10 Scariest Movies of All Time: #9

9  The Grudge / Ju-On [2004]

The Asian market exploded onto the scene in the last decade, producing a number of unforgettable films--the scariest of which was [Ju-On] was remade into the American blockbuster, The Grudge.  The focus of both films is a curse that spreads "virally" amongst a web of unspuspecting characters who encounter those who have already been affected by the curse.  The supernatural force at the heart of this film has one of the most memorable ways of announcing it's presence in horror film history [AaaaaaaHaaaaaaaHAAAAaaaaahhh!].

Both films are exceptional, but the Japanese version--while not as strong from a special effects standpoint--is  superior in terms of fright quotient.


The Grudge

10 Scariest Movies of All Time: #10

Over the next 10 days between now and Halloween, I'll be counting down the scariest movies of all time.  Today's installment gives you #10...


10:  Prince of Darkness [1987]

This low budget John Carpenter classic depicts a group of UCLA doctoral students who spend the night in a decrepit church to study an unusual religious artifact--which unbeknownst to them contains the liquid sentience of the anti-Christ, awakening in modern times.

This movie presents a creative, physics-based mathematical explanation for the eternal struggle between good and evil, and concludes with a twist ending that will make viewers afraid to look in the mirror after dark.

Prince of Darkness

Cover released for Rigorous Mortis: A Mortician's Tales...

...in which my short story, "Interred," will be published.



This anthology, published by Scarlett River Press, has been sent to print, and will be available for purchase soon.  Stay tuned for more details...

Dual score: Two short stories to be published in the Nov / Dec issues of Dark Eclipse

I'm pleased to report that I've just been informed that TWO of my original short stories have been selected to appear in upcoming editions of Dark Eclipse, the monthly e-zine published by Dark Moon Books!

"Beimini" -- an alternate history fountain of youth / Ponce de Leon mashup -- will be published in the November edition of Dark Eclipse.

"I Walk, Therefore I Am" --  a story about an amnesic man who awakens to discover that he's the walking dead...but in full possession of his mental faculties -- will appear in Dark Eclipse's December edition, which in honor of the Mayan calendar will feature stories depicting end of the world / cataclysmic themes.

Cover art for recent issues of Dark Eclipse are shown below.  The e-zine can be ordered at the Dark Eclipse website.



       


I've had a big week in terms of publication acceptances, so look for more updates soon...

Cover art for The "Dark Side of the Womb"

Pretty damn creepy...

I'll see you on "The Dark Side of the Womb"

Terrifying toddlers and chill inducing children...Satanic sons and demonic daughters...bloodthirsty babies...

These are just some of the themes you'll find in The Dark Side of the Womb, an anthology being published by Cruentus Libri Press, an independent horror publisher from Birkenhead in the UK.

 I'm pleased to report that my short story, "Unsafe," has been selected to appear in this creative anthology.

"Unsafe" is a story about a young girl being terrorized by a demonic presence that becomes increasingly more malevolent as she endures repeated physical abuse from her neglectful father.

Stay tuned for more details about this anthology as it nears publication!



The image above comes from a photograph taken by Joshua Hoffine.  Clink the link to see more of his outstanding photos of childhood fears recreated.

"Infected" to be published in upcoming apocalyptic horror anthology

My short story, "Infected," has been selected to appear in the apocalypse-themed horror anthology, The End, published by Static Movement.


"Infected" is an unflattering glimpse into what people are willing to do to ensure their survival, even at the expense of loved ones.

I anticipate more good publication news shortly, so stay tuned for additional updates!

Another anthology publication!

 Readers--I'm pleased to announce that my short story, "Interred," has been accepted to be featured in the anthology: Rigorous Mortis: A Collection of of Mortician Tales.

This collection is being published by Scarlett River Press, and will be commercially available later this year.

"Interred" -- originally published in Black Petals eZine -- is a story about a paralyzed man who awakens to discover that he is about to be buried alive.

Look for more information on this anthology's publication soon!

Story accepted by Dark Eclipse Magazine

Readers--I'm pleased to report that my short story, "Beimini," has been accepted for publication in an upcoming future issue of Dark Eclipse Magazine.   "Beimini"  is an alternate history re-imagining of Ponce de Leon's quest to find the legendary Fountain of Youth.

Several recent Dark Eclipse Magazine covers are shown below.  I'm very excited to be selected as a contributor to this fine publication, and will pass along publication details when I learn them.

More info to come...



       

Another anthology publication