How Horror has Devolved in Popular Culture
Why so many paranormal shows? Maybe its because so many people believe in that stuff….
AMAZING THINGS: You Should Know
The latest issue of Weird Tales is now on sale, featuring all manner of undead things!
Recap: “Naka-Choko,” Hannibal, Season 2, Episode 10
Hannibal recap: in which we learn that meat, frightened as it is being killed, becomes acidic.
Anime roundup 5/8/2014: Collect the Entire Set
In this week’s viewing: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and Brynhildr in the Darkness stock up on main characters, and more!
Anime roundup 5/1/2014: All Things Foul and Dangerous
In this week’s viewing: hideous psychic creatures, blobby parasitic ones, and more!
Recap: “Shiizakana,” Hannibal, Season 2, Episode 9
Is there anything more disturbing and fascinating on TV these days?
The Ultimate Science Fiction Reading List Part 5
Somehow our first taste of fiction always seems to hold a special place in our minds and hearts even after we’ve read hundreds of new stories. Another installment of the ultimate science fiction reading list from some of our favorite authors and editors.
The Ultimate Science Fiction Reading List Part 4
A few recommendations from some of the greatest minds in the industry of what you should be reading.
Recap: “Su-zakana,” Hannibal, Season 2, Episode 8
How can ice fishing evoke such horror? Read the re-cap to find out.
19th Annual H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival and CthulhuCon Day 3 Review; Hollywood Theater, Portland, Or.
As I sat on a park bench outside of the Art Deco exterior of the Hollywood Theater, on the nicest day of the year so far in Portland, not only did it seem like a victory and a vindication of the weird words and worlds of Howard Phillips Lovecraft, but for the whole of SF fandom.
MOVIE REVIEW: Dean Koontz’s ODD THOMAS
Dean Koontz has had more of his novels filmified than Demon Seed. Bet you didn’t know that.
Recap: “Yakimono,” Hannibal, Season 2, Episode 7
More horrifyingly luscious imagery in the latest Hannibal recap.
Anime roundup 4/17/2014: Creeping Along
In this week’s viewing: The second half of premiere week turns into a race to the bottom, but luckily, not everything gets there!
Recap: “Futomano,” Hannibal, Season 2, Episode 6
I feel like it’s not a theory anymore: when people go to see Will, they are shot behind bars if they don’t know that he’s innocent, shot free of the bars if they know the […]
Retrospective – Stephen King’s Carrie Turns 40
April 5 marked the 40th anniversary of the original US publication of Stephen King’s first novel, Carrie. Writing that makes me feel old. Not that I read Carrie in 1974, but I became aware of […]
The Artful Collector: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Jill Bauman
Jane Frank looks at Jill Bauman’s work.
Asni’s Art Blog: Interview with Tais Teng
Tais Teng is a well established and prolific science fiction and horror writer and illustrator from the Netherlands. He has made several hundred covers and interior illustrations – most notably the Jack Vance e-books. His particular affinity is for the work of H. P. Lovecraft.
19th Annual H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon Preview, April 11 – 13: Portland, Or.
A Pre-Con report for the 19th Annual H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival & CthulhuCon from J. Simpson
Una mujer-lobo embarazada: ejercicio de verosimilitud
SI UNA MUJER-LOBO EMBARAZADA SE TRANSFORMA, ¿EL BEBÉ SE TRANSFORMA TAMBIÉN?
To Show Or Not To Show? Horror and the ‘Power Of Suggestion’
HOW much horror should you depict and how much should you leave to the imagination? It is a dilemma that has confronted anyone who has ever attempted to scare people in the name of entertainment. […]
Recap: “Mukozuke,” Hannibal, Season 2, Episode 5
For all its repulsive imagery, Hannibal is also a visual delight for lovers of food porn.
What State Does Best in a Zombie Apocalypse?
No other state has a shared love of zombie movies and guns like Wyoming. While New Yorkers are having their brains eaten in cafes and elevators, the fine people of Wyoming will be sitting on the front porch with a shotgun enjoying a prolonged zombie hunting season.
Recap: “Takiawase,” Hannibal, Season 2, Episode 4
San Costello takes us along for another trip in the bizarre world of Hannibal
Recap: “Hassun,” Hannibal, Season 2, Episode 3
Violence on Hannibal is so operatic, so rococo. Its inventiveness is so refreshing that, if it weren’t upsetting, it would almost be beautiful.
Recap: “Sakizuke,” Hannibal Season 2, Episode 2
No show is as obsessed with the details of mutilation and gore than Hannibal. It’s equally obsessed with the elegant, geometric composition of shots.
Have You Seen The Yellow King?: True Detective Season 1 Reviewed
True Detective is gaining a lot of attention: Mr. Simpson walks us through the scene of the crime.
Recap: “Kaiseki,” Hannibal, Season 2, Episode 1
In case you missed it, a recap of of the Season Two opener of Hannibal
Movie Review: Sanitarium (2013)
The Asylum trope seems to be gaining in popularity, in recent years, the most famous version being the second season of American Horror Story. We are forced to see, and consider, where the insane are coming from, forced to relate, to interact with non-sense and un-reason.
Hannibal Season 2 Precap: The Nightmare Encyclopedia
Hannibal is the most visually distinctive show on TV.
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