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Christmastime Horrors Haunt Down Below

It was a crisp autumn afternoon when I decided to visit a pumpkin patch I’d heard about from a friend. Armed with scribbled directions on a sticky note (as this was before the advent of GPS), I set off down… Continue Reading →

Easter Bloody Easter Carves Its Own Path in Holiday Horror

The horror genre’s fascination with holidays extends beyond mere scares; it’s a reflection of cultural significance, symbolism and the inherent themes ripe for exploration within each celebration. Halloween, with its association with the supernatural and fear, stands as the undisputed… Continue Reading →

March 26, 2024

What’s Under the Bridge of the Doomed?

Throughout most of the 2010s, a Zombie Apocalypse was the most overused plot device in all media. You couldn’t get away from the undead (kinda fitting, when you think about it). On TV we had shows like The Walking Dead,… Continue Reading →

March 18, 2023

I Am DB Cooper Claims to ID the Notorious Skyjacker

Per Matt The true story of Northwest Orient Airlines’ Flight 305 skyjacking in 1971 seems to be a lot like buying a brand-new sweater. On the surface level, the well-established facts may be familiar as something warm and fuzzy, but… Continue Reading →

December 5, 2022

Grief Rears Its Ugly Head in Fishbowl

We all deal with grief differently. And the funny thing about grief is how we react to it sometimes changes, even when most everything is the same. When my father passed away, I was distraught. My dad was my hero…. Continue Reading →

October 27, 2020

Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies (aka Kudzu Zombies): It’s Amateur Night in Dixie

Five people posing with weapons near a helicopter.

With a name like Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies (alternately Kudzu Zombies), I expected a cringe-worthy, ultra low-budget, B-movie romp. And that’s exactly what I got. Now, I’m a fan of independent film and B-movies alike, but I automatically… Continue Reading →

March 17, 2018

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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