News Round-up Week Ending 26 August 2016

Rings movie

Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week… Ring Sequel, Rings, Sees Old Themes Brought Up To Date A trailer for Rings, the sequel to the 2002 original Ring, sees the franchise brought up to date for the digital age. The trailer for the film, …

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Book Review: Sherlock Holmes and the Servants of Hell by Paul Kane

Sherlock Holmes and the Servants of Hell - cover

“Paul Kane’s vision of hell, and his brilliant depiction of the members of The Order of the Gash leaves nothing to be desired and Holmes and Hellraiser fans both will find something to love here.” Over the years there have been many short stories and novels that take on the subjects and themes of famous …

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The Cutting Room: Broken

Broken movie

In England to make a fresh start after a harrowing childhood, Evie takes a job as an agency carer and is quickly placed with tetraplegic patient John. But looking after the bitter former rock star and his excessive demands is emotionally and physically draining. Forced to go beyond the call of duty and tormented by …

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Exploring the Cold, Desolate Cosmos: Algernon Blackwood

Algernon Blackwood

Exploring the Cold, Desolate Cosmos: Algernon Blackwood It’s impossible to talk to about Weird fiction without mentioning Algernon Blackwood. Considered one of the giants of the genre, Blackwood’s tales define weird fiction, as well as provide textbook examples of weird fiction’s slightly younger, meaner sister, cosmic horror. A contemporary of H.P. Lovecraft, Blackwood actually published …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 23 August 2016

Omen nanny

Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to. Without further ado: Top 10 Horror Movie Suicides Favourite Video Game Adaptations Composer Fabio Frizzi Interview Charlie Clouser Interview Why Ingrate Fanboys Need To let Go Of Territorialism For more articles like …

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Book Review: The Warren by Brian Evenson

“Though not technically horror, The Warren is rather disturbing, with hints of paranoia, psychotic behavior, violence, even body-horror, all delivered with a steady prose that turns stranger by the second.” Nameless, confused, and unsure of who he really is, X believes he is one of many, descended from many before him. And though his memory …

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Look Out For … Albion Fay by Mark Morris and Catacombs Of Terror by Stanley Donwood

Catacombs of Terror cover

Look Out For … Albion Fay by Mark Morris “Albion Fay is at once a familiar horror tale and something disconcertingly different.” Albion Fay, a holiday house in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nature’s bounty. For the adults, a time for relaxation and to recharge the batteries, while for the children, a chance for exploration …

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TIH 107: Michaelbrent Collings on Self Publishing, Social Media and Writing Commercially

TIH 107 Michaelbrent Collings on Self Publishing, Social Media and Writing Commercially

In this podcast Michaelbrent Collings talks about self publishing, social media, writing commercially and much more. About Michaelbrent Collings Michaelbrent Collings is a novelist and screenwriter. He has written numerous bestsellers, including Apparition, The Haunted, The Loon, Rising Fears, and the bestselling YA fantasy series The Billy Saga, beginning with Billy: Messenger of Powers. Show Notes …

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Cover Reveal: They Don’t Come Home Anymore by T.E. Grau

They Don't Come Home Anymore by T.E. Grau

You may remember last October we announced the acquisition of a brand new T.E. Grau novella. They Don’t Come Home Anymore will be released November 2016 and we are so proud to reveal the cover art courtesy of Candice Tripp, design by Ives Hovanessian. Feast your eyes upon its magnificence. We caught up with T.E. Grau who had this to …

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News Round-up Week Ending 19 August 2016

The Dark Tower film

Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week… First The Dark Tower Footage To Air In October Although filming has been completed on the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower there’s still a way to go before its release on 17 February 2017. …

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