Blu-ray Review: THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW
The Wolf of Snow Hollow Director: Jim Cummings Stars: Jim Cummings, Riki Lindhome, Robert Forster Reviewed by Brian M. Sammons This movie should not be overlooked because of the horrible year it was released, that being 2020. First of, it’s the labor of love of one...
Blu-ray Review: THE DARK AND THE WICKED
The Dark and the Wicked Director: Bryan Bertino Stars: Marin Ireland, Michael Abbott Jr., Julie Oliver-Touchstone Reviewed by Brian M. Sammons Another superpower team up between horror streaming service Shudder and the fine folks over at RLJE Films, and I couldn't be...
Now On Kickstarter, A Spooky New Retro-Inspired Trading Cards Series!
Spears Art LLC, a creative arts company based in Huntsville, AL, has announced an exciting new crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its latest retro-style trading cards series. The collection, titled “Mark Spears Monsters Trading Cards,” features 72 monster art...
Press Release: YULETIDE FRIGHTS
Shadow House Publishing announces the Release of: YULETIDE FRIGHTS: VICTORIAN GHOST STORIES FOR CHRISTMAS Edited and Introduced by William P. Simmons This year, Christmas belongs to the dead. Shadow House Publishing gives you tidings of terror with YULETIDE FRIGHTS:...
Q&A with Author SEÁN O’CONNOR
Hellnotes reviewer Ray Palen interviews author Seán O'Connor, author of The Blackening: RAY: I mentioned a few times in my review how I noticed the influence of H.P. Lovecraft in THE BLACKENING. Was he indeed an influence and were there any others? SEÁN: Hi...
Book Review: THE BLACKENING
THE BLACKENING Sean O'Connor Uafas Press (September 13, 2020) Reviewed by Ray Palen Irish author Sean O'Connor blew me away with his last novel—the destined-to-be-horror classic WEEPING SEASON. He had much to live up to with his newest release, THE BLACKENING, and I...
There Is No Death, There Are No Dead
The Spirits of the Dead Exist and They Want to Communicate First appearing in the late 1800s, spiritualism became a religious movement that swept the world. Under the assumption that the dead live on in the afterlife, spiritualists believed that contact with the...
Trailer: NUMERUS DUO
Short Film: DON’T LOOK BACK
A young man discovers a mysterious pair of spectacles that allow him to view into the past. But as he quickly learns... some things are meant to be forgotten.
Book Review: THE ARREST IN MANNEQUIN ROW
The Arrest in Mannequin Row Kit Daven Independently published (August 24, 2020) Reviewed by Rick Hipson The latest novella by fellow Ontarian Kit Daven is a quiet tale full of ghosts. At its heart is underwater scavenger Jule Monroe, a former street kid with the...
Book Review: DARK BLOOD COMES FROM THE FEET
Dark Blood Comes from the Feet Emma J. Gibbon Trepidatio Publishing (May 22, 2020) Reviewed by Elaine Pascale I can always count on Trepidatio Publishing for quality writing; Dark Blood Comes from the Feet is no exception. This was my first time reading Emma J....
Book Review: THE VALANCOURT BOOK OF HORROR STORIES, VOL. 4
THE VALANCOURT BOOK OF HORROR STORIES, Vol. 4 Edited by James D. Jenkins & Ryan Cagle Valancourt Books, 2020 Reviewed by Mario Guslandi Now at its fourth installment, The Valancourt Book of Horror Stories has become one of the most accomplished and popular series...
Book Review: THE BODY WILL FOLLOW
The Body Will Follow Rob E. Boley Silver Shamrock Publishing (September 15, 2020) Reviewed by Ray Palen Carrie is one of the more complex heroines you will ever encounter in horror or any genre of fiction. She takes the concept of the unreliable narrator to a...
SEASON OF THE DEAD – Now On Sale!
This year’s critically acclaimed horror anthology… Now only 99¢ until All Saints Day! SEASON OF THE DEAD: Supernatural Horror for Halloween Edited & Introduction by William P. Simmons 20 Terrifying Tales of All Hallows Eve Available at Amazon and Goodreads...
Press Release: MONSTER CARNIVAL
Announces the Release of: Monster Carnival: An Anthology of Things, Beasts & Creatures Edited and Introduction by William P. Simmons This Halloween the monsters are real, and they are coming to your house! Shadow House Publishing opens the crypt and unleashes a...
