Category: Book Reviews

Anatomy of the Slasher Film by Sotiris Petridis Book Review – By Baron Craze

October 31, 2019
Book Reviews

I enjoy taking the time to immerse myself in a book whether it is fiction or non-fiction anything on the topic in the horror genre, and in either case it’s sometimes an interesting exploration especially if the author’s words can transform to creative thoughts in one’s mind. Now a wonderful aspect often allows me to…

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Unleashed By E.L. Jefferson Book Review – By Baron Craze

September 30, 2019
Book Reviews

I had the pleasure of reading the latest creation from writer E.L. Jefferson, entitled Unleashed, that combines a few terror concepts together while relying in actually using real life basis for the story, I had originally written the review once already, but thought I should converse with the author before jumping to outrageous conclusions, thankfully…

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Vincent Price: A Daughters Biography – By Baron Craze

June 30, 2019
Book Reviews

Being both an avid viewer of horror movies and reading novels on the same topic, when visiting a local used bookstore I located a biography on one my favorite actors, Vincent Price, so many fans can name at least three of his films, in less than 30-seconds. I can easily recall his devilish grin and…

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Phantoms by Dean Koontz Book Review – By Baron Craze

January 31, 2019
Book Reviews

In 1979, Dean Koontz wrote a novel entitled, Whispers, launched on a successful and award-winning career path, earning positions onto the bestseller list, going from an unknown suspenseful writer to this acclaim which shifted his world dramatically.  Trying to pigeonhole the author proved a tad difficult, his work still contains solid footing in suspense and…

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Bell, Book, and Camera By Heather Greene Review – By Baron Craze

December 31, 2018
Book Reviews

  I acquired this book shortly before Thanksgiving knowing that I was going to be spending some quiet time on a much need vacation away from much of society, around Christmas, and with that I took along a few books, this one among them, a paperback published in April 2018, first it’s a non-fiction book,…

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Good versus Evil in the Films of Christopher Lee by Paul Leggett Review – By Baron Craze

August 31, 2018
Book Reviews

  I had the pleasure of receiving this book, about one of my favorite horror stars Christopher Lee, thoroughly enjoyed his screen presence never a worry of him missing his mark on screen, the ability to capture the attention of everyone and command it explicitly weather portraying a villain or hero. Author Paul Leggett and…

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The Thrill of Repulsion: Excursions into Horror Culture Review – By Baron Craze

August 31, 2018
Book Reviews

William Burns is an English professor who teaches classes on horror films and literature, brings his vast knowledge of the genre to the fans, with a book, which converses with the reader, rather than preaching. The Thrill of Repulsion delivers on all fronts, and gives wonderful brush strokes throughout the pages, breaking down the genre into…

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Book Review: Paperbacks from Hell – By Baron Craze

June 29, 2018
Book Reviews

This is an incredible book, well worth your time and money, especially if you’re a fan of the literary horrors, especially those with fantastic cover artwork at a time when it matters, and not the glossy redone versions nowadays. Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of ’70s and ’80s Horror Fiction by Grady Hendrix, published by…

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Book Review: The Ultimate Guide to Strange Cinema (2017) – By Baron Craze

June 29, 2018
Book Reviews

Author Michael Vaughn a cinematic writer and fan of offbeat cinema, whose work has been published in Fangoria Magazine (US), Screem Magazine (UK) and many other places, had his book The Ultimate Guide to Strange Cinema published by Schiffer on December 28, 2017, giving readers a new 352 pages of film discoveries. These movies for the…

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Book Review: My Favorite Horror Movie (2018) – By Baron Craze

June 27, 2018
Book Reviews

On May 22, 2018 from Black Vortex Cinema, came an interesting book from  Christian Ackerman, who asked many contributors to take time out of their complex schedules to pen, their favorite horror movie, but sought not a review it rather what film shaped their future, how they found it to inspire, embracing the art. The…

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