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Let’s Watch a #Horror Movie: Annabelle: Creation

Let’s watch a horror movie! Annabelle: Creation! Doesn’t that sound like fun? Of course it does. Watching scary movies with friends is the best! And what could be better than demons and dolls? Nothing. This 2017 horror movie was directed by David F Sandburg and written by Gary Dauberman and is the prequel to the 2014 movie Annabelle and ties in nicely to that movie. We all remember[...]

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New Year, New You

She ate the water hemlock because she knew it was poisonous. The white blossoms were tasteless, but the leaves tasted green, like a stalk of celery. The first cramp was brutal, and that was it. She died there on the trail, just where it got muddy as it skirted around the marsh. Her spirit drifted right up from the spot where she fell. Her body had landed in an awkward position, partway i[...]

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Happy Birthday Kathy!

Happy birthday Kathy! There's no better way to bring in the New Year than to celebrate you, your birth, and the sunshine that you bring into the world. We thought for your birthday, we'd invite a few fairies to the party. The problem is--not all of them we're good. In fact, within minutes they started spreading their fairy dust and things around the room started to float... *Shrug, oh we[...]

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The Haunting Lore of Dark Souls III–Oceiros, The Consumed King

There are several reasons I adore the Souls series of games--their punishing difficulty, their immersive worlds, and the lore that is woven into every character, location and item being just a few. In my mind, the Souls series has always been a horror series, as despair, grief, loneliness and loss are themes played out again and again. Every major enemy you face has a story, and it's of[...]

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Artist Interview: Shannon Stamey Gets Bjork-y About His Cat

The Davis Girl (TDG): I am joined today via Google Hangouts by illustrator Shannon Stamey. He draws things. Welcome Shannon. Shannon Stamey (SS): Thanks for having me! TDG: You draw some pretty awesome things, Shannon. SS: Thanks! Sometimes I draw total crap. TDG: What do you do with the crap drawings? SS: There's a furnace in the basement of my apartment building. TDG: Oooooooh.[...]

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A Very Merry Unbirthday for Faith McKay

Today is a special day. A very special day for our Ghost Faith Killah! Why? Because it's her unbirthday! Take a deep breath, drink a potion, and step through a tiny door to her very, merry unbirthday celebration!   We've gathered and arranged some special gifts for you to celebrate you the way you deserve!     Dear Ghost Faith Killah, It is your Unbirthday. My gi[...]

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Better Watch Out: A New Horror Christmas Movie

I love a good deal on iTunes movies, so I promptly hit the "Rent" button when Better Watch Out was on sale for $0.99. Haven't heard of it? Well, it's a cross between Home Alone and Scream. This very campy holiday horror is perfect for those who love...80's movies. That is what this reminded me of. So if you love your horror with a ton of camp, this is for you! IMBD Summary: When you thi[...]

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Thirteen Nights of #Frightmas: A Christmas Playlist

I like Christmas crooners like Bing Crosby as much as the next gal (thanks Dad!), but sometimes, you just have to rock around the Christmas tree, am I right? If you’re looking for a holiday playlist that will add some extra zing to your family gatherings, check out these festive tunes! 1. Merry Christmas (I Don’t Wanna Fight Tonight) - Ramones 2. Silent Night - The Dickies 3. White Ch[...]

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Thirteen Nights of #Frightmas: DRIFT (A Short Story)

Drift by Brian LeTendre Snow will continue to be heavy through the overnight hours, and we are expecting up to an additional seven to eight inches on top of the foot most of the Pioneer Valley has received from storm Howard so far. Wind gusts will mean snow drifts of several feet in certain areas, and visibility will continue to be poor for the next several hours. We're now going live to A[...]

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The Thirteen Nights of #Frightmas: A Poem

The Thirteen Nights of Frightmas   On the first night of Frightmas the Society gave to me… A severed head in a tree.   On the second night of Frightmas the Society gave to me… Two bloody knives And a severed head in a tree.   On the third night of Frightmas the Society gave to me… Three creepy clowns, Two bloody knives, And a severed head in a tree.[...]