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News Round-up Week Ending 23 August

August 23, 2013
2 mins to read

Welcome To Essex Welcome To Essex is a new British zombie film from writer/director Ryan J Fleming. A disparate group of survivors must battle from Brentwood to the rescue point of Southend-on-Sea in a final burst for freedom from the zombie plague that has consumed the UK. WIth principle photography winding down, This Is Horror …

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Book Review: Plastic by Christopher Fowler

August 22, 2013
4 mins to read

“Clever, thrilling, funny, creepy, and utterly compelling!” Christopher Fowler is what might be termed a stalwart of genre writing. Ever since his explosive debut novel Roofworld hit the stands, he’s been a writer whose work has provoked interest and admiration across the board. Fowler’s books often straddle genres, featuring elements of crime, horror, and science …

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2013 FILM4 FrightFest Preview

August 22, 2013
3 mins to read

It’s that time of year again, folks. FILM4 FrightFest, now in its 14th year, returns to the heart of London’s West End for five days of gore-packed movies, signings, and personal appearances. This is the first time I’ve attended, and to say I’m excited would be like saying Usain Bolt’s a little bit nippy down …

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Meet The Artist Interview: Alex Forknell

August 21, 2013
4 mins to read

Alex Forknell is an emerging illustrator who has created artwork for punk/blues band Burning Condors and has had his horror piece ‘The Attic’ exhibited. He is currently working on more artwork with Burning Condors, an animated video and his own illustrated horror work. What first drew you to horror illustration? I was first drawn into …