Horror Caviar

This promo trailer is bittersweet for me because on one hand I'm extremely excited for the new season of Bates Motel, but I also know it's the last season. This horror series has been a steady slow burn with some great payout for viewers with new twists and turns and character additions. Speaking of which, I'm quite curious to see how Rihanna does as Marion Crane.  The final season of Bates Motel starts February 20th on  A&E .

Happy Friday the 13th! There are anywhere from 1 to 3 Friday the 13th's a year! Here's a little bit about this much celebrated horror holiday and the lore about the number 13. There's actually a psychological phobia associated with the fear of Friday the 13th it's called Paraskevidekatriaphobia. This horror holiday has millions of people scared for the doom this day could bring. Triskaidekaphobia is a fear of the number 13. In a hangman's noose there are 13 twists in the rope and 13 steps to the gallows. Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas on Friday the 13th. There is not a 13th Avenue in New York nor do most buildings have a 13th floor. There are no Formula One cars with the number 13. The origins of the number 13th and it's superstitious qualities hearken back to ancient times because the number followed 12, which was considered a completeness in nature. Which explains why there are 12 signs of Zodiac, 12 numbers on a clock and 12 months a y...

While you are buried in tinsel and wrapping paper don't forget to take time out for yourself to nurse the horror nerd inside. So, what better way then to curl up with a warm human carcass, some bloody hot chocolate and delve into a good book. Well, look no further than Scott Shoyer's book Outbreak The Mutation! This is a trilogy story, with this being the second book in the series. Checkout the press release below for info on the book, as well as info on the author and where you can get your copy for this gruesome holiday season. For Immediate Release Outbreak: The Mutation, Volume Two in theTrend-Bucking Zombie Trilogy, Releases a Deadly, Unstoppable Zombie Horde on the World — Hailed as “ A Frightening, Violent, and Gory Un-Dead Story ” Masterfully crafted by Scott Shoyer, The Mutation , the powerful second volume in the Outbreak trilogy, continues to break the stagnant mold of zombie fiction as it ensnare and brings readers along in a deadly last chance attem...

Have you ever been watching a horror movie and thought to yourself “What a great film I would really like to know the origin story”. Well chances are probably not, because we hope the director and writer have conveyed enough in the film to either help piece together a proper backstory or the plot is done in a way that an origin doesn’t even really matter. With horror being inundated with a plethora of horror remakes the prequels are at times far and few between. Instead what we usually end up with is a sequel that either hints at an origin or shows flashbacks that the viewer fits together in order to explain a back story. But, sometimes you just get a prequel for the sake of a prequel or in our case trying to make a quick buck off an already established franchise or classic horror film. Here are just a few examples that make you think what was the point of it all. The Thing (2011) - I am really not sure what they were trying to do with this film other than making a statement a f...

As a lover of horror in all forms from film, books, games, comics and more I recently had the opportunity to review author Elsye Salpeter's horror anthology Ricket Row. Salpeter is the fantasy author of The Ruby Amulet, The Hunt for Xanadu and The Mannequins and therefore, is no stranger to the world of horror. Having read several anthology books, it's a daunting task to create an all engrossing read done with horror themed vignettes, but thankfully Salpeter knows how to weave a story. Each story is a great part to the sum of it's wonderful and creepy whole. Ricket Row takes 17 creepy horror filled stories that range from fantasy encounters to everyday situations that will have you questioning if a night out to the local Chinese restaurant is really a good idea in  Mr. Wong's Amazing Wok .  Discover how a young girl's tragic past and a visit to her parent's grave-site sparks a daring moment of curiosity that could lead to her own tragedy in Mr. and Mrs. O...

Support Horror focuses on Kickstarter film BEING starring horror legend Lance Henriksen and Robert John Burke from Thinner and Robocop. I chatted with the film's director, Doug C. Williams about the film, financing and upcoming projects. After the interview jump over to Kickstarter to show your support of horror and follow BEING on Twitter and Facebook, along with Doug and Lance. BEING  is an edgy and one-of-a-kind film that transcends the typical horror genre. This truly unique story provokes an unnerving reflection of human behavior and the tragic violence of mankind that has, and continues to occur when someone, or something threatens their individual systems of belief. It thematically and metaphorically raises the difficult questions of our collective consciousness towards authority, tradition, and religion... rather than free thought and reason.  BEING  will leave you on the edge of your seat as it shakes the convictions of what you believe in. How did the con...

Summer is upon us and if you're like me and don't do the whole "fun in the sun" thing then TV binge watching is probably on your summer to do list. As a serial binge watcher I find that some shows really benefit from a binge watch, rather than a forced weekly view. So, I figured instead of gorging yourself on Walking Dead reruns, there are several great horror shows that deserves a binge view when you are wanting to avoid the sun. The   Addams Family - Do I really need to explain why you need to binge watch The Addams Family? How can you not love a completely devoted family that just so happens to love the darker things in life. From Uncle Fester's adventures, witnessing Lurch's range of emotions to the episode where Morticia and Gomez meet for the first time, it is a great trip down memory lane with America's first Gothic Family. You can catch up with the kooky and spooky family on Hulu.com . iZombie - As horror fans we are starting to feel the...