Thursday 7 November 2019

SCREAM #57 out now!



The new SCREAM IS OUT NOW! I take a look at found footage horror films and the legacy of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT.

Tuesday 24 September 2019

SCREAM #57 out 21st October


The new SCREAM is out on the 21st October 2019. Includes my look back at THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999).

Saturday 31 August 2019

UPGRADE Blu-Ray Limited Edition - Available 18th November


I'm delighted to have contributed a booklet essay for this sci-fi gem, now available to pre-order from Second Sight Films.

Wednesday 28 August 2019

SCREAM #56 Out Now!



SCREAM issue #56 is in the shops now. I take a close look at one of my favourite horror movies of the 1970s, Alfred Sole's COMMUNION (ALICE, SWEET ALICE).

Thursday 4 July 2019

THE DARK SIDE #202


Lovin' the cover for my Karl Freund feature in The Dark Side #202. My article takes a close look at Freund's work on THE MUMMY and MAD LOVE, including his unsung contribution to the screenplays of both. In shops July 11th, or order direct from THE DARK SIDE WEBSITE


SCREAM #55 - IN SHOPS NOW


"REVENGE OF THE REPOSSESSED" - In SCREAM #55 I look back at Sam Raimi's 2008 recession horror DRAG ME TO HELL. In shops now or order direct from the SCREAM WEBSITE

Monday 3 June 2019

Asylum & The House That Dripped Blood - Limited Editions - Available July 29th, 2019.


I am thrilled to contribute booklet essays to these new releases from Second Sight Films, available as Limited Editions from July 29th, 2019. For full specs and pre-order info go here!

Saturday 18 May 2019

SCREAM #55


In SCREAM #55, I look back at Sam Raimi's 2008 credit crunch horror DRAG ME TO HELL. In shops June 20th, 2019.

The Dark Side #201


In THE DARK SIDE #201, I take a close look at the Pre-Code horror of DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE. On Sale 30th May, 2019.

Monday 6 May 2019

IN THE AFTERMATH - RELEASED 6TH MAY



I enjoyed writing the collector's booklet essay for this strange little movie mash-up, released on blu-ray by ARROW.

Friday 1 March 2019

This Year's Rondo Awards


Nominations are in for this year's Rondo Awards. I'm very happy to have been nominated for my article 'Unleashing the Hounds of Zaroff' published in The Dark Side #196. There's loads of great work from people. Follow the link here to vote.

Friday 22 February 2019

IN THE AFTERMATH (with a collector's booklet essay by me!) - released 6th May 2019


If you like post-apocalyptic anime/ New World Pictures B-movie mash-ups in the Roger Corman style, you'll love this Arrow release. First Pressing includes a booklet essay by me!


More details from ARROW here

Thursday 21 February 2019

Folk Horror in The Dark Side #199

Here's a sneak peak at my article on Folk Horror in British TV, coming soon in The Dark Side issue #199





Wednesday 2 January 2019

Coming Soon in THE DARK SIDE MAGAZINE


A sneaky peak at a piece coming soon in THE DARK SIDE. James Whale battles with Hollywood Censor Joseph Breen over  THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN...