2010|accessdate=10 July 2013}}</ref> magazine, a film critic with the ],<ref>{{cite web|last=Kurek|first=Dominik|title=NYC-based Fangoria editor produces horror flick|url=http://www.insidehalton.com/whatson-story/2905025-nyc-based-fangoria-editor-produces-horror-flick/|work=]|date=25 October 2012|accessdate=10 July 2013}}</ref> and freelance writer for the free daily newspaper '']''. A former writer for '']'', he also was the editor of ''Kiss: Monster'', the official magazine of the rock band ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Turek|first=Ryan|title=EXCL: Meet the New Editor of Fangoria Magazine|url=http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/14002-excl-meet-the-new-editor-of-fangoria-magazine|work=]|date=5 February 2010|accessdate=10 July 2013}}</ref> Besides ''Fangoria'', he currently edits their sister magazine ''Gorezone'' and the ] film magazine ''Delirium''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fearnet.com/news/review/full-moon-gets-glossy-and-gory-delirium-issue-1|title=Full Moon Gets Glossy (and Gory) with 'Delirium' Issue #1|last=Gilliand|first=Blu|work=]|date=11 March 2014|accessdate=26 July 2014}}</ref> Alexander has also worked as a ] for ] on ''The John Oakley Show'' from 2004 to 2009 and for '']'' from 2004 to 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmthreat.com/news/3359/|title=RAGING BOLL CHALLENGERS ANNOUNCED|author=<!-- Staff -->|work=]|date=23 August 2006|accessdate=26 July 2014}}</ref> He has composed music for several ]s and productions such as the radio drama series ''Fangoria's Dreadtime Stories''.<ref name="HNN">{{cite web|title=Interview: Chris Alexander (Blood For Irina, Fangoria) |url=http://horrornews.net/61190/interview-chris-alexander-blood-for-irina-fangoria/|work=HorrorNews.net|date=5 November 2012|accessdate=10 July 2013}}</ref> In 2006, Alexander participated in the '']'' stunt in Vancouver, boxing genre filmmaker ].<ref>{{cite journal|title=Raging Boll|url=http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.12/ragingboll.html?pg=2&topic=ragingboll&topic_set=|last=Baker|first=Chris|work=]|volume=14|issue=12|date=December 2006|accessdate=10 July 2013}}</ref> '''Chris Alexander''' is the Toronto-based editor of '']''<ref>{{cite web|title=Chris Alexander Named Fangoria Magazine's New Editor|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/35756/chris-alexander-named-fangoria-magazines-new-editor|last=Moore|first=Debi|work=]|date=7 February 2010|accessdate=10 July 2013}}</ref> magazine, a film critic with the ],<ref>{{cite web|last=Kurek|first=Dominik|title=NYC-based Fangoria editor produces horror flick|url=http://www.insidehalton.com/whatson-story/2905025-nyc-based-fangoria-editor-produces-horror-flick/|work=]|date=25 October 2012|accessdate=10 July 2013}}</ref> and freelance writer for the free daily newspaper '']''. A former writer for '']'', he also was the editor of ''Kiss: Monster'', the official magazine of the rock band ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Turek|first=Ryan|title=EXCL: Meet the New Editor of Fangoria Magazine|url=http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/14002-excl-meet-the-new-editor-of-fangoria-magazine|work=]|date=5 February 2010|accessdate=10 July 2013}}</ref> Besides ''Fangoria'', he currently edits their sister magazine ''Gorezone'' and the ] film magazine ''Delirium''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fearnet.com/news/review/full-moon-gets-glossy-and-gory-delirium-issue-1|title=Full Moon Gets Glossy (and Gory) with 'Delirium' Issue #1|last=Gilliand|first=Blu|work=]|date=11 March 2014|accessdate=26 July 2014}}</ref> Alexander has also worked as a ] for ] on ''The John Oakley Show'' from 2004 to 2009 and for '']'' from 2004 to 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmthreat.com/news/3359/|title=RAGING BOLL CHALLENGERS ANNOUNCED|author=<!-- Staff -->|work=]|date=23 August 2006|accessdate=26 July 2014}}</ref> He has composed music for several ]s and productions such as the radio drama series ''Fangoria's Dreadtime Stories''.<ref name="HNN">{{cite web|title=Interview: Chris Alexander (Blood For Irina, Fangoria) |url=http://horrornews.net/61190/interview-chris-alexander-blood-for-irina-fangoria/|work=HorrorNews.net|date=5 November 2012|accessdate=10 July 2013}}</ref> In 2006, Alexander participated in the '']'' stunt in Vancouver, boxing genre filmmaker ].<ref>{{cite journal|title=Raging Boll|url=http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.12/ragingboll.html?pg=2&topic=ragingboll&topic_set=|last=Baker|first=Chris|work=]|volume=14|issue=12|date=December 2006|accessdate=10 July 2013}}</ref>


He writes under the pen-names Ben Cortman, Janos Skorzeny and Smitty Allenby. Although this is common knowledge now, it wasn't until Chris Alexander was called out for writing under assumed names that he finally admitted to doing so. <ref>http://www.psychotronique.anidealforliving.com/who-is-ben-cortman/</ref>. Instead of simply apologizing for his egregious journalistic faux pas, Alexander attacked the author of the article, Dave Pace, for outing him.
He writes under the pen-names Ben Cortman, Janos Skorzeny and Smitty Allenby.


His 2012 film '']'' won the Best Experimental Feature Film award at the 2013 ].<ref name="HNN" /> His 2012 film '']'' won the Best Experimental Feature Film award at the 2013 ].<ref name="HNN" />

Revision as of 19:02, 28 July 2014

Chris Alexander is the Toronto-based editor of Fangoria magazine, a film critic with the Toronto Film Critics Association, and freelance writer for the free daily newspaper Metro News. A former writer for Rue Morgue, he also was the editor of Kiss: Monster, the official magazine of the rock band Kiss. Besides Fangoria, he currently edits their sister magazine Gorezone and the Full Moon Features film magazine Delirium. Alexander has also worked as a radio personality for AM 640 on 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. In 2006, Alexander participated in the Raging Boll stunt in Vancouver, boxing genre filmmaker Uwe Boll.

He writes under the pen-names Ben Cortman, Janos Skorzeny and Smitty Allenby. Although this is common knowledge now, it wasn't until Chris Alexander was called out for writing under assumed names that he finally admitted to doing so. . Instead of simply apologizing for his egregious journalistic faux pas, Alexander attacked the author of the article, Dave Pace, for outing him.

His 2012 film Blood for Irina won the Best Experimental Feature Film award at the 2013 PollyGrind Film Festival.

Bibliography

  • Chris Alexander's Blood Spattered Book (2010)

Discography

  • Music for Parasites (2008)

Film scores

  • Blood for Irina (2012)
  • Devil's Mile (2013)

Filmography


References

  1. Moore, Debi (7 February 2010). "Chris Alexander Named Fangoria Magazine's New Editor". Dread Central. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  2. Kurek, Dominik (25 October 2012). "NYC-based Fangoria editor produces horror flick". Oakville Beaver. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  3. Turek, Ryan (5 February 2010). "EXCL: Meet the New Editor of Fangoria Magazine". Shock Till You Drop. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  4. Gilliand, Blu (11 March 2014). "Full Moon Gets Glossy (and Gory) with 'Delirium' Issue #1". Fearnet. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  5. "RAGING BOLL CHALLENGERS ANNOUNCED". Film Threat. 23 August 2006. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  6. ^ "Interview: Chris Alexander (Blood For Irina, Fangoria)". HorrorNews.net. 5 November 2012. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  7. Baker, Chris (December 2006). "Raging Boll". Wired. 14 (12). Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  8. http://www.psychotronique.anidealforliving.com/who-is-ben-cortman/
  9. Burkart, Gregory (2 September 2008). "Chris Alexander & Carrie Eliza: Music for Parasites". Fearnet. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  10. Burkart, Gregory. "Exclusive Interview: Chris Alexander Talks 'Blood for Irina'". Fearnet. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  11. Hallock, Chris. "Blood for Irina (Film Review)". Diabolique Magazine. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  12. Miller, Mark L. (8 July 2013). "Review: BLOOD FOR IRINA (2013)". Ain't It Cool News. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  13. "Film Review: Blood For Irina (2012)". HorrorNews.net. 30 January 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  14. Turek, Ryan (28 August 2013). "Chris Alexander Preps Queen of Blood". Shock Till You Drop. Retrieved 17 January 2014.

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