#watch as i perform my own tracheotomy (working title)

[juney-blues]

TRACHEOTOMY UPD8!

New plot developments in this latest update, i;m on the edge of my fucking seat, vriska is there, and i think so is the president, and maybe mario, and some other guys???? wow, insane!

Read it here!

Or start here if you're a new reader!-ahahahaha fucking got you, no update tonight it's april god damn fools

i got you good, you thought vriska would be in this comic?? vriska would NEVER be in this comic ahahahahaha

fucking PRNAKED

[lindsaynsmith]

10 Horror Films In Desperate Need Of A Blu Ray

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A few months back I watched a film from 1953 called The Maze. It was directed by William Cameron Menzies, the same man who did Invaders from Mars (1953) and a slew of other highly regarded silent and early sound films. The Blu from Kino Lorber is pristine. I had never seen a black and white film look so good, despite having seen what I thought were perfect prints and scans.

As for the film, a quiet vaguely Lovecraftian tale of longing, loss, and familial curses, I could foresee how it had been lost throughout cinema history. A film could be amazing, yet with a shoddy old print or transfer it becomes impossible to watch. Due to carelessness, we may have lost more masterpieces than we know. And that’s where Blu Ray comes in. Eventually, we’re going to get to the point where we can’t conceivably get better quality than this, right? And if Blu Ray is it, what will happen to the films that don’t make the upgrade? Will it be the same as VHS to DVD, where a library of movies are tethered to one outmoded media and hardware? The following films are in danger of being lost, let’s try to save ‘em.

Keep reading for a look at the 10 horror movies we most want released on Blu-ray as voted on by Chris Coffel, Kieran Fisher, Brad Gullickson, Meg Shields, Rob Hunter, and myself.

10. Anguish (1987)

Films with a “meta” element can be tough to pull off, and for every slice of brilliance (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, 2005) there’s a messy misfire (Last Action Hero, 1993). One of the more unappreciated examples is Bigas Luna‘s Anguish. There’s an argument to be made that its film within a film within a film structure amounts to nonsense, but what it lacks in vigorous logic it more than makes up for in style, tension, and creativity. Its various threads are captivating and suspenseful in their own way, and in today’s world the movie theater segment carries far more terrifying power than it once did. At its most basic it’s a Psycho (1960) riff about a man and his mother, but it succeeds far better as an eye-opening look at our own obsession with watching.” A new Blu-ray would sharpen the picture even further. – Rob Hunter

9. The Dentist (1996)

Going to the dentist is terrifying in and of itself. A psychotic dentist with a tendency to slaughter his patients with the very same surgical equipment we all fear is even scarier. But that was the genius concept behind Brian Yuzna’s riotous B movie that saw Corbin Bernsen as the eponymous tooth surgeon. The movie spawned a sequel that’s equally as entertaining as the first, and they both deserve all the upgrades. That’s a hint Scream Factory. – Kieran Fisher

8. Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)

There was nothing quite like going to the video store. Be it Blockbuster, Hollywood Video, or your local mom and pop shop browsing the seemingly endless shelves, staring at the alluring box art, was a film school for my generation. And no box art was more attention-grabbing as Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2. Which is why it’s even more disheartening that it is still orphaned on a barebones DVD. An “in title alone” sequel to Jamie Lee Curtis’ early 80s school slasher, Mary Lou takes on a supernatural twist attempting to capitalize on that either killer of dreams Freddy Krueger. The film is an instant cult classic with its bizarre incestuous plot lines and over the top deaths, but the film deserves to be remembered (and remastered) for its striking visuals, especially one of a swirling blackboard that becomes a swirling void. Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2 is how you do a sequel. – Jacob Trussell

7. April Fool’s Day (1986)

The 80’s were the heyday for the slasher sub-genre. Every major franchise released multiple titles and a bunch of imitators and cheap knockoffs got in on the action. While a majority of these films followed a similar template every now and then one would come along with a fresh new take, as was the case in 1986 with the Fred Walton-directed April Fool’s Day. This is a movie that is conventional until it’s not thanks to a final act that may catch some viewer’s off guard. Whether or not the film’s conclusion is one that works is a worthy debate, however, in a sea of slashers that are largely the same this film’s ending does make it stand out. Plus it features a stellar 80’s cast that includes Deborah Foreman, Griffin O’Neal, and Thomas Wilson. This is all to say that the film’s lack of Blu-ray release is a travesty that needs rectifying. – Chris Coffel

6. The Keep (1983)

Shouldn’t every Michael Mann movie be on blu-ray? The guy is a master stylist, and even his second and possibly weakest effort oozes style and craft. Shot by Alex Thomson (the eye behind Excalibur, Legend, Labyrinth, Leviathan, Alien 3), The Keep is a rich visual feast of inky blacks and mysterious light sources. To forever live in the purgatory of bargain basement standard definition is criminal. Mann tried his best to adapt F. Paul Wilson’s World War II supernatural saga, but as the budget ballooned above him, the studio lost all confidence in recouping their money. An epic 210 minutes was savagely stripped down to a paltry 96. No wonder the final plot is barely coherent. That being said, the film that is currently available is an essential addition to every cineastes library. From The Keep comes Manhunter, Heat, and all the rest. A new Blu-ray could be akin to an exorcism for Mann. Sit him in front of a microphone, and let him unleash a torrent of frustrations over the production. That would provide solid psychotherapy for Mann and quite an education for us. – Brad Gullickson

5. The Haunting of Julia (1977)

That The Haunting of Julia has never been released on DVD is a goddamn tragedy. Almost as much of a tragedy as the cold open of the film, which sees a choking child and a tracheotomy gone wrong. Also known as Full Circle, Julia sees a frazzled Mia Farrow haunted by loss, and possibly something more sinister. A psychological horror in the vein of The Changeling and The Innocents, Julia is eerie slow burn with an effective twist (and a badass soundtrack). Extant digital copies are unlicensed and subject to the ever-horrid pan and scan technique. If The Haunting of Julia isn’t rescued via blu-ray, it is at real risk of falling into obscurity. – Meg Shields

4. Mr. Frost (1990)

Jeff Goldblum has found a late-career surge with quirky performances in blockbuster movies, and as much as we love them it’s worth remembering that he used to deliver far more varied characters in smaller films. One of the best — and least seen — is this grim psychological thriller that casts Goldblum as a confirmed serial killer who just might be something worse. The film is a twisting mind-game between Frost and those around him including a detective and a psychiatrist (Kathy Baker), and his identity and abilities are constantly in question. It’s a methodically paced thriller with supernatural undertones, and I’d love to see it reach a wider audience… perhaps with a commentary by Goldblum as Frost? – Rob Hunter

3. Ghostwatch (1992)

People love to troll found footage films, and it’s easy to see why. Ridicule is natural when something becomes as popular, and as over saturated, as the format. But what far few remember is how absolutely blood curdling that first found footage film you see can be. Is it real or is it strictly fiction? The format blurs the storytelling lines. But imagine watching something like Ghostwatch before this storytelling device was widely used. Imagine how terrifying a story can become when you earnestly think you’re watching a documentary. And that’s exactly what Ghostwatch did. Originally aired on BBC as a Halloween special with national treasure Michael Parkinson as host, Ghostwatch purports itself as being a real investigation into a haunting of a family. With CC cameras and a live crew capturing the paranormal activity, the creatives blurred the lines even deeper by insinuating that the haunting isn’t just real, but could affect you by merely watching the broadcast. It was so terrifying to UK audiences that it caused mass hysteria, ala Orson Welles War of the Worlds, and resulted in the BBC banning future airings of the special. With an uptick in popularity thanks to the streaming service Shudder, Ghostwatch deserves the Blu ray treatment and a spot in your home library. – Jacob Trussell

2. Martin (1978)

The late great George A. Romero is best remembered for giving new life to the zombie genre. But in an ironic twist, his favourite of his own films is about vampires. Or is it? That’s the ghoulish gambit of 1978’s Martin: is the awkward teen an immortal blood-sucker or just a serial killer in the vein of Richard Chase? A creepy and often tender meditation on alienation, Martin is critically beloved and criminally under-seen. The film’s downbeat tone and more somber sensibility might have something to do with this, but the rights situation (more of a fiscal standoff, really) is the main culprit. Martin is a neglected, socially-relevant masterpiece; a Blu-ray is long overdue. – Meg Shields

1. The Hitcher (1986)

When I discovered that The Hitcher had yet to receive the Blu-ray treatment, I was even more baffled than that day in 2016 where I woke up to find that an actual turd had been elected the President of the United States of America. This movie gave us one of the best horror villains of all time in the form of Rutger Hauer as a murderous hitch-hiker who makes life hell for travelers. Such a simple concept, with such perfect execution (and executions). The movie is so good that Michael Bay even saw enough dollar signs to produce a terrible remake in the 2000’s, which has its own Blu-ray release. – Kieran Fisher

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[juney-blues]

hey you! you're not on my art team! i'm the only one on my art team! whaddya need this for???

[juney-blues]

TRACHEOTOMY UPD8!

single page tonight ;3

bg noise as always by the lovely dare0451

hey what's going on with this here computer why are we zooming into it

Read it here!

Or start here if you're a new reader!

[juney-blues]

TRACHEOTOMY UPD8!

single page update tonight! again with ambient audio by dare0451

(gonna take like an hour for this to go out because i accidentally hit my post limit for today lmao)

Read it here!

Or start here if you're a new reader!

[juney-blues]

TRACHEOTOMY UPD8!

single page update

...?

Read it here!

Or start here if you're a new reader!

[juney-blues]

TRACHEOTOMY UPD8!

4 page update tonight!

Finally wrapping up the april/laika convo! april you bitch please stop prolonging balconystuck

I have no earthly excuse for how long this took to get out, please forgive me <3

the last page is supposed to have sound i'm gonna retcon that in later lmao

Read it here!

Or start here if you're a new reader!

[juney-blues]

be glad i don't have a patreon yet 'cause it means you get to see this concept art for FREE (potentially in lieu of an update next week, i'm bad at estimating my workload lmao)

[juney-blues]

it;s tracheotomy time you son of a bitch idiot!

single page update as i continue to rot, getting one page out every four years!!

Read it here!

Or start here if you're a new reader!

[juney-blues]

TRACHEOTOMY UPD8!

single page update tonight! i've been busy with some comm stuff because my friend needed money and that kinda took priority lolol

Read it here!

Or start here if you're a new reader!

[juney-blues]

TRACHEOTOMY UPD8! (debateably?)

thanks to @flaringk's fat ass and winning personality (and godly javascripting skills) i've finally finished CHOOSE YOUR OWN TRACHEOTOMY, a mini-comic to test out branching paths and such,

i'm gonna have fun abusing this technology in the comic proper even if it means it'll give me a shitload of extra work for some pages >:3

read it here! https://junebugjamboree.neocities.org/tracheotomy/tests/?pg=0

[juney-blues]

TRACHEOTOMY UPD8!

this page SUCKS the layout is CLUTTERED and UNREADABLE the scripting is JANKY, i'm gonna put out one page a month and that page is gonna suck shit and you're gonna LIKE IT <3

1 page down this month,,,, 11 to go,,,,

Read it here!

Or start here if you're a new reader!

[juney-blues]

TRACHEOTOMY UPD8!

single page update!

...

god the code for audio playback is kinda cooked lmao i need to go through it and clean it up at some point

Read it here!

Or start here if you're a new reader!

[juney-blues]

How's the comic going along? have anything fancy or little secrets planned? Looking forward to more :D

ps I like the sketch style pps what art thing do you use ppps smorestuck -> 🍞🍫⚪🍞 🏠

ghfdjkgdfgjkhg didn't get any work done last week as i was busy with commission stuff~

come monday i'm gonna get back to work on it (and try to balance it with the remaining comms as best i can, so update mightttt be the week after that? art hard </3)

also eheehehehe you have NO idea how many secrets i got planned >:)

the art thing i use is krita!! i like the way that program works + it has good animation tools which helps with some stuff~

i use a modified version of krita's pixel brush, (i hit f5 to open the brush editor and set the shape to square instead of circle)

my process is mostly trying to get as much done as i can in as few layers as possible?

a LOT of my panels are just first draft rough sketches (this is to help me get pages out at something resembling a reasonable rate, because i have the constitution of a poor victorian orphan chimney sweep)

i generally just have a colour/value layer, a rough sketch layer, and then another layer for dialogue/text/what have you. (though i'll often end up using more if it's just convenient for other stuff to have it's own layer, or if i'm having trouble drawing something specific and just wanna keep trying at it without effecting the stuff around it)

oh and i do huge swathes of the comic in just one file because i'm insane

(though for pages with animation i tend to just copy and paste the page's layer group into it's own new file and do the animation there because i severely doubt krita can handle BOTH animation, AND like a hundred fucking layers at the same time)

OH and i do all my typesetting in GIMP because krita doesn't let me do non-antialiased text for some reason

for this i just type it out in gimp, 14pt courier new as our god homestuck intended

(and depending on what i'm using it for i'll probably scale it up an integer amount)

and then i paste it into my image and usually rotate or transform it a bit (with nearest neighbour scaling <3)

small peak into my artistic process, this doesn't cover dissonance logs and such but that's like a whole different thing, messy messy spaghetti code and html~

i realise you didn't ask for most of this but i felt like sharing anyway lmao

also om nom smore stuck

[juney-blues]

TRACHEOTOMY: YEAR 2 STARTS NOW

oho it's been a year since i started making this comic! and i haven't even finished the prologue yet,,,

you've heard of "slow burn"

get ready for "rust"

this year i hope my productivity picks up and i get pages out at something resembling a reasonable rate! i've got lots of story planned and i can't WAIT until i can get it onto the page for you!

[juney-blues]

TRACHEOTOMY UPD8!

kept ya waiting, huh?

5 page update tonight!!!! took me a bit to get this put together and i hope the wait hasn't been too long~

i'll try not to succumb too hard to the horrors next time but no promises

read the update here!

OR

start here if you're a new reader!