Greig Beck is an Australian author residing in Sydney with his wife, son and oversized black German Shepherd. Beneath the Dark Ice was Greig’s first novel, now published internationally, and available soon on Audio format. For more information visit Greig Beck Online. What first attracted you to horror writing? “Write what you like to read.” …
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Film Review: The World’s End (2013)
“Sharp, fun and chest-burstingly funny!” The World’s End is a nostalgic buddy comedy inter-spliced with surreal science fiction and firm nods towards extraterrestrial invasion films like The Invasion of The Body Snatchers. In true ‘Cornetto Trilogy’ style it is set in a seemingly harmless and quintessential English town with a – you guessed it – …
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News Round-up Week Ending 23 August
Welcome To Essex Welcome To Essex is a new British zombie film from writer/director Ryan J Fleming. A disparate group of survivors must battle from Brentwood to the rescue point of Southend-on-Sea in a final burst for freedom from the zombie plague that has consumed the UK. WIth principle photography winding down, This Is Horror …
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Book Review: Plastic by Christopher Fowler
“Clever, thrilling, funny, creepy, and utterly compelling!” Christopher Fowler is what might be termed a stalwart of genre writing. Ever since his explosive debut novel Roofworld hit the stands, he’s been a writer whose work has provoked interest and admiration across the board. Fowler’s books often straddle genres, featuring elements of crime, horror, and science …
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2013 FILM4 FrightFest Preview
It’s that time of year again, folks. FILM4 FrightFest, now in its 14th year, returns to the heart of London’s West End for five days of gore-packed movies, signings, and personal appearances. This is the first time I’ve attended, and to say I’m excited would be like saying Usain Bolt’s a little bit nippy down …
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Meet The Artist Interview: Alex Forknell
Alex Forknell is an emerging illustrator who has created artwork for punk/blues band Burning Condors and has had his horror piece ‘The Attic’ exhibited. He is currently working on more artwork with Burning Condors, an animated video and his own illustrated horror work. What first drew you to horror illustration? I was first drawn into …
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Making Room by V.H. Leslie
The rain kept Julie awake. It always did. It drummed against the window in a persistent patter as rhythmically as Rob’s breathing next to her. Neither lulled her. They only served to disturb the thing under the bed. Julie curled herself into a foetal position and backed herself into Rob’s warm body. The blanket was …
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Film Review: Deranged (1974)
“Chock-full of wonderfully diseased invention” Ed Gein’s name will be instantly familiar to most horror fans; the necrophile’s activities in late 50s rural Wisconsin inspired a few of the most famous films in the genre. Although Gein cannot be classified as a serial killer, having ‘only’ murdered two women, his obsession with death and his …
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5 Must Read Horror Articles – 19 August 2013
Welcome to Must Read Horror, where you will find the best horror articles the internet has to offer. This week: The History of Extreme Cinema Part 3 The Frightening Appeal of Horror Attractions Victor Crowley’s Most Gruesome Kills – The Best and Bloodiest! Why Horror Movies Deserve Our Respect Horror Comedies That Put Chills in …
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