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Film Review: The Car (1977)

October 15, 2013
6 mins to read

“Incapable of infusing any sense of suspense!” Opening with a quote from top banana at the Church of Satan, Anton LaVey (who has a technical advisor credit here – see also The Devil’s Rain), and a score comprising of a theme lifted from one of the more diabolical sections of Symphonie Fantastique by Hector Berlioz, …

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DVD Review: Deadman Wonderland The Complete Series

October 11, 2013
4 mins to read

“Very watchable and enjoyable!” Welcome to Deadman Wonderland, a privately-owned high-tech prison and amusement park. Only Japan could come up with that combination, and as usual, they do it well. Ganta Igarashi (name reversed to match Western standards) is a student at Nagano Public Middle School #4 when his life goes to hell in one …

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The Official Launch of Chalk with Pat Cadigan, Robert Shearman, Barbie Wilde and Jasper Bark

October 9, 2013
4 mins to read

We are delighted to announce details for the launch of Chalk by Pat Cadigan. Taking place on Saturday 16 November from 6-8pm at The Big Green Bookshop, London, Pat will be joined by Robert Shearman, Barbie Wilde and everyone’s favourite horror host Jasper ‘Uncle Jasp’ Bark. This is a free event but it would be …

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FrightFest 2013 Film Review: V/H/S 2

October 8, 2013
4 mins to read

“One of the best films at the festival!” In this superior sequel there are four segments of differing quality all linked by another senseless wraparound. In ‘Phase I Clinical Trials’, directed by You’re Next helmer, Adam Wingard, a man is fitted with a replacement eye that records his every move. The eye also enables him …