All posts by Rob Ridenour


Doug Bradley Joins 80’s Horror Documentary

We’ve learned that Hellraiser star and Pinhead himself, Doug Bradley has joined the cast for In Search of Darkness, a new documentary that pays homage to the glorious 80’s horror movie craze. The filmmakers promise that this will be ‘the most definitive’ story told about the most popular era in horror...READ MORE...

Is Tony Todd Still in the Running to Play Candyman?

Last month we reported that actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was set to play the new Candyman in the upcoming ‘spiritual sequel’ to the original film. The news was upsetting to a lot of fans that wanted to see original star Tony Todd return to the role that made him famous....READ MORE...

‘Next Testament’ Omnibus Coming in August

For fans of Clive Barker’s Next Testament, Boom! Studios is releasing a softcover omnibus edition on August 28th, 2019. The series ran for twelve issues and was written by Clive Barker and Mark Miller (Hellraiser: Bestiary) with artist Haemi Jang (Hellraiser: The Road Below) providing the wonderful artwork that did...READ MORE...

Review: Patient K. by Barbie Wilde

The Klingon’s believe that revenge is a dish best served cold. There’s no question that author Barbie Wilde agrees with that statement when it comes to her new short story, Patient K. The first story in Demain Publishing new series called Short Sharp Shocks.  After loosing her left eye in...READ MORE...

Clive Barker Original Sketches Now on Sale

For fans of Clive Barker’s artwork you’ll be happy to know that he’s chosen a selection of twenty-one pieces to be sold through The Clive Barker Archive. The press release states that “these studio sketches offer a direct insight into Clive’s development of characters for Abarat, Deep Hill and other...READ MORE...

Huge ‘Hellraiser’ Reunion Update

Earlier in the month we reported about an upcoming Hellraiser cast reunion that’s taking place at this year’s Motor City Nightmares in Novi, Michigan. Stars Ashley Laurence, Doug Bradley, Andrew Robinson, Barbie Wilde, Nicolas Vince, and Simon Bamford have already signed up, but now it also appears that Hellraiser creator...READ MORE...

‘Rawhead Rex’ Reboot on the Way?

In a new interview with Darkside Magazine, Rawhead Rex director George Pavlou revealed that a reboot of the film “might” be on the way.  I haven’t read it, but apparently that’s all he had to say on the matter. Most of the conversation focuses on the film itself. While I’m...READ MORE...

Peter Atkins News

Author and screenwriter Peter Atkins let it slip on his Twitter account that his ghost story collection Rumors of the Marvelous will be released as an audio book in the coming months. The book contains some wonderful short stories and Atkins best work in my opinion. I personally recommend “King...READ MORE...




Tony Todd Passes the Torch to New Candyman

Yesterday Variety reported that actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was in talks to play the role of Daniel Robitaille (Aquaman) in the upcoming ‘spiritual sequel’ that’s being produced by Jordan Peele. Even though nothing has been officially confirmed, I’m pretty sure this is the actor that the filmmakers are going with....READ MORE...

No Tony Todd for ‘Candyman’ Spiritual Sequel

It appears the filmmakers for the new Candyman ‘spiritual sequel’ are going in a different direction when it comes to the casting of Daniel Robitaille. According to Variety actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who starred in the DC comic adaptation of Aquaman, is in talks to play the new Candyman! To...READ MORE...


“Candyman 2” Region B Bluray Coming in late March

European fans will be happy to know that the British U.K. Label 88 Films is releasing Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh on bluray in late March. This was a worthy sequel to the original film and I’m glad that it’s now getting a region B release. On the surface it...READ MORE...