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The Monster Guys Interview Isaac on WELCOME TO THE RED TABLE

[image error]Isaac was recently interviewed by D.C. McGannon and C. Michael McGannon–The Monster Guys–on their brand new podcast Welcome to the Red Table. You can hear the interview on the episode titled “The Funny Thing About Horror.”

“I’ve been listening to this father and son podcasting team for a while now,” Isaac says. “I’m privileged to have been asked to appear on their latest podcasting endeavor. They’re busy folks!”

Together, Isaac and the hosts discussed the combination of horror and comedy and Isaac’s newest compendium of short tales of dark comic horror, Road Kills.

Along with Isaac’s interview, D.C. and Michael review the NetFlix original horror comedy Little Evil.

About The Monster Guys

D.C. and C. Michael McGannon are a father-and-son podcasting team. Their original podcast, The Monster Guys, focuses on creatures from folklore. Their newest podcast, Welcome to the Red Table, is horror-themed. It is available both from themonsterguys.com and airs on SCRM Radio.

In addition to their podcast work, the McGannons have authored several short works of fiction of their own. A list of their work, including purchase links, is available at themonsterguys.com. You can also find them on Twitter: @TheMonsterGuys.

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Isaac Releases New Short Story for Friday the 13th

[image error]Friday the 13th comes in October this year, and what better way to celebrate than to release a brand new short tale of dark comic horror? On October 13, 2017, Isaac Thorne releases his newest, never-before-published tale titled PLANT.

The title is already available for download in ebook format from amazon.com for USD 99 cents. However, subscribers to Isaac’s email newsletter can nab the title free of charge by following the instructions within the newsletter that will go out on Friday morning.

If you are not yet signed up to receive Isaac’s email newsletter, you can do so by visiting this page on isaacthorne.com. The newsletter typically goes out once per month, but because October saw the release of Isaac’s new collection of short tales and a Friday the 13th, Isaac thought it was important to celebrate.

About Friday the 13th

It’s not just a movie franchise. Friday the 13th has become associated with a day of bad luck, if you’re the superstitious sort. You can read all about it at Wikipedia. Typically, there are two Friday the 13ths per year. In addition to this October’s, there was one in January 2017.

About PLANT

Joe Cannon is a good ole boy, a Southern Tennessee Democrat made good. He’s confident in who he is and he knows who he wants to be. All the personal failures and vices that might have once stood in the way of his climb up the political ladder are far in the past.

But Joe has a problem. He’s not sure he’s done a very good job of raising his daughter. Rachel not only disagrees with him politically but also has all the bad personal habits and vices he tried hard to leave behind. Joe often fears his daughter will harm his career.

One night, when he returns to his capitol building office to do some thinking about how to best ensure his daughter’s choices do not affect his own future, Joe is confronted by a dark figure. The man in the shadows seems to know far too much about his personal history for Joe’s comfort. More than that, he seems to be threatening Joe’s life.

Can Joe escape the shadows of his past and prevent himself from getting killed in the process?

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Isaac Reviews Films for The Horrorcist

Recently, Isaac Thorne agreed to help horror podcaster The Horrorcist review screeners for his website at TheHorrorcist.com. He is joining a roster of horror reviewers that includes The Horrorcist himself, Zobo with a Shotgun, and others. Isaac’s first review was for the Christopher Ray/James Cullen production titled Circus Kane. That was followed recently by a review for two short films slated to appear at GrimmFest. Those films are Lieven Vanhove’s Nimmer and Alberto Viavattene’s Birthday.

“It’s been fun watching these independent horror films and giving my take on them,” Isaac says. “The Horrorcist is perfectly generous in allowing his reviewers to express themselves appropriately for the material being reviewed. I’m happy to be able to contribute.”

Currently, Isaac plans to offer up a new review on a monthly basis, although he does not intend to restrict himself to that schedule should an urgent need to opine arise.”

About The Horrorcist

The Horrorcist is a writer and podcaster whose passion for horror movies began when he was a child. His podcast features interviews with horror authors, directors, and actors in addition to news items about upcoming horror films.

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DIGGUM Wins Best Short Script at Shiver International

[image error]Isaac Thorne’s screenplay adaptation of his short tale of dark horror DIGGUM has won the Best Short Script award at Shiver International Film Festival. The announcement arrived in Isaac’s Inbox on October 5, 2017. The Shiver award is the second win for DIGGUM this year, following the award for Best Violence in the 2017 Chemical Film Festival in the spring.

“I’m ecstatic,” Isaac says of the win. “DIGGUM has exceeded my expectations in the attention it’s received from film festivals. In addition to the two wins, it’s a finalist in the upcoming 2017 Fear Awards, Horror in the Hills, and New York City Horror Film Festival.”

Three of the four upcoming festivals, including Shiver International, are taking place the weekend of Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.

About Shiver International Film Festival

The 2017 Shiver International Film Festival is a Canadian film festival held in Ontario. The competition is in its second year. The festival runs Oct. 14 and Oct. 15 at a historic railway station on Victoria Avenue in Smiths Falls, Ontario.

About Fear Awards, Horror in the Hills, and New York City Film Festival

Both the 2017 Fear Awards and Horror in the Hills take place the weekend of Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. The 2017 Fear Awards will be announced online Oct. 13. This is the festival’s first year. The 2017 Horror in the Hills festival takes place at The Greystone Lodge On The River in Gatlinburg, Tenn., on Oct. 14. Doors open at 11 a.m.

The New York City Horror Film Festival takes place Oct. 26-29, 2017 at the Cinepolis Chelsea on West 23rd St. in New York City. The festival is in its 15th year. This year’s ceremony will honor iconic horror actor Brad Dourif (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,Child’s Play,Rob Zombie’s Halloween) with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

About DIGGUM

When personal tragedy strikes, some men pray. Other men despair. This man goes to war. DIGGUM is a short tale of dark horror from the mind of Isaac Thorne, a nice man who simply wants to provide you with a few fun frights. His story is one of rage and revenge. At some point in our lives we all ask the “why” question. This gravedigger demands an answer.

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ROAD KILLS Arrives Alive in Paperback and Ebook Formats

[image error]ROAD KILLS arrives at long last; Isaac Thorne’s new collection of short tales of dark horror is available from both paperback and ebook retailers. The collection features 11 new and previously published short tales and one award-winning screenplay.

You can purchase ROAD KILLS directly from amazon.com. If you’d like an official autographed paperback copy (along with a sinister evil bunny sticker), you can purchase that at isaacthorne.com.

“It’s been a long drive,” Isaac says of the process to the completion of ROAD KILLS. “I’m happy to have finally arrived. Technically, this is only a stopping point. Now the real work begins of getting these stories into the hands of lovers of horror.”

Each of the stories in the collection is connected to travel, to the road, in some fashion. After all, it is always lurking there, quiet and dark, just waiting for you to come out for a drive or a walk or a jog. However you next confront it, the road is already there, plotting.

And waiting.

For you.

Enjoy the ride.

ROAD KILLS contains all seven of Isaac’s previously published short stories. In addition, Isaac has included three never-before-published stories and the award-winning screenplay adaptation of his short tale DIGGUM.

ROAD KILLS Arrives With a Choice of Covers

One unique feature of the paperback edition of ROAD KILLS is that the paperback cover can be glossy or matte, depending on where you purchase it. Isaac has released a Barnes & Noble-exclusive edition of the paperback that features a matte cover, which can be purchased at bn.com. The regular edition of the paperback with the glossy cover is available at Barnes & Noble as well as other retailers.

ROAD KILLS Arrives With Free Signed Copies Available

Five lucky winners of a Goodreads.com ROAD KILLS giveaway will get a free, autographed copy of the title directly from Isaac. The contest ends October 6. Winners will be notified and their copies shipped after that date. To enter, visit Isaac Thorne’s site.

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DIGGUM Finalist In NYC Horror Film Festival

[image error]Isaac’s screenplay adaptation of his short tale of dark horror DIGGUM is a finalist in the short screenplay category of the New York City Horror Film Festival. This year’s festival takes place Oct. 26-29, 2017, at Cinepolis Chelsea at 260 W. 23rd Street.

“I’m humbled and honored that the festival has chosen to consider DIGGUM among the other nominees for short screenplay,” Isaac says. “I thrilled!”

More About NYC Horror Film Festival

In addition to the awards and film screenings, this year’s NYC Horror Film Festival will honor actor Brad Dourif with a lifetime achievement award. More information about this year’s festival can be found at the festival info page.

About DIGGUM

DIGGUM is a story about a cemetery caretaker who wants revenge on God for the mistreatment of his wife and child in the afterlife. Isaac originally released the story as an ebook, then an audiobook and play. At the end of 2016, he adapted the story into a screenplay format.

The screenplay version of DIGGUM has been recognized by several film festivals throughout 2017, including the 2017 Chemical Film Festival, where it won an award for Best Violence. In addition to the NYC Horror Film Festival, DIGGUM has been recognized in all of the following:

2017 13Horror.com Film Festival
2017 iHorror Awards
2017 Crimson Screen Horror Film Festival
2017 Horror in the Hills

The original short story version of DIGGUM is included in Isaac’s new collection of short tales of dark horror, ROAD KILLS, which is available at ebook and paperback retailers everywhere October 1, 2017.

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Isaac On DON’T GO DOWN THAT ROAD and DEMONIC PODCAST

Isaac appeared on two horror podcasts recently: DON’T GO DOWN THAT ROAD, with John and Rachel, and THE DEMONIC PODCAST with The Horrorcist.

“I’ve been a fan of John and Rachel’s podcast for a while now,” he explains. “They have a unique format for a horror podcast. They complement each other, with John providing puns, Rachel providing giggles, and both of them providing sarcastic takes on whatever they happen to have watched. I thoroughly enjoyed taking part in their show.”

Meanwhile, The Horrorcist’s THE DEMONIC PODCAST is a relatively new show.

“I was excited to be an early guest on The Horrorcist’s program,” Isaac says. “His format is shorter than many horror podcasts, but it’s interesting and fun. He does interviews with people in the horror community, along with some discussions of folklore and real-life horror.”

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Isaac Appears on DON’T GO DOWN THAT ROAD

Isaac sat down to discuss two semi-related (but not really) movies with John and Rachel, the hosts of DON’T GO DOWN THAT ROAD. The trio viewed BLOOD PREDATOR (2007) and SHE CREATURE (2001), then pit them against each other. If you’ve seen both films, you probably know which one came out on top. You can catch John and Rachel on Twitter at DGDTRPodcast or on their site.

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Isaac Appears on The Horrorcist’s THE DEMONIC PODCAST

The Horrorcist, host of THE DEMONIC PODCAST, interviewed Isaac for the third episode of his horror podcast. You can listen to episodes of THE DEMONIC PODCAST at The Horrorcist’s place on the web or subscribe on iTunes. Isaac and The Horrorcist discussed horror in general and Isaac’s work in particular.

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Paperback Edition of ROAD KILLS Coming Soon

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Road Kills Paperback

On October 1, 2017, Isaac Thorne’s collection of short tales of dark comic horror, ROAD KILLS, will be available at retailers everywhere in both paperback and ebook formats. ROAD KILLS combines all eight of Isaac’s previously released short tales along with three new and previously unreleased stories. In addition, the tome features, for the very first time, the award-winning screenplay adaption of DIGGUM, Isaac’s short tale of dark horror about a cemetery caretaker at war with God.

“I’m excited about this collection,” Isaac says. “It’s been a long time coming. Personally, I love reading books on my Kindle, but I know there are a great many horror fans out there who prefer a more physical format.

“Until now, I had only ever released my work in ebook form because I didn’t feel the cost of printing justified the release of my short tales of dark horror as individual paperbacks. Now that I have a number of stories with a related theme–the road–I can release this collection both digitally and physically.”

About the Paperback

Featuring 11 unique tales and one screenplay adaptation, the paperback edition of ROAD KILLS is the culmination of years of storytelling from the mind of Isaac Thorne. The paperback edition will be available from most retailers, including online from Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Isaac’s fans can purchase a premium version of the paperback individually signed and shipped by the author by clicking the Download button on the ROAD KILLS page of isaacthorne.com. This premium edition, which is $25 USD plus tax and shipping, includes both EPUB and MOBI downloads of the ebook edition. Premium edition books will ship after October 1, 2017.

About the Ebook

The ebook edition of ROAD KILLS is available for pre-order now from Amazon.com and other ebook retailers. The ebook edition retails for $2.99 USD.

ROAD KILLS Synopsis

Anyone who has ever fallen off a bike and skinned a knee can tell you that a road is a dangerous place. You can break a bone or crack your skull open barreling down some stretch of interstate at 70 miles-per-hour in a cage of steel, fiberglass, plastic, and rubber.

Right now you are safe. You can comfort yourself by reading this book while curled up on your bed or in your favorite chair. Just don’t forget about what’s waiting for you just beyond the edge of your driveway.

ROAD KILLS is a collection of short tales of dark comic horror from the mind of Isaac Thorne. These stories are all connected to travel, to the road. After all, it is always lurking there, quiet and dark, just waiting for you to come out for a drive or a walk or a jog. However you next confront it, the road is already there, plotting.

And waiting.

For you.

Enjoy the ride.

Trailer

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THEATER OF TERROR Launches on SCRM Radio

[image error]Isaac recently launched a new horror-themed show, THORNE’S THEATER OF TERROR, on SCRM Radio. The online radio station, which is owned by musician and writer Tra Cee, was only recently launched. It features music, stories, and interviews, all horror themed. For the first episode of THORNE’S THEATER OF TERROR, Isaac features his short tale of dark horror DIGGUM.

“I’ve been friends with Tra Cee on Twitter and Facebook for a while now,” Isaac says. “She’s a great horror writer and musician in her own right. It’s awesome to be working with her on a SCRM Radio program. Tra Cee also comes off as a true fan of the genre. Her insights on the works she’s read and her knowledge of horror film, in particular, are a great asset to the programming.”

About THORNE’S THEATER OF TERROR

THORNE’S THEATER OF TERROR is a program that features audio versions of short tales of dark horror by Isaac Thorne. The stories are narrated by Isaac himself. They will include musical and sound effect accompaniment to help enhance the listening experience.

Isaac recommends listening to his stories in a dark room at night while wearing headphones for the best experience.

About SCRM Radio

SCRM Radio is a new kind of radio station that features 24/7/365 horror themed programming – streamed to satisfy the ghoul in you. The type of programming you will find there includes:

Horror Shorts – read by the authors themselves!
Short horror plays – hearkening back to the days old when the families used to gather around the radio to listen to such dramas as The War Of The Worlds
Paranormal Shows and podcasts
Horror News and Interviews

 

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DIGGUM Officially Selected for Horror In Hotlanta

[image error]The screenplay adaptation of Isaac Thorne’s DIGGUM is an official selection for the Horror in Hotlanta Film Festival. The 2017 event is the festival’s first year. Isaac Thorne submitted the screenplay adaptation of DIGGUM for the short screenplay category. The festival will take place at Synchronicity Theater in Atlanta, Ga., on July 17, 2017, at 7 p.m.

The DIGGUM screenplay adaptation recently won the Best Violence award in the 2017 Chemical Film Festival. It has been selected for several other 2017 festivals as well.

About Horror in Hotlanta

Horror in Hotlanta entries are judged by 12 judges from the Atlanta area. Entries for the 2018 Horror in Hotlanta festival are open at FilmFreeway.

DIGGUM Synopsis

When personal tragedy strikes, some men pray. Other men despair. This man goes to war.

Meet the local graveyard caretaker, who lives in a small cottage at the edge of the lot. Diggum has spent most of his life angry with God, whom he blames for the devastating house fire that cost him his family.

But the caretaker has a secret. It is a secret he will carry to his own grave. It is a secret that he hopes will finally get him his ultimate revenge on God.

DIGGUM is a short tale of dark horror from the mind of Isaac Thorne, a nice man who simply wants to provide you with a few fun frights. His story is one of rage and revenge. At some point in our lives we all ask the “why” question. This gravedigger demands an answer.

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