Horror Novels that Scream Halloween

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When I was asked to compile a list of books that I felt were good choices for October, this month that feels like nothing so much as a celebration of our chosen brand of genre fiction, I had to really think about it. Not just about what books I would choose—that’s the easy part—but why …

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News Round-up Week Ending 7 October 2016

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Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … Argento’s Phenomena To Get A Collector’s Edition Steelbook Release While not the first film that may come to mind when Dario Argento’s name is mentioned, Phenomena (aka Creepers), starring Jennifer Connolly and the late, great Donald …

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Book Review: The Secret of Ventriloquism by Jon Padgett

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“For those who enjoy fiction of a weird nature with a capital ‘w’  The Secret of Ventriloquism should not be missed.” If The Secret of Ventriloquism were to be summed up in a single word, that word would have to be ‘unsettling’. Starting with a guided meditation to prepare the reader to fully experience the …

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Book Review: The Eighth by Stephanie M. Wytovich

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“Loosely based on the Hades of Dante’s Inferno, Wytovich’s depiction of the underworld is truly terrifying and it’s likely that it would scare the hell out of Alighieri himself.” Stephanie M. Wytovich is far from an unknown in the horror community. Having published several outstanding collections of poetry, including Hysteria, Mourning Jewelry, and her most …

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The Cutting Room: Fear Inc

What if there was a company you could call that, for a premium, would bring your fears to life? You don’t have to leave your house, your office, or your vacation; the scares are customized to your tastes and arrive at your doorstep when you least expect it. But like texting an ex at 2am, …

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Book Review: Grass by Anya Martin

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“Martin has penned a tale of exceptionally unique vision and style, a darkly poignant story riddled with undercurrents of achingly seductive eroticism and temptation tempered by the threads of terror that permeate the book.” Anya Martin is something of a newcomer on the horror scene, but not a complete unknown. She’s been published in multiple …

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Book Review: Black Static, Issue 54

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“Very few other enterprises quite have as great handle on this aspect of horror writing as this periodical, and though there are the usual insightful columns, and reviews and interviews, it is the fiction which stands out in a publication full of highlights.” Horror is fast becoming a genre with very few set boundaries. It could …

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31 Lenses: The Appeal and Evolution of Rob Zombie as Director, Screenwriter and Producer

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Let’s get this out of the way right up front: I am a huge fan of Rob Zombie and Sheri Moon Zombie. My eight-year-old knows all the words to Dragula. I follow Sheri on Instagram and bought shirts from her short-lived Total Skull clothing line. I know they have a young teen daughter, are vegans, …

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Introducing Horror to Your Little Monsters

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What are your plans for Halloween? Perhaps you have been invited to a fancy dress party with your guy or ghoul (sorry, I couldn’t resist). Or maybe you will be watching your favourite scary movie, or binge-watching all of your favourites. What about the younger members of your family? Will they be trick-or-treating? Dressing up? …

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AHS: Roanoke Chapter 3: Play by Play, Recap, and WTF

AHS- Roanoke-Chapter 3 - Kathy Bates

Evan Peters! Evan Peters! That’s my hopeful chant heading into Episode 3. I know there is a good chance you’ve heard the rumors that there will be a “major twist” mid-season, and as unhinged but linear as the storyline has gone so far, that is a worrying thought. Approximately, oh, eighty plot threads have been …

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