The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe as Arranged and Illustrated by Duncan Long
Continue your Halloween celebration with this gorgeously illustrated version of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death
The Forgotten Grimshaw
John Atkinson Grimshaw was a Victorian artists whose moonlight landscapes depict a forgotten Victorian age when the night had a palpable sense of terror.
Trick-or-Treating at Halloween ComicFest
You don’t have to limit your trick-or-treating haul to morsels of candy. Thanks to Halloween ComicFest, it’s free comic book day and you don’t have to wait until May.
Eleonora by Edgar Allan Poe – Designed & Illustrated by Duncan Long
For Halloween, we present this beautifully rendered, illustrated version of Edgar Allan Poe’s Eleonora, by Duncan LOng
Speculative Poetry Round Up October 2014
Bringing you the first Science Fiction Poetry Association’s annual Halloween poetry reading.
Vampire Diaries Got Good Again
A breath of fresh air wafts through the fetid vampiric stench…maybe something new is coming along
You Are The Hero – A History of Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks
A review of a history of You Are the Hero adventure game books.
Anime Roundup 10/16/2014: Getting Medieval
In this week’s viewing: Swords, sorcery, sufficiently advanced technology, and more!
Things To Do In Portland When You’re Dead: October Horror Movie Screenings
Portland is putting its horror on
Spooky London
Ever since Count Dracula arrived in London aboard the Demeter, London has been a spooky place.
Recap: “The Master,” The Strain, Season 1, Episode 13
What do you call a finale in which nothing gets resolved? In the case of “The Master” and The Strain I call it the end to a bad season of TV.
Recap: “Last Rites,” The Strain, Season 1, Episode 12
With just one episode left before the season finale, “Last Rites” ties up loose ends and fills in backgrounds as it builds towards a conclusion.
Interview (Part 2): Nina Allan On Her Debut Novel, The Race
Welcome to the second part of an extensive interview with, Nina Allan who over the last decade has established herself as one of the UK’s most imaginative and compelling writers. This time we discuss some of the more the specifically science fictional aspects of her debut novel, The Race, as well as maps, Hastings, the best vampire film in years, fracking, politics, the planet, language, communication and much more.
REVIEWS: An Hilarious Short Story, a Horrific Movie, and a Book
Why do the short story and the movie get adjectives in the title, but not the book? Steve tells why.
Recap: “The Third Rail,” The Strain, Season 1, Episode 11
Can a show be scary when the audience can’t take the villain seriously? That and the outcomes of bad special effects in this week’s recap of The Strain.
Fall 2014 SF Anime Preview
Coming soon: A bevy of sword-slinging princesses and knights, plus Astrid Lindgren! Yes, we are talking about Japanese TV…
Recap: “Loved Ones,” The Strain, Season 1, Episode 10
How do two concepts from Greek drama relate to “Loved Ones,” latest episode of The Strain?
Recap: “The Disappeared,” The Strain, Season 1, Episode 9
In an episode of The Strain focused on character, the person who’s supposed to b the most despicable turns out to be the most interesting.
When is a Door…
When is a door not a door? When it’s found in a fantasy or science fiction setting.
Recap: “Creatures of the Night,” The Strain, Season 1, Episode 8
The addition of a strong structure and exciting action—things lacking in the series to date—make this the best episode of The Strain so far.
Review: An English Ghost Story by Kim Newman
Filled with mystery and chilling suspense, Kim Newman brings ghosts to life in his soon to be released An English Ghost Story.
House of Screams and Wicked Dreams
Sean is working a haunted house this Halloween season. A specific one, for specific reasons.
TWO REVIEWS: A Good Book, and a Good Movie!
Steve reviews a book and a movie that he enjoyed.
Recap: “For Services Rendered,” The Strain, Season 1, Episode 7
Guilt is often at the heart of good horror. Consider Father Karras’ guilt over his neglect of his mother in The Exorcist: it’s the path that Pazuzu chooses to attempt Karras’ corruption. The Strain knows the power of guilt, and tries to use it—but with less success.
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