Wicked Intentions is the debut novel from Georgia writer Charity Langley. It follows protagonist Lauren DarPayne, a vampire that strips at an Atlanta club named Wicked Intentions. The story opens up with Lauren trapped in line at a gas station behind an old woman who insists on paying in small change that she apparently can’t […]
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Girls and Monsters is a collection of short stories by author Anne Michaud. Girls and Monsters opens up with Death Song which is about a killer Mermaid. As an avid reader, I can’t say that Mermaids are something I’ve read a lot about before. This was a strong opening story because it shows versatility and […]
Dead Drunk is a 2013 Zombie novel from author Richard Johnson. If you are growing tired of the zombie genre like I am then I implore you to give this one a chance. Richard exceptionally marries comedy and tension and creates a strong main and supporting cast of characters. One of the strengths of this […]
The Lost Dark is a 2013 novel from author Andy Rigley. This was an absolute pleasure to read. Andy does an incredible job of creating a world full of true existential terror. The plot constantly keeps you guessing and there were times when I had to put it down in order to take a breather. […]
Under A Graveyard Sky is a 2013 novel from author John Ringo. It follows the Smith family as they head out to sea in an attempt to ride out the chaos of the apocalypse. This is a book of many strengths and weaknesses that managed to keep me interested and furious at the same time. […]
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Black Rock Movie Review
Brought to us by the husband and wife team of Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton, Black Rock is a lean, taught thriller about three childhood friends who believe they are alone on an island camping trip. Abby (Aselton), Sarah (Kate Bosworth) and Lou (Lake Bell) have been friends since the age of 10;Sarah has brought […]
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Maniac 2013 Movie Review
So, here we go again with the remake of an 80’s slasher film: “Maniac”, directed by Franck Khalfoun (P2) and written by Alexandre Aja (High Tension, The Hills Have Eyes 2006), Gregory Levassseur and C.A. Rosenberg. “Maniac” brings us the story of Frank Zito (Elijah Wood) a man who grew up in the mannequin restoration […]
Directed by James Wan (Saw & Insidious), The Conjuring brings us the story of Roger and Carolyn Perron. After moving into their new farm house, with their five girls, strange noises and foul stenches begin plaguing the family. As Carolyn(Lili Taylor) starts waking up with new bruises everyday, she also notices that the clocks stop […]
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Villanelle Movie Review
Villanelle is a 2013 gothic noir film from Writer/Director Rick Laprade. It follows the intertwined stories of down and out detective Burke and the mysterious and beautiful Dawn. The film clocks in at just under 76 minutes and its relatively short running time is a strength of the movie. The story uses all of its […]
Deadly Presence is a 2013 Indy Horror movie from Masked Films. It stars Megan Lynn as Andie and Kathy Sue Holtorf as Candace. The film revolves around the mystery of The Night Giver and the concept of evil existing long after the physical body dies off. Deadly Presence was filmed on a micro budget […]