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Interview with Joe R. Lansdale

Joe R. Lansdale is an American author born on October 28, 1951, in Gladewater, Texas. Best known for his works in the horror and crime fiction genres, Lansdale’s writing often combines elements of horror, crime, and dark comedy. He has written numerous novels and short stories that have gained critical acclaim and won multiple awards.

Markheim by Robert Louis Stevenson

“Markheim” is a haunting tale by Robert Louis Stevenson that delves into the dark and twisted mind of a man driven to murder, forcing him to confront the consequences of his choices and the blurred boundaries between good and evil, ultimately leaving the reader to question their own morality.

The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole

In the dark and foreboding Castle of Otranto, a tale of love, betrayal, and the supernatural unfolds. Secrets buried within its ancient walls threaten to unravel the lives of its inhabitants, as they grapple with the weight of a cursed lineage.

The Eyes of the Tiger

An insurance representative gets caught in a cat-loving man’s plot only to see it backfire.

Remembering Sorcery Drummer and Cult Icon, The Remarkable Perry Morris

Theatrical rock, cult cinema, and raw musical talent collide in the life of Perry Morris, the driving force behind Sorcery’s pyrotechnic rise and underground endurance. Discover how this unsung hero turned music into mythology—and why his influence still echoes through pop culture decades later.

…is it the subtlty of using the right synonym? Like envoking the style…

Music is a good place for me to understand the meaning of style. Also, I could do without Stevie... I could probably do without Jimmy...

Here are some rambling notes on what I mean by style…

Here are some rambling notes on what I mean by style with regard to being influenced by other authors with particular styles that I want to either...

Chamber of Death

A rookie policeman is assigned to patrol a lonely beat that runs alongside a cemetery on the outskirts of town. On his first night on the job, he notices a flickering light, and when he investigates, he finds a flight of stone steps leading down to the subterranean depths.

The Deformed Of Zoar

A valley in Western New York is inhabited by a religious community, but among them are the Wright family, known for their love of drink and gambling. One dark night, a peddler stops at their house for lodging and unwittingly displays his valuables to the greedy Wright family.

The Alchemist

In this short story, a reclusive chemist is determined to find the elixir of life to help him dispel the chill and disintegration of age.

The Curse of the Bulaga

Out of the frozen wastes it came, this creature from another world, this nightmarish horror that had been embedded in a block of ice– to wreak its revenge on the mortal who had violated its repose! And nothing in this world could stop it… except the final death of it’s victim!

Which 80s Anthology Show Should Never Be Remade?

[yop_poll id="3"] What!? You Aren't Familiar with 80s Horror Anthologies? Welll, then you're missing out. The three shows on this list equate to more than...