Fantastic Films

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Fantastic Films
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Fantastic Films issue 1
EditorIrving Karchmar
Art directorMike Stein
CategoriesScience Fiction, Fantasy
FrequencyVaried per year
Year founded1978
Final issue1985
CompanyBlake Publishing Corp.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
ISSN 0273-7043

Fantastic Films was an American film magazine specializing in the genres of science fiction and fantasy. The magazine was published by Blake Publishing Corp. and existed between 1978 and 1985. [1]

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Fantastic Films was intended as an alternative to competitors such as Cinefantastique and Starlog . The magazine set itself apart by featuring extensive interviews with actors and behind-the-scenes personnel. The magazine never featured editorials or reviews but did have a rather lengthy Reaction section that allowed readers to send in their letters. In addition, the magazine featured a Fantastic Films Archive Series, a retrospective section that highlighted classic sci-fi films of the past ranging from popular titles like The Day the Earth Stood Still to more obscure fare like Just Imagine .

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References

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