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The Dark Romance of Ann Radcliffe

May 28, 2013
1 min to read

Of all the early Gothic writers, one woman in particular had a considerable impact on the genre. The ‘Great Enchantress’ of her age, Ann Radcliffe established many of the tropes of the Gothic, as well as providing literary weight to a genre that was regarded by many as mere sensationalist fiction. In fact, Sir Walter …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 27 May 2013

May 27, 2013
4 mins to read

Welcome to Must Read Horror, the place to find the best horror articles of the week. Once again we’ve searched the internet for interesting and notable articles for your reading pleasure. This week: The David Lynch Retrospective: Eraserhead Ten Australian Horror Films You Can’t Miss Evolution Of Horror Legends – Leatherface 13 Post-Apocalyptic Stories That …

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News Round-up Week Ending 24 May

May 26, 2013
2 mins to read

M.R. James forecast for Summer Robert Lloyd Parry will be performing ‘The Ash Tree’ as M.R. James on 21 June at The Rosemary Branch Theatre. He will also be performing The Time Machine by H.G. Wells throughout the summer. For tickets and further details head over to the Nunkie Theatre website. Grimm Up North plan for …

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Whitstable by Stephen Volk

May 24, 2013
1 min to read

Fans of classic horror cinema, particularly from the likes of Hammer and Amicus, may well know that 26 May marks the centenary of the legendary Peter Cushing. To coincide with the occasion, veteran horror writer Stephen Volk – perhaps best known for creating the infamous Ghostwatch back in 1992 – has penned the novella Whitstable. …