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Writers And Punks: In Memory of Rick Hautala

Rick Hautala

I have written about Rick Hautala many times over the years—his bio when he was Guest of Honor at our beloved Necon, the introduction to the reissue of his wonderful first novel, Moondeath, and the announcement of his HWA Lifetime Achievement Award, among others—but I never thought that I would be writing this. I hope …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 25 March 2013

Welcome, once again, to Must Read Horror, where we bring you the best horror articles the internet has to offer. This week: 10 Horror Movies Based On Actual Events Looking Back At The Book Of The Dead Was James Herbert As Good As Stephen King? These B-Movie Horrors Rate An ‘A’ Ten Top Cabin-In-The-Woods Movies …

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News Round-up Week Ending 22 March

Doctor Sleep

Doctor Sleep cover reveal The cover for Stephen King’s follow up to The Shining, Doctor Sleep has now been revealed. The story follows Danny Torrance in adulthood following the events of the first book. The cat on the front cover was the inspiration for Doctor Sleep – the cat was featured in a news story that …

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R.I.P James Herbert, 8 April 1943 – 20 March 2013

James Herbert -- Grand Master of Horror

I’ve just came home to learn of the passing of horror legend and influence to so many of us, James Herbert. I was fortunate enough to speak with the great man himself earlier last year. James was an absolute gentleman, an inspiration and one of the friendliest men you could meet. The world is a …

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