Synopsis Robert Eggers' Nosferatu retells the chilling tale of Count Orlok, a sinister vampire whose malevolent presence haunts the town of Wisborg. Set in 19th-century Germany, the film follows Thomas Hutter, a well-meaning solicitor, and his wife, Ellen, as they become ensnared in Orlok’s dark and deadly web. With themes of love, betrayal, and sacrifice, … Continue reading Film Review: Nosferatu (2024)
Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot has long been considered one of the author’s most chilling works, blending the timeless terror of vampires with the suffocating atmosphere of a small American town under siege. As the first proper feature film adaptation of the novel (following two earlier miniseries), Gary Dauberman’s 2024 Salem’s Lot had the potential to … Continue reading Review: Salem’s Lot (2024) – A Butchered Vampire Tale That lacks Bite
Fear of the Dark When I first saw the trailer for Dracula Untold, I wasn’t expecting much. It seemed like another attempt by Universal to rebrand its classic monsters into edgy superheroes, following in the footsteps of DC’s Batman or Marvel’s Hulk. This time, Dracula was getting the origin story treatment, cast as a misunderstood … Continue reading Dracula Untold
Empire of the Vampire," the 2021 illustrated horror-fantasy novel by Australian author Jay Kristoff, thrusts readers into a world forever shrouded in darkness, where vampires have conquered humanity and reign supreme. This sprawling narrative, which weaves elements of horror and fantasy, has captured the imaginations of readers worldwide, securing its place on multiple bestseller lists … Continue reading EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRES
A short story by David Mclean Oh, poor old Stormy’s dead and gone. Storm along boys, Storm along Oh, poor old Stormy’s dead and gone. Ah-ha, come along, get along, Stormy along John. I dug his grave with a slider spade I lowered him down with a golden chain I carried him away to Mobile … Continue reading THE ARGOSY
I was seven when my dad introduced me to the film aliens. I knew nothing about the movie or the story and I was completely unprepared for what I was going to see. Two action fulled, horror tinged hours later I emerged from what was the most mind blowing cinematic experience of my life. I … Continue reading Alien Romulus
Fantasy : Swords and Sorcery 