Tag Archives: Clive Barker

Back in 2021, Brighton-based cabaret performer Joe Black packed his gothic garb to compete on season 2 of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Two lip sync battles and one fiery encounter with Mama Ru (AJ and the Queen 2020) over a certain pink H&M dress later, Joe’s time on the show came …

Okay, imagine that you’re a teenager again (16-ish). You just walked into your friendly neighborhood video store to rent a VHS tape for the weekend (yes, I’m old). You stride on over to the horror section ready to grab Friday the 13th: Part 3 again, because hey, it’s a safe …

Hellraiser was such a game changing horror film when it debuted in 1987 that there was no horror sub-genre for it, and there really still isn’t one now. Clive Barker has such a unique way of building a dark world that only he could bring the story back to its …

Brenda Sue Tolian is a horror author, co-host of the Burial Plot Horror Podcast, member of the Horror Author’s Guild, and a mother. She also just earned her Masters Degree in Horror from Regis University. The idea of the horror genre and the world of academia just never seemed to …

Nearly every horror fan has heard about the macabre revenge slasher, Candyman (1992). However, not everyone is as well acquainted with the sequel, which released three years later on March 7, 1995. Enter 1995’s Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, where the lovable Tony Todd (Candy Corn 2019) reprised his role as …

September 7th marks Doug Bradley’s 65th birthday. I can’t think of a better way to spend this September day than to share nine reasons to celebrate this horror icon. I promise, the suffering will be legendary. 9. He is part of Blackcraft Wrestling as The Preacher. 8. He has some …

It’s a new year, and I’m pleased to announce my first interview was with none other than Simon Bamford, known for his role in Clive Barker’s cult classic, Hellraiser. It is indeed a treat to chat to the one and only Butterball, who took the time out of his extremely busy schedule …

As a fan of the Hellraiser franchise, it was an amazing experience to meet the icon who inspired the franchise, the actors who breathed life into the characters, and other fans that share my love. All of this in time for the 30th anniversary of Hellbound: Hellraiser II. What a dream come true! …

Sequels tend to fall short when compared to their originals. This is even truer of a statement in the horror genre. However, Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) gave a big, fat middle finger to this trend and surpassed the greatness of Hellraiser by leaps and bounds. As a fan of the franchise, it is …

To someone living in the Midwest, the idea of riding on the subway can feel foreign, intimidating, and maybe even scary. After viewing The Midnight Meat Train (2008) many years ago, you can bet that my opinion was changed to petrifying. This month is the 10th anniversary of this brilliant …