Author Archives: Dr. Acula

Book Review: Vampires Today – The Truth about modern Vampires – Author Joseph Laycock

VAMPIRES TODAY: THE TRUTH ABOUT MODERN VAMPIRISM
Written by Joseph Laycock
Published by Praeger
Publication Date: 2009
Format: B&W – 200Pages
Price: $31.96

When one thinks of “vampires,” the mythological blood-craving undead being comes to mind. Bram Stoker’s story of Dracula, as well as Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire are two of the main stories that have helped to shape the fictional character of the vampire through the years.… More

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Filmmaker Creepersin Shows Horror Roots with Re-release of Punk Album

For the last few years, many horror fans have come to know the name Creep Creepersin through his films. What may surprise these fans is that in the underground horror punk community, Creepersin has been sharing scares since 2004.

The band Creepersin played their first show on Halloween in 2004. Their debut album, The Rise of Creepersin, was released shortly thereafter. The album was hailed as a horror rock masterpiece by many reviewers. The album… More

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Book Review: Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters – Author Jane Austen, Ben H. Winters

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY AND SEA MONSTERS
Author Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Published by Quirk Classics
Publication Date: 2009
Format: Black /White – 344 pages
Price: $12.95

Remember the Jane Austen monster mash-up phenomenon known as Pride and Prejudice and Zombies? Well, the monsters have returned to wreak havoc in yet another Jane Austen mash-up. No, it’s not a sequel…or a prequel…to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies; they’re coming soon.… More

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Book Review: The New Annotated Dracula – Author Bram Stoker

THE NEW ANNOTATED DRACULA
Author Bram Stoker
Edited with a Foreword and Notes by Leslie S. Klinger
Introduction by Neil Gaiman
Published by W. W. Norton & Company
Publication Date: 2008
Format: Color – 672 pages
Price: $12.95

Readers of Dracula have been entranced by the story of Jonathan Harker’s visit to Count Dracula’s castle, and the events that followed, for over a century. The novel takes you… More

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Book Review: Twilight – Author Stephenie Meyer

TWILIGHT
Author Stephenie Meyer
Published by Little, Brown Young Readers
Publication Date: 2005
Format: Paperback and hardcover (544 pgs)
Price: Ranges from $10.99 to $19.99, depending on format

The Twilight Saga, by Stephanie Meyer, is a vampire-romance series of novels about the unconventional love between the mortal Bella Swan and the vampire Edward Cullen and the problems they get into while they are together. Twilight is the first installment in the… More

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Book Review: The Trouble with Being God – Author William F. Aicher

THE TROUBLE WITH BEING GOD: A PHILOSOPHICAL THRILLER (PAPERBACK)
Written by William F. Aicher
Published by www.beinggod.com
Publication Date: 2008
Format: B/W – 258 pages
Price: $15.25

Before I started reading The Trouble with Being God, I did a little research on the book and its author. The information really got me pumped to read the book, as the author seemed to be after my own heart. The author, William Aicher,… More

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Book Review: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies – Author Steve Hockensmith

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES: DAWN OF THE DREADFULS
Written by Steve Hockensmith
Published by Quirk Classics
Publication Date: 2010
Format: B&W – 288 Pages
Price: $12.95

The zombies have returned to wreak havoc on the Bennet Family! Or, let me rephrase: the zombies have returned for Mr. Bennet, leaving the father more than eager to ready his daughters for their first bloody battle with the undead. Those who read… More

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2010 NYC Comic Con

New York City’s residents aren’t exactly known for being conservative in their fashion sense. However, even in the city that never sleeps, it was easy to tell as I walked the streets of Manhattan that I was getting closer to the site of the 2010 New York Comic Convention.  As I approached, I spotted fans dressed as comic book icons with intensifying frequency. Avatar, The Incredible Hulk, The Predator — they were all present on… More

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Book Review: Witch Craft – Compiled by Margaret McGuire & Alicia Kachmar

WITCH CRAFT: WICKED ACCESSORIES, CREEPY-CUTE TOYS, MAGICAL TREATS, & MORE!
(HARD COVER)
Compiled by Margaret McGuire & Alicia Kachmar
Published by Quirk Classics
Publication Date: 2010
Format: Color – 96 pages
Price: $14.95

“Double, double, toil and trouble! The instructions in Witch Craft will help you conjure up 25 totally wicked treasures – everything from vampire bite necklaces to graveyard cupcakes. You’ll also find tips and tricks for transforming… More

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The Monster Killers Club Premieres on Dread Central October 20th

If any of you ever read the books “Blood Lust Romance” & “Blood Lust Revenge” by the crazy and quite disturbing Creep Creepersin, you will be happy to hear that he is back and ready for action, this time with a web series! His newest venture, a web series called “MKC: The Monster Killers Club,” will sir its first episode on Dreadcentral.com on October 20th. The show is written and directed by Creepersin and produced… More

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Zombie Epic Crosses into Blockbuster Hollywood Franchises

Infestation Cover

San Diego, CA – A first in comic book history, IDW Publishing is proud to announce INFESTATION! Starting in January 2011, INFESTATION will infect STAR TREKGHOSTBUSTERSTRANFORMERS and G.I. JOE comics with zombies, zombies, and more zombies. To help create this multi-dimensional saga, IDW is teaming up with fan-favorite writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (The Thanos Imperative, Legion of Super-Heroes) and artist David Messina (TRUE BLOOD).

“This is definitely one of those ‘there’s no way… More

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Scary String Dolls Are Here for Halloween

Hey horror hounds! In the spirit of Haunting Season, with Halloween right around the corner, I wanted to share a special treat with you (no tricks, sorry!) that came in the mail for me today; I received a nifty little Halloween trinket that immediately reminded me of the “Bride of Chucky.” The trinket is in fact a little String Doll keychain from the website www.mystringdolls.com (called “Nightmare Bride”). The entire string… More

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Book Review: Cluck- Murder Most Foul – Author Eric D. Knapp

CLUCK: MURDER MOST FOUL
Written by Eric D. Knapp
Published by BookSurge Publishing
Publication Date: 2007
Format: Black & White with Illustrations- 340 pages
Price: $15.99

Cluck is a novel about a topic that one generally does not come across every day: ghost chickens. While there is a small somewhat cult following of the topic (re: Lloyd Kaufman’s Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead film), this book definitely has a… More

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Book Review: Blood Lust Revenge – Author Creep Creepersin

BLOOD LUST REVENGE (PAPERBACK)
Written by Creep Creepersin
Published by Creepsville Press
Publication Date: 2007
Format: Black & White- 134 pages
Price: $9.96

Blood Lust Revenge is the sequel to Blood Lust Romance. The novel follows Shooter, Bobby Jo, and Gilby through the aftermath of their horrific murdering spree. Also, the lingering question at the end of the first installment of the story is finally answered: What happened to Blacky?… More

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Book Review: Blood Lust Romance – Author Creep Creepersin

BLOOD LUST ROMANCE (PAPERBACK)
Written by Creep Creepersin
Published by Dark Myth Publications
Publication Date: 2007
Format: Black & White- 122 pages
Price: $10.96

Blood Lust Romance is a fairly short book about five criminals and what happens to them on one given day as they decide to rob a house. Hint: things do not go exactly as planned, to say the least. The novel basically begins by giving a… More

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