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Psychotronic Video was an American magazine created and edited by Michael J. Weldon, devoted to exploitation films, horror, science fiction, independent productions, and other cinema neglected by mainstream film publications. The magazine began in 1989 and continued until 2006, developing from Weldon's earlier zine and reference-book work. Its reviews, interviews, and filmographies documented performers and filmmakers while helping establish "psychotronic" as a broad label for unusual cult cinema.
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Who created Psychotronic Video?
Michael J. Weldon created and edited Psychotronic Video. The magazine began in 1989 and focused on films that mainstream movie publications often ignored.
What kinds of films did Psychotronic Video cover?
It covered exploitation films, horror, science fiction, independent productions, and other unusual cinema. Its range included movies valued for cult appeal rather than mainstream prestige.
When did Psychotronic Video run?
The magazine began in 1989 and continued until 2006. It became part of the printed culture around cult and genre film discovery.
How was Psychotronic Video different from mainstream film magazines?
It concentrated on neglected, strange, low-budget, and cult movies instead of focusing mainly on major studio releases. Michael J. Weldon's editorial approach treated exploitation and independent cinema as subjects worth serious attention.
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