H.G. Wells’ Manufactured Monsters

The Island of Doctor Moreau

This column has so far been preoccupied with the act of looking back. Not only in terms of its purpose – to unearth lesser-known works of eighteenth and nineteenth century authors – but also with regard to the stories themselves, which habitually focus on the echoes of the past disrupting the present. Continuing from last …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles, 2 September 2013

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Welcome to Must Read Horror, the place to find the best horror articles of the week. Once again we’ve searched the internet for interesting and notable articles for your reading pleasure. This week: William Gaines and the Birth of Horror Comics The Five Horror Trailer Trends That Always Work Nato and Remy’s Last Stand: Horror …

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News Round-up Week Ending 30 August

The Fall of the House of Usher

Thorpe Park ramps up the scares Thorpe Park theme park have teamed up with Lionsgate UK to produce Fright Nights, a number of horror themed nights that will feature live-action immersive horror events based on films such as The Blair Witch Project, The Cabin in the Woods and new horror flick You’re Next. With tickets …

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Meet The Writer Interview: Greig Beck

Greig Beck

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)

The World's End

“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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5 Must Read Horror Articles – 26 August 2013

Welcome, once again, to Must Read Horror. You want great horror articles? This is the place to find the best the web has to offer. This week: Ten Classic Horror Movies That Suck (According to the Internet) The Top 5 Takashi Miike Films Why the British Are Frightfully Good at Horror Freddy Vs. Jason – …

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News Round-up Week Ending 23 August

The Dark Man

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

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

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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