Recap: “The Seven Wonders,” American Horror Story: Coven, Episode 13
Wrapping up the season, Sam discusses where Coven went wrong and…where Coven went wrong.
The Curse Of the Karnsteins: Hammer’s Other Vampire Franchise
Hammer Films had been the leading horror producer for 13 years, but by the dawn of the 70s, the studio sometimes gave the impression that it was flailing around like a vampire in a shaft of sunlight.
New Horror Comic Round-Up: Ghosted #006 + Grimm Fairy Tales Presents Wonderland: Asylum #1
There’s all kinds of new comic horrors hitting the stands these days. Here’s an introduction to just a few.
“Go to Hell,” American Horror Story: Coven, Episode 12
In early December, I saw an advanced screening of The Unknown Known, the latest documentary by Errol Morris (even if you’re not a documentary enthusiast, you’ll probably know of his The Thin Blue Line, a […]
Anime roundup 1/16/2014: Kidnapped By Plot
In this week’s viewing: hapless teenaged boys are dragged into supernatural doings left and right, and a dark comedy wins premiere week.
“Protect the Coven,” American Horror Story: Coven, Episode 11
American Horror Story: Coven makes me uncomfortable. Not uncomfortable because it’s frightening or gross or shocking. Uncomfortable in how it handles race. I’m not entirely sure how to process Coven‘s take on race—I’m a straight […]
Krakens and Spiders and Zombies, Oh My!
Monsters have always been with us in genre fiction, in ancient myths, and fairy tales. But are they ever new?
The Thirteenth Tale (BBC TV film) – Review
A review of the BBC production of Diane Setterfield’s novel of the same name
“The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks,” American Horror Story: Coven, Episode 10
Stevie Nix of Fleetwood Mac fame makes a guest appearance on Coven and breaks the wall of make-believe in the process.
Happy New Year! My Top 25 Horror Moments Of 2013
Mr. Simpson shares 25 horrors with us, a journey through a horrifying year.
Streaming Genres: SF, Fantasy and Horror on Netflix
Up-to-date listing of genre shows available from Netflix streaming service.
SF, Fantasy and Horror On TV
A comprehensive listing of genre television shows – current and up-coming. Check your local listings.
SF, FANTASY and HORROR On TV
Listings of current and up-coming genre television shows. Check you local listings!
A Post-Apocalyptic Christmas
Felicity Savage recommends some SFF classics for your reading pleasure on Christmas.
Winter 2014 SF Anime Preview
What’s coming to the intersection of anime and sf worlds in January? (Spoiler: No Sailor Moon, unfortunately.) So many new and renewed shows you’d think it was Christmas or something!
Wishing You A Very Dark Christmas…
J. Simpson has a different view of how we all ought to celebrate Christmas….
Streaming Genre Videos (Netflix)
Science Fiction, fantasy and horror films currently streaming on netflix
Quatermass II – revisited
Quatermass II is a rare sequel that is an improvement over the original in every respect.
Ghost Stories For Christmas: M. R. James
J. Simpson enlightens us regarding an old and odd British Christmas tradition – the telling of ghost stories,
A Fan’s Anniversary of Sorts
Some personal fannish history, a couple of takes on Amazing Stories from 1938, a recap of Modesty Blaise, a pic of John Travolta and a review of John M. Whalen’s Vampire Siege at Rio Muerto. What’s not to like?
Where Has All The Wonder Gone?
C. E. Martin laments the sameness of today’s fictional offerings and makes the case for something new.
The Quatermass Xperiment – Revisited
In this post I’ll look at The Quatermass Xperiment, and next week consider the follow-up, Quatermass 2.
A Review of Dangerous Women, an Anthology Edited by Gardner Dozois and George R.R. Martin
I was absolutely delighted when I received a review copy of the highly anticipated Dangerous Women. Dozois and Martin have produced a blockbuster anthology with an all-star lineup of authors.
Do Zombies Dream of Undead Sheep?
A discussion of Philosophical Zombies. One really does not need to provide any additional teaser to that…
Recap: “Head,” American Horror Story: Coven, Episode 9
Sam Costello goes searching for a theme in last week’s episode and comes up with a WTF moment…
REVIEW: GALLOWWALKERS (2012) Not Worth Hanging Around For
No matter the speed, the fast-forward button can NOT make a bad movie better. Mr. Martin gets down-and-dirty with this review and even manages to find one nice thing to say.
Movie Review: Black Christmas (1974)
Horror for the Holidays! Unsung flicks that may (not) be suitable for yuletide watching!
Recap: “The Sacred Taking,” American Horror Story: Coven, Episode 8
It may be a cliche, but war really is coming to American Horror Story: Coven, and in this episode, sides are being chosen and battle lines drawn.
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