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JAWS 2: The Making Of The Hollywood Sequel – Review and Interview with author Michael A. Smith

Sequels in cinema have been around for decades. Sequels not only make money but also dominate the box office. In recent years, there have been a considerable number of them, coming out faster than some new film releases. Some are better than others, and some we would like to forget. Their titles tend to hint at what the film is about… beginning with catch phrases such as ‘Return of…’, ‘Revenge of…’, ‘Final Chapter..’, ‘Curse of…’ and so on. However, the very first horror sequel to have a number, not a Roman numeral, in film history is….JAWS2! How in the world could a sequel be made to the biggest and first summer blockbuster of all time….JAWS?

Posted December 2nd, 2025.
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Generation Tarantino: The Last Wave Of Young Turks In Hollywood – Andrew J. Rausch

The 1980s…a favorite decade for many. Those who lived through it, those who came after it, all agree there is something surreal about that decade that spawned some of the most pivotal turning points in our modern times. From fashion to music, the fashion and hairstyles were unforgettable. The language that emerged in the 80s was radical, bodacious, gnarly, and, yes, totally awesome!

Posted November 13th, 2025.
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You Can’t Kill The Boogeyman: The Ongoing Halloween Saga – Wayne Byrne

Ask any horror fan who their favorite horror slasher, killer, madman, or horror legend is, and you’ll get a wide variety of answers. However, you can make a Vegas bet you’ll get three names repeatedly: Jason, Freddy, and Michael. Of those three, the debate of who is the “number one best horror character of all time”, well, that’s going to be a debate as long as time itself. However, it is safe to say that the majority of the voters will say… MICHAEL MYERS!

Posted October 22nd, 2025.
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(Italiano) STEPHEN KING:ODDS & ENDS – review and interview with Hans-Ake Lilja

Stephen King has changed the literary world and film world for over 5 decades. From his first novel, Carrie to his latest novel, Never Flinch – King has brought us nightmares and unforgettable stories that has scared us and touched our every emotion. So, with this much reading material and just as many TV and film adaptations, how does one keep track? Informed? Or help new readers to King’s works understand it all a little better? Well, that’s when Stephen King scholars step in. One of those scholars is Hans-Ake Lilja.

Posted June 29th, 2025.
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POPULATION PURGE – Brian Johnson

There have been many apocalyptic films and television series throughout the years. Some are based upon fantasy, horror, and unimaginable situations that place all those in the path of destruction fleeing for their lives. All are, however, trying to live in the aftermath of what was. It’s amazing how many situations can be brought to life based on end of the world scenarios.

Posted December 22nd, 2023.
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A MYSTERY OF MYSTERIES: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe – Mark Dawidziak

When it comes to horror in literature there are some names that not only stand out but have stood the test of time and have made literary history. Mary Shelley, H.P. Lovecraft, Bram Stoker, Stephen King, Anne Rice, and Joe Hill are just a few. However, there is one author that has not only changed the horror writing genre as we know it, but has been the inspiration for just about every author thereafter….Edgar Allan Poe. Poe is the ultimate gothic horror author for generations, and has been studied, discussed, and analyzed for decades, yet there is one thing about Poe we still find ourselves asking…how did Edgar Allan Poe die?

Posted September 22nd, 2023.
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MR. PURPLE – review and interview with W.H. Chizmar

It seems that every generation has at least one writer to come along that becomes legendary and iconic. Poe, Lovecraft, Stephen King, Anne Rice, J.K. Rowling, and Richard Chizmar.Each has their own genre, and have become pretty much household names. Author Richard Chizmar is no stranger to the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and several other best selling authors list.

Posted September 4th, 2023.
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Interview with CANDY CLARK for the 50th Anniversary of AMERICAN GRAFFITI

There are many films that focus on seemingly more innocent periods of time, in this case the early 1960′s. Such films as Where The Boys Are, Bye Bye Birdie, and many other films epitomize this era. There is, however, one film that brings much of this era to light from the teenage perspective. On August 11th, 2023, the film AMERICAN GRAFFITI will celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Posted August 1st, 2023.
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BONE COLD – Billy Hanson

Filmmaker Billy Hanson has made an impact on us in several ways. He has been a part of the film industry since 2005, directing both short and full-length features, and is the winner of several film awards for his outstanding work. He is also the director behind one of the most popular, most gross, award-winning Stephen King Dollar Baby films, SURVIVOR TYPE. This short film is based on Stephen King’s short story of the same name, which is one of the titles Billy selected from the Dollar Baby short films adaptation program, allowed by Stephen King to be purchased for the amount of…one single dollar!

Posted July 18th, 2023.
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STEPHEN KING REVISITED VOL. 1 – Richard Chizmar and Bev Vincent

There are many books written about Stephen King, who is considered one of the greatest horror writers of all time. Authors such as Stephen Spignesi, Robin Furth, Joe Maddrey, and many others (including myself) have all written about his works. However, there is one particular author who has been writing about Stephen King for a very long time, and is highly qualified and respected in the Stephen King universe. As musician Neil Young is to music (with his extraordinary guitar playing) being dubbed the “Godfather of Grunge, author Bev Vincent is also known as the “Godfather” to those who know his name throughout the world of all things that surround Stephen King. He has been revered for his in depth writing, and for paving the way for others who have also been enthralled with Stephen King.