Saint Death By: Devan Sagliani Laughing Crow Media 96 Pages When a group of two separate tandem friends take a trip to Mexico for some fun in the sun, unbridled partying and wild abandon they soon realize their carefree soiree has come at a price. A most ominous cult by the name of Santa Muerte or translated Saint Death possesses …

SYNOPSIS: Skeletor and the forces of evil have overwhelmed He-Man and his heroic warriors and have seemingly taken over Castle Grayskull. It seems that Teela and an unlikely ally are the only ones left standing to stop him from achieving total victory and destroying all the forces of good on Eternia. Will they succeed or will Skeletor finally achieve his …

What got you in to horror?  I’ve loved horror since I was a kid. My mom was very religious and would never let my sister and I watch horror flicks. When our grandma would babysit us, we’d have her bring us to the video store and we’d talk her into letting us rent horror flicks. One of the first horror …

SYNOPSIS: A group of heavily armed hijackers board a luxury ocean liner in the South Pacific Ocean to loot it, only to do battle with a series of large-sized, tentacled, man-eating sea creatures who have taken over the ship first. REVIEW: There has always been a fascination with sea monsters, simply take a look at Jules Vern. However, unlike the …

Issue: House of the Wolfman #1 Writer: David Gruba Artist: Rene Castellano Publisher: Instant Press Comics Price: $3.00 “”Home repairs can be scary, especially with a Wolfman in charge.” Dying Breath: 4.5 out of 5 OMG!!! OMG!!! SPOILER ALERT….. There is a MUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t even start breaking down this issue without starting by saying it is hilarious. If you …

SYNOPSIS: A young couple’s quest to rent the scariest movies on Halloween results in a real life horror show they may not live to regret. REVIEW: When I was nine, my father handed me a copy of “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” by Alexander Solzhenitsyn and said, ‘Here, read this.” Rather heady material for anyone, let alone …

THE SECRET HISTORY OF VAMPIRES: THEIR MULTIPLE FORMS AND HIDDEN PURPOSES Author Claude Lecouteux Published by Inner Traditions Publication Date: 2010 Format: Black /White – 200 pages Price: $16.95 Alot is misunderstood about the origins and legacy of the vampire creature. So much that over the years the interpretations have blended together based on legend, myth and cinema so much …

Synopsis: Ten stories are woven together by their shared theme of Halloween night in an American suburb, where ghouls, imps, aliens and axe murderers appear for one night only to terrorize unsuspecting residents. It seems that horror anthologies are back in vogue as of late. The success of films like V/H/S (2012) and its 2 sequels, The ABC’s Of Death …

Halloween is just around the corner and the pumpkins are aplenty! People are busy transforming their cosy homes into scary lairs filled with spooky surprises. There is a tangible sense of excitement in the air and a mad scramble for costumes and accessories as everyone gears up for the big day. Have you decided who you’re going to be this …

Just when we thought the ride was over, emerges another horrific Hellraiser offshoot in this 4-part comic book series from Boom Studios. Written by Brandon Seifert, with artwork by Haemi Jang, we begin a new tale titled: “Hellraiser: The Road Below” Issue #1. Leaving off with Kirsty Cotton who has since joined the ranks of hell sporting a fine crown …

SYNOPSIS: “In the distant future, Earth is divided into two camps – the barely-civilised group and the overly-civilised one with mental powers. A plague is attacking the second group, after which its members cease to have any interest in life and become nearly catatonic. When Zed, one of the barbarians, crosses over, the tenuous balance in their world is threatened.” …

SYNOPSIS: Raymond Fernandez is a strikingly handsome man who uses his good looks to woo women and sign their lives away to him under the promise of marriage. His “sister” Martha, in actuality his lover, puts up a credible front to help lure the women in, only to kill them once Ray and Martha’s real plan becomes evident.

THE DEVIL’S OWN – ISSUE#0 (COMIC) Writer: Pete Mesling Artwork: Brian Beardsley Publisher: Night Rail Press Publication Date: 2009 Format: Full Color – 12 pages Price: $1.50 “Left with little choice after a ferocious female demon burns down his home as a demonstration of her abilities, Pedro Felsenstein agrees to take on the strangest clients of his career. Claudia and …

SHAMAN’S BLOOD By Anne C. Petty Something is terribly awry for Alice Waterston. Her emotionally estranged mother Suzanne has passed. While her own daughter Margaret, uncle Hal and even significant other Nik mourn her loss, she feels detached and numb. A sense of guilt eclipses the bereavement process. Sinister turmoil begins to shine just beyond leaving many questions unanswered. A …

Issue: A Skeleton Story #1 Plot/Environment: Alessandro Rak Layout: Alessandro Rak, Andrea Scoppetta Pencils: Alessandro Rak Colors: Alessandro Rak, Andrea Scoppetta English Translation: Andrea Plazzi, Adam McGovern Letters: Studio Blue Editor/President: Giuliano Monni Publisher: GG Studio Release Date: June 2010 Pages: 28 Price: $2.99 “A Burtonesque noir fairy tale… Will Musil, Burma, Scarlett, Jack, and John are no longer tenants …

SYNOPSIS: Two priests have been brutally murdered at St. Agnes church. Now the unholy reigns, only to be challenged by the purest of mortal souls. Father Michael, believed to be spiritually blessed, is appointed to the ungodly Parish. His ultimate test is a confrontation with the demon in a battle to the death. REVIEW: “The Unholy” (1988) might quite possibly …