Shaun of the Dead (2004): How the zombie comedy borrowed a TV plot and became so much more
Zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead is one of the best. Watch the video playlist for the official trailer, a clip of Pegg’s character being oblivious to the zombies, plus see the process behind making it.
Complete Lizzie Grace series by Keri Arthur: “I’ve always loved books filled with action.”
Taking a look at the magic vs science series Lizzie Grace, which follows two witches in a werewolf reservation solving supernatural crimes. “What used to annoy me was the lack of capable female stars in many books,” the author says. “Some of us would actually grab the nearest weapon and bop them over the head with it.”
Complete Sandman Slim series by Richard Kadrey
Find about the books in the series combining edgy humor with a dark and truly twisted vision, delivering a masterful amalgam of action novel, urban fantasy, and in-your-face horror.
Fido (2006): Putting zombies to work? This zombie comedy has it figured out.
In a world where radiation from space has turned the dead into zombies, ZomCon has created a remote control collar that turns hungry zombies into servants. Watch this behind-the-scenes video.
28 Striking Vampire Books—including horror, romance, fantasy, and comedy titles
This list of remarkable vampire books shows classics to blockbuster series—ranging from horror and romance to fantasy or even comedy. Which books would you add to the list?
Squirrel Girl Q&A with Ryan North: “There’s so much to love about Doreen—so the epic adventures came naturally!”
The wonderful comic book series The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl finds Doreen dividing her time between superhero stuff and life as a college woman. Check out our interview with writer Ryan North.
[Flashback] ‘The Vampyre’ by John Polidori—revising vampire folklore into the monster seen in vampire stories today.
Polidori has been credited with revising vampire of folklore, changing it into the humanistic monster now often seen in vampire stories today.
How All 3 Cloverfield Films Are Connected (And wait—what about the 4th movie?)
The Cloverfield movies are all different—but are all part of the larger story. “[Breaking] down all the connections between the three Cloverfield movies…before the movie even hit theaters…”
Vampire Hunter D is on SALE right now!
Interested in getting the Japanese western horror fantasy Vampire Hunter D? Find out more about the series—and about the amazing sale going on this month.
Complete Ramses the Damned Mummy Series by Anne Rice and Christopher Rice
Looking at the three books in the classic series from the Vampire Chronicles author and her son. “We had to make choices that were about best serving the existing material,” Christopher Rice said.
How a robot Julie Newmar EXCITED viewers in this overlooked 60s sitcom before she was Catwoman
This video looks at 1960s sitcom My Living Doll and how actress Julie Newmar had TV viewers IN LOVE WITH HER before she was Catwoman. “[My Living Doll] was…was probably my best work.”
Complete Urban Magick & Folklore series by C. Gockel: “The last thing I want is to be boring.”
Looking at the books in the Urban Magick & Folklore series, featuring retellings of fairy tales. “I discovered I loved poking fun at our modern myths,” the author says. “And I loved playing with big ideas…in a story that could be action packed, emotionally moving, and fun.”
Complete FATALE by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips
Find out about the FATALE occult noir comic book series by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. The series revolves around a femme fatale threatened by a violent cult that worships Lovecraftian beings.
[Flashback] Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Daphne du Maurier expected her 1938 psychological suspense novel Rebecca to have poor sales, but she was very wrong. The book has been a bestseller for decades, and been adapted numerous times for stage and screen. Find more details about the novel here.
Comparing THE THING 1951 vs. 1982 vs. 2011
The 1938 horror novella by John W. Campbell about an Antarctic research camp and a crash-landed alien has been adapted several times in different media. Let’s talk about the three movies…
Vampire Hunter D: Six Questions for the Creators
In this bizarre and deadly far future, the most dangerous thing of all is not a vampire, but the one who hunts them. Find out more about the story of Vampire Hunter D and about the creators.
The X-Files: Behind-the-Scenes of the Classic Monster Investigator Show
“When I look back, there are so many memories from the show and so many important ones to me.” Classic paranormal and sci-fi series The X-Files followed FBI agents investigating cases that involved supernatural or abnormal phenomena. This video takes you behind-the-scenes at the show.
Complete Vampire Diaries Books in Order—including the original novels, plus the spinoffs
Celebrating the various series expanding on The Vampire Diaries, the story of a vampire and his life. Find a complete list of Vampire Diaries books, with info about each title.
[Flashback] Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
“You are mine, you shall be mine, and you and I are one for ever.” 1872 Gothic novella Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu is one of the early works of vampire fiction. This cult classic has influenced all the vampire stories that followed…
Nalo Hopkinson on House of Whispers: “I represent a lot to people who didn’t think they could do what I’m doing.”
Looking at Nalo Hopkinson’s comic book series House of Whispers. Find out more about the series, how it fits into the bigger Sandman picture, and how Hopkinson’s unique background as an author made her the ideal writer for the series.