The Awakening

Distributed by StudioCanal UK Reviewed by Melissa Minners             Ever since I listened to the musical score of The Awakening, I’ve been wanting to see the movie.  Unfortunately, The Awakening is a British film and wasn’t available in the United States…until now!             The Awakening takes place in England in 1921 and stars Rebecca Hall as Florence Cathcart.  A published author, Florence is a skeptic and has dedicated her

The Haunting of Alejandra

Written By: V. Castro Published By: Random House Publishing Group Reviewed By: Melissa Minners                In October, I like to get into the spirit of things and read something spooky.  Fortunately, publishers and promoters who participate in the Netgalley program have noticed.  I recently received an offer to review a book by one such promoter. 

Everything’s Eventual

Written By: Stephen King Published By: Pocket Books Reviewed By: Melissa Minners                When people go on vacation, they usually pick a light read…something that will be quick and easy, requiring very little thought process.  Usually that would be some sort of silly romance novel.  Of course, I’m not that sort of person.  I usually

Bird Box

Distributed By: Netflix Reviewed by Melissa Minners                I had been seeing previews for a new movie scheduled to air on Netflix for about a month now. Based on a novel by Josh Malerman, Bird Box stars Sandra Bullock in the lead role and has a rather frightening premise – an entity is out there

A Firefighter’s Christmas Carol

And Other Stories Written By: Douglas R. Brown Published By: Epertase Publishing Reviewed By: Melissa Minners                When the holiday season comes along, I like to find a new book, movie or soundtrack to add to the various favorites I watch and read around this time of year.  One of my favorite tales is A

Kellie’s Diary

Author:  Thomas Jenner and Angeline Perkins Published By: Survive Entertainment Reviewed by Melissa Minners                 When I first heard word of this horror novel written through the eyes of a nine year old, I was intrigued.  A zombie novel written in the form of a child’s diary – interesting.  The fact that I could download

The Beast House

Written by: Richard Laymon Published By: Leisure Books Reviewed by Melissa Minners             There are stories about the Beast House; stories of horrifying dismemberment; stories of murders so violent that they could only have been performed by some hideous creature.  The Beast House is a tourist attraction in Malcasa Point, a tourist attraction of the

The Walking Dead: Compendium Four

Writer: Robert Kirkman Penciler and Inker (Issue 193): Charlie Adlard Inker for Chapters 25-32: Stefano Guadino Distributed By: Image Comics Reviewed By: Melissa Minners                The Walking Dead comic book series has long been completed and the television series based upon it is coming to an end.  All I wanted to know was how the

The Amityville Horror

Distributed By: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.             I have watched quite a few horror films in my lifetime.  Some of these films left me scratching my head wondering how they could have ever been placed in the horror genre.  You know the type – the films that make you laugh more than cringe.  Some horror films caused

Halloween (1978)

Distributed By: Compass International Pictures             It’s that time of the year again.  Time to break out the Halloween decorations, candy and old movies.  Time to dim the lights, throw those movies into the DVD player and try to scare the crap out of ourselves.  I have an annual tradition that takes place around this