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Brian Moreland Serves Up Revenge in Darkness Rising

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As a rabid fan of horror fiction, one of my favorite experiences is being introduced to an author whose work I’ve never experienced and finding in the words something that moves and terrifies me simultaneously.  Such was the case when I was recently introduced to the work of Brian Moreland, an author well versed in folklore, myth, and history who infuses that knowledge into his writing and elevates it to a level above that which we normally see in horror fiction outside some of the masters like Rice, King, and Barker.  His newest novella, Darkness Rising, does not disappoint in the least.

Coming in at just under 100 pages, Darkness Rising is a taut and mesmerizing tale of revenge.  Revenge is nothing new in horror fiction.  One needs only pick up a copy of Stephen King’s Carrie or Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” to experience the archetype.  Therefore, it takes something special to catch the reader and fully invest them in the character seeking revenge on those who wronged him.  Fortunately for us, Moreland handles this beautifully with Hitchcockian precision.

Poor Marty has not had an easy life.  He has been bullied and beaten every step of the way, and he handles it the only way he knows how.  He writes and writes until the darkness he feels inside himself seeps onto the page and out of his system, if only for a little while.  When things are really bad, he goes to a secluded spot at his favorite lake and reads his writings, further releasing his rage into the watery depths.  One night, Marty crosses the wrong group of people, a band of psychopathic killers, and though he tries his best to escape, he is murdered and his body is thrown into the very water he’s been pouring his soul into for years.  That’s when things get interesting.

What?  You thought I was going to break my rule and give spoilers?  Not happening, and especially not with a piece of fiction assembled as expertly as Moreland has done.  I will only say this.  There is a point in the novella where you realize that what you thought was the most important part of the story is merely a brush stroke to the larger picture…and that moment is terrifying and beautiful!  Perhaps the thing that sets it the farthest apart from its peers is that through all of the revenge, the murder, and the gore, Moreland somehow manages to end on a note of utter hope and fulfillment.  Don’t believe me?  Read it and prove me wrong.

Available now for only $3.44 on Amazon, there is no reason not to download a copy of Darkness Rising today!  Follow this link to get your copy and immerse yourself in his dark world.

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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

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The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

The Faceless Lady

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

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The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

Eli Roth Present’s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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