The Unsung Boogeymen of Clive Barker

By: Mike Lera Novelist. Playwright. Painter. Creature designer. Comic artist. Game developer. Graphic novelist. Photographer. Short story author. Poet. Actor. Producer. Screenwriter. Director.  While it is almost impossible to fit all of these titles on his...
Monsterpalooza 2024

Monsterpalooza 2024

By Mike Lera From what began as a simple little “mask” convention on the east coast in 2008 to what is now considered an epicenter for horror fans, Monsterpalooza celebrated its 15th year May 31-June 2 at Pasadena Convention Center (Pasadena, CA), adorned with its...
MaXXXine Review

MaXXXine Review

Written by: Ryan Dailey The year is 1985.  It was a simpler time.Kids rushing home when the streetlights started coming to life.  There were no keyboard warriors taking up arms on the social media battleground. Disputes were settled face to face, online...
Angelica: Short Film Review

Angelica: Short Film Review

By Ryan Dailey Angelica is a short film about something as mundane as picking up a child from school, only director Gianni Carbotti puts an almost M.Night Shyamalan type twist on the topic.  A professional couple played by Riccardo Frezza and Nunzia Plastino sit...
Film Review: Sting

Film Review: Sting

By Ryan Dailey Sting, as a popcorn movie serves its purpose just fine, granted, Arachnophobia and Eight Legged Freaks arguably did it better. Sting focuses on the story of Ethan (Ryan Corr) who is the superintendent for an apartment as well as being a comic book...