Hello Everybody!

I haven't written a column in ages, what with having to get the e-newsletters out, adding to the database, compiling the Top 100 Sci-fi Movies, scanning and upload thousands of pics replying to e-mails etc. So it's well time I got round to letting you all know what's happening (and has happened) concerning your favourite HSF site.

As I said, the first two editions of our newsletter are out, and I think they're pretty cool. The latest, Halloween issue includes a review of the independent horror film, 'Them Damn Zombies', and also features the opinions of our new guest columnist, Frank N. Alucard. And remember, it's completely free, so order a copy today!

At this point, I must say thanks to everybody who has helped to support the site by purchases memorabilia and films. We're getting more and more orders by the day, and maybe soon I earn enough to hire some staff to help with my crushing schedules! (Fat chance!).

We now have more films in stock than ever before, so if you say we have nothing to interest you - then I don't believe you. Our database has recently passed the 5,000 mark, a quarter of those entries now have pics, and soon, I try to get a truck load of reviews put up too.

That reminds me, I haven't recieved many reviews from readers, so some help there would be great. It doesn't matter if you wrote the review for another site, or if the review is old; you'llrecieve a byline and get your work put up on the net.

At time of writing, I just returned from the Birmingham NEC film fair, which, as ususal was a big success, and I've picked up some amazing films. If the likes of 'Contamination', or 'Death at Love House' don't interest you, then how about our new selection of DVDs, including 'Teenage Zomibes' 'Spooks Run Wild' and 'Flesh Feast'!

Just time to say thanks to everybody who e-mailed me, especially concerning my top 100 lists, but please, if you have any questions or comments about these sort of issues, use the Message Board, I promise I'll reply! Thanks, W.S. Sharpe.

Archived Tournaments: Ultimate Hunchback Fiendish Phantom Maddest Mad Sculpter Prosperous Prospero Likely Last Man

Rains as 'The Invisible Man' (33)		Price: Invisible Man Returns(40)

Each Month, We Will Compare Performances of the Greatest Horror Stars of All Time. This Month, without a corny joke in sight (ooops), we ask: 'Who was the Invinicible Invisible Man? It's Claude Rains Vs. Vincent Price!
THE RATINGS

There are five rounds. Each Actor is rated from 0% to 20% in each round. The total combined percentages of the five rounds equals the total rating. The star with the highest total rating goes through to next month!

ROUND ONE - Pedigree

Rains: A previous champion, Rain's won the title of finest 'Phantom'. Also appeared as 'The Clairvoyant' and as Lon Chaney's dad in 'The Wolfman'. - 16%

Price: What can you say? A true legend of the horror genre! - 20%

ROUND TWO - Suitability

Rains: Successfully essays insanity and pure evil, with only the use of his voice! - 18%

Price: One of the most recognisable voices in cinema history, just what you need for this role. - 18%

ROUND THREE - Looking the Part

Rains: Obviously, this isn't too relivent to the part, but even under those bandages, Claude gives a commanding performance. - 8%

Price: What he lacks in manic hand gestures and relentless pacing of floors, he makes up for in stature; an imposing figure - 8%

ROUND FOUR - Acting Ability

Rains: An incredible actor, Rains has an impressive portfolio, and even starred in arguably the most loved film of all time - 'The Lost World' (1960), (Oh, and some other film about a Moroccan bar). - 18%

Price: OK, he's a bit hammy from time to time, but he is legend for Christ sake! - 17%

ROUND FIVE - The Film Overall

Rains: One of the best Horror Movies ever - good enough for anybodies top 10. - 19%

Price: Not up to the original, but 'The Invisible Man Returns' (40) is still a classic. - 17%

TOTALS - Will we ever get a successful defence of the title? Not this time anyway!

Rains: 79%

Price 80%

Price Becomes the new champ. Next month: he battles Lionel Atwill; who was the maddest mad sculpter!