Step into the murky atmosphere of Halloween night in 1947 Venice, where retired master detective Hercule Poirot, portrayed by Kenneth Branagh, finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue. Prompted by his friend, novelist Ariadne Oliver (Tina Fey), Poirot reluctantly attends a séance orchestrated by a grieving mother, Rowena Drake (Kelly Reilly), and overseen by medium Mrs. Reynolds (Michelle Yeoh). Little do they know that this eerie gathering will take a sinister turn when one of the guests is murdered. In A Haunting in Venice, Poirot takes up the challenge of identifying the killer amidst the shadows of an unsettling palazzo.
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Interview: Mick Garris Discusses All Things Horror

Mick Garris is a producer, director, screenwriter, and novelist specializing in the horror genre I have wanted to interview for three years. I’m delighted to say it’s finally happened. We discussed Hocus Pocus, Psycho, Stephen King, Clive Barker, Halloween, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Jackson, Wes Craven, Freddy’s Nightmares, Critters, and more. Watch the full interview below. Enjoy!
Continue readingDark Ink Publishing In Search of Darkness Coffee Table Book About 1980s Horror
Dark Ink, the publisher that released Kane Hodder and Tom Savini’s biographies along with dozens of other film and horror titles, is thrilled to announce that they partnered with CreatorVC to release a coffee table companion book of their amazing documentary film series, In Search of Darkness.
Continue readingBook Review: The Art of Pulp Horror

Profusely illustrated with more than 800 rare and unique images from around the world — including book and magazine covers, interior illustrations, movie posters, comic books, promotional items, tie-ins, and previously unpublished artwork commissioned especially for this book — The Art of Pulp Horror charts the history of escapist horror and the individuals who created it. Watch my video review below for an inside look at this book.
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Audible Monster Sale: Audiobooks Up to More Than 80% Off

The Audible “Monster Sale” is happening right now, with a selection of over 1,000 audiobooks available for up to more than 80% off. Below is more information, including a selection of audiobooks on sale that I think are worth buying. This sale ends on Halloween, so buy these audiobook deals before they are gone. Happy listening!
Continue readingAuthor Interview: Steven James Discusses Storytelling, James Bond, Halloween Ends, & More

Steven James is a national bestselling novelist whose award-winning, pulse-pounding thrillers continue to gain wide critical acclaim and a growing fan base. His latest book is The Art of the Tale: Engage Your Audience, Elevate Your Organization, and Share Your Message Through Storytelling. I had the pleasure of interviewing Steven, and we spoke about a wide array of topics, including storytelling, the future of his famous protagonist Patrick Bowers, what it’s like writing young adult fiction compared to thrillers, why the Halloween Ends movie failed to deliver on its promise to fans yet the James Bond film No Time to Die did, and much more. It was a great discussion with one of the most creative and compelling authors I’ve ever met or read. Buy a copy of his excellent book, The Art of the Tale, on Amazon, and watch our full video interview below. Enjoy!
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Book Review: The Art of Horror Movies

This revised edition of The Art of Horror Movies includes more films, rare images, and in-depth explorations to bring this award-winning book completely up to date, cementing its position as the definitive and essential guide to horror movies. Watch my video review of this book below.
Continue readingBook Review: The Art of Horror

Amazingly, there has never been a book quite like The Art of Horror – a celebration of frightful images, compiled and presented by some of the genre’s most respected names. While acknowledging the beginnings of horror-related art in legends and folk tales, the focus of the book is on how the genre has presented itself to the world since the creations of Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley first became part of the public consciousness in the 19th century. It’s all here: from early engravings – via dust jackets, book illustrations, pulp magazines, movie posters, comic books, and paintings – to today’s artists working entirely in the digital realm. Watch my video review below of this impressive book.
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