In the introduction to his new book Puppet Master Complete: A Franchise History, author Nat Brehmer asks a question that will no doubt be on the minds of many: why Puppet Master? Even fans of the series have to admit that it’s a pretty good question. It is not one of the big franchises, has […]
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2021 Fall Reading Guide: 10 Horror Books Perfect for the Halloween Season
The Halloween season is well underway, which likely means that you’ve already shored up your October horror watchlists and decked the halls with Halloween décor. Now, all that’s left to do is enjoy the cooler weather and curl up with a spooky story or five. Not much of a reader? Need a rec for your […]
“Yours Cruelly, Elvira”: Cassandra Peterson’s Official Autobiography is Now Available!
This week is a huge week for Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, as the character is making her return to horror hosting on Saturday with Shudder’s Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special. Additionally, Cassandra Peterson‘s autobiography is out TODAY. The book is titled Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark! Here’s […]
Clive Barker’s ‘The Forbidden’ – The Humble Beginnings of the ‘Candyman’ Franchise
When it comes to big-screen adaptations of his literary works, Clive Barker has an inconsistent track record to say the least. The Midnight Meat Train is a pretty decent stab at representing the first story from his celebrated anthology, The Books of Blood. Whenever the Liverpudlian author has had a direct hand in shaping a […]
Examining the Urban Legends That Inspired ‘Candyman’
From the moment that the very first humans settled in the very first city, they were already sharing scary stories. What we now know as urban legends are simply the natural progression of a primal urge to make sense of society’s fears, a fact that Clive Barker was aware of when he wrote The Forbidden, […]
George A. Romero’s Zombie Novel ‘The Living Dead’ Being Released in Paperback for Halloween!
Before he passed away back in 2017, the late horror legend George A. Romero had been working on a brand new zombie novel titled The Living Dead, which was set to bring his long-running zombie saga off the screen and into the world of print. Sadly, Romero never got the chance to complete the novel, but author Daniel Kraus was […]
Upcoming Hardcover Book ‘Guillermo del Toro’ Explores the Filmmaker’s Life and Incredible Career
His career is far from over but there’s no doubt that Guillermo del Toro has already created enough incredible art to warrant documentaries, retrospective books, and the like. And a book is indeed on the way from Ian Nathan, Bloody Disgusting has learned today. White Lion Publishing will be releasing Guillermo del Toro: The Iconic […]
A Trip to Planet #666: Exploring the Wild and Weird Worlds of the ‘Jason X’ Novels and Comics
I am a huge fan of novelizations and tie-ins. When I was a kid, I picked up Star Wars books at every library book sale and happily read the novelizations of movies I was anticipating, always wishing that there were books based on my favorite horror movies as well—not knowing, of course, that some already […]
‘Halloween Kills’ Official Movie Novelization Being Released in October
At long last, Halloween Kills is currently set for theatrical release on October 15, and we’ve learned that the official novelization of the film will be released just one week later. Halloween Kills: The Official Movie Novelization is out October 19, 2021! “Halloween Kills is an upcoming American slasher film directed by David Gordon Green and […]
[Book Review] Stephen King Snipes Our Heart With ‘Billy Summers’
Stephen King respects pulp. Scroll through his Twitter feed long enough, and you’ll see that the best-selling author lives for hard-boiled stories centered around characters with guns in their hands, heat in their hearts, and principles on their mind. Bosch, The Good Fight, Big Sky, Designated Survivor, Chance, the list goes on. Hell, one cursory […]
Necronomicon-Inspired ‘Book of Asmodeus’ Enters Final Stretch of Kickstarter Campaign
Supernatural horror fans are in for a treat, as Realic Inc.’s interactive horror project Book of Asmodeus has already tripled its minimum funding goal over on Kickstarter, guaranteeing that the book will be produced in the near future. Inspired by the fabled Necronomicon, this hand-made book uses AR technology to bring demonic entities to life […]
‘JAWS’: Peter Benchley’s Novel Gets a Stunning Limited Edition Release from Suntup Editions
Now up for grabs while supplies last, Suntup Editions presents a signed limited edition of Jaws by Peter Benchley. “The edition features a new exclusive introduction by Wendy Benchley, six full color illustrations by John Anthony Di Giovanni, bonus content from the archives of Peter Benchley, and a reproduction & sketches of the iconic painting by […]
1980s Horror Novel Series ‘Necroscope’ Finally Making Its Way to the Screen!
Author Brian Lumley‘s series of horror novels under the Necroscope banner have to date never made their way onto the screen, but we’ve learned that’s soon going to change. Deadline reports today that Revelations Entertainment has acquired the rights to Lumley’s series, which includes EIGHTEEN books released between 1986 and 2013. The novels, Deadline notes, […]
‘Master of Horror’: Official Mick Garris Biography Releasing This Summer
Whether he’s writing, directing, creating, or waxing poetic as a fan, Mick Garris is truly “one of us” in the best possible way, and he’s also an undeniable Master of Horror. Fittingly, that’s the title of a biography covering Garris’s life and career that’s on the way! ATB Publishing just announced today that Master of […]
‘The Final Girl Support Group’ Audiobook Will Be Narrated by ‘Friday the 13th’ Star Adrienne King!
Author Grady Hendrix‘s slasher book The Final Girl Support Group is set for release on July 13, and today we’ve learned some exciting news about the tale’s audiobook version. Revealed by Hendrix this afternoon, Friday the 13th‘s original final girl Adrienne King will be narrating the audiobook version of The Final Girl Support Group. How […]