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Interview: David Keith (Awaken)

David Keith stars alongside Daryl Hannah, Natalie Burn in the film AWAKEN (Available on DVD, July 7, 2015) Keith has starred in films such as FIRESTARTER, AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. He spoke with me about his new film AWAKEN, his favorite character he portrayed and his charity protect.org for a Horrornews.Net exclusive interview. How did you prepare to play …

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Book Review: Last Train to Deadsville – Author Steve Niles

LAST TRAIN TO DEADSVILLE (TPB) Written by Steve Niles Artwork by Kelley Jones Published by Dark Horse Publication Date: 2005 Format: color with 144 pages Price: $2.95 Something about the graphic novel “Last Train to Deadsville” feels classic. I can’t put my finger on it but when you read it you expect to see some old detective calling everyone “dame” …

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Film Review: Deadball (2011)

SYNOPSIS: Japan’s most dangerous juvenile delinquent leads a team of hardened criminals onto a deadly baseball battlefield in this wild and crazy splatter comedy! REVIEW: Another dynamically visual product from the Sushi Typhoon gang, “Dead Ball” adds a zany flair to the art of throwing baseballs combined with prison life. It may come as a surprise but the term “dead …

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Film Review: The Loved Ones (2009)

SYNOPSIS:  Brent is already a screwed up kid, he accidently killed his own father in a car crash and he’s a teenager which anyone can tell you is never an easy time. Brent’s problems are about to get a lot worse however with the threat of a school dance looming ever so closer. Brent’s problem however, like most teenage boys, …

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Film Review: IP Man (2008)

SYNOPSIS: A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun REVIEW: When I was asked to review “Ip Man”, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. Having watched the film a couple of times over the past year, I still can’t contain how much I actually love this film. It …

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Book Review: The Devil Onscreen – Author Charles P. Mitchell

by Charles P. Mitchell Published by McFarland & Company Publication Date: 2002 Format: Black /White – 344 pages Price: $15.99 You don’t see hard cover releases as much these days. and that’s a shame. though with a film book dedicated to Mephistopheles a hard cover is well deserved. Unlike other horror books, this one concentrates solely on the inclusion of …

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Book Review: A View From the Lake – Author Greg F. Gifune

A VIEW FROM THE LAKE by Greg F. Gifune (Bad Moon Books) Hell freezes over… The modest lakeside resort in the small town of Blissful Point, Massachusetts once offered an alternative to the crowded beaches of Cape Cod. Tourists rented cabins, swam, relaxed, and enjoyed the miles of surrounding forest in a peaceful and safe environment. Katherine lived there for …

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Book Review: Zombie Tramp – Issue 2

ZOMBIE TRAMP #2 (COMIC) Writer: Dan Mendoza Artist & Colors: Dan Mendoza Publisher: Toxic Candie Publication Date: 2010 Format: Full Color – 28 Price: $5.00 Artwork: 4.0 out of 5 Ooh lala look at what we have here! Some zombie eye candy, lol. Other than the obvious this is just a fun great looking books. Much like issue #1 the …

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Film Review: Slaughtered (2010)

SYNOPSIS: Everyone’s getting slaughtered in the pub tonight! REVIEW: As important as first impressions are they should always be tempered with another cliché; never judge a book by its cover. A first impression is just that, an impression, and should never be used to replace getting the whole story. This is especially true for movies since the movies are all …

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Book Review: The Empire of Death – Author Paul Koudounaris

The Empire of Death: A Cultural History of Ossuaries and Charnel Houses “The Empire of Death”, is quite an achievement. First off before we get into the book itself, “The Empire of Death”” in my opinion represents the example of a perfect book. It’s $50 price tag may seem intimidating but what you get is a hardbound edition with full …

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Book Review: Morpheus Tales Magazine – Undead Issue

Morpheus Tales – Undead Special (pdf preview) Morpheus Tales was kind enough to send me a copy of their Undead Special Issue and I am glad they did. If you, like me enjoy the undead in all their forms you will love the Undead Special. The cover art is simply beautiful, as is the other artwork interspersed throughout the magazine. …

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Film Review: The Pact II (2014)

  SYNOPSIS: A woman who is plagued by nightmares involving a serial killer learns her dreams have a horrifying connection to the real world. REVIEW: The Pact, the first film to come out of this series, blew me away. I thought it had just enough tension and substance to earn it a place in my favorites list for that year. …

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Film Review: The Devil Complex (2015)

SYNOPSIS: In November 2012 Rachel Kusza and her team of film makers travelled to Transylvania to document the Baciu forest. A forest with a dark history of strange occurrences, ghost sightings and countless cases of missing people. The film crew were never heard from again. After searching for the film crew for two years Howard Redman, Rachels teacher, found the …

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Film Review: Red (short film) (2011)

SYNOPSIS: Dan has a secret obsession with making snuff films, in which he has sex and kills the women who stop by his house to use his guest bedroom. Everything is bound to change when he meets the sweet Lily, a young drifter who seems to share his passion for cinema. Will she be his next victim? REVIEW: Written & …

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Film Review: Groupie (2010)

SYNOPSIS: When a mysterious groupie joins legendary cursed band, “The Dark Knights”, a series of unexplained murders derails their comeback tour.   REVIEW: When I think of Mark L. Lester, I expect a film to revel in excess. Maybe excessive violence, excessive, nudity, or excessively bad dialogue and one-liners. I haven’t followed his career since 1991 when he directed the …

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Book Review: Succulent Prey – Author Wrath James White

SUCCULENT PREY by Wrath James White Published by Leisure Fiction Publication Date: 2008 Format: Black /White – 307 pages Price: $7.99 Something to sink your teeth into… Ever wondered what it would feel like to feast on an actual human being? Have you ever felt this strong urge to go out and abduct someone because you’ve felt this hunger that …

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