Book Review: Aliens Phalanx by Scott Sigler – A brilliant dystopian horror novel set in the Alien cinematic universe

We all know that famous scene. Alien has seeped in to pop culture in the way that legendary cinema often does. When you think of the possible future arrival of off world visitors some of us can’t help but have a slight chill run down our spines as we try to quiet that internal screaming.… Read More Book Review: Aliens Phalanx by Scott Sigler – A brilliant dystopian horror novel set in the Alien cinematic universe

Creature Feature Season on the Horror Channel: Feel the terror with these creepy critters of the movie world

Some of us feel the intense inner scream of fear when we cast our eyes on the formidable animalistic wonders of the natural world. And why not?! It’s a survival instinct. When you see something that might coil its body around you and squeeze the life out of you I would say it is a… Read More Creature Feature Season on the Horror Channel: Feel the terror with these creepy critters of the movie world

Book Review: The Golden Key by Marian Womack – A spooky Victorian mystery with a ghostly fairy tale glow

We all hear stories growing up that make us prick up our ears with curiosity. The spooky house at the end of the street or the disappearance of some much loved neighbour decades ago. These are local urban legends that in our adult life we start to question the truth behind. In The Golden Key,… Read More Book Review: The Golden Key by Marian Womack – A spooky Victorian mystery with a ghostly fairy tale glow

Book Review: The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith – Hell hath no fury like a Librarian missing a book

I had a lot of fun reading The Library of the Unwritten. It is a tale of a library in hell and the souls that live within it. Within a few pages I found myself being dragged along the hallways of Hell in the wake of a truly formidable librarian called Claire on the hunt… Read More Book Review: The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith – Hell hath no fury like a Librarian missing a book

Book Review: The Stars We Steal by Alexa Donne – Classic Romance & Modern Sci-fi Are A Match made in the Heavens!

*Spoiler Alert* After the first paragraph of this review I will talk about elements of the plot that might spoil things a little but will not spoil the ending *SpoilerAlert* Princess Leonie Kolburg (don’t call her that. She hates being called that!) Or Leo for short is an eighteen year old heir to a faded… Read More Book Review: The Stars We Steal by Alexa Donne – Classic Romance & Modern Sci-fi Are A Match made in the Heavens!

Reading Room Service: Delivering a list of literary recommendations for fans of Inside No.9

It’s always exciting when Inside no.9 returns to our screens. To celebrate I’ve put together a little list of reading recommendations inspired by my love of the anthology series. Here are 9 reading treats that I think you’ll love if you’re a fan of Inside No.9. Let me know in the comments what you would… Read More Reading Room Service: Delivering a list of literary recommendations for fans of Inside No.9

Taking a peek Inside No. 9: The macabre comedy drama anthology series returns with a screening of new episodes at the BFI

Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton return to our screens next year with the fifth series of their macabre comedy drama TV show; Inside No.9 To celebrate, a premiere of episodes from the new series will be screened at the BFI followed by a Q & A with Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton and producer Adam Tandy.… Read More Taking a peek Inside No. 9: The macabre comedy drama anthology series returns with a screening of new episodes at the BFI

Classic Monster Movie Marathon on the Horror Channel: The legendry horrors of cinema still memorising modern film fanatics

On Sunday 24th November 2019 the Horror Channel ran a Classic Monster Movie Marathon featuring some of the most iconic characters in cinema history. The line-up thrilled horror buffs and those new to the genre alike and the response of viewers on social media was that of pure delight. Here is the list of the… Read More Classic Monster Movie Marathon on the Horror Channel: The legendry horrors of cinema still memorising modern film fanatics

Silently Hoping at Applecart Arts: Award-winning play writer Iskandar R. Sharazuddin explores what it can mean to come from a mixed cultural heritage in a modern world

Finding your identity isn’t easy. It is what can make getting older so hard to do. There are so many aspects of yourself that you may end up questioning. Your sexuality, where you grew up, your parent’s heritage, your religious beliefs and even the job you do can all leave marks on the way you… Read More Silently Hoping at Applecart Arts: Award-winning play writer Iskandar R. Sharazuddin explores what it can mean to come from a mixed cultural heritage in a modern world