Reviews and recommendations on the Compelling Beasts blog are my honest opinion. I purchase the books, comics, and movies that I recommend and review and I do not accept free copies for review. A spirited heroine, a creepy house and a tall, dark-haired stranger are a captivating mix in the Gothic romance Crimson Peak. What…
Tag: horror
Release Day Party: Letter From Hell by M. Lee Mendelson
About the Book Title: Letter from Hell Author: M. Lee Mendelson Genre: Horror A simple, routine call to 911 unexpectedly erupts into a grisly suicide. Mike, a well-seasoned deputy is uncharacteristically disturbed by the gruesome scene. Who was this tortured soul, and why did this happen? Innocently, most of us accept our destiny. We assume…
Blog Tour: Dark Screams: Volume Five
Title: Dark Screams: Volume Five Editors: Brian James Freeman and Richard Chizmar Writers: J. Kenner, Bentley Little, and Mick Garris Genre: Horror / Paranormal Fantasy / Paranormal Romance Mick Garris, J. Kenner, Kealan Patrick Burke, Del James, and Bentley Little pry open a sarcophagus of horror and dread in Dark Screams: Volume Five, from Brian James Freeman…
Blog Tour: In Shadows Waiting by Stewart Bint
Interview with Stewart Bint Tell us a bit about yourself. I was born in the dim and distant past (I’ll admit to 1956 under extreme torture). My Dad died when I was 11, and I believe that pushed me into maturity much younger than most people, and was responsible for me retreating into the worlds…
Antihero and Villain Recommended Movie: Gallowwalkers
Reviews and recommendations on the Compelling Beasts blog are my honest opinion. I purchase the books, comics, and movies that I recommend and review and I do not accept free copies for review. Gallowwalkers (2012) is a slow-paced but spellbinding horror western. Reminiscent of the Spaghetti Westerns, it has creepy characters, including the solemn, rugged…
3 Most Anticipated Shows of 2015
The countdown is getting closer. Some shows you watch to pass the time. Others you anticipate. The following three shows are the ones I’ve been waiting for this year. It’s probably not a surprise that all three involve supernatural compelling beasts. Z Nation – What I love most about this show is that it’s a…
Blog Tour – Night Life: Night Terrors
Interview with Matthew Quinn Martin Tell us about your most recent book. Nightlife: Night Terrors is an omnibus edition that collects my first novel, Nightlife, as well as the full sequel, As The Worm Turns, and a related novella, Hazardous Material. Who is the villain or antagonist in your story and what is he/she like?…
Blog Tour: Revenge of the Wolf
Q: Tell us about yourself. A: Hi, my name is Skyler Patterson. I am from New York City. I have been writing e-books since only 2013. I love writing fantasy fiction. I am a Health Care worker who got tired of waiting for years from a new book from an author and felt that i…
5 Favorite 80s Vampire Movies
It’s hard to narrow down my favorite 80s vampire movies. So many fun movies featuring bloodsuckers came out in that era. I know this list doesn’t include a lot of the great ones, but this is my personal top 5 list. What movies are on yours? Vamp (1986) – Grace Jones’ Katrina has to be…
Thriller Recommended Movie: Black Briefs
Reviews and recommendations on the Compelling Beasts blog are my honest opinion. I purchase the books, comics, and movies that I recommend and review and I do not accept free copies for review. Black Briefs from Guest House Films is a collection of short gay films with a menacing edge. Each film offers something different…
Excerpt from Immortal Relations by G. D. Ogan
Immortal Relations by G. D. Ogan Blurb: When Gary Logan discovers an old black-and-white photograph of his father in Prague with a woman’s handwriting on the back, he flies there to investigate where his father had worked, only to meet and fall in love with a beautiful lady who he believes to be a vampire….
Villain Recommended Movie: Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
Reviews and recommendations on the Compelling Beasts blog are my honest opinion. I purchase the books, comics, and movies that I recommend and review and I do not accept free copies for review. Rosemary and Guy have just moved into their dream apartment, but for Rosemary it soon becomes a nightmare. What happens when your…