Itās 2016, which means most of us have completely stopped using paper calendars for at least five years now. They were the perfect excuse to have scantily dressed men and women to ogle while we set our dates, or maybe just cute animals dressed up in themed costumes. Either way, horror photographerĀ Ama Lea has given us allĀ 12Ā great reasons to bring back the hanging wall calendar with her latest project,Ā Year of Fear 2017
Have you ever wanted to see Freddy Kruegerās six pack, or wondered just how toned LeatherfaceāsĀ butt is? Well ponder no more my thirsty friends,Ā Year of Fear 2017 has given our favorite horror villains a sexy makeover the likes of which will make you want to reuse the calendar over and over again.Ā Lea has recreated scenes from your favorite horror films to pay a sexy homage to the classics. Featuring models and noted horror celebs likeĀ Jonathan Tiersten (Sleepaway Camp), Marv Blauvelt (Death House), and Jared Degado (300, Death House) to name a few.
Every single arrangement is done with a tongue in cheek attitude, each frame filled with several odes to the classic monsters and films we love so dearly. Even if scantily dressed men isnāt your thing, there is still plenty of over the topĀ horror references to keep horror fans entertainedĀ year round.
Ama Lea has been a professional photographer for years, photographing the likes ofĀ Wes Craven,Ā Stewart Gordon, and theĀ Soska sisters for various publications includingĀ Fangoria andĀ Delirium. Her short filmĀ M is for Mermaid is part of the recently released third installment ofĀ ABCās Of Death
If you live in the Los Angeles area, there will be aĀ Year Of Fear 2017 release party atĀ The Bearded Lady in Burbank onĀ November 4th. Not only will there be copies of the calendar for purchase, but the evening will also include several of the models in person, as well as an array of other artworks from local artists. The event will be open to the public.
Year Of Fear 2017 is currently available for pre-order online, which is linked below. Be sure to also followĀ Year Of Fear on Facebook.