5 Must Read Horror Articles 8 February 2016

Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week. So, without further ado: The Ominous Ordinary: Horror Writers Finding Scares in the Everyday The Themes of John Carpenter’s Apocalypse Trilogy Where Do We Find Lovecraftian Horror? Horror Drive-In: Retro Drive-In Snowstorm Keith Stuart On: Horror, Madness, …

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News Round-up Week Ending 5 February 2016

Here’s a selection of some of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week… John Carpenter Announces ‘Lost Themes II’ available for Preorder Horror icon John Carpenter has announced the preorder of his next musical offering, Lost Themes II. Continuing with the premise of ‘soundtracks for movies that only exist …

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The Cutting Room – The Walking Dead Season Six

The world has been overrun by zombies, and a group of survivors, led by ex-Sheriff Rick Grimes, are battling to save themselves from not only the perambulating undead, but from their fellow human survivors. Picking up from the mid-season finale’s cliffhanger, things are undoubtedly about to go from bad to worse in the second half …

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TIH 078: Richard Thomas on Gamut Magazine, Kickstarter Do’s and Don’ts, and Short Story Mechanics

TIH 078 Richard Thomas on Gamut Magazine, Kickstarter Do's and Don'ts, and Short Story Mechanics

In this podcast Richard Thomas talks about his brand new venture Gamut Magazine, Do’s and Don’ts of Kickstarter and Short Story Mechanics.  About Richard Thomas Richard Thomas is the author of seven books: Three novels, Disintegration and Breaker (Random House Alibi), and Transubstantiate (Otherworld Publications); three short story collections, Tribulations (Crystal Lake), Staring Into the Abyss …

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Look Out For… Furnace by Livia Llewellyn and Obsidian: A Decade of Horror Stories by Women

Look Out For… Furnace by Livia Llewellyn “Livia Llewellyn’s stories generate an almost visceral sense of unease.” Horror fiction has long celebrated and explored the twin engines driving human existence. Call them what you like: Sex and Death, Love and Destruction, Temptation and Terror. While many may strive to reach the extremes, few authors manage …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 1 February 2016

Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week. So, without further ado: Darkness on the Edge of Town Loving the Alien: Thomas Ligotti and the Psychology of Cosmic Horror Black Mirror: Charlie Brooker’s Eerily Accurate Future Visions Where Are We Going? Some Reflections on British …

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News Round-up Week Ending 29 January 2016

Here’s a selection of some of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week… Horror Channel (UK) Unleashes a Fear-filled February of Premieres Starting Friday and Saturday evenings in February, Horror Channel presents eight films, including the UK TV premiere of Daric Gates, The Appearing, and the network premieres of …

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The Cutting Room – Damien

Damien follows the adult life of Damien Thorn, the mysterious child from the 1976 motion picture The Omen who has grown up seemingly unaware of the satanic forces around him. Haunted by his past, Damien must now come to terms with his true destiny — that he is the Antichrist. Barbara Hershey stars as Ann …

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Book Review: The Dark at the End of the Tunnel by Taylor Grant

“Like all great horror authors, Grant can generate terror from monstrous beings but also from human cruelty.” Taylor Grant is a professional screenwriter and film maker; The Dark at the End of the Tunnel is his first collection of prose fiction. In writing these stories, Grant has not left his cinematic roots behind, for these …

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TIH 077: Richard Thomas on Breaker, Gamut Magazine and Kickstarter Fundraising

TIH 077 Richard Thomas on Breaker, Gamut Magazine and Kickstarter Fundraising

In this podcast Richard Thomas talks about his new novel, Breaker, his exciting new venture, Gamut Magazine, and the ins and outs of Kickstarter fundraising. This episode is packed full of content, advice and lessons from editor, writer and publisher, Richard Thomas.  About Richard Thomas Richard Thomas is the author of seven books: Three novels, …

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