Tania Gold Q&A—Prophecy of a Vampire: “I love vampire stories...I wanted to provide something fresh and unique.”
Tania Gold’s new book is Prophecy of a Vampire. Find out more about the book, and read our interview with the author! “I love vampire stories, especially when they have a romantic tie to it. I wrote Prophecy of a Vampire as a romance because I wanted to provide something fresh and unique.”
21 Great Halloween Pop Songs
Fun beats for your trick-or-treats! Celebrate Halloween with artists like Janelle Monáe, Becky G, Taylor Swift, Will Smith, Black Keys, OutKast, Olivia Rodrigo, Oingo Boingo, Rihanna, and lots more!
Remembering Keith Giffen (1952-2023) comic book icon behind Justice League, Rocket Raccoon, Blue Beetle, more
Remembering comic book legend Keith Giffen, who created or co-created characters Rocket Raccoon, Lobo, Ambush Bug, and (the newest) Blue Beetle. He also worked on Legion of Superheroes, Justice League International, and more.
Johnny Sokko and Giant Robo—Theme Song, The History, and The Giant Monsters
Celebrating Johnny Sokko and his giant robot (including that catchy theme), the monsters Giant Robo faced, the impact of Giant Robo, and 13 Giant Heroes Who Fight Giant Monsters—including Ultraman, King Kong, and Frankenstein(?).
Jude S. Walko reimagines the legend of the headless horseman: “I have always had a penchant for good horror.”
Filmmaker Jude S. Walko’s novel The Unhallowed Horseman reimagines the classic “Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Walko offers a special video message and reads an excerpt from his novel. In our interview, Walko explains how his background as a filmmaker impacts his fiction, and the personal spin he brought to the story.
Interview: R.F. Kuang on ‘Babel’: “I think it’s really right for an environment to form really close but flawed relationships.”
R.F. Kuang talks about her historical fantasy Babel, which won the 2022 Nebula Award for Best Novel. Watch the video interview and scroll down for more info about the author.
Celebrating the Universal Monsters with the love song “Children of the Night”
The new song “Children of the Night” shows love for the Universal Monsters. We talk to the songwriters and the vocalist, plus share more info about Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, Phantom of the Opera, Invisible Man, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and the rest.
S.H. Cotugno on Jekyll and Hyde comic: “If I can get you to laugh…you’re more likely to care when I throw them off a cliff.”
TV animator S.H. Cotugno is releasing a collection of the popular webcomic series inspired by Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. “My hope is: if I can get you to laugh along with my characters, you’re more likely to care when I throw them off a cliff.”
Krista Cagg Q&A on ‘Hunting Grounds’: “Steampunk and Horror…I want to keep my audience on the edge of their seats.”
We interview Krista Cagg about her steampunk horror novel Hunting Grounds. The author explains her unique spin on steampunk, reveals what inspired her, and shares her favorite things about the genre.
Scooby-Doo and DC Comics: 13 Super Team-ups
Find out about the new movie with Scooby-Doo and Krypto. Also, find more info about Scooby-Doo’s impact on pop culture, the history of Krypto the super dog, and info about more of the many team ups that Scooby-Doo has had with characters in the DC Comics universe…
Godzilla and Kurt Russell on Apple TV+
A new streaming TV show expands the epic story told through recent Godzilla and King Kong movies. In this story: What the show is about; Godzilla has made a huge impact on popular culture; Kurt Russell is in some of my favorite movies; and more!
15 Best Horror Authors: Dead and Alive
Find out more about some of horror fiction’s most well-known and beloved authors. Including info and links for Stephen King, Shirley Jackson, Dean Koontz, Anne Rice, and more!
The Haunting of Hill House: Directing Fear
Loosely based on the 1959 novel by Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House is a supernatural horror drama TV miniseries. We take you behind the scenes with the director as well as members of the cast.
Comic Book Origins: Man Thing
Dr. Theodore Sallis’ failed Super-Soldier Serum turned him into a creature born of magic and science. The swamp creature known as Man-Thing debuted in 1971, but the Marvel Comics monster hero’s origin story has grown complex over the years…
Q&A: Kosoko Jackson on “The Forest Demands Its Due”
How the page-turning YA horror/fantasy evaluates systemic violence toward marginalized teens. Jackson explains what inspired him, how he used the fantasy to comment on racism in education, and reveals other stories that inspired his new book.
Making WELLINGTON PARANORMAL: Behind the Scenes
Mockumentary TV show Wellington Paranormal follows police investigators tracking supernatural events like demon possession, haunted houses, and blood bank robberies. The video playlist includes looks behind the scenes, including comments from co-creator Jemaine Clement.
John Barry’s “King Kong” score was responsible for this
John Barry’s score for the 1976 Dino De Laurentiis remake of King Kong gave the controversial film an emotional weight that is impossible to miss.
Dirty Harry vs. the Gill-Man: Jason William Karpf talks about his story “Creature from the Dead Pool”
How a Universal Monsters bit part raised the question about the Creature of the Black Lagoon facing one of the biggest action movie stars of all time. The result is “1950s sci-fi with a touch of James Bond for the finale.”
Vampire Comedy Countdown #30 Vampire in Brooklyn
Starring Eddie Murphy and Angela Bassett, 1995’s Vampire in Brooklyn is a horror comedy film directed by Wes Craven (1939-2015). Craven is considered by many to be one of the all-time best masters of horror films, seeing as how he often mashed together horror tropes with satire and humor.
Blue Devil: Hilarious Horror Comedy Superhero Comic
Horror comedy comic book series Blue Devil starred a reluctant monster superhero who served as a kind of opposite-bookend to the legendary Swamp Thing series written by Alan Moore. “We were lucky to be around during one of those unusual times.”—Blue Devil co-creator Dan Mishkin