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I must confess, I ve watched this film three times now, and it took me until this most recent viewing to figure out what was going on. That isn t a knock on the story, which is straightforward monster fare, so much as on the pacing, which feels a lot slower than it is. The film ambles, Continue reading The Devil Below (2021)
I ve been on a John Sandford kick lately, rereading some of my favourite Lucas Davenport novels. Mostly, I ve been trying to shake myself out of the doldrums; I haven t been interested in reading much, of late, despite the stack of new books waiting for me in my office. I could blame the state of the Continue reading Predator and Prey
Casefiles of the Royal Occultist Notable Investigations. 2. Mortido For Karl Edward Wagner and Michael Moorcock, Eternal Champions both. “…And that, Mr. St. Cyprian, is the sad tale of how I came to be an immortal,” the red-haired man concluded, as he tapped ash from the tip of his cigar into the waiting tray. He Continue reading Mortido
Reviews for this one have been mixed since its release. For some folks, it s a sign of Carpenter s decline; for others, it s a return to form. My own reaction falls somewhere in between. Don t get me wrong it s fantastic. But it doesn t make my Top 3 John Carpenter films. That said, I always enjoy Continue reading In the Mouth of Madness (1994)
It seems I ve added yet another string to my tie-in bow. This time around I ve written a grisly little tale for the Trench Crusade setting, featuring a poor, put-upon Knight of St. Lazarus named Roland Azir. You can read it here for free, if you re of a mind. I really enjoyed writing this one, and Continue reading Four Days Dead
Instrumenta Magicae Strange Artefacts of the Royal Occultist Mythos. 4. The Saaamaaa Disc The Saaamaaa Disc is a disc of beaten silver, engraved with the signs of the ancient Saaamaaa Ritual by unknown hands. The disc itself is tiny, barely larger than a pocket-watch and most often residing in a teakwood box made by special Continue reading The Saaamaaa Disc
The first review for Ancient Tracks is in, and it s a good one! The review is over at the Supernatural Tales blog, and takes a brief look at every story. I encourage you to go read it, and maybe grab one of the few remaining copies before they vanish.
I m pleased to say that my new collection, Ancient Tracks, is now winging its way to the hands of those who preordered a copy. But if you d still like to buy a copy, never fear, I m told there s a few left. Robert Morgan, over ay Sarob Press, says he has three copies left, and the Continue reading Get em While They Last
Sam Dave were the soundtrack to my childhood. I ve been listening to them since I was my daughter s age, if not younger. I have my dad to thank for that; he passed his love for classic soul and R B music on to me, and it continues to be a comfort to me in stressful Continue reading Sunday Soul Man
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) is another old favourite. It s a sort of proto-Godzilla, appearing a year prior to the king kaiju. I first saw it on television on a Saturday marathon and then, once I realised what I d seen, I spent almost a decade trying to find a copy in order to watch Continue reading The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms (1953)