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[Preview] SU 001: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

May 2, 2017
3 mins to read

We recently released the first episode of our brand new podcast, Story Unboxed: The Horror Podcast on the Craft of Writing for all patrons pledging at $3 and above. But perhaps you’re on the edge about pledging at $3 or simply don’t have the money right now. Good news! We’re releasing a preview of the …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 1 May 2017

May 1, 2017
2 mins to read

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: Mick Garris Talks Post Mortem Podcast And More Spotlight On Crowded Quarantine Publications Interview With Horror University Instructor Hank Schwaeble Ten Memorable Alien References In Pop Culture Salma Hayek …

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Investigating the Cold, Desolate Cosmos—Occult Detectives: The John Silence Stories

April 28, 2017
9 mins to read

Before the modern day “ghost hunters” and urban myth busters of today, there were a breed of characters whose knowledge of science both earthly and other worldly captured our imaginations. The Occult Detective springs from the heels of readers’ curiosity of mystery and crime, combined with a keen interest in the supernatural. An excellent early …

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News Round-up Week Ending 28 April 2017

April 28, 2017
3 mins to read

Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … New novel The Third Twin by Darren Speegle out today From Crystal Lake Publishing comes The Third Twin, the new novel by Darren Speegle (A Rhapsody for the Eternal). The story follows the outdoor travel writer, Barry Ocason, being …