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Post by gljbradley on Mar 9, 2018 6:49:48 GMT -8
I definitely look forward to seeing them when they're eventually up. Thanks. Right now, I'm working on the TFTC logo and the comic book style surrounding it. In fact, I've been working on it for way almost two years now. Half the time, I'm busy with life and other stuff that I don't work on it. But when I do, it's like, "Gah!!!". You'd be amazed by how hard is to make this type of logo. What keeps tripping me up is the width and height of the letters in 'Tales'. 'From The' will be easy to master once I get the right width and height in 'Tales' just right. |
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Post by Crypt Keeper on Mar 9, 2018 14:38:50 GMT -8
I know the feeling. Something so little that should take no time at all ends up being an all-day task.
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Post by gljbradley on Mar 10, 2018 8:04:51 GMT -8
I know the feeling. Something so little that should take no time at all ends up being an all-day task. EXACTLY! I tell ya'! I haven't gotten to 'Crypt' yet but 'Tales' is extremely difficult to draw. I've been using so many TFTC logo references by looking at the 1950s EC Comics' book cover, the shows comic book covers, and pictures of the TFTC logo by itself. The other thing that I'm having trouble with is placing 'Tales', 'From' and 'The' in the correct spaces to where the words perfectly line up. Still, I'm still working on it to make sure it's correct. |
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Post by Crypt Keeper on Mar 10, 2018 16:49:57 GMT -8
I'm sure it'll turn out fine. Just try different ones and see which one you like best.
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Post by gljbradley on Mar 11, 2018 6:02:38 GMT -8
I'm sure it'll turn out fine. Just try different ones and see which one you like best. Thank you so much for your encouragement. I just pray that my new technique of widening the width(and height) of 'Tales' works and that everything lines up just right. Like I said, if I'm able to correctly line 'Tales', 'From', and 'The' in the right places with the right width, then I'll be able to finally work on 'Crypt'. Btw, kind of going back on topic, I think I just found another movie that would be a great TFTC-like film. And that film is A Cure for Wellness. I had just gotten through watching it on one of the Cinemax channels and it's surprisingly decent. I tell you. The film is interesting and CRAZY!!! If you haven't seen it yet, you should. It has some of the EC Comics/TFTC-like themes and qualities. The main character was good. The atmosphere was eerie and suspenseful. The villain is diabolical and his comeuppance was rather fitting for him. The film has a surprisingly thought-provoking message about knowing what's truly important in life, sanity, and inner humanity. |
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Post by Crypt Keeper on Mar 11, 2018 14:26:29 GMT -8
I've heard of that film and have been curious about it since seeing the trailers. Definitely one I'll be on the lookout for. I get HBO so maybe it'll come on there eventually.
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Post by gljbradley on Mar 12, 2018 12:56:19 GMT -8
I've heard of that film and have been curious about it since seeing the trailers. Definitely one I'll be on the lookout for. I get HBO so maybe it'll come on there eventually. Hopefully, it'll show on HBO again. It's like a cycle that HBO show certain films a few months and then those same particular films start showing on Cinemax for a few months, and vice versa.
I think you might find the film interesting. I was surprised by how decent it actually is.
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Post by Crypt Keeper on Mar 12, 2018 14:16:03 GMT -8
I'll be giving it a watch for sure. It may even be on demand.
Trying to think of some other Horror films that feel like they could've been part of the TFTC Presents series. I mentioned it before, but of all the Friday The 13ths, Jason Lives (Part 6) definitely has an EC vibe going for it. I got to wonder if the director was a fan of EC Comics as a kid. Wouldn't surprise me.
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Post by gljbradley on Mar 23, 2018 17:26:51 GMT -8
I'll be giving it a watch for sure. It may even be on demand. Trying to think of some other Horror films that feel like they could've been part of the TFTC Presents series. I mentioned it before, but of all the Friday The 13ths, Jason Lives (Part 6) definitely has an EC vibe going for it. I got to wonder if the director was a fan of EC Comics as a kid. Wouldn't surprise me. Good point about the F13th films. |
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Post by Crypt Keeper on Mar 24, 2018 12:06:24 GMT -8
It's probably far too easy a pick for this, but Creepshow was heavily influenced by EC Horror comics and deliberately replicated the visual style of the comics.
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Post by gljbradley on Mar 24, 2018 12:20:30 GMT -8
It's probably far too easy a pick for this, but Creepshow was heavily influenced by EC Horror comics and deliberately replicated the visual style of the comics. It is. In fact, one of the artists who worked on the 50s EC Comics had did the artwork for that film. But, for me personally(AND THIS IS JUST ME), I wouldn't pick the film for my list. Same goes for the F13th films. I'd rather those films work on their own.
Like when I was making the list on IMDb, the type of movies I'm looking for standalone films that are either well known like American Psycho or obscure like Body Parts just as long as they have that familiar TFTC/EC Comics atmosphere, content, and morality lessons. In certain cases, some remakes are welcome.
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Post by Crypt Keeper on Mar 24, 2018 13:09:54 GMT -8
Body Parts, that's the one with the guy who gets a replacement arm that belonged to a serial killer, right? I've seen that and it definitely has a TFTC feel to it at times. Almost like it originated as a TFTC comic.
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Post by gljbradley on Mar 30, 2018 21:10:57 GMT -8
Body Parts, that's the one with the guy who gets a replacement arm that belonged to a serial killer, right? I've seen that and it definitely has a TFTC feel to it at times. Almost like it originated as a TFTC comic. Sorry for the late reply. To answer your question, yes. That's the same film. Body Parts is the film about a college professor who ends up in a horrific car accident which costs him an arm and ends up getting an arm transplant in which the arm belongs to a serial killer. And yes, watching the film, I also feel that it originated or at least borrowed elements from TFTC or the EC Comics. It's a pretty decent film. Btw, the main character has such piercing and intense looking eyes!!! And go figure! The film was shown on HBO and Cinemax! |
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Post by Crypt Keeper on Mar 30, 2018 21:27:56 GMT -8
I watched that not too long ago on HBO. I remember it came on cable a lot back in the 90s. It's definitely a good movie and worthy of inclusion alongside TFTC.
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Post by gljbradley on Apr 1, 2018 2:21:12 GMT -8
I watched that not too long ago on HBO. I remember it came on cable a lot back in the 90s. It's definitely a good movie and worthy of inclusion alongside TFTC. Exactly!!! That's why I chose it as one of the films for my list. I'm considering it as one of the first group of films I want to do the artwork for for my fan made TFTC logo picture. |
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