With the arrival of the new year came a multitude of blogging awards that were bestowed upon me by many wonderful friends and fellow horror bloggers. So many, in fact, that it was hard to keep up with them all and I fear that I may not have thanked all of you properly. When I started blogging I had no idea that it would develop into something so rewarding not only because it’s an honest to goodness pleasure to do something I love every day, but because I got to meet so many wonderful people along the way. For fear …read more

Today marks the release of Rob Zombie’s Halloween II on DVD and Blu-ray.

“Rob Zombie’s H2 (HALLOWEEN) picks up at the exact moment that 2007’s box-office smash, HALLOWEEN stopped and follows the aftermath of Michael Myers’ (Tyler Mane) murderous rampage through the eyes of heroine Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor Compton). Evil has a new destiny. Michael Myers is back in this terrifying sequel to Rob Zombie’s visionary re-imagining of Halloween. It is that time of year again, and Michael Myers has returned home to sleepy Haddonfield, Illinois to take care of some unfinished family business. Unleashing a trail of terror that …read more

The unrated director’s cut of Rob Zombie’s Halloween II will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Tuesday, January 12 and I have one copy to giveaway.

Zombie’s follow up to the successful 2007 remake of the original 1978 classic goes a little something like this:
“Rob Zombie’s H2 (HALLOWEEN) picks up at the exact moment that 2007’s box-office smash, HALLOWEEN stopped and follows the aftermath of Michael Myers’ (Tyler Mane) murderous rampage through the eyes of heroine Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor Compton). Evil has a new destiny. Michael Myers is back in this terrifying sequel to Rob Zombie’s visionary re-imagining of Halloween. …read more

Can we just pretend that I lost all sense of time and space this week? The winners for the National Halloween Convention VIP passes giveaway were supposed to be announced yesterday but I battled with the forces of evil yesterday, which made me a day late. My apologies.
The National Halloween Convention in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania runs from April 29 – May 2, 2010 and I’ll be giving away passes until then. Check this page out for the full details on when.
There’s a ton of stuff going on at the convention including classes, competitions, a masquerade ball and a lot full of …read more

Catherine C. Pirotta’s latest film, Dreamkiller, explores the subject of fear and phobia–with a deadly end. The film will have a limited theatrical release January 15, 2010.
The film’s official website details the background story of the film which involves Hitler’s development of a psychological weapon intended to use against enemies and cause psychosis. Secret experiments were conducted but the data was allegedly destroyed. I know about the experiments Hitler performed but I’m not sure if THIS is real or invented. The film’s story picks up with all this in mind.
A team of doctors experiment with a new, highly controversial form …read more

Love you Paramount for getting cozy with the indie film world and yay Paranormal Activity (I’ve said it all enough already) but are you guys seriously going to keep draining the life out of this film? Isn’t this the bazillionth sweepstakes surrounding Oren Peli’s haunt flick? Ok you supernatural suckers–here’s a little more for you.

You can win a red carpet screening in your home and a home theater entertainment system by entering the new Paranormal Activity sweepstakes here. On December 28 Paramount brings the red carpet and press to your home to watch PA with the alternate ending on your …read more

Celebrate everything dark and scary, halfway to Halloween at the National Halloween Convention in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania on April 29 – May 2, 2010.

I have 10 VIP floor passes (each pass a $25 value) to give away to you guys. That means you get free admission to the convention AND get to jump to the front of the line. Each pass gets you a wristband that is good for the duration of the convention (see below for details and learn how to win).
First, what’s this convention all about?
“Halloween in all its varied …read more

Sadly, I have seen a lot of awful horror film inspired t-shirts that end up looking overdone, overcrowded and lack originality. Freelance illustrator Alex Chenery has effectively solved that problem by starting his own unique movie inspired t-shirt company, Dark Bunny Tees. Even though he just set up shop in October, Alex has had a huge response to his work and it’s easy to see why.

“I’m trying to be a little different than all the rest, using my skills as a freelance illustrator to create some ‘movie-spoof art’ rather than stick a familiar logo or simply designed parody on a …read more

Ok my little gothlings. It’s time to announce the three winners for the Gothic Beauty Magazine giveaway. Steven and Ruby are generously handing over three free subscriptions to three lucky winners. I hope you guys show them some love and support by visiting the website and following them on Twitter.

Gothic Beauty Magazine has been the gothic go to source for all your delightfully dark needs since 2000. The winners will receive a 4 issue subscription to the magazine, that will feature all the best in the gothic universe. Please continue to check back with me for future giveaways. I love …read more

Hello fiends. I wanted to let you know about a fun competition that the ever so awesome B-Sol is hosting on his website, The Vault of Horror. Voting time has arrived for the Ms. Horror Blogosphere 2009 competition which B-Sol started to spotlight many of the delicious ladies who are writing about horror–yours truly included! Yes it’s true boys, ladies really do like gore galore and all things spooky.

So, take a moment to vote for me and make Screamstress the Queen of the horror web. Until then, I will continue to bring you musings on the macabe including interviews, news …read more