Chris Alexander
Encyclopedia
Chris Alexander is a Toronto based film critic, composer, TV and radio personality
known primarily for his knowledge of horror and dark fantsy film history
. Has cult following
due to his counterculture point of view, experimental music
and participation in "Raging Boll" boxing stunt with filmmaker Uwe Boll
. Member of the Toronto Film Critics Association.
Served as popular "Schizoid Cinephile" columnist and critic in noted Canadian horror culture magazine Rue Morgue
.
First book was published in January 2010. Called "Chris Alexander's Blood Spattered Book" from Midnight Marquee (www.midmar.com).
In February 2010 was named as the new Editor-in-Chief of Fangoria
Magazine.
Journalist for Canadian national daily paper METRO.
Contributor for The Toronto Star.
and Antichrist
.
In pre-production on first feature film BLOOD OPERA. The movie will be written, directed and scored by Alexander. Popular "scream queen" Debbie Rochon has been rumored to be cast as the lead.
AM 640 Toronto's The John Oakley Show from 2004 - 2009.
Originated Caustic Critics segment with fellow personality Stuart Andrews on Rue Morgue Radio program (2004-2007).
. Composed music for several short and feature horror film
s. Experimental album Music For Parasites released in 2008.
Composer for horror radio drama series FANGORIA'S DREADTIME STORIES with host Malcolm McDowell
Composed theme and music for Stephen King horror film ONE FOR THE ROAD directed Paul Ward.
Hosts FILM SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL lecture and screening series at Toronto theater THE BLOOR CINEMA (2009 - 2011) and THE REVUE CINEMA (2011-?).
Radio personality
A radio personality is a person with an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses various genres of music, hosts a talk radio show that may take calls from listeners, or someone whose primary responsibility is to give news, weather,...
known primarily for his knowledge of horror and dark fantsy film history
History of film
The history of film is the historical development of the medium known variously as cinema, motion pictures, film, or the movies.The history of film spans over 100 years, from the latter part of the 19th century to the present day...
. Has cult following
Cult following
A cult following is a group of fans who are highly dedicated to a specific area of pop culture. A film, book, band, or video game, among other things, will be said to have a cult following when it has a small but very passionate fan base...
due to his counterculture point of view, experimental music
Experimental music
Experimental music refers, in the English-language literature, to a compositional tradition which arose in the mid-20th century, applied particularly in North America to music composed in such a way that its outcome is unforeseeable. Its most famous and influential exponent was John Cage...
and participation in "Raging Boll" boxing stunt with filmmaker Uwe Boll
Uwe Boll
Uwe Boll is a German director, producer and screenwriter, whose work includes several films adapted from video games. He finances his own films through his Boll KG production company. He is often cited as the worst director of all time.-Early life:...
. Member of the Toronto Film Critics Association.
Writing
Current Editor-in-Chief of FANGORIA magazine, succeeding former editor Tony Timpone.Served as popular "Schizoid Cinephile" columnist and critic in noted Canadian horror culture magazine Rue Morgue
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham's Magazine in 1841. It has been claimed as the first detective story; Poe referred to it as one of his "tales of ratiocination". Two works that share some similarities predate Poe's stories, including Das...
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First book was published in January 2010. Called "Chris Alexander's Blood Spattered Book" from Midnight Marquee (www.midmar.com).
In February 2010 was named as the new Editor-in-Chief of Fangoria
Fangoria
Fangoria is an American magazine devoted to horror and exploitation films, which has a number of associated brands:* Fangoria Comics* Fangoria Films* Fangoria RadioFangoria may also refer to:* Fangoria , a Spanish electro pop band...
Magazine.
Journalist for Canadian national daily paper METRO.
Contributor for The Toronto Star.
Movie career
Alexander hosted the screening of Drag Me to HellDrag Me to Hell
Drag Me to Hell is a 2009 American horror film, directed by Sam Raimi, with a screenplay by Sam and Ivan Raimi. The plot focuses on loan officer Christine Brown , who tries to impress her boss by refusing to extend a loan to a gypsy woman by the name of Mrs. Ganush...
and Antichrist
Antichrist (film)
Antichrist is a 2009 arthouse-horror film written and directed by Lars von Trier, starring Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg. It follows horror film conventions and tells the story of a couple who, after the death of their child, retreat to a cabin in the woods where the man experiences strange...
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In pre-production on first feature film BLOOD OPERA. The movie will be written, directed and scored by Alexander. Popular "scream queen" Debbie Rochon has been rumored to be cast as the lead.
Radio
Served as film critic on radio stationRadio station
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AM 640 Toronto's The John Oakley Show from 2004 - 2009.
Originated Caustic Critics segment with fellow personality Stuart Andrews on Rue Morgue Radio program (2004-2007).
Music
Formerly behind Toronto cult bands Walls of Jericho and Inseminoid. Released several solo albums on Meridian Music labelRecord label
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. Composed music for several short and feature horror film
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
s. Experimental album Music For Parasites released in 2008.
Composer for horror radio drama series FANGORIA'S DREADTIME STORIES with host Malcolm McDowell
Composed theme and music for Stephen King horror film ONE FOR THE ROAD directed Paul Ward.
Raging Boll
Only Canadian critic chosen to fight notorious genre filmmaker Uwe Boll during Raging Boll stunt in Vancouver 2006. Maintains friendly relationship with Boll to this day.Teaching
Taught Film History and Theory at The Toronto Film and Media College.Hosts FILM SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL lecture and screening series at Toronto theater THE BLOOR CINEMA (2009 - 2011) and THE REVUE CINEMA (2011-?).
Interviews
- Spencer Fornaciari & John Portanova at CrypticonCrypticonCrypticon is a horror-oriented media event held annually in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, Seattle, Washington, and Kansas City, Kansas. Guests have included authors, actors, directors, producers, & writers from classic and upcoming horror titles.-Overview:...
for The MacGuffin Film Podcast Episode 47 - Crypticon 2010 Part 1