Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark – book series
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is the first of an American series of three children’s books written by Alvin Schwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell. The titles of the books are Scary Stories...
View ArticleThe Brutal Practice of Head Shrinking – article
The practice of shrinking a human head is extremely dark. While numerous cultures have participated in the practice of headhunting, the Ecuadorian Amazon and the Peruvian Amazon Jivaro Indian Tribe did...
View ArticleCurse of the Forty-Niner aka Miner’s Massacre (2002)
‘They axed for it!’ Curse of the Forty-Niner – aka Miner’s Massacre – is a 2002 American horror film directed by John Carl Buechler (Friday the 13th Part VII; Cellar Dweller; Ghoulies III) from a...
View ArticleRise of the Gargoyles (2009)
‘They come for blood’ Rise of the Gargoyles is a 2009 Canadian made-for-TV supernatural horror film directed by Bill Corcoran (Vipers; Friday the 13th: The Series) from a screenplay by Andy Briggs. It...
View ArticleSkeleton Crew (2009)
‘There’s no sequel for you’ Skeleton Crew is a 2009 Finnish horror film directed by Tero Molin and Tommi Lepola from a screenplay by Tero Molin and Teemu Molin. It stars Steve Porter, David Yoken and...
View ArticleReeker (2005)
‘If you can’t breathe, then you can’t scream.’ Reeker is a 2005 American horror film co-produced, written, scored and directed by Dave Payne (Addams Family Reunion; Alien Avengers II; Alien...
View ArticleAdam West – actor
Adam West (September 19, 1928 – June 9, 2017), born as William West Anderson, was an American actor whose career spanned seven decades. He is best known for portraying Batman in the campy 1960s TV...
View ArticleSusuk (Malaysia, 2008)
Susuk is a 2008 supernatural Malaysian horror film directed by Amir Muhammad and Naeim Ghalili from a screenplay co-written with Bijesh Jayarajan. It stars Diana Rafar and Ida Nerina. The story...
View ArticleSexual Parasite (Japan, 2004)
Sexual Parasite – aka Sexual Parasite: Killer Pussy – is a 2004 V-cinema Japanese horror film written and directed by Takao Nakano. It was originally titled: 奇性蟲 キラープッシー [Kiseichuu: kiraa pusshii]. It...
View ArticleJeepers Creepers 2 (USA, 2003)
‘He can taste your fear’ Jeepers Creepers 2 is a 2003 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Victor Salva (Dark House; Clownhouse). It stars Ray Wise, Jonathan Breck and Luke...
View ArticleEngine Trouble (Belgium, 2002)
‘He’s just a scream away.’ Engine Trouble – aka Junior and Damned Forest – is a 2002 Belgian slasher horror film directed by Marc Ickx from a screenplay co-written with Liam Bradley. It stars Cecilia...
View ArticleBeast Beneath aka The Wrath (2007)
‘Born from a terrifying true tale…’ Beast Beneath – aka The Wrath – is a 2007 American horror film directed by Julian Higgins (Poker Run) from a screenplay co-written with Bertie Higgins. It stars...
View ArticleThe Hills Run Red (USA, 2009)
The Hills Run Red is a 2009 American slasher horror film directed by Dave Parker (It Watches; The Dead Hate the Living) and written by David J. Schow (Abbatoir; Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw...
View ArticleTransylvania Television – TV series (USA, 2007 onwards)
‘The Retro-Monster Comedy That’s Really NOT For Kids!’ Transylvania Television is an American TV series that has aired on various online platforms since 2007. It was created by Michael J. Heagle and...
View ArticleOuija Board aka Bunshinsaba (South Korea, 2004)
Ouija Board – original titles: Bunshinsaba aka 분신사바 – is a 2004 South Korean supernatural horror film written and directed by Ahn Byeong-ki (Bunshinsaba [2012] and sequels; Apt.; Phone; Nightmare)....
View ArticleShapeshifter (USA, 2005)
‘Sent from Hell … to feed on flesh’ Shapeshifter is a 2005 American supernatural horror film directed by Gregory Lemkin from a screenplay co-written with A. Everett Howe. The Asylum production stars...
View Article666: The Child (USA, 2006)
‘A new dawn has arrived’ 666: The Child is a 2006 American supernatural horror film directed by Jack Perez [as Jake Johnson] (Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus; Monster Island) from a screenplay by...
View Article666: The Beast (USA, 2007)
666: The Beast is a 2007 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Nick Everhart (The Penny Dreadful Picture Show; Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear, segment ‘Smell’) based on...
View ArticleGeorge A. Romero – film director (1940 – 2017)
George Andrew Romero (February 4, 1940 – July 16, 2017) was an American-Canadian (dual citizenship) filmmaker, writer and editor, best known for his gore-filled and satirical horror films. Peter...
View ArticleMartin Landau – actor (1928 – 2017)
Martin Landau (June 20, 1928 – July 15, 2017) was an American film and television actor. His career took off in the 1950s, with appearances that included a supporting role in Alfred Hitchcock’s North...
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