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Leave The Light On: 8 Creepy Books for Halloween Time

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Simone Snaith

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Ahem, I mean Halloween. And while there are plenty of excellent, well-known horror novels out there for you to cuddle up with this season, here are eight creepy books that might not … Continue reading →

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‘The Girl With All The Gifts’ Thrills on Both The Page and The Screen

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Simone Snaith

“The Girl With All The Gifts” is an excellent book by M.R. Carey, who also wrote the screenplay for the equally good film version directed by Colm McCarthy. It’s the story of Melanie, a super-bright student in a strange army … Continue reading →

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Is Venerable Orange County Tiki Venue Don the Beachcomber Closing?

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Christy Kane

The full story remains to be told, but all signs point to this weekend having been the last for venerable tiki bar and restaurant, Don the Beachcomber, in Huntington Beach. Owner Delia Wu Snyder gave a non-denial denial, but promoter Christopher Burkhardt of … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: ‘The Cured’ Presents a New Zombie Twist

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Simone Snaith

“The Cured,” in theaters and on demand Feb. 23, 2018, is a smart, new Irish zombie film from director David Freyne. It makes me think that the UK really knows how to do zombism-as-infectious-disease. (See the excellent “28 Days Later” and … Continue reading →

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Scare LA – Well, Not Too Scary, But a Heap of Grisly Fun

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Dukey Flyswatter

Ever since I found out about Transworld’s Haunted Attractions Association (HAA), I’ve been envious of the massive tours of off-season haunts they attend. They are known for demos of the scariest and most complex designs of puppetry, animations and new forms of … Continue reading →

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