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The History Of The Ouija Board
There’s no time like the present for a quick history lesson. Almost every one of us have used a Ouija board at least once in our lives. More than likely the first experience you had with a board was at a sleep over asking silly questions like “Who will I marry?” or “Is Elvis really dead?”. At some point you probably got spooked and swore to never use one again, I know I did. Then there are those who seek answers and communications with those beyond in a more serious note. The word Ouija alone conjures fear and mystery. The Ouija has been widely used for almost 125 years. Talking boards have always been popular among practitioners of many religions, especially Spiritualists. The boards gained popularity during the 19th century thanks to the Fox sisters of New York. They supposedly began communicating with an entity that went by the name “Mr. Splitfoot” in 1884. The Fox sisters became celebrities in
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Dead Drunk: Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse… One Beer at a Time & Dead Drunk II: Dawn of the Deadbeats
Dead Drunk: Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse… One Beer At A Time & Dead Drunk II: Dawn of the Deadbeats [If you aren’t sure if you want to read these titles after reading this review, you can also check out Weekend at Vidu’s, a short by author Richard Johnson that will help introduce you to author Richard Johnson’s writing style and some of the characters from the Dead Drunk series.] Synopsis of Dead Drunk: Charlie Campbell was your average, balding, thirty-year-old alcoholic with a dead-end job and a penchant for shambling through life one mistake after another. However, none of that mattered following the sudden arrival of a mysterious sickness that brought with it infected mobs of zombie-like creatures thirsting for the flesh of the living. Trapped in a Chicago apartment the morning after a raucous bachelor party, Charlie and his old fraternity buddies must battle for survival against the cannibalistic horde, a military invasion and their own rampant stupidity. With
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Artist Spotlight: Lone Gone Dolls
Have you ever something that is so creepy that it’s cute? I have. I saw these twisted dolls a couple of weeks ago and I had to know more about them. Long Gone dolls are dark and creepy but kind of adorable. Each doll is one of a kind and hand painted by artist Teri Long. When I asked her how each dolls comes to be she had this to say: “They are just unwanted unloved and sometimes damaged dolls that I clean up and repaint with non toxic water based acrylic paints and seal with varnish. I usually have a pretty good idea what I have in mind for each doll before I paint them! Vampires – zombies – or just plain creepy dolls.” Long Gone Dolls can be purchased on Etsy. You should also Follow Long Gone Dolls on Twitter and FaceBook for specials and updates. https://www.etsy.com/shop/LongGoneDolls https://www.facebook.com/longgonedolls Twitter: @longgonedolls
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American Revenant: Hometown Exodus
American Revenant: Hometown Exodus by John L. Davis IV is, without a doubt, my favorite zombie book of the year. That’s basically it, all I have to say. I’ll elaborate more, but that’s the take home message. At $0.99 (that’s ninety-nine cents USD) you can’t afford to not own this book if you’re serious about zombie fiction. …Okay, so you know me better than to assume that I was actually done, but the point is that I could be. I’ll give you the tldr version first: This novel hits the ground running with enough action to keep me actively engaged from the first few pages on. There was never a dull moment, either in terms of what was going on, or in terms of the word choices that Davis used. The dialogue between characters is realistic and seamless, unlike the extended monologues or useless banter-driven conversations that frequently are used to kill time or narrate occurrences in place of actual
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Horror-Comedies Every Horror Fan Should See
Even hardcore horror fans sometimes need a break from terror. Most of us wouldn’t turn to romantic comedies for relief. For us, it’s horror-comedies that do the trick. Here are a few of the best horror-comedies out there, movies that every horror fan should see. Wolf Cop (2014) Half wolf. Half cop. He’s Wolf Cop. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010) Two buddies head to their new vacation home ( a cabin in the woods). On their way they meet a group of collage students, who are less than friendly. When one of the ladies are injured they take her back to the cabin. The students assume the worse and set out to attack Tucker and Dale to retrieve their friend and chaos ensues. I can not say this enough, I love this movie! Shaun Of The Dead (2004) When the zombie apocalypse hits two friends are on a mission to rescue Shaun’s ex girlfriend and his mom. Scary Movie
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If you’re a masochist, then you’ll love the torture of SUPER GHOULS N GHOSTS
Title : Super Ghouls ‘N Ghosts Publisher : Capcom Developer : Capcom Genre : Action / Platform Players : 1 Player Release Date : 1991 Estimated Value (as of today’s date) : $20-$25 You know, I can’t say this game is SCARY, or HORRIFYING in the traditional sense, but do you know what makes it frightening? How downright difficult and unforgiving it is! I had the luxury of snagging a copy of SUPER GHOULS N GHOSTS recently, and I couldn’t resist popping it into the ‘ol Super Nintendo and giving it another whirl. Lo and behold, and much to my lack of surprise, the game frustrated me to no ends just like it did years ago. Sure, it’s not as bad as the original for the NES, or if you happened to play the one in the arcade which is ten times as worse, probably because you had to keep feeding it quarters, but the Super Nintendo version sequel is
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The Zombies: Volume One
The Zombies: Volume One by Macaulay C. Hunter is another zombie novel that takes the perspective of an unusual demographic — teenagers. “They were six average teenagers . . . until Sombra C. Schools are closed. Thousands of sick people are locked in confinement points to die. Vigilante soldiers are pacing the streets. A mutation of a common cold virus has resulted in the deadly Sombra C illness, which is spreading through the world like wildfire. Highly contagious, it transforms its victims in the weeks before death into violent, zombie-like creatures. Zaley Mattazollo and her friends are thrilled when the anti-viral medication Zyllevir is proven to freeze the infection in its tracks. Finally their lives can go back to normal . . . except they don’t. Riots and bombings and assassinations, zombies and Shepherd soldiers running loose: the civil unrest stirred up by Sombra C unravels their world more and more by the day. And then an attack upon their
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13 Horror Documentaries Every Horror Fan Should See
There is a long list of horror documentaries , so I’ve narrowed it down to a list of the 13 best horror documentaries out there. Enjoy! The True Story Of The Amityville Horror (2013) This documentary explores the truth behind the real Amityville Horror. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait (1988) “A documentary about the classic ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ film, including interviews with Gunnar Hansen (LEATHERFACE), Edwin Neal (THE HITCHHIKER), John Dugan (GRANDPA) and Jim Seidow (OLD MAN).” Nightmares In Red, White And Blue: The Evolution Of The American Horror Film (2009) The Documentary takes a look at the appeal of horror films, with interviews of some of the most iconic names in horror. Screaming In High Heels: The Rise And Fall Of The Scream Queen Era (2011) ” Three actresses “accidentally” became cult horror film icons in the late 1980s and created the modern interpretation of the “Scream Queen” image.” The Short Films Of David Lynch (2002) “A collection
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World War of the Dead by Eric S. Brown
The basic synopsis of Eric S. Brown’s novel ‘World War of the Dead‘ is simple enough. In World War II the undead and a monster as old as time are brought to our world by a bombing run, and it’s up to 3 men who develop unique powers to stop them. …Okay, so maybe it’s not so simple. Overall I would say that World War of the Dead is an intense, enjoyable ride. There are several moments that made me go ‘What?!’ and ‘…uh… what?’ out loud, but what fun is an action-based zombie book if it doesn’t make you question its intentions aloud every now and again? Entertainment 5/5 I cannot stress enough that this book is a roller coaster ride, and that I mean that in the best possible way. There is a LOT of action due to the nature of the story, first and foremost. In a lot of ways it is first a war book, and
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Movie Review: Mercy (2014) Starring Chandler Riggs
The producers that brought us “The Purge” and “Paranormal Activity”, have brought us “Mercy”. This supernatural film revolves around George, a young boy with the ability to see what most can’t, spirits. When George’s beloved Grandmother falls ill from a stroke he, his brother and his mom move to the Grandmother’s house in the country to take care of her. The stroke is the least of his family’s problems. When you make a deal with a demon bad things tend to happen. Grandma is not who she once was. Shirley Knight The interaction between George’s character and the character of his Grandmother played by Shirley Knight (Paul Blart: Mall Cop) made the movie kind of sweet but creepy at the same time. The characters have a very strange and twisted family dynamic. The 150 year old house they are living in is the same one that their grandfather committed suicide in, by taking an ax to his own head. I
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The History Of The Ouija Board
There’s no time like the present for a quick history lesson. Almost every one of us have used a Ouija board at least once in our lives. More than likely the first experience you had with a board was at a sleep over asking silly questions like “Who will I marry?” or “Is Elvis really dead?”. At some point you probably got spooked and swore to never use one again, I know I did. Then there are those who seek answers and communications with those beyond in a more serious note. The word Ouija alone conjures fear and mystery. The Ouija has been widely used for almost 125 years. Talking boards have always been popular among practitioners of many religions, especially Spiritualists. The boards gained popularity during the 19th century thanks to the Fox sisters of New York. They supposedly began communicating with an entity that went by the name “Mr. Splitfoot” in 1884. The Fox sisters became celebrities in
Continue reading →
Dead Drunk: Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse… One Beer at a Time & Dead Drunk II: Dawn of the Deadbeats
Dead Drunk: Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse… One Beer At A Time & Dead Drunk II: Dawn of the Deadbeats [If you aren’t sure if you want to read these titles after reading this review, you can also check out Weekend at Vidu’s, a short by author Richard Johnson that will help introduce you to author Richard Johnson’s writing style and some of the characters from the Dead Drunk series.] Synopsis of Dead Drunk: Charlie Campbell was your average, balding, thirty-year-old alcoholic with a dead-end job and a penchant for shambling through life one mistake after another. However, none of that mattered following the sudden arrival of a mysterious sickness that brought with it infected mobs of zombie-like creatures thirsting for the flesh of the living. Trapped in a Chicago apartment the morning after a raucous bachelor party, Charlie and his old fraternity buddies must battle for survival against the cannibalistic horde, a military invasion and their own rampant stupidity. With
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Artist Spotlight: Lone Gone Dolls
Have you ever something that is so creepy that it’s cute? I have. I saw these twisted dolls a couple of weeks ago and I had to know more about them. Long Gone dolls are dark and creepy but kind of adorable. Each doll is one of a kind and hand painted by artist Teri Long. When I asked her how each dolls comes to be she had this to say: “They are just unwanted unloved and sometimes damaged dolls that I clean up and repaint with non toxic water based acrylic paints and seal with varnish. I usually have a pretty good idea what I have in mind for each doll before I paint them! Vampires – zombies – or just plain creepy dolls.” Long Gone Dolls can be purchased on Etsy. You should also Follow Long Gone Dolls on Twitter and FaceBook for specials and updates. https://www.etsy.com/shop/LongGoneDolls https://www.facebook.com/longgonedolls Twitter: @longgonedolls
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American Revenant: Hometown Exodus
American Revenant: Hometown Exodus by John L. Davis IV is, without a doubt, my favorite zombie book of the year. That’s basically it, all I have to say. I’ll elaborate more, but that’s the take home message. At $0.99 (that’s ninety-nine cents USD) you can’t afford to not own this book if you’re serious about zombie fiction. …Okay, so you know me better than to assume that I was actually done, but the point is that I could be. I’ll give you the tldr version first: This novel hits the ground running with enough action to keep me actively engaged from the first few pages on. There was never a dull moment, either in terms of what was going on, or in terms of the word choices that Davis used. The dialogue between characters is realistic and seamless, unlike the extended monologues or useless banter-driven conversations that frequently are used to kill time or narrate occurrences in place of actual
Continue reading →
Horror-Comedies Every Horror Fan Should See
Even hardcore horror fans sometimes need a break from terror. Most of us wouldn’t turn to romantic comedies for relief. For us, it’s horror-comedies that do the trick. Here are a few of the best horror-comedies out there, movies that every horror fan should see. Wolf Cop (2014) Half wolf. Half cop. He’s Wolf Cop. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010) Two buddies head to their new vacation home ( a cabin in the woods). On their way they meet a group of collage students, who are less than friendly. When one of the ladies are injured they take her back to the cabin. The students assume the worse and set out to attack Tucker and Dale to retrieve their friend and chaos ensues. I can not say this enough, I love this movie! Shaun Of The Dead (2004) When the zombie apocalypse hits two friends are on a mission to rescue Shaun’s ex girlfriend and his mom. Scary Movie
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If you’re a masochist, then you’ll love the torture of SUPER GHOULS N GHOSTS
Title : Super Ghouls ‘N Ghosts Publisher : Capcom Developer : Capcom Genre : Action / Platform Players : 1 Player Release Date : 1991 Estimated Value (as of today’s date) : $20-$25 You know, I can’t say this game is SCARY, or HORRIFYING in the traditional sense, but do you know what makes it frightening? How downright difficult and unforgiving it is! I had the luxury of snagging a copy of SUPER GHOULS N GHOSTS recently, and I couldn’t resist popping it into the ‘ol Super Nintendo and giving it another whirl. Lo and behold, and much to my lack of surprise, the game frustrated me to no ends just like it did years ago. Sure, it’s not as bad as the original for the NES, or if you happened to play the one in the arcade which is ten times as worse, probably because you had to keep feeding it quarters, but the Super Nintendo version sequel is
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The Zombies: Volume One
The Zombies: Volume One by Macaulay C. Hunter is another zombie novel that takes the perspective of an unusual demographic — teenagers. “They were six average teenagers . . . until Sombra C. Schools are closed. Thousands of sick people are locked in confinement points to die. Vigilante soldiers are pacing the streets. A mutation of a common cold virus has resulted in the deadly Sombra C illness, which is spreading through the world like wildfire. Highly contagious, it transforms its victims in the weeks before death into violent, zombie-like creatures. Zaley Mattazollo and her friends are thrilled when the anti-viral medication Zyllevir is proven to freeze the infection in its tracks. Finally their lives can go back to normal . . . except they don’t. Riots and bombings and assassinations, zombies and Shepherd soldiers running loose: the civil unrest stirred up by Sombra C unravels their world more and more by the day. And then an attack upon their
Continue reading →
13 Horror Documentaries Every Horror Fan Should See
There is a long list of horror documentaries , so I’ve narrowed it down to a list of the 13 best horror documentaries out there. Enjoy! The True Story Of The Amityville Horror (2013) This documentary explores the truth behind the real Amityville Horror. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait (1988) “A documentary about the classic ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ film, including interviews with Gunnar Hansen (LEATHERFACE), Edwin Neal (THE HITCHHIKER), John Dugan (GRANDPA) and Jim Seidow (OLD MAN).” Nightmares In Red, White And Blue: The Evolution Of The American Horror Film (2009) The Documentary takes a look at the appeal of horror films, with interviews of some of the most iconic names in horror. Screaming In High Heels: The Rise And Fall Of The Scream Queen Era (2011) ” Three actresses “accidentally” became cult horror film icons in the late 1980s and created the modern interpretation of the “Scream Queen” image.” The Short Films Of David Lynch (2002) “A collection
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World War of the Dead by Eric S. Brown
The basic synopsis of Eric S. Brown’s novel ‘World War of the Dead‘ is simple enough. In World War II the undead and a monster as old as time are brought to our world by a bombing run, and it’s up to 3 men who develop unique powers to stop them. …Okay, so maybe it’s not so simple. Overall I would say that World War of the Dead is an intense, enjoyable ride. There are several moments that made me go ‘What?!’ and ‘…uh… what?’ out loud, but what fun is an action-based zombie book if it doesn’t make you question its intentions aloud every now and again? Entertainment 5/5 I cannot stress enough that this book is a roller coaster ride, and that I mean that in the best possible way. There is a LOT of action due to the nature of the story, first and foremost. In a lot of ways it is first a war book, and
Continue reading →
Movie Review: Mercy (2014) Starring Chandler Riggs
The producers that brought us “The Purge” and “Paranormal Activity”, have brought us “Mercy”. This supernatural film revolves around George, a young boy with the ability to see what most can’t, spirits. When George’s beloved Grandmother falls ill from a stroke he, his brother and his mom move to the Grandmother’s house in the country to take care of her. The stroke is the least of his family’s problems. When you make a deal with a demon bad things tend to happen. Grandma is not who she once was. Shirley Knight The interaction between George’s character and the character of his Grandmother played by Shirley Knight (Paul Blart: Mall Cop) made the movie kind of sweet but creepy at the same time. The characters have a very strange and twisted family dynamic. The 150 year old house they are living in is the same one that their grandfather committed suicide in, by taking an ax to his own head. I
Continue reading →