I was recently introduced to the works of author Edward Lee. The graphic, terrifying, gritty and sexualized stories are enough to turn stomachs and terrify even the bravest souls. Heavily influenced by Lovecraft with an overarching theme of violent, erotically charged cosmic horror and a beautifully descriptive prose style, his stories blur the line between the grotesque and the inescapably wonderful. After finishing Pages Torn from a Travel Journal I decided I had to at leas

When people hear the name Nashville, their thoughts immediately turn to cowboy hats, rhinestones, and the Grand Ole Opry. Twanging country music and smokey honky tonk bars fill the mind and evoke a very specific style. The one thing no one expects is a vibrant and growing horror community deep in the heart of Music City. Daisy Dukes, so named because they make “short shorts” is the collaborative brainchild of Dycee Wildman, Jennifer Bonior, and Stephanie Adams. The trio met d

To call Robin Fuqua “skilled” would be an insult to the massive store of talent that this particular Woman in Horror possesses. With over ten years of experience as a special effects makeup artist and some pretty impressive work attached to her name. A freelancer, she relies heavily on her skill and reputation to carry her to her next job while working towards her own goals as an artist and horror lover. I got a chance to talk to Robin recently and was excited to hear what sh

Women in Horror Month focuses pretty heavily on actresses and directors every year. In fact, I’m hard pressed to think of many pieces I read each February that don’t center on a beloved Scream Queens some girl power super slasher film that didn’t actually have a woman working anywhere behind the lens. But this month isn’t just about actresses and storylines about women and empowerment. It’s about recognizing women on and off camera who make some of our favorite horror movies

I’m all about making memories during the holidays. The fact that most of those memories could be considered traumatizing or deranged is of absolutely no consequence. While everyone else is decking the halls, here’s a few simple ideas to help you have a Scary Christmas this season. New Traditions - The Nightmare Before Christmas Just like The Night Before Christmas, The Nightmare Before Christmas can make for an excellent holiday tradition and the perfect gift for children of

I warn you now, American Horror Story fans, there are spoilers ahead so if you haven’t caught yourself up on the current season, don’t write me a bunch of angry emails later. Go watch episode 7 (Valerie Solanas Died for Our Sins: Scumbag) and then come back to this interview. Otherwise, be brave and dive head first into this piece featuring a talented newcomer to the horror genre, Miguel Sagaz. While Sagaz is a seasoned actor who began his career in Hollywood in 2005, he’s al

We don’t often think about the people who create the art that we love. We reap the benefits of their work when we see a cool picture online, play a game with an immersive and beautiful setting, or get the hell scared out of us by a monster on the screen. But we never take time to consider the fact that someone with a pencil and a pad brought these elements of wonder and beauty into existence. Paul Gerrard is an artist and conceptualist who has birthed more monsters and dreams

Some characters are just way too good to write about once and Malvolia, Queen of Screams is just one of those who deserves some extra time in print. The horror hostess who's just as interested in deadly cocktails and horror films as she is in selecting her next victim has been making a name for herself in the horror community with a combination of fiendish wit and dark charm that continue to draw in fans. Portrayed by character and series creator Jennifer Nangle, Malvolia fin

As Friday the 13th steadily marches towards us this week like some machete wielding masked maniac, we thought it might be fun to share some of the best news, thoughts, and memories of Camp Crystal Lake and where better to begin than with an update on a project we’ve been following since January. Friday the 13th Part 3: The Memoriam Documentary is a one of a kind film chronicling not only the creation of one of the most iconic films in the franchise, but about the man who port

Never Hike Alone is an incredible fan made short film featuring the iconic killer of Camp Crystal Lake, Jason Voorhees. As much a tribute to the Friday the 13th franchise as anything else, the story follows a backpacker who takes a trail camera into the woods on one of his expeditions and stumbles across the remains of a familiar summer camp. He soon ends up face to face with the hockey mask clad murderer in a struggle for his life. I had a chance to talk to director Vincente