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April 15, 2018
The Curse of the Horror Trope
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Having always been a great fan of horror movies, I have to say that along with all the many thousands that I have enjoyed immensely, there have also been the occasional bad ones. You know the kind I am talking … Read More
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Wes Craven Remembered
Wes Craven
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When Wes Craven, one of my all time favourite horror directors, sadly passed away in August 2015, aged 76, I felt really sad. Although all we horror fans can no longer look forward to a new Craven … Read More
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Terrifier Movie
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Move over, Pennywise, for you may have a new rival who – by virtue of his sheer horrific, maniacal and murderous tendencies – makes you look like Krusty. That rival is called Art the Clown, and he features in the … Read More
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April 4, 2018
Almost Human Movie 1974 Review
I have seen many movie bad guys in my time, but the one in the 1974 Umberto Lenzi Italian classic Almost Human really must be the most heinous, cold-blooded and utterly detestable villain I have ever seen in any film.… Read More
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April 1, 2018
Fright Night 2 Was A Disappointing Sequel
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The first Fright Night movie (1985), which starred Roddy McDowall, was brilliant. Thinking that its sequel, Fright Night 2, would be just as good, I bought it. However, having just watched it, I have to say that, boy, was … Read More
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March 25, 2018
Top 10 Ken Dodd Songs
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Will miss the late, great Sir Ken Dodd deeply. He was a true legend, a comic genius, the like of whom we will never see again. And of course along with his being a consummate comedian, he was also a … Read More
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March 18, 2018
The Ritual by Adam Nevill
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The Ritual by Adam Nevill really is the best hiking-trip-horror novel that I have ever read.
The story revolves around four old university friends – Luke, Hutch, Dom and Phil – who get together to embark on a hiking trip … Read More
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March 14, 2018
Haunted New York
By Kathryn Lively
New York City is known for many things – the bright lights of Broadway, fine cuisine and corner vendors, glamour and excitement. Yet for those interested … Read More
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What Is A Poltergeist?
The word “poltergeist” comes from the German word “poltern,” which means to “rumble” or “jangle”, and “geist,” which means “spirit.” “Poltern” also describes an act of loud or aggressive speech. Although poltergeist literally means “noisy spirit,” a poltergeist is neither … Read More
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The Enfield Poltergeist
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In 1977, a family who lived in a rented council house in Enfield UK, began a terrifying ordeal when a Poltergeist took over their lives. The family consisted of divorcee Margaret (Peggy) Hodgson and her four children: Margaret … Read More
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