Ask any reader of weird fiction for their A-list of writers of the genre and they’ll invariably include Laird Barron in that list. When it comes to contemporary writers, Barron easily comes to mind as the most accessible, and the most able to set his own course. He consistently delivers the goods with engaging characters …
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Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to. Without further ado: A Close Analysis Of Halloween There Is No Such Thing As Mindless Entertainment Halloween Movies For Wimps Renee Zellweger Reminisces About Texas Chain Saw: The Next Generation Five …
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Here’s a selection of some of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week… Young adult release from Greg Hurwitz, The Rains, coming soon Best-selling author of Orphan X, Greg Hurwitz is to release his first novel aimed at the young adult market. Combining themes of zombies and extra terrestrials, …
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“A collection of some of the best writers in horror expressing their own takes on the story of the somnambules, hypnosis, and the darkness within our own minds.” ‘A Twisted World of Madness’ by Joseph S. Pulver, Sr. is an introduction to the insanity in store for the reader, or is it more of a …
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In this podcast J. David Osborne and Michael David Wilson talk about turning thirty, failing in public and the misconception surrounding minimum effective dose. About J. David Osborne J. David Osborne is the Portland, Oregon based author of the Wonderland Award-winningBy the Time We Leave Here, We’ll Be Friends, Low Down Death Right Easy, and …
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In this podcast Scott Nicolay interviews Matthew M. Bartlett, author of Creeping Waves (Muzzleland Press). Show Notes In exploring the genesis of his second collection Creeping Waves (Muzzleland Press), Matthew M. Bartlett digs deep into his ‘unnatural natural progression’ from the ‘real’ mythical town(s?) of Leeds and the Gathering in the Woods to Voices from the Trees …
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In 1989, Full Moon Features opened the toy Box and let Toulon’s puppets loose! Now, after 27-years, 11 films, and countless on-screen deaths Full Moon unleashes total terror with the bloodiest, wildest and most gruesome Puppet Master yet! Witness the exciting conclusion and final chapter in the Axis trilogy! To stop the Nazi war machine …
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It’s that time of the year again when the breezes begin to cool, the leaves make the trees look as though they’ve caught fire, and everywhere you go you smell the scents of cinnamon and apple candles. For many people, it’s time for a Halloween party, which does take a little planning. There are a …
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“This is the kind of well-crafted character-driven storytelling that is serving, and will continue to serve, Daniel Braum well as he continues to make a name for himself in the genre.” Daniel Braum’s short stories run the full spectrum of speculative fiction, from horror to science-fiction to fantasy and blends of two or more of …
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We are now fifteen minutes and counting from the script-flip super major mid-season twist that Ryan Murphy won’t shut up about! I think he spent so much energy on the Fight Club rules premiere that he just can’t help himself: “Now everything will be different but have the same cast!” “Finn Wittrock is going to …
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5 Must Read Horror Articles 13 January 2024 Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet…