Recap: “Kaiseki,” Hannibal, Season 2, Episode 1
In case you missed it, a recap of of the Season Two opener of Hannibal
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Movie Review: Sanitarium (2013)
The Asylum trope seems to be gaining in popularity, in recent years, the most famous version being the second season of American Horror Story. We are forced to see, and consider, where the insane are coming from, forced to relate, to interact with non-sense and un-reason.
Hannibal Season 2 Precap: The Nightmare Encyclopedia
Hannibal is the most visually distinctive show on TV.
Review: Fiddlehead by Cherie Priest
For those who know the work of Cherie Priest, you know she can write. For those not familiar with her work, you’re missing out on something special. The novel Fiddlehead may be billed as the final installment in her “The Clockwork Century” Steampunk collection, but the author’s talent for story telling also makes it a worthy place to start if you’re so inclined.
Entrevista a Vanessa Giacoman: Su narrativa en terror y fantasía
Ivan Prado Sejas interviews fantastic fiction author Vanessa Giacoman
Anime roundup 2/14/2014: Fun and Games
In this week’s viewing: Hozuki no Reitetsu and Kill la Kill have epic sporting meets, Samurai Flamenco celebrates love and friendship, and more!
Bleeding Hearts: 3 Horror Movies For Valentine’s Day
Horror Movies for Valentine’s Day…are you really sure you want to open that box of chocolates?
Who Goes There? The Thing?
The Thing. The iconic black and white film from 1951 actually titled The Thing from Another World. Even with all of the name variations and numerous cinematic remakes, to most of us it will was and always will be The Thing. Or was it?
The Predatory Gentleman: Manners and The Gift of Fear in Universal’s Dracula
Predators hide in plain site, leveraging the social rules of their environment to help them identify, isolate, and manipulate their prey.
Review: Cemetery Girl by Charlaine Harris
Alastair reviews the new graphic novel by Charlaine Harris, Christopher Golden and Don Kramer
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.
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