Cthulhu Lies Dreaming is an anthology of Lovecraftian short stories from Ghostwoods Books edited by Salomé Jones. She had previously edited the well-received Lovecraftian anthology Cthulhu Lives, reviewed here last year by a most notable and modest writer of great literary prowess (Me). Is this […]
Book Reviews Books & ComicsIt’s hard not to compare surveillance films to 1974’s The Conversation. Coppola’s thriller wrote the book on cinematic paranoia, and the only thing that’s come close to besting it is the German film The Lives of Others. Observance isn’t in the same league as those […]
Movie Reviews Movies & TVThe film crew on The Perfect Husband had every reason to feel good after the wrap. They had a pretty good script, a visionary director in Lucas Pavetto, a gorgeous setting and two attractive leads in Gabriella Wright (as Viola) and Bret Roberts (as her […]
Movie Reviews Movies & TVThe current leaders in bringing us the newest challenging horror and exploitation flicks the world has to offer is far and away Artsploitation Films and come August 2nd they will deliver the ultra-unnerving horror tale Observance. Read the full press release and watch the trailer […]
NewsWhat happens when you combine two of the most accomplished independent horror directors working today, five iconic scream queens from some of the most beloved horror flicks of the ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s, and ‘10s, and three of the creepiest stories by the great Edgar Allan […]
NewsGreetings, humanoids! Those of you who have been following Ravenous Monster for a while now may have already checked out some of my reviews of Cadabra Records’ macabre products. In the past, I’ve looked at their vinyl release of H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Hound/The Music of […]
Featured Article1981 was an amazing year. The word internet was first mentioned. Lady Diana married Charles, the Prince of Wales. The first flight of the US space shuttle Columbia took place. Muhammad Ali retired with a record of 55-5. Researchers found the Titanic wreck at the […]
Featured ArticleIndie film stalwart Debbie Rochon’s directorial debut Model Hunger is a pretty straight forward catch-the-killer story couched in oddities that have the potential to either titillate or turn off audiences. Readers of this website are likely to find themselves on Team Titillate, and that’s a […]
Movie Reviews Movies & TVApart from a couple names, the title, and an association with the paranormal, The Lurking Fear is a 1994 film that shares little with the H.P. Lovecraft story from whence came its title. This tale of a ghoul-assailed town from director C. Courtney Joyner and […]
Movie Reviews Movies & TVSteve Balderson’s Hell Town has been racking up awards and accolades as it’s napalmed venues both great and small across the festival circuit. Not only that, but it’s another vehicle to deliver more of the great Debbie Rochon whose directorial debut, Model Hunger is set […]
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