Monster Men Ep. 75: Island of the Forbidden Book Launch

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Haunted islands, ghostly children and lots of chills! It’s a new Monster Men show: Ep. 75: Island of the Forbidden

Hear the stories behind the new Hunter Shea​ novel.

On this episode of the Monster Men video podcast, we celebrate the release of Island of the Forbidden, the new ghostly horror novel by our own Hunter Shea. In this show we’ll hear the stories behind the book and also learn a little about the life of a horror author.

Island of the Forbidden is the latest book in a series that includes Forrest of Shadow, The Graveyard Speaks and Sinister Entity, but each book can be read as a stand alone novel.

Pick up your copy at:
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Island-Forbidden-Hunter-Shea-ebook/dp/B00PDJV156/

Samhain Horror:
https://www.samhainpublishing.com/book/5298/island-of-the-forbidden

Island of the Forbidden Synopsis

Sometimes, the dead are best left in peace.

Jessica Backman has been called to help a strange family living on a haunted island in Charleston Harbor. Ormsby Island was the site of a brutal massacre two decades ago, and now the mysterious Harper family needs someone to exorcise the ghosts that still call it home. The phantoms of over one hundred children cannot rest.

But something far more insidious is living on the island. When the living and the dead guard their true intentions, how can Jessica discover just what sort of evil lurks on Ormsby Island? And why is Jessica the only one who can plumb its dark depths?

B Movies: And the B is for Bad

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Welcome to Monster Men: Where Horror Hangs Out.

On this episode of the Monster Men video podcast, we are talking about crappy horror movies. It’s a very funny conversation that covers a ton of bad movies and eventually reaches beyond the horror genre. If you are a horror fan, I am sure you have sat through a lot of these movies and you will certainly get a kick out of this show.

We are very happy to welcome back our special guest, horror author Jason Brant to the show. If you have not seen a show with Jason yet, you are in for a treat. He is a very funny and personable guy and fits right in with the Monster Men.

Jason books include THE HUNGER SERIES, THE ASHER BENSON SERIES, WEST OF HELL, ACES HIGH, THE DARK and more. Be sure to check them out. You can find him at: http://jasonbrant.blogspot.com

In this episode discuss movies like The Happening, Twilight, Nightmare on Elm Street 2, Friday the 13th Part 5, Man of Steel, Smiley, The Hellraiser sequels, Sucker Punch, Rock n Roll Nightmare, Sharknado, Exorcist II: The Heretic, The Room, House of the Dead, Phantasm, Corpse Bride, Witchboard and more.

The Monster Men Talk Found Footage Movies with Guest Jason Brant

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It seems like the horror movie market is saturated with found footage movies. Maybe even over-saturated. While there are a lot of sub par films in this genre, there are some good ones out there. You just gotta look hard enough. No worries, we’ve got you covered.

On this episode of the Monster Men video podcast, we take a look at the latest crop of found-footage horror movies and separate the good, the bad and the ugly.

We are thrilled to welcome our special guest, horror author Jason Brant to the show. Jason is a writer with a wide variety of books like THE HUNGER SERIES, THE ASHER BENSON SERIES, WEST OF HELL, ACES HIGH, THE DARK and more.

Jason is a great writer and a great guy. He’s also really funny and a huge horror fan. He’s definitely a Monster Man and we know you’re going to love hear his take on things. You can find him at: http://jasonbrant.blogspot.com

In this episode discuss movies like The Taking of Deborah Logan, Willow Creek, Evidence, The Poughkeepsie Tapes, Mr. Jones, Alien Abduction, REC, The Possession of Michael King, Trollhunter, Afflicted, VHS Viral, Megan is Missing, Paranormal Activity, The Sacrament, Absence, Black Water Vampire and more.

Horror Movie Roundup

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Hunter here. As promised, I’ve been watching at least 1 horror flick a day all October long. I’m a little over 40 movies coming into the home stretch. Big shout out to James Herbert, Jason Brant, Anthony Rivas, Spence Dunnings, Ben C. Smith and so many others who have participated in the Horrortober madness!

With just a few days to go, I’m going to wrap myself around Halloween, The Funhouse, The Haunting and Friday the 13th. I thought I’d share some of the quick recaps and ratings (my bizarre 1 of 9 tana leaves, for you Mummy fans) of some of the movie’s I’ve watched so far. Maybe you’ll sneak one in before Halloween.

TRICK R TREAT. The gateway drug for horror nubies. Creepshow’s red headed stepchild. 7 of 9 tana leaves.

Got my monster on last night. CLOVERFIELD. Lovecraft devours NY. Love it. 8 of 9 tana leaves.

THE TAKING OF DEBORAH LOGAN – possession but on a WTF scale. 7 of 9 tana leaves.

MOTEL HELL – best damned smoked meats in the county! Love this flick. 8 of 9 tana leaves.

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Ah, THE AMITYVILLE HORROR – the real deal may have been phony, but the flick still scares. 8 of 9 tana leaves.

Well, finally saw ANNABELLE. Not as bad as some folks say. Had some genuine scares. Creepy ass demon!  7 of 9 tana leaves.

Ti West’s latest, THE SACRAMENT. There’s a new Jim Jones in town. Well done. 8 of 9 tana leaves.

Watched MAY..excellent flick by Lucky McKee. Watch it…now. 8 of 9 tana leaves.

Revisted CANDYMAN for . Sweets for the sweet. 8 of 9 tana leaves. V Madsen burned up the screen.

I finally got to watch CHEAP THRILLS last night. Worth the wait. 8 of 9 tana leaves!

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So, what have you all been watching?

Monster Men Ep. 71: Talking Horror with Mark Slade, Author of Many Horrors

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A new Monster Men is up: We’re talking horror with Mark Slade: Author & Horror Aficionado – Learn about the many works of this man of the macabre and then enjoy some great horror movie conversation.

Mark is a man of many horrors. He is an author, magazine writer, editor and a podcaster. He also has encyclopedic knowledge of horror movies for the 60s, 70s and 80s. He’s a true horror aficionado.

We discuss how he got into writing and talk about some of his works including:

Electric Funeral, Blackout City, Nightmare Illustrate magazine, Horror Metal Sounds magazine, Bloody Dreadful.com and much more.

Then the conversation turns to horror movies and you will not want to miss it. We cover everything from the works of Richard Matheson and Christopher Lee to films like The Devil’s Bride, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The People Under the Stairs, Halloween, Ed Wood and The Night Stalker.

You can find Mark’s work here:
http://horrifiedpress.wordpress.com/
http://www.horrormetalsounds.com/from-the-grave-in-the-mouth-of-madness.html
http://bloodydreadful.blogspot.com/
http://sunburypressstore.com/Electric-Funeral-9781620064238.h
https://twitter.com/NILLUSTRATE

Horrortober Movie Reviews By Real Horror Fans

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Jack here with some more Horrortober reviews for you.

@BackinJack
BLACK SUNDAY (1960) A nice melodramatic Netflix #Horrortober pick for old school horror fans & students of the vampire genre.

My Review
I have not seen Black Sunday since I was a kid, a million years ago. It was fun to revisit it on Netfilx. One of the most striking visuals in horror is the wide-eyed, hauntingly beautiful image of Barbara Steele’s face as the vampire witch who returns from the grave for revenge. This movie is an atmospheric classic and a must see for vampire fans that want to discover the roots of the genre. Not the best movie in the world, but an important part of horror cinema history.

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@BackinJack
Just rewatched that freaking awesome season premiere of The Walking Dead. Perfect #Horrortober TV. What a kick ass episode.

terminus-map-the-walking-deadMy Review
If you are a fan of The Walking Dead, like me, you probably love the show but get frustrated at times at the pace of some of the stretches. Then an episode like the season premier comes along and reminds you just why you adore this program. This episode was one of the best ever.

This one had it all. Action packed. Dramatic and tense moments. Heart warming reunions. Blood and gore. Eugene’s mullet. Bad-ass Carol.

 Let me repeat that last one. Bad-ass Carol.

MORE #HORRORTOBER REVIEWS FROM THE MONSTER FAMILY

Here are some tweets from our Monster Friends who have joined in on the Horrortober Madness on Twitter. What a great variety of horror movies to choose from.

Please follow these guys on Twitter and check out their web sites and join in by using hashtag #Horrortober. And don’t forget to retweet and favorite as you go.

@jason_brant
Frankenstein’s Army. Cool creatures. That’s it. Shouldn’t have anything to do with Frankenstein. Shouldn’t be found footage. #horrortober

@jimherbert1
THE LAST WAVE 1977 – Atmospheric, understated, and enigmatic. A moody, PRE-Apocalyptic masterpiece. #horrortober

@jimherbert1
CASTLE OF BLOOD 1964 – even dubbed from the original Italian it still delivers. Plus BARBARA STEEL! #Horrortober

@RivasAnthony13
The Innkeepers. Hotels are always the best setting for a ghost story. 8 out of 9 skeletons #horrortober #monstermen #horror #horrormovie

@spencedunnings
going to continue the #horrortober goodness with a Vincent Price classic, The House on Haunted Hill!

@spencedunnings
going to watch the @hammerfilms classic, Horror of Dracula #horrortober

@spencedunnings
going to watch one of my favorite films ever, The Nightmare Before Christmas. A must watch during the Halloween season! #Horrortober

@spencedunnings
going to watch Birth of the Living Dead, a documentary on George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead. The doc is on @netflix #horrortober

Visiting The House of the Devil

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Hunter back on the prowl.

The House of the Devil was my introduction to writer/director Ti West. When I first saw it, I thought, “How the heck did I miss this movie? It must have come out 30 years ago!” Set in the early 80’s, West perfectly captures the look, sound and feel of movies made in that era. Released in 2009, I love this movie so much, I’ve watched it once every year since.

House of Devil

Uber cutie Samantha needs $300 so she can get an apartment and move out of her dorm. In comes a babysitting opportunity that, although highly strange and very creepy, can get her all that and more. The movie says it’s based on true Satanic cult stories. Oh, and of course she’s babysitting on the night of a full eclipse of the moon. Don’t watch this one alone.

When you’re done with The House of the Devil, check out Ti West’s haunted hotel flick, The Innkeepers. I’ve come to realize that people either love or hate it. I’m in the former category.

I also plan to watch his latest this weekend, The Sacrament. Cult leader goes bad. I’m making Kool Aid and popcorn! I hope it’s as good as the cult vignette from V/H/S2. large_sacrament