Robert Eggers’ “New England folktale” The Witch is the most highly regarded horror film in years. It is so highly regarded that some critics who dismiss horror as mere shock and exploitation place The Witch outside the genre due to its thought-provoking artfulness. Ironically, on the opposite end of the spectrum, some horror fanatics, red of tooth and claw, also dispute the film’s horror bona fides, seeing its slow-burn moody virtues as pretentious and dull.
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Blu-ray Review: Director Jon Watts Tries His Hand at Coulrophobia with ‘Clown’
An extra helping of violence toward children keeps the creep factor stay high.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Prisoner of Hell Gate’ by Dana Wolff
In "The Prisoner of Hell Gate", Dana Wolff (a pseudonym) has written an intriguing variation on a familiar horror story trope.
Read More »Interview: Patrick C. Greene, Author of ‘The Crimson Calling’
Interview with Patrick C. Greene author of "The Crimson Calling".
Read More »Interview: Brian W. Matthews, Author of ‘The Conveyance’
Interview with Brian W. Matthews, author of 'The Conveyance'.
Read More »Interview: G.A. Minton – Author of ‘Trisomy XXI’
Interview with G.A. Minton, author of "Trisomy XXI".
Read More »Book Review: ‘Golden: Heart of Dread, Book 3’, The Exciting Conclusion by Melissa De La Cruz and Michael Johnston
In "Golden: Heart of Dread, Book 3" by Melissa De La Cruz and Michael Johnston, we find ourselves back in the darkened world of Nat and Wes. In the conclusion of the Heart of Dread trilogy, we find a bleakness that seems more insurmountable then all that has come before.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Blood in Four Colours’ by Pedro Cabezuelo from Rue Morgue
"Blood In Four Colours" by Pedro Cabezulo is a must-read graphic history of horror comics.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Arrow Video Brings Massimo Dallamano’s Classic Giallo ‘What Have You Done To Solange?’ To the U.S.
Giallo may be a thing of the past, but they just don't make 'em like they used to.
Read More »Interview: Russell James – Author of ‘Q Island’
Interview with Russell James, author of post apocalyptic horror/science fiction novel, "Q Island".
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