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Scary Movies: Alien: Romulus

I’ve seen so, so many Alien movies by now. Previously on this site, I’ve rated the first Alien movie, one of only two movies to ever receive a perfect score on this site, Aliens, which got a rating of Pretty Good, and Alien 3, which...

What I’m Reading: Missing by Moonlight

After reviewing the first book in this series last month, Silver and Shadow, I’ve moved on to the second, Missing by Moonlight. The series, by Melissa McShane, follow the adventures of a lady paladin, Ginnevra, and a guy werewolf, Eodan, who are partners–both romantically...

Scary Movies: Ghost of Frankenstein

I have previously watched and rated Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, and Son of Frankenstein, and thought I’d continue working my way through the series. Plus, this has Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff, right? How bad can it be? Well, actually, it doesn’t have Boris....

What I’m Reading: The Gashouse Gang

The Gashouse Gang, by John Heidenry, has the unwieldy subtitle of “How Dizzy Dean, Leo Durocher, Branch Rickey, Pepper Martin, and Their Colorful, Come-From-Behind Ball Club Won the World Series–and America’s Heart–During the Great Depression.” Well, you hardly need to read the book after...

Scary Movies: A Quiet Place: Day One

My daughter wanted to see this one, so I took her to the theater. Marketed in previews as a fairly typical horror movie, A Quiet Place, Day One was surprising in that it took a turn about halfway through to focus on the developing...

What I’m Reading: Silver and Shadow

I decided to start a new indie fantasy series and Silver and Shadow, by Melissa McShane, caught my eye. I’m glad it did! This is a fun and fast-paced book with a lady paladin and a guy werewolf who become friends…and more? It’s also...

Scary Movies: Nightmare Castle

This is an Italian movie from 1965, directed by Mario Caiano as his tribute to gothic horror. It stars English horror queen Barbara Steele in a dual role, which is great, as she is by far the best thing in this movie. It’s a...

What I’m Reading: Much Ado About Nothing

My daughter recently had to read Much Ado About Nothing in her ninth-grade English class-her first Shakespeare play! A little odd they didn’t read Romeo and Juliet. Isn’t that always the first Shakespeare kids read? Maybe that’s too sexy for kids today, I don’t...

What I’m Reading: Tower and Grave

Tower and Grave is the fourth book in the Guilds of Ilbrea series by Megan O’Russell. I have previously read and reviewed the first one, Inker and Crown, the second one, Myth and Storm, and the third, Viper and Steel. The series follows the...

Scary Movies: Blood Demon

This West German movie from 1967 is known by several different names. It was released as both Blood Demon and The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism in English-speaking countries. Neither is very accurate, as there is no blood demon in this movie (except in...