Segments - THE HORROR STREAM LIVE

Details: Written by: Gary Johnston; Category: Books; Published: 23 April 2024

Whenever I find myself picking up and then tossing aside paperback horror novel after paperback horror novel, dismayed and distressed at the author's inability to hook me to the narrative even in the first few pages; whenever it pains my soul that it's been months since I've read a good book; whenever I begin to despair of the genre I love and almost desire to leave it all behind—I know it is high time to get myself back to my trusty old authorial standbys. And Graham Masterton, thanks be to him, is one of those standbys.

Details: Written by: Gary Johnston; Category: Movies; Published: 22 April 2024

In Minore, tentacled cosmic horrors besiege a seaside Greek town, and it’s up to the patrons of a local taverna to save the city. The directors refer to this as “My Big Fat Greek Monster Movie,” which captures that boozy spirit of fun and zaniness throughout. Minore punches well above its weight class. It features top-shelf cinematography, complimented with high-end visual FX and an excellent ensemble cast.

Details: Written by: Gary Johnston; Category: Movies; Published: 22 April 2024

The director who reshaped the action genre with Hong Kong classics like A BETTER TOMORROW, THE KILLER and HARD-BOILED, then brought his blistering talents to Hollywood with BROKEN ARROW, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE II and FACE/OFF, now has his first American movie in 20 years seeing release. SILENT NIGHT is in theaters today from Lionsgate, and RUE MORGUE got the chance to speak with him about this English-language comeback project.

Details: Written by: Gary Johnston; Category: Movies; Published: 21 April 2024

July 25th saw the passing of John Saxon. He leavesbehind an amazing career as an actor that covers everything from major studiowork to leads in foreign films (particularly Italian ones) as well as decadesof featured roles in several classic network television shows. He starredalongside everyone from Marlon Brando to Bruce Lee and was directed byfilmmakers as diverse as Otto Preminger, Mario Bava, John Sturges and WesCraven. As that c.v. suggests, he was an actor who could be counted on for astrong, committed performance in whatever setting he was placed - and as aresult, he spent several years working steadily around the world.

Details: Written by: Gary Johnston; Category: Books; Published: 21 April 2024

I made an entire documentary about scary books for kids, specifically the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark books.

During that time I interviewed the family of author Alvin Schwartz, I interviewed authors R.L. Stine, Bruce Coville, Q.L. Peirce, Debbie Dadey, and many scholars and folklorists. All to talk about scary children’s books in all its many facets.

Why?

Details: Written by: Gary Johnston; Category: General; Published: 20 April 2024

I began following Modern Horrors on Instagram last year and subsequently, their website. I loved the informative articles and reviews, particularly their recommendations for all things horror/sci-fi/dark fantasy related. Mania Daniel, one of the contributing writers, and I struck up a friendship and she referred me to her editor, Jason Almenas, about being a contributing writer and offering up some insight and perspective as to what it is like to work in the film industry. Naturally I jumped at the chance to do so. I thought it would be fun to offer up some facts about what goes on behind the cameras to you, the reader, on subjects that may be a little foreign to you in regards to how productions work and especially why being a ‘team player’ is so crucial to the show’s success.

Details: Written by: Gary Johnston; Category: Games; Published: 19 April 2024

From spooky casinos to underground virtual realities, online and offline games provide an endless stream of creative inspiration to the creepy world of horror movies. Join us as we delve into some of our favorite game related horror movies of all time!