MICHAEL GINGOLD first began reproducing newspaper ads for horror films in his Xerox fanzine Scareaphanalia, and went on to become a longtime editor and writer for Fangoria magazine and on-line. He also currently contributes to Rue Morgue, MovieMaker, Scream, and others. Michael is the author of The FrightFest Guide to Monster Movies and Shark Movie Mania, and has created featurettes and written liner notes for numerous Blu-ray and DVD releases.

JOE DANTE is an American film director, producer, editor, and actor. His directorial filmography includes the movies Piranha, The Howling, Gremlins, The 'Burbs, Matinee, and Small Soldiers. He additionally directed television episodes for Police Squad!, The Twilight Zone, and Amazing Stories.

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