SWAN SONG 1987 By: Robert R. McCammon Pocket Books The president of the United States makes a dire decision to engage in full blown nuclear warfare with the Soviets. With most of society obliterated the few survivors clamber to discover any grasp of hope. Sister Creep, a homeless lady from the streets of New York City discovers a majestic glass …
Read More »Book Review: Beyond the Darkness: Cult, Horror, and Extreme Cinema – Author Phil Russell
It’s very well possible, that “this” book in particular “Beyond the Darkness” has been long overdue in the film and cinema literature circuit. As those who are familiar with this style already know, many of these films are not the kind that mainstream will embrace (let alone admit to ever watching). It’s hard core stuff pain and simple. The worst …
Read More »Film Review: Upside Down (2012)
Rate this Film SYNOPSIS: A man searches an alternate universe for a long-lost love from his youth. REVIEW: You haven’t seen a movie like this before! It was a trailer that caught my eye in this bizarre science fiction drama/romance tale that out the box feels alot like a future cult film in the making. The idea of a world …
Read More »Book Review: Lords of Night – Author Thom Brannan
Lords of Night: An Apocalyptic Novel Author: Thom Brannan Permuted Press Lords of Night has one of the coolest covers I’ve seen on a genre novel in years. Just look at that art. Brilliant. It’s a good thing the book itself lives up to the promise of its cover. Author Thom Brannan was unfamiliar to me before reading this, but …
Read More »Film Review: The Pencil ‘mobile ident’ (short film) (2012)
Rate this Film SYNOPSIS: One of the 12 idents created for Film4 Frightfest 2012, which played before the feature films to remind people to switch their phones off! REVIEW: This “really” short film was used as a impact commercial in response to the idea of “turning off one’s cell phone” during a film presentation. In fact it only runs about …
Read More »Book Review: The Essential Supernatural: On the Road with Sam and Dean Winchester – Author Nicholas Knight
The Essential Supernatural: On the Road with Sam and Dean Winchester I’ve been a hardcore Supernatural fan from the very first episode up to where it’s at now. And any Supernatural fan will tell you that the series has seen some bizarre journeys over the years. From monsters to urban legends to angels, demons, and Gods of all sorts. It’s …
Read More »Film Review: Dead Girl on Film (2000)
Rate this Film SYNOPSIS: A group of filmmakers sit around watching their latest film epic, a black and white lesbian bondage movie. They’re bored, and one of them suggests they try something new. After toying with various perverted ideas, including being shat on by a “300-pound sweata with a gassy box”, they are eventually forced into making a snuff movie. …
Read More »2012 Fright Meter Award Nominations Announced
Nominations for the 2012 Fright Meter Awards have been announced. The Cabin in the Woods leads the nominations with ten, including Best Horror Movie, Best Director, and Best Ensemble Cast. The winners will be announced on the official Fright Meter Awards website on January 12th, 2013. Now in their sixth year, The Fright Meter Awards are presented annually by the …
Read More »JournalStone Publishing Announces Author Joe McKinney’s St Rage
–JournalStone Publishing (JSP) President, Christopher C. Payne is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with award winning author, Joe McKinney for the publication of his new novel, St Rage, tentatively set for release in August of 2014. About the Book: Her memory is a blank. Texas State Trooper Mark Bowles finds her wandering in the wreckage of a …
Read More »Film Review: The Frozen (2012)
SYNOPSIS: After a harrowing snowmobile accident, a young couple is stranded in the woods and must survive while waiting for help to arrive. Events take a turn for the worse after the disappearance of Emma’s boyfriend, leaving her on her own not only to battle the elements, but also to elude a mysterious hunter who is tracking her through the …
Read More »Film Review: Total Recall (2012)
SYNOPSIS: A factory worker, Douglas Quaid, begins to suspect that he is a spy after visiting Rekall – a company that provides its clients with implanted fake memories of a life they would like to have led – goes wrong and he finds himself on the run. REVIEW: Colin Farrell is once again the star in a remake of a …
Read More »Film Review: Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)
SYNOPSIS: Alice fights alongside a resistance movement in the continuing battle against the Umbrella Corporation and the undead. REVIEW: Milla Jovovich as Alice returns with another chapter in the “Resident Evil” franchise. As usual the conditions around her keep getting worse. Deemed a weapon herself, she seems to have been relieved of her super powers for this entry. Though have …
Read More »Book Review: Harry Potter Poster Collection – Author Warner Bros. Entertainment
Harry Potter Poster Collection: The Definitive Movie Posters [Paperback] Harry Potter Poster Collection: The Quintessential Images [Paperback] This book review actually combines 2 releases under the same branding of the “Harry Potter Poster Collection”. The 2 releases are identical in size, type, and usage appropriately named “The Definitive Movie Posters” and “The Quintessential Images“. While they do resemble books, I …
Read More »Film Review: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011)
SYNOPSIS: The Quileute and the Volturi close in on expecting parents Edward and Bella, whose unborn child poses different threats to the wolf pack and vampire coven. REVIEW: Film fans from all around the world are now familiar with the term ‘Twilight’ and it always manages to spark a heated debate, both for and against it. It has often been …
Read More »Swann Auction Galleries – December 18 – Auction! Monsters & Maidens: A Film Poster Collection
Tomorrow, make sure and check out the Swann Auction Galleries’ final sale of 2012: – the December 18 auction, Monsters & Maidens: A Film Poster Collection. This collection features approximately 150 posters, all sharing the common “monsters and maidens” theme – a beautiful, distressed woman in the arms of the film’s villain. While there are few rare posters available, the …
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