10 Books that Influenced Letters to the Purple Satin Killer by Joshua Chaplinsky My new book, Letters to the Purple Satin Killer, comes out August 6th from CLASH Books. It is a dark epistolary novel that explores the aftermath of a serial killer’s crimes via the correspondence he receives while … Joshua Chaplinsky – 10 Books that Influenced Letters to the Purple Satin KillerRead more
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Doctor Jekyll, is it Doomed to be Such a Dreadful Shipwreck?
Doctor Jekyll, starring Eddie Izzard Dr Nina Jekyll makes a fortune in the pharmaceutical industry and becomes a household name, but her success comes at a cost. A scandal forces her out of the spotlight and into seclusion. In need of an assistant, Jekyll hires Rob, a reformed convict straight … Doctor Jekyll, is it Doomed to be Such a Dreadful Shipwreck?Read more
Trap: A Review of the Latest M. Night Shyamalan
Trap, Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, A Movie Review by Hope Madden A man and his teenage daughter realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event while watching a concert. Release date: 9 August 2024 Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures You have to feel for a guy who’s built … Trap: A Review of the Latest M. Night ShyamalanRead more
Longlegs, Nic Cage Shines as a Deranged Serial Killer.
Longlegs FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again. Release date: 12 July 2024 Director: Oz Perkins Distributed by: Neon A Horror Movie … Longlegs, Nic Cage Shines as a Deranged Serial Killer.Read more
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person Young vampire Sasha has a serious problem: she can’t kill. Her exasperated parents cut off her blood supply, putting her life in jeopardy. Sasha meets Paul, a lonely teen with suicidal tendencies who is willing to give his life for hers, and they begin … Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal PersonRead more
The Last Breath (2024)
The Last Breath (2024) , A Horror Movie Review by Mark Walker Written by Andrew Prendergast and Nick Saltrese Directed by Joachim Hedén A group of old college friends reunite on a Caribbean scuba diving trip exploring the wreckage of a WWII battleship and find themselves trapped inside the underwater labyrinth … The Last Breath (2024) Read more
MaXXXine: A Chilling Hollywood Thriller
MaXXXine On its own, the film fits nicely into the role of a competent urban thriller. But when cast as the final piece of a potentially iconic horror trilogy, MaXXXine ends up limping to the finish. A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden and George Wolf In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star … MaXXXine: A Chilling Hollywood ThrillerRead more
That Which Stands Outside by Mark Morris
That Which Stands Outside by Mark Morris The strong mythology focus that permeates the latter half of the novel’s first phase never feels alienating, and if anything the more mysterious moments – such as Yrsa’s animalistic nighttime excursions – get under your skin rather make you feel all at sea. … That Which Stands Outside by Mark MorrisRead more
Deadstream, 2022, directed by Joseph Winter and Vanessa Winter
Deadstream, 2022, directed by Joseph Winter and Vanessa Winter Sometimes you have to give people credit for working with what they’ve got – and sometimes it makes you curious about whether they’re more talented than they realise. Shawn Ruddy is a self-described ‘piece of trash’, a prank YouTuber who got … Deadstream, 2022, directed by Joseph Winter and Vanessa WinterRead more
Handling the Undead
Handling the Undead, A Horror Movie Review by George Wolf On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them. Who are they, and what do they want? Handling the Undead is a … Handling the UndeadRead more
The Extravaganza Eternia: A Tale of Intrigue and Curses
The Extravaganza Eternia by Kristin Osani A Horror Book Review by Debra K. Every It’s hard to resist a circus and doubly hard to resist magic. Pair these elements with a murder mystery, and you’ve really got something. Kristin Osani’s fantasy novel, The Extravaganza Eternia, opens with a breathless introduction … The Extravaganza Eternia: A Tale of Intrigue and CursesRead more
The Watchers: Ishana Night Shyamalan’s Feature Debut
The Watchers A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden Based on: The Watchers; by A. M. Shine A 28-year-old artist gets stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. Finding shelter, she unknowingly becomes trapped alongside three strangers who are stalked by mysterious creatures every night. Director: Ishana Night Shyamalan Distributed … The Watchers: Ishana Night Shyamalan’s Feature DebutRead more
In a Violent Nature: A Meta-Slasher for Horror Enthusiasts
In a Violent Nature, A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden When a filmmaker upends slasher tropes, the result often takes a comedic turn. Scream benefitted simultaneously from the audience’s effortless acceptance of genre staples and Wes Craven’s wicked sense of humor. Likewise, the absolute treasure of a meta-slasher Behind the Mask: The … In a Violent Nature: A Meta-Slasher for Horror EnthusiastsRead more
Founders Day (2023)
Founders Day (2023) Written by Erik Bloomquist Directed by Erik and Carson Bloomquist Review by: Mark Walker A small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election. (IMDB) Founders Day (2023) While a politically divided small town in America … Founders Day (2023) Read more
In Flames
In Flames (2023) Written and Directed by Zarrar Kahn A Horror Movie Review by: Mark Walker After the death of the family patriarch, a mother and daughter’s precarious existence is ripped apart. They must find strength in each other if they are to survive the malevolent forces that threaten to … In FlamesRead more