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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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FINATICS: 50 YEARS OF JAWS – Michael Smith

In life, people remember their first “firsts”. First car, first kiss, first record they ever bought, so on and so on. But do you remember (in details) the first movie you ever saw? I do. It was JAWS in the summer of 1975.

Posted August 7th, 2025.
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STEPHEN KING NOT JUST HORROR – Hans-Ake Lilja

Who could have imagined that fifty years on, author Stephen King’s writing career would become a veritable universe of its own. From websites, fan clubs, fan pages on social media, film festivals, and entire book clubs dedicated to his work alone, one could discover something new indefinitely. There are even writers and webmasters who call themselves Stephen King ‘scholars’.

Posted March 14th, 2024.
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SACKHEAD:The Definitive Retrospective on FRIDAY THE 13th PART 2 – Ron Henning

Imagine, a warm summer’s Saturday night in the early 1980′s. At the local theater excitement fills the air, everyone is anxiously awaiting the lights to dim, the curtains to pull back, the previews to finish, and for the main feature to begin. Finally, the entire theater is quiet, all eyes fixed forward, and you hold your breath as the larger than life title flashes on the screen…FRIDAY THE 13th!

Posted February 3rd, 2024.
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NEON NIGHTMARES: L.A. Thrillers Of The 1980′s – Brad Sykes

There has been no other decade in the history of modern times that has been referenced to, admired, inspiring, and seems to be loved more than the 1980′s. If you look at television shows, music, or fashion today, many of them have been patterned after the 80′s. This includes films as well.

Posted January 27th, 2024.
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THE AFTERLIFE BOOK: Heaven, Hell, And Life After Death – Marie D. Jones & Larry Flaxman

To say Marie D. Jones wears many hats would be an understatement. She has an extensive list of credits to her name, from author, filmmaker, podcast guest, and many others in between.

Posted January 27th, 2024.
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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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LIKE BEING ON MARS: An Oral History of the film CARRIE (1976) – Lee Gambin

Author Lee Gambin loves pop culture. His knowledge for television, movies, books, as well as his high regard for many actors is very impressive. I love that Lee also shows his appreciation for those actors who have less prominent roles…those many of us would overlook. Lee brings them into the spotlight as well. His books are diverse, and have covered many subjects including animals in films, television shows, actors, movie musicals, and horror films, which includes the 1980′s horror classic,THE HOWLING. That being said, Lee Gambin has done something else that’s notable as well.