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Joe R. Lansdale and ‘Christmas for the Dead’ heads to big screen

Joe R. Lansdale, prolific author of such notable stories as the “Hap and Leonard” series of novels, “The Bottom’s” and the unforgettable “Bubba Ho-Tep,” the first of his works to be made into a movie, is about to bring his very own zombies to the big screen. Lansdale’s latest short story, to be released in early 2011, is ready to …

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Trom-app now available??

Want to stalk Toxie? Need to keep up with the Troma Team? Wonder what Lloyd Kaufman is eating for breakfast? Tromaville news can now be delivered directly to your iPad, iPhone or Android by downloading the Toxie App at the Troma.com homepage! Go to www.troma.com and scroll down. Click on the green Toxie icon labeled “Troma mobile” and follow the …

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Book Review: Splatter Flicks – How to Make Low Budget Horror Films – Author Sara Caldwell

SPLATTER FLICKS: HOW TO MAKE LOW-BUDGET HORROR FILMS Written by Sara Caldwell Published by Allworth Press Publication Date: 2006 Format: Black /White – 224 pages Price: $19.95 If only I read this book back when I was making films…. Splatter flicks is a smart comprehensive read about the art and business of film making. The fact that it’s geared towards …

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Book Review: Lowlife Underdogs – Author Dustin LaValley

Lowlife Underdogs Author Dustin LaValley Published by Raw Dog Screaming Press Cover design: Chris Williams Book design: Jennifer Barnes 146 Pages I grew up reading short stories as part of anthologies and reading them in magazines. I think I was used to seeing the classic formats for the way stories were developed. Fiction has changed over the last 30 years …

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Book Review: Patient Zero – Author Jonathan Maberry

PATIENT ZERO Author Jonathan Maberry Published by St. Martin’s Griffin Publication Date: 2009 Format: Black / White – 421 pages Price: $14.95 To label “Patient Zero” a mere zombie-novel is to do it terrible injustice. Multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jonathan Maberry has deftly woven a fictional tale that is not bound just to the horror genre. With “Patient Zero” the …

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Book Review: Nuclear Jellyfish – Author Tim Dorsey

NUCLEAR JELLYFISH Author Tim Dorsey Published by Harper Collins Publication Date: 2009 Format: Black /White – 320 pages Price: $24.99 “There are three-and only three- kinds of people in the world: Those who don’t know they’re damaged and blame others; those who realize they’re damaged and blame others; and then people like you and me, who wear damage like comfortable pajamas” …

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Enjoy Exorcism Movies?

The Devil in Baby Joan looks to be an Australian Last Exorcism.  Only this time I think the pastor truly believes in his work and is not faking anything.   The teaser trailer was released this weekend and it gives us a good insight into what we can expect.  If you enjoy exorcism movies, or demonic babies then this is one …

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Book Review: Eaten Alive! Italian Cannibal and Zombie Movies – Author Jay Slater

Eaten Alive! Italian Cannibal and Zombie Movies Edited/Co-written by Jay Slater Published by Plexus Books, 2006 255 pages US 19.95, UK 14.99 Think you know everything there is to know about the Italian zombie and Cannibal movies that made up such a fascinating chunk of horror history? Think again! This edition of this excellent book was originally released in 2006, …

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12 Jokes about Christmas themed horror

Ho! Ho! Horror! It’s the holiday season,and there are horror films firmly in the spirit and theme of Christmas! Some even have remakes or sequels? Yes it’s true (shudder!). Check out these titles: Silent Night,Deadly Night. Black Christmas. Christmas Evil. Santa’s Slay. Don’t Open ‘Till Christmas. Gremlins. Santa Klaws. To All a Good Night. Jack Frost. Rare Exports:A Christmas Tale. …

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Book Review: Pleidian Initiations of Light – Author Christine Day

PLEIADIAN INITIATIONS OF LIGHT: A GUIDE TO ENERGETICALLY AWAKEN YOU TO THE PLEIADIAN PROPHECIES FOR HEALING AND RESURRECTION Author Christine Day Published by New Page Books Publication Date: 2010 Format: Black /White – 192 pages Price: $21.99 Pleiadian Initiations of Light: is one bizarre book.  Author Christine Day has experienced something unique and wants to share it. While the book clearly …

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