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July 2019

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Pet Sematary: One Book, Two Films, a Few Thoughts

Pet Sematary. What a journey this story has been on, an evolution in a sense.   Back in 1983 Stephen King's book entered the world.   King says it's the scariest book he's written, because 'what if' is the scariest thing, especially when you're a parent and the 'what if' is the death of your child. When a truck strikes down small, baby-faced Gage, Louis can fix it, he can bring back his son because he knows a secret, a terrible secret. A tale of grief, of desperation, of being haunted by the past, of your mistakes, the book gives us a deep look i[...]

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Happy Birthday author ? Mary Rajotte ?!

Happy Birthday Mary Rajotte! Our fearless spooky author friend Mary was born today. You can find her drinking iced coffee from a skull, being a rockstar and a walking database for horror knowledge. She's also wonderful and sunny, and inspires all of us daily. Michael and the Midnight team are celebrating today! Did anyone call for a pizza?   Mary, to kick off your birthday I, of course, made a cocktail for all of us. It's actually a Fantastic Beasts Halloween cocktail that changes colors. Check out the recipe here. Mary, your creativity inspires[...]

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The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

I haven't love a book like this in such a very long time, but leave it to Kim Liggett to haunt me with her story telling. Elizabeth Banks knew what a game changer this book is, too--enough to have signed on to produce and direct The Grace Year for Universal. While this book isn't technically horror, this story is full of tension and parts were absolutely terrifying. If you love dystopian stories along the lines of The Handmaid's Tale...make sure to pick this book up when it releases on October 8, 2019! XOXO, A No one speaks of the grace year. It’s forbi[...]

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Happy Birthday ? Brian LeTendre ?!

Today is a special day. Why? Because Brian LeTendre was born today! Thank goodness! You know him as an 80's hair metal aficionado, master podcaster, incredible author, and all around good guy. How are we celebrating? With a good, ole monster party! That's how!   To kick off your big day, I'm making cocktails! I found this one called Pool Party Massacre (perfect for a deadly summer) at CakeWolf's horror blog. You can find it here. I'm also bringing a few of our special friends as a surprise. Hope you're ready to see your special friends![...]

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Midnight Society Movie Night: US

This month join me in watching Us, for it is time, once again, for...     Come watch a horror movie with me! You don't have to leave your house. Snuggle up on your couch with some popcorn or chocolate and pop in a fun movie. You know you want to, because this movie is unnerving and fun.   Written and directed by Jordan Peele, Us arrived in theaters in 2019 and we all were dying to go. I ran to the theater and enjoyed it a lot. The film left my brain spinning with so many thoughts. A little humor. A little creepy. A twisted story of class th[...]