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V/H/S/Mixtape Hits All the Wrong Notes

My introduction to GWAR happened many years ago at Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia. Back then, the band seemed to be a regular fixture at the convention, and their performances were something you really had to experience to believe. I… Continue Reading →

Split Rock Finds Beauty in the Badlands

Lauren and Ben wearing backpacks in the sunlit badlands in Split Rock.

The first time I played mini golf, I won so easily that I figured the spirits of Arnold Palmer and Bobby Jones had taken possession of my body. Apparently, both men had been waiting for the chance to bank a… Continue Reading →

October 11, 2026

The Haunting of Pennhurst Brings Back Memories and Uncovers Horrors

Pennhurst Asylum as seen in The Haunting of Pennhurst

I’ve been working in the haunted attractions industry for almost two decades now, and Pennhurst is a name I’ve heard plenty of times over the years. It’s always been spoken of as one of the top haunts in the country,… Continue Reading →

October 4, 2026

Deathgasm 2: Goremageddon Rolls the Dice on a Bloody Reunion

I’ve always wanted to get “the band back together.” And by band, I mean my Warhammer 40K buddies from high school. We played almost every weekend, throwing together games with ridiculously large point totals. Rules be damned. If we didn’t… Continue Reading →

October 2, 2026

The Higher Path: A Promotion, a Promise and a Price

I’ve always found the term “self-help” funny. If I knew how to fix whatever was wrong, I probably would have done it already. If I read a book, watch a video or listen to somebody explain how to get my… Continue Reading →

September 30, 2026

Mallory’s Ghost: Haunted by the Ex You’ve Never Met

I didn’t date much until my junior and senior years of high school, so I entered college with limited relationship experience. That’s where I met someone who still stands out as my personal “red flag.” She wasn’t a horrible person,… Continue Reading →

September 29, 2026

Crystal Cross Finds Heart Between Gas Stations

I’d like to think I’d make a decent road-trip companion. I can appreciate a good playlist, I’m usually interested in a questionable roadside attraction and I understand that stopping for snacks is an essential part of the journey. Beyond that,… Continue Reading →

September 28, 2026

Where the Hell Is Anna? Finds Strength in Sisterhood, Fear in the Shadows

Taylor Dupuis in the 2026 film Where the Hell is Anna?

Tennessee probably makes most people think of country music before horror movies, but our state has provided some memorable places for things to go horribly wrong. Sam Raimi filmed the original The Evil Dead at a cabin in Morristown, while… Continue Reading →

September 27, 2026

Nashville Film Festival 2026: Old Traditions and New Discoveries

It’s almost time for the Nashville Film Festival again. After so many years, this has become an annual tradition for me. When it rolls around, I know it’s time to start looking through the lineup and figuring out how many… Continue Reading →

September 21, 2026

Portal to Hell Gives New Meaning to Being a Good Neighbor

A few years back, I owned a house in a growing Tennessee town, but I didn’t really know my neighbors. That changed when my daughter wanted to play with their kids, giving me a reason to walk over and introduce… Continue Reading →

September 16, 2026

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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