When I was asked to write something on ten ‘must read’ Aussie horror writers, I thought, “Hell, how can I narrow it down to so few?” I know many, many writers that I consider ‘must read’, both here in Australia and internationally. Well, here they are. In a random order, as well, to avoid being …
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News Round-up Week Ending 7 December
Fantastiq Takes Shape A brand new British film and TV festival has been announced for August 2013. Fantastiq aims to bring the best in sci-fi, fantasy and horror film and TV together in one place. The festival will be held at the Derby Quad on 9-11 August 2013. Be sure to check back to This …
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Horror and the must read novella (and why they’re still relevant)
The novella is one of those literary forms that I have admired for a long time – a quicker read than a novel but a fuller experience than a short story. In the mainstream publishing world, it appears to be something of a neglected format (although, having said that, in a relatively recent visit to …
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Win Zombie Flesh Eaters Steel Book Edition
To coincide with the release of the brand new Steel Book Edition of Zombie Flesh Eaters on blu-ray we’re launching a very special competition in which two of you will win the aforementioned Zombie Flesh Eaters and one of you will also see your fiction published on the This Is Horror website. The Rules Write …
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The Muppets and Mahna, Mahna – the Untold Story!
This is a story that’s never been told. It’s about the tragedy that dogs every triumph and the fallacy that underlies fame. It concerns a true entertainment icon – the Muppet known to millions as Mahna Mahna. Read more…
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News Round-up Week Ending 2 December
The Soska Sisters invade the UK The Soska Sisters’ new film American Mary will be opening in selected UK cinemas from 11 January 2013 and the sisters themselves will hosting screenings across the country. The screenings are sponsored by FrightFest Presents and will also feature lead actress Katharine Isabelle. Full dates and details can be found at …
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Interview: Eric Reinert
Eric Robert Reinert is a horror artist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is also a musician, and has played drums in numerous metal and punk bands. He currently plays with black metal band Goatfisted. Read more…
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Christmas Horror at Warwick University, tomorrow, 6PM
Tomorrow, Friday 30 November, we have an incredibly special evening of horror planned for you. Ray Cluley, John Costello, Joseph D’Lacey and Alison Littlewood will all be reading at our Christmas Event running from 6-9PM in The Writer’s Room at The University of Warwick. This is a free event – please e-mail Michael@ThisIsHorror.co.uk with the …
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Interview: Gav Chuckie Steel
When Gav Chuckie Steel started writing Instrumental hip hop and producing bands and artists, his love of hip hop and horror films was apparent in his music – this brought on the idea of scoring for films, which ultimately brought on the idea of writing his own film (The Shadow of Death) to use as …
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