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STILL FLOATING: 40 Years of Pennywise – Tom Deady

When it comes to classic horror novels, one may think of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, or Richard Matheson’s I Am Legend, just three of the many classics from decades past. However, one author has dominated the horror genre in recent years: Stephen King. With well over 60 novels, short story and novella collections, and many other written works, Stephen King has proven to be the “Master of Horror”. With such a long list of credits, one may ask: Who is the most evil villain Stephen King has ever created?

Posted October 5th, 2026.
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THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE OUTRAGEOUS: 1980s Horror Cinema – Bryan Senn

Sometimes we talk about the past decades. We all love to reminisce about our childhood, what influenced us, and what made us happy. Some consider the 1980s their favorite decade. Bring up that decade in conversation, and people can’t wait to share their thoughts and memories of the decade that was dubbed “totally awesome”! In these conversations, many agree that the 1980s were one of the best decades for horror films.

Posted October 5th, 2026.
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MARLA – Jonathan Janz

In every generation, there comes a gifted author who not only has talent, but whose writing captures our attention immediately. From Poe to Shelley, Lovecraft, Matheson, King, Hill, and Chizmar, to name a few, we seem to be enthralled to the point that we’re anxiously awaiting more. You can add author Jonathan Janz to this impressive list, as he does just that with his latest novel, Marla.

Posted September 13th, 2026.
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THE EVOLUTION OF AMERICAN FILM MUSIC 1960s -1990s – Wayne Byrne

It’s said that America’s favorite pastime is…Baseball. However, I believe one of America’s favorite pastimes, if not the favorite, is…going to the movies. For over 100 years, society has looked to the movies for entertainment, relaxation, storytelling, and, for some, an escape. There are many elements of a film that make it enjoyable: directing, acting, storytelling, special effects, and, of course, music. Music in film has taken simple stories, and in some cases, ones that may seem uninteresting, and brought them to life.

Posted June 21st, 2026.
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WELCOME TO ELM STREET: Inside The Film And Television Nightmares

The horror genre has changed many times over the past century, especially in film, from the old black-and-white monster films of the 30s and 40s to Sci-Fi horror of the 50s and 60s to satan-themed films and box-office blockbusters of the 1970s. However, it was in 1978 when director John Carpenter released his iconic horror film, Halloween, the first mainstream slasher film. Since then, Hollywood has made a tidal wave of slasher films, reaching the heights of Halloween.

Posted April 2nd, 2026.
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MOONLIGHT DESIRES: A CINDERELLA RETELLING – David Tocher (review & interview)

It’s challenging to take a classic fairy tale and put your own spin on it. To accomplish this task, you need a creative, unique mind. Author David Tocher has overcome this type of challenge with his new book, Moonlight Desires: A Cinderella Retelling, and has created not only a fascinating story, but one so beautifully told that you can visualize it.

Posted February 25th, 2026.
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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.