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Lord of the Lost's "New Sanctuary" Music Video Lord of the Lost have released the first single, “My Sanctuary”, and its official music video, off their upcoming full-length album, OPVS NOIR Vol. 1. With “My Sanctuary” – and the coming entire OPVS NOIR trilogy as a whole – the #1 charting band returns to a much heavier sound compared to their latest hits. Razor-sharp riffs blend seamlessly with gothic harmonies and orchestral grandeur, while Chris Harms' deep baritone vocals create a sonic sanctuary, inviting listeners to embrace their inner darkness. A work, a transformation, a re-entry into the melancholic self – OPVS NOIR is in no danger of becoming an offspring of understatement, neither in its title nor in its musical opulence. And rightly so: Not only will it be the first album as a six-piece band, but it also marks the beginning of an album trilogy, available in multiple editions, including, of course, strictly limited collector's items. Each volume contains 11 songs, totaling 33 tracks that not only conclude the eccentric chapter of Blood & Glitter, but also initiate an uncompromising return to the dark core of the band. Chris Harms said this about the new single: “We have 33 songs to choose from, but which one will be the first single to pave the way into a new era and mark the beginning of a trilogy? We chose “My Sanctuary”, which for us is a kind of gateway song that opens the door to the world of OPVS NOIR. It shows that darkness isn't just about sadness - for many of us, darkness is a life force.” RELATED: The J-Horror in Deviloof's "Inshu" Music Video will Leave You Gasping for Air! "My Sanctuary" - Lord of the Lost Once again, Lord of the Lost proves their capability in not only musical excellence but also in masterful craftsmanship. With Chris Harms having produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered at the legendary CHAMELEON STUDIOS in Hamburg. The tone feels like Dark Wave Metal musically crafter on an epic amphitheater scale. Harms added about the upcoming album: “Darkness, melancholy, loneliness - all words that often have negative connotations, that we may associate with danger, sadness and loss, and not without reason. But darkness can also be security, melancholy the warm and sentimental feeling of our memories, and loneliness becomes necessary silence, peace and inner contemplation. OPVS NOIR is a travel guide, or perhaps also a travelogue, through the dark sides of our inner world, which so often move precisely in the area of tension between what we emotionally categorize as positive or negative. And with Vol. 1, all of this is just the beginning of this 3-part journey...” OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 is set for release on August 8, 2025 via Napalm Records .

An Interview with Doug Bell about 'Perdido Street Station' The Folio Society, an independent publisher of beautifully illustrated hardback books, has partnered with Fantasy/Science Fiction author China Mieville to re-release an ultimate edition of his iconic steampunk novel, Perdido Street Station . Originally published 25 years ago, Perdido Street Station blends elements of fantasy, horror and science fiction. This new edition will include a re-work of the iconic map of Mieville's world as well as striking art by award-winning illustrator Doug Bell. I recently caught up with Doug to talk about his artistic influences and his inspiration behind working on this extravagantly lush fantasy world. Perdido Street Station by China Mieville My Kind Of Weird: Weird Fiction is right up my alley. Can you tell my readers how you and China Mieville became involved in this project? Doug Bell: I became involved when the Folio Society art director, Sheri Gee, asked me to participate in this project. The group at The Folio Society thought that my work would be a good fit for this book. My Kind Of Weird: Your artwork seems equal parts horror and fantasy-inspired. Was this the overall intent? Doug Bell: Most definitely. The author created such a lush world full of fantastic lands and characters both in tone and visualization. It allowed me to dig in and thoroughly flesh out artwork that hopefully supports this novel. My Kind Of Weird: Michael Moorcock has called this release "a massive and gorgeously detailed parallel-world fantasy." But I'm curious if the works of Michael Moorcock or similar contemporaries have influenced your artistic style over time. Doug Bell: Mr. Moorcock’s Elric saga was required reading amongst my friends in high school along with JRR Tolkien. I was also taken with the works of Stephen King from a very early age. Looking back some of it was probably a little too old for me at the time, which ended up giving me nightmares. It was shortly after that, that I discovered HP Lovecraft and the other authors that picked up where Lovecraft left off. My Kind Of Weird: This release makes me consider the following concept “Art can inspire words but can words equally inspire art?" I'm curious what your take is on this 'chicken or the egg' equation. Doug Bell: I do believe that words inspire art. This project was an indulgence in words in inspiring art. So I don’t believe it’s chicken or the egg, but chicken and the egg. One inspires the other. RELATED: An Interview with Roy and Inaki Miranda: "This book is just the beginning of a much larger journey" Map of Perdido Street Station - by Doug Bell My Kind Of Weird: How would you pitch 'Weird Fiction' to those who have never read or heard of it? Doug Bell: My interpretation of weird fiction is that it shares a lot with the fantasy genre but moves into darker themes. Now, that could be characters, settings, or plots that make it weird fiction. In short, 'It’s weird'. My Kind Of Weird: Which projects are you working on next? Doug Bell: I have a couple of projects that I am working on presently. Unfortunately, I am under an NDA with both so I can not discuss those at this time. Later this year, I will be working with a group of other artists to produce a 2026 calendar of work inspired by Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” My Kind Of Weird: Where can my readers follow you online and discover more of your art? Doug Bell: The best places to see my work online are my website and my Instagram page . I keep both updated regularly. Doug Bell Artwork in Perdido Street Station: Doug Bell Preview Artwork on Perdido Street Station Doug Bell Preview Artwork on Perdido Street Station Doug Bell Preview Artwork on Perdido Street Station Doug Bell Preview Artwork on Perdido Street Station

About Witchbringer Published by Black Library , Witchbringer is a Warhammer 40,000 novel written by Steven B Fischer. It takes place during the fictional 41st Millennium and focuses on a Cadian regiment of the Imperial Guard as it goes to war on a planet which seems to have an unnaturally high supply of human psychics attuned to the warp. Witchbringer by Steven B Fischer Review Few authors have dived into the mysteries surrounding the Scholastica Psykana as intricately. Yet, Steven B Fischer’s Witchbringer provides a different approach to Imperium-level psychers without disrupting the Warhammer 40,000 lore too much. Following former captain of the Cadian 900th regiment turned Primaris Psyker, Glavia Aerend, with a gift of (somewhat) useful precognition. Aerend receives a startling vision about her old unit and a dangerous psychic artefacts sees her dispatched to the murky swamp world of Visage. From the moment she arrives planetside, Aerend is met with aggressive suspicion, as the Cadian regiment is constantly besieged by the local population led by Witch Psykers who, unbeknownst to Aerend and her fellow Cadian soldiers, is being led by a former Imperial Guard Colonel, who is plagued by the guilt of following the Emperor despite losing his family. Steven B Fischer uses a variety of horror and war story tropes to communicate the dangers of this new and unknown world to the reader. As Aerend’s story unfolds she comes up against stories of undead soldiers causing her fellow Cadians to disappear. Then she’s besieged by numerous squads of Witch Psychics with little Cadian-support which causes her to use psychic abilities with a little Cadian Imperial Guard ingenuity. While the final reveal of what the Witchbringer artefact is provides a Catch 22 situation of whether to destroy it or not, thereby presenting an interesting science fiction-laced conundrum. There’s time where Fischer’s writing, devolves into Warhammer jargon and lore-heavy gobbledygook which, unlike Victoria Hayward’s Deathworlder, is enough to alienate a 40K first timer. Still, if you can get past wordy descriptors and chain of command politics in favour of a spooky behind enemy lines sci-fi horror story then Witchbringer will quench your appetite for even more grimdark shenanigans. Even if, at times, it does feel like an Imperial Guard side quest. My Kind Of Weird Score: 8/10.

An Interview with Roy and Inaki Miranda about 'Blade Forger' Roy and Inaki Miranda's Blade Forger , a comic book series where a mystical swordsman changes the world via The Tournament of the Five Rings, has been out for a couple of weeks now. The first issue mixes a variety of themes specifically the blending of fantasy, grimdark and utopia. I caught up with the Miranda Brothers last week to get their thoughts on Blade Forger and what the subsequent issues will have in store for us. RELATED: An Interview with Corinna Bechko: "I tend towards Folk Horror Films and Haunted House Novels" Blade Forger #1 - Cover A by Inaki Miranda My Kind Of Weird: Would you like to start by telling our readers what Blade Forger  is about? Roy Miranda:  I think the simplest way to explain it is through its synopsis. The discovery of CORUM, a never-before-seen energy source, led to a bloody world war for its control. After years of constant death and destruction, the Lords of the lands agreed to cease fighting and negotiate a truce. From that meeting, the BLADE FORGERS TREATY was born. This treaty established that the exploitation of Corum would be centralized through one single government, led by a neutral Emperor. The Emperor, however, would have to be a BLADE FORGER—a mystical swordsman—and defend the title in a competition known as The Tournament of the Five Rings. Every five years, Blade Forgers from every corner of the Empire fight for the chance to become the next Emperor. In Issue #1, we follow the story of Owada, a Blade Forger who is the beacon of hope for the underprivileged, willing to enter the tournament to overthrow the current Emperor. But Blade Forger  is about much more than mystical swords, ancient powers, and a tournament to become Emperor. It’s a story about faith, the promises we make, and the struggle to confront utopia. My Kind Of Weird: Blade Forger seems to blend classic warriors, like Conan, with the modern world. Culturally, it feels reminiscent of Japan, with its balance between advanced technology and feudal honor. Can you talk about what influenced that dynamic? Inaki Miranda:  While creating the world of Blade Forger , we were very conscious of feudal Japan and the philosophical ideals of the samurai. Specifically, we drew a lot of inspiration from Japan’s Meiji period—when the country opened itself to the Industrial Revolution and the old world coexisted with the modern one. We had long conversations about the technological level we wanted for this world until we landed on something more global and complex, inspired by 1940s and 1950s American society. We felt this setting could naturally coexist with a mystical or fantastical element, where ancient traditions were still respected (and feared) and continued to play a decisive role in the imperial power structure. Additionally—although we don’t explain this fully in Issue #1—there’s a deep mythology in Blade Forger rooted in mystical lands called Gara-Gara. The world of Blade Forger  is HUGE. My Kind Of Weird: Would you say there’s a little bit of He-Man in Owada’s character? Inaki Miranda:  Conceptually, I suppose there’s something there, especially since his sword grants him the ability to summon mystical warriors. Visually though, I’d say the He-Man influence is stronger in his battle kaiser, Taro. I played with a mix of influences for Taro, including He-Man and Ryu from Street Fighter . As for Owada himself, his look draws more from Kikuchiyo in Seven Samurai , Lion-O from ThunderCats , and… Maradona. My Kind Of Weird: Something what we don’t often see in stories like this is the political upheaval. Given that Blade Forger depicts a world where power only changes hands when the leader is challenged and defeated, eventually it could feel somewhat fascist—at least from the perspective of an ordinary citizen. What were you hoping to communicate here? Roy Miranda:  I don’t think we’re inventing anything new when it comes to the outcomes of an autocratic system. History has shown us plenty of examples of power struggles and the management of personal interests. But in our case, it’s much more complex and layered. That allowed us to explore the inner conflict between what one must  do and what one is willing  to sacrifice to achieve it. But that’s something readers will uncover as the story unfolds. My Kind Of Weird: What was the inspiration behind Blade Forger ? Did it come from another comic book or a different medium? Inaki Miranda:  We were inspired by so many things that it’s hard to explain how they all came together to create this book. It’s been more than 10 years of building, changing, and finding this story. The influence of books, series, and movies has been huge. There’s as much Unforgiven  and Game of Thrones  in there as there is Pokémon , Dragon Ball , One Piece , Elden Ring , Dark Souls , Star Wars , Seven Samurai , and Yojimbo . My Kind Of Weird: There’s a dystopian feel to the comic. Do you see it that way, looking back? Roy Miranda:  No, we’ve never thought of it as a dystopia. It’s a unique world with its own rules. My Kind Of Weird: There’s a wide spectrum of emotions in this first issue. Are we supposed to love Owada or loathe him? Roy Miranda:  If we answered that, we’d be influencing your reading experience, wouldn’t we? Once you’ve read the first five issues, you tell us! My Kind Of Weird: Going in, did you have a clear vision of the art style you wanted? Inaki Miranda:  Honestly, I only focus on the emotion I want to convey—whether through composition, backgrounds, facial expressions, body language, or lighting. The “style” is just my style. It’s the thing I wrestle with constantly until my own instincts tell me, “Okay, this is more or less what you were after.” The style is just an approximation of an aspiration. My Kind Of Weird: What’s it like working with Eva De La Cruz? Inaki Miranda:  Working with Eva is easy and rewarding. We’ve known each other for over 30 years—we studied Fine Arts together and have been collaborating ever since we graduated. We’ve had countless conversations about finding the right artistic finish, and it evolves with every project. She has an incredible sensitivity with color and knows exactly how to work with my linework. She’s an essential part of Blade Forger . My Kind Of Weird: Owada’s story feels incredibly expansive. Where does it go from here? Roy Miranda:  This book is just the beginning of a much larger journey. We’ve got a tournament that gives any Blade Forger in the Empire the chance to fight for the throne every five years. There are many Blade Forgers in this world and many stories to tell. Owada is just one of them. We can’t tell you where it’s going… but we can promise you won’t be able to predict it. Our advice: sit back and enjoy the ride. My Kind Of Weird: How has the comic been received so far? Are you getting good feedback? Inaki Miranda:  Issue #1 just came out, so we’ll have to wait to see the feedback. But we’ve been excited about this for over a year, and that feeling’s not going away anytime soon. We believe in BLADE FORGER  the same way we believed in WE LIVE . My Kind Of Weird: Where can people pick up a copy of Blade Forger ? Roy Miranda:  Everywhere! Haven’t you reserved your copy at your favorite local comic shop yet? We need to support all those comic book retailers. They’ve been the biggest word-of-mouth champions for the Miranda Brothers. And we’re incredibly grateful to them!

About The Night Eaters Volume 1: She Eats the Night Writer: Marjorie Liu Artist: Sana Takeda Letterer: Chris Dickey Publisher: Abrams Comicarts Genre: Horror Release date: October 11th, 2022 Synopsis: The Night Eaters: She Eats the Night is the first in a new trilogy of horror graphic novels. Chinese-American twins Milly and Billy have got it rough: bad relationships, professional failures, and a struggling restaurant. On top of that, their stern mother, Ipo is forcing them to take time to clear out the decrepit house next door, a house that was the site of a grisly murder. RELATED: GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: The Order of the Circle (Dead Sky Publishing) The Night Eaters Volume 1: She Eats the Night Cover The Night Eaters Volume 1: She Eats the Night Review The Night Eaters: She Eats the Night is, at the core of it, a story about family and the relationships within them. Is there horror? Of course there is, but even there I would argue that any of the horror of nightmarish monstrosities or creepy dolls (which this story does have) comes second to that of the familial. The fear that we won’t live up to family expectations, that we are not truly loved, that they reflect the worst parts of ourselves. This is the horror that is likely relatable to so many of us, and so elegantly underpins everything else within the story. Milly and Billy feel somewhat isolated from their parents, that there is a distance or even wall between them. Their father is supportive, but even his support seems to be tempered by the cold nature of their mother Ipo. The story does put us alongside the twins as we watch their struggles both in family and life, all while under the judgemental and cold gaze of their mother. Not only does this help strengthen our emotional investment in the familial conflict but also helps establish a strong reference for the mystery that surrounds their mother and the house next door. The pacing of the mystery, and by extension the horror, is a real strong point of the story to me. Things only truly ramp up about half way through the story, when we finally meet the horror elements lurking behind it all. The pacing is largely held by growing hints at the truth between both Ipo and the house next door, but more-so by the very human characters and the humour they bring. Milly and Billy bring a bit of levity to the events, but never anything that undercuts the horror or the family drama. If anything their very human and relatable reactions to the things going on around them only enhance the other elements as it helps make it all feel the more real and grounded. Some may perhaps not take well to the few referential comments scattered through, but they are very limited and I doubt would ruin the overall story even for those who outright hate referential humour. This is one of those stories that I feel many will come for the horror (or, understandably, for the incredible talent involved) but will stay because of how well it touches on familial problems and struggles, and how relatable the characters within it will be for most people. Even if their personal experience varies wildly (I do hope nobody has a family exactly like the one involved here) I imagine many will find something in here that reflects either their own situation or a situation they know of. For me that is when horror is at its best, when it reflects and comments on real experiences, and The Night Eaters definitely does that. Sana Takeda's art in 'The Night Eaters Volume 1: She Eats the Night' Anyone familiar with Sana Takeda’s art won’t be surprised to hear how good it continues to be here in The Night Eaters . The fact remains that it just is. This is one of those cases where I can’t imagine the story done with different art, it just matches the narrative so well that they become largely inseparable. Takeda’s art so elegantly reflects the story as it unfolds; the humanity of the characters, the eeriness of the horror. Looking back through the pages to write this I find myself noticing certain details that speak so much on their own, even if I can’t be certain in their intent. The twins are often depicted as together and with more distance from either of their parents, which strongly reflects the struggles in the relationship throughout the story. There’s an especially distinct distance with their mother Ipo, who seems to more often watch from a distance while they do other things. The lighting throughout is really quite stunning, and not something I’d expect from a story like this. The usage of light rays and luminance are something I wouldn’t often see from comic art but it is so effective in no only adding a beautiful effect to the pages but also using shadows in truly evocative and powerful ways, shadows to highlight the different elements of the story. When the story does go full tilt horror Takeda doesn’t hold back on it, delivering truly unsettling and at times downright disturbing imagery. Perhaps it speaks about me, but I do find that at times the art becomes so unsettling that it’s almost beautiful. Especially when the full horror is contrasted immediately with simple, quieter scenes around it. Have you read The Night Eaters Volume 1? If you’re interested in the horror of family then make sure you check out The Night Eaters Volume 1: She Eats the Night . Let us know in the comments.

About Gone Girl Gone Girl is a well known dark, psychological thriller directed by David Fincher and starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris. It's about Rosamund Pike's character Amy who goes missing on her and her husband Nick (Ben Affleck)'s fifth wedding anniversary. However, as the story goes deeper we find out that Nick has been cheating on his wife and Amy has faked her disappearance in order to frame him for murder - as revenge for cheating. With its success (and because I love this film so much), I've put together a list of other movies like Gone Girl. All of them have that same, sinister psychological thriller vibe to them. 1. Memento (2000) Movies like Gone Girl: Memento (2000) Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Memento follows the investigations of Leonard Shelby, an insurance investigator who suffers from anterograde amnesia which means he can’t form new memories. So he uses notes and tattoos addressed to himself as clues to help him find the person responsible for murdering his wife. There’s also plenty of stars from The Matrix films that appear which will made me come up with the conspiracy theory: what if Memento is just another level of The Matrix? I clearly need help. 2. Shutter Island (2010) Movies like Gone Girl: Shutter Island (2010) Directed by Martin Scorsese, Shutter Island is a movie about a Deputy U.S. Marshal who investigates a patient disappearance on an island whose facility houses the insane and disturbed. As the movie and storyline begins to unfold, it becomes clear to the viewer that all is not as it appears to be. With the reveal at the end cementing Shutter Island as one of Leonardo Di Caprio’s greatest performances! RELATED: 21 Movies like Shutter Island: From Wicked Twists to Chilling Paranoia 3. Black Swan (2010) Movies like Gone Girl: Black Swan (2010) Directed by Darren Aronofsky, Black Swan is an American psychological horror movie. It follows the story of Nina, a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life is all about dance. As the story proceeds, Nina starts to embrace her dark side with a recklessness that threatens to destroy her. This film is filled with sensitive themes such as the awakening of female sexuality, insecurity, obsession, and even mental illness. 4. Girl, Interrupted (1999) Movies like Gone Girl: Girl, Interrupted (1999) Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, Girl, Interrupted is the searing true story of Susanna Kaysen, a young woman who finds herself at a renowned mental institution for troubled young women, where she must choose between the world of people who belong on the inside like the seductive and dangerous Lisa or the often difficult world of reality on the outside. 5. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Movies like Gone Girl: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Directed by Michel Gondry, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is romantic science fiction drama where Joel’s girlfriend, Clementine, has all memories of him erased from her memory by the company called “Lacuna.” Distraught, Joel does the same thing. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind heads on a sinister route when one of Lacuna’s employees uses Joel’s memories of Clementine to try and seduce her. Ever wondered romantic infused Total Recall would be like? No, neither have I but this movie is it. 6. Requiem for a Dream (2000) Movies like Gone Girl: Requiem for a Dream (2000) Co-written and directed by Darren Aronofsky, Requiem for a Dream follows four characters affected by drug addiction and as the movie progresses they eventually deteriorate into seeing and believing their own delusions. Not to mention severe catastrophes which soon follow. 7. The Girl on the Train (2016) Movies like Gone Girl: The Girl on the Train (2016) Directed by Tate Taylor, The Girl on the Train is a psychological thriller about a recovering alcoholic named Rachel who rides a train aimlessly after losing her job and her marriage. Rachel begins to fixate on the neighbours of her ex-husband Tom; Scott and Megan, but when Megan goes missing after Rachel spots her kissing a stranger, Rachel decides to investigate on her own and re-inserts herself into the lives of her ex-husband Tom and his new wife Anna. Creating all sorts of drama, turmoil and mistrust for everyone concerned. 8. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) Movies like Gone Girl: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) Written by David Zaillian and directed by David Fincher, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a psychological thriller based on the best-selling of the same name - which is written by author Stieg Larsson. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is about journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his investigation of a girl who disappeared from his wealthy family 40 years prior to the events of the film. With the help of a hacker named Lisbeth Salander, the pair begin to investigate and find a string of murders that relate to Nazi's and anti-semitism which takes the story down a truly dark path. 9. Wicker Park (2004) Movies like Gone Girl: Wicker Park (2004) Directed by Paul McGuigan, Wicker Park is a dark romantic thriller about Matt and Lisa who are kept apart by the scheming of another woman named Alex who knows both of them. Wicker Park is quite sinister as it shows the lengths someone will go to (when obsession and jealousy takes hold )in order to keep two others apart. The film is paired with an equally haunting soundtrack, with artists like Mogwai, Danny Lohner (ex-Nine Inch Nails), Snow Patrol and Death Cab for Cutie contributing their more somber tracks. 10. The Woman in the Window (2021) Directed by Joe Wright, The Woman in the Window is a psychological thriller about a woman, Anna Fox, who lives by herself and suffers from agoraphobia - who also begins to spy on her neighbours. When Anna witnesses a murder in her neighbour's house she begins to pursue the "case" on her own but unfortunately for her, she quickly comes onto the radar of the serial killer responsible. A serial killer who has been letting himself into Anna's house for at least week since the murder took place. 11. Vanilla Sky (2001) Movies like Gone Girl: Vanilla Sky (2001) Directed by Cameron Crowe, Vanilla Sky is a science fiction thriller movie about publishing magnate David Aames who suffers horrible scars to his face after a drunken car crash. From there he begins to question his own existence, the meaning of life and so has his body cryogenically frozen so he begin to live his perfect life again in the form of a virtual reality lucid dream. However, the process has removed his memory of the car crash and so he begins to question everything around him before he starts to remember what really happened to him. 12. Fargo (1996) Movies like Gone Girl: Fargo (1996) Co-written by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen and directed by Joel Coen, Fargo is a dark comedy crime movie set in the town of Fargo, North Dakota. The story follows a desperate car salesman who fakes his wife's abduction by hiring two criminals with the plan to extort tens of thousands of dollars from his rich father-in-law. However, when a state trooper get shot, the plan goes from bad to worse very quickly. Unlike, the TV show that re-imagined the movie and had quite a serious and obscure tone, the Fargo film swings from comedic to deadly quite rapidly - which is part of the reason it's a well-loved classic. 13. Disturbia (2007) Movies like Gone Girl: Disturbia (2007) Directed by D.J. Caruso, Disturbia is a psychological thriller about a teenager, Kale Brecht, who is given 3 months house arrest for punching his teacher. During his house arrest and after playing too many video games causes his mother to cut the cables, Kale turns to watching his neighbours via a pair of binoculars. Initially spotting his hot neighbour Ashley, he then begins to people watch another neighbour, Robert Turner, who Kale suspects of foul play. Ashley and Kale begin to investigate but pretty soon the harmless people watching turns into a fight for their lives. 14. Fight Club (1999) Movies like Gone Girl: Fight Club (1999) Directed by David Fincher, Fight Club follows the downward spiral of a corporate white collar insomniac who develops a friendship with Tyler who is a carefree soap salesman. Together the two of them start Fight Club and a Revolution begins. A revolution which soon enough evolves into a brand new form of homegrown terrorism. 15. The Game (1997) Movies like Gone Girl: The Game (1977) Directed by David Fincher, The Game is about a wealthy investment banker who receives a gift from his brother which is for a game that begins to take over every aspect of his life. Pretty soon things get out of hand and a larger conspiracy reveals itself. One which appears to be a real threat! What did you think of this list of movies like Gone Girl? What did you think of these movies like Gone Girl ? Did they give you similar vibes to this conspiracy thriller? Let us know in the comments.

An Interview with Corinna Bechko about 'Blood Type' EC Comics and Oni Press have announced the very first spin-off series of Epitaphs from the Abyss entitled 'Blood Type.' First appearing in Epitaphs from the Abyss #3 , Ada is an immortal vampire whose misdeeds have landed her on an idyllic Caribbean resort teeming with wealthy tourists and superstitious locals. As she begins to stalk the short-stay visitors at this resort, she becomes swept up in this terrifying game of cat-and-mouse as an older and much deadlier predator reveals its own thirst for hunger. I caught up with series writer/co-creator, Corinna Bechko, to get a deeper insight into this new chapter of Ada's and to find out what Blood Type has in store for us. RELATED: HORROR COMICS REVIEW: Epitaphs from the Abyss #8 (Oni Press) Blood Type #1 - Cover A by Miguel Mercado My Kind Of Weird: Hey Corinna, thanks for your time today. You’ve been announced as the writer on the first ever stand-alone EC Comics series in many years, called Blood Type. Have you always been a fan of the EC Comics line? Corinna Bechko: Thank you for speaking with me! I don’t think I can even express how excited I am to be the first person to do this. I’ve been a fan of EC Comics since I was about twenty years old and barely scraping by, living on the third floor of a walkup below Houston in Manhattan. In those days that area wasn’t exactly glamorous, but it was a fitting place to read the EC reprints my boyfriend and I would find at St. Mark’s Comics. My Kind Of Weird: You’ve worked with some outstanding and famous comic book properties like Green Lantern, Once Upon A Time, Star Wars and Avatar. How did your approach in writing Blood Type change from those other works? Corinna Bechko: I have to admit, I’ve been exceedingly lucky time and again in my writing career. I try to approach each property I write as a bit of a sacred trust: the tone and the universe are already established, and those mean a lot to a lot of people. So I look for what makes the original resonate with folks, and then preserve that while making something new. With Blood Type it’s a little different because, while every EC story shares traits in common, there’s not a throughline for plot or character. This was simultaneously freeing and constraining: how to make something feel like EC Comics when the format is so different? I had to think hard about that, but, with the help of the Oni team and my formidable editor Sierra Hahn in particular, I feel we cracked it. Now, with Andrea Sorrentino aboard to handle the art, I think we’re really making something special. I just saw the first few pages of the first issue and they made me gasp out loud. My Kind Of Weird: Let’s delve into your horror side, what’s your favourite sub-genre of horror and what works would you recommend of that sub-genre? Whether it’s comics, movies or otherwise. Corinna Bechko: Difficult question because I like oddities, which isn’t exactly a sub-genre. I guess if you could set a slider between unsettling and slasher, I’d push it toward unsettling. That means I tend toward folk horror films and haunted house novels, but on the other hand I adore Suspiria and will watch or read pretty much anything someone recommends to me. As for my recommendations, I recently read Starve Acre by Andrew Michael Hurley, and then watched the film of the same title. The film did some wild things that totally worked for me, but I know some people who hated it. I also loved the comic The Nice House on the Lake by James Tynion IV and Álvaro MartÍnez Bueno. For novels, I’ve recently been reading Nat Cassidy. There are some wonderfully twisted interpersonal games going on in his books that get deliciously worse the more you think about them. All of that said, maybe the most frightening thing I’ve ever seen on a screen is Rabbits, the deeply upsetting yet completely banal David Lynch “sitcom.” Come to think of it, Rabbits might explain my reaction to Starve Acre. Corinno Bechko. Photo by Stacy Cain. My Kind Of Weird: Your character, Ada, is the first character and vampire to transition from a short story in Epitaphs in the Abyss to her own series. How excited were you when you got that call? Corinna Bechko: Oh, I don’t think I can describe the elation! I learned it was a possibility at the big comic con in San Diego last year, during a breakfast meeting. I was so excited and ready to get to work that I forgot to eat my croissant. And this was at a French bakery, so you know that croissant would have been good. My Kind Of Weird: In your own words can you tell us a bit about the Blood Type series and how it will build upon what we already know about Ada? Corinna Bechko: From the start, I wanted to tell the story of a vampire in an unexpectedly sunny place. I’m from a beach community myself, so I know there’s a lot of darkness hiding in places that others consider paradise. What if we put an actual lover of darkness in such a place? And what if she was the most self-assured blood sucker you’d ever met? I think folks who enjoyed the short will recognize the acerbic Ada or the original. And I hope they will alternately thrill and cringe, and perhaps cover their eyes, as they learn about her secrets. My Kind Of Weird: Talking about vampires, what is the type of vampire you gravitate to: suave and aristocratic or brutal and beast-like? Corinna Bechko: I tend to like suave, but not too suave. I like to be reminded that vampires are predators. Humans are omnivores, and as much as they like crow about their hunting skills, they don’t have to eat other creatures to survive. Vampires are obligate carnivores, which means they are very different creatures indeed. I find it odd that fact isn’t elucidated in the lore more often. Vampires are used as a metaphor for all kinds of appetites: carnal, chemical, and emotional. But they are rarely depicted in a way that showcases how their most basic biology separates them from humanity. I’m always excited when I see that kind of depiction. My Kind Of Weird: Thanks for your time today. Where can my readers find and follow you online? Corinna Bechko: I’m everywhere (except Twitter/X) under my name, Corinna Bechko. These days it's mostly BlueSky which is where you can find me. Blood Type #1 goes on-sale June 18th, 2025 from your local comic book shop. Blood Type #1 - Cover B by Andrea Sorrentino

About Sabrina Spellman from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Sabrina Spellman is a classic and well loved character. Originally emerging as part of the Archie Comics line of (yup, you guessed it) Archie Comics, Sabrina was originally a happy teenager with a slightly misunderstood dark streak. It was thanks to executive producer Greg Berlanti and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa developing the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina , which embraced the darker tones of the character, that we got this rich coming-of-age story filled with fear and witchcraft. Unlike the Sabrina the Teenage Witch show of the 1990s, the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is not a sitcom, it's a dark thriller/horror that has more in common with the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina comic book. So if you've got your heart set on Sabrina the Teenage Witch being the best adaption then you may not enjoy this show but if you're into the occult, witchcraft and horror pop culture then trust me - this show is right up your alley. Bingeing the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina really taught me to appreciate the powerful scenes that Sabrina takes charge in. To celebrate them, here's some of my personal favorite quotes of the infamous teenage witch. RELATED: HORROR COMICS REVIEW: The Nine Lives of Salem #1 (Archie Comics) Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Official Trailer Best Sabrina Spellman Quotes Sabrina: I'm leaving my girlhood behind. Harvey: In the woods? "My name is Sabrina Spellman and I will not sign it away." Sabrina: Harvey, you like comic books. No, you love them. And superheroes. So let's say you're a kid, a normal kid, with a normal life. And one day you wander into a cave, and this wizard who lives in the cave, says he'll grant you all these superpowers. Harvey: What powers? Like, can I fly? Sabrina: Eventually, yes. But the wizard he says that in exchange for these powers, you have to give up everything else in your life. Your school, your friends, your girlfriend. What would you do? Harvey: Are you my girlfriend in this scenario? Sabrina: Yes. Harvey: Then no. I wouldn't take them. Sabrina: Really? You'd give up flying? Harvey: There's no flying in my life without you, Sabrina Spellman. “Can someone explain why it looks like the Texas Chainsaw Massacre has been nailed to our door?” "It's time for operation handbasket." "I am Sabrina Morningstar and that throne is mine - by blood and by birth." "In other words, back the heaven off! Unless you want more instability in the realm?" "We're going to find Lucy and bring her home Mrs Anderson and the man who took her will be condemned to hell and tortured there for all eternity." "I dragged my first soul to hell today." Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Still Photo courtesy of Netflix "You are so lucky the Church of Night only has like 12 members right now. Otherwise, I would totally smite your asses!" Sabrina: I have never once lied to you about anything, Nick. Unlike you, who lied to me constantly when you weren't cheating on me but you're not a martyr and you're not an innocent and don't you ever disrespect me again or you can forget about us ever being friends. Nick: Sabrina... Sabrina: Save it. Believe it or not, I have more important things to deal with than your drama and narcissism right now. "You’re only supposed to start missing things after you’ve said goodbye to them, right?" "Update: I have more power than I did before and empty or not - hell is my domain. You should not be threatening me here. You can either step aside or be cut down." "If you say another thing about my mother or father to anyone ever again… I’ll choke you to death on your own blood." "Ghastly water. Basically water you get from wiping down corpses." "You know, shockingly, the kings of hell didn’t embrace my ideas with the gusto I was hoping for." "Boys. Lots and lots of mortal boys. To torment. And seduce. Or both." "It’s not a tornado that’s coming. It’s something much much worse." "Now it makes sense, all your strong arming trying to get me to sign. You were just trying to cover up the fact that you had already pawned me off to the Dark Lord like a used car." Sabrina Spellman is feeling a bit beside herself... What did you think of these Sabrina Spellman quotes from The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina? Did we get to all of your favorites? Was Chilling Adventures of Sabrina as sinister as you remembered?Let us know in the comments.

About Whatever Happened to the Crimson Justice? #1 Writer: Frank Tieri Artist: Inaki Miranda Colorist: Eva De La Cruz Letterer: Dave Sharpe Publisher: Mad Cave Studios Genre: Dark Thriller/Horror/Superhero Release date: May 21st, 2025 Synopsis: There was a time when the Red Alert shone in the sky, and Empire City's greatest hero, the Crimson Justice, would answer the call. But now it's been years and neither he--nor his sidekick Reddy nor their psychotic arch foe, Dr Mayhem--have been seen since the Great Empire City Hospital Fire decades ago. What happened that fateful night? Did they all die? But if that's the case, who or what is this Dr Mayhem who's reappeared in the modern day, brutally murdering Commissioner Thomas Kent and challenging the Justice to return? Is that possible? Does the Crimson Justice still live? And if so, what could have made him disappear and abandon his crimson hood in the first place? RELATED: COMICS REVIEW: Crush Depth #1 (Mad Cave Studios) Whatever Happened to the Crimson Justice? #1 - Cover A Whatever Happened to the Crimson Justice? #1 Review There's been a number of superhero properties over the last ten years that have yearned to deconstruct the superhero experience. From the superhero deconstructivism of Peter Canon's Thunderbolt to the minimalist period-piece in Ahoy Comics's The Wrong Earth and finally Adi Shankar's The Guardians of Justice which melded cartoon and live action intensity . Whatever Happened to the Crimson Justice? is Mad Cave Studios attempt at exploring the darker vein of superhero characters, tapping into the tropes of vigilantism and exploring a blue-collar level story which appeals to the absolute ground-level aesthetic of a working class retired superhero who lost everything. Series writer Frank Tieri introduces us to an intensely violent tale when Commissioner Burke is ambushed at the Crimson Justice signal (think Bat Signal but a lot more red) by Dr Mayhem. A scene which pulls no punches and leaves the commissioner with his throat slit, struggling on the ground, and blood pouring out from its gaping wound. As Dr Mayhem leaves him to die, the scene segways into the daytime, presumably the next day, where John and Willie are talking about the old days of when they'd constantly hear about superheroes and vigilantes in the news. Well, Willie talks and John is forced to listen. Through this narrative, we learn of the other supers who used to run around Empire City: Miss Conduct, Scarlet Girl, Black Knight and Urban Avenger. Whatever Happened to the Crimson Justice? #1 - Cover B Willie laments how he always used to have a crush on Scarlet Girl, leading to a scene in a car outside John's diner where Scarlet Girl (citizen name: Sally) is giving her new boyfriend and criminal lowlife, Frankie, a handjob while talking dirty by calling him a criminal low life piece of shit. Hope he cleans up between panels. As they head into John’s diner along with his men, the assumption is that Sally is somehow trapped in this relationship and that Frankie is aware of her past life as Scarlett Girl. I have a lot of empathy here, considering Inaki Miranda’s portrayal of Sally, makes her look like a physically abused and mentally scarred junkie. One that John picks up on, hinting his awareness of her true identity, while to Willie she’s just another lost cause dating another lowlife. Lots of hints lead to the eventual reveal of John’s secret identity on his way home to the mysterious letter from a now dead Commissioner Burke. Enraging the devil inside him when he reads about the return of Dr Mayhem. Leading to an epically charged and vigilante coded montage of John becoming the Crimson Justice once more. All in all, not a bad introduction to the world of the Crimson Justice. Frank Tieri is geared up for a morally ambiguous exploration of the superhero genre. Furiously dark and rightfully vengeful whilst flirting with horror. Let’s hope that dark tone continues throughout the rest of the series. We don’t need another run at a morally superior Batman cover song here. Time will tell. My Kind Of Weird Score: 8/10. Whatever Happened to the Crimson Justice? #1 Preview Pages: Whatever Happened to the Crimson Justice? #1 - Page 1 Whatever Happened to the Crimson Justice? #1 - Page 2 Whatever Happened to the Crimson Justice? #1 - Page 3 Whatever Happened to the Crimson Justice? #1 - Page 4

About Plague House #1 Oni Press have given My Kind of Weird an exclusive first look inside PLAGUE HOUSE #1 — the FIRST ISSUE of a deep and disorienting reinvention of the haunted house genre from acclaimed writer Michael W. Conrad (Wonder Woman, Double Walker) and 2024 Ringo Award-winning artist Dave Chisholm (Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound)! On April 2nd, it’s not the house that’s haunted… It’s the soul of America itself when PLAGUE HOUSE #1 makes its damnable debut! “I've always loved horror books, movies, and comics--the weird, the occult, and ghost stories are part of my DNA--and so I am incredibly pumped to get to make this book with Michael and Bess Pallares and everyone at Oni Press,” said artist Dave Chisholm. “Michael's story works on so many levels--it's got great characters, it's got a fresh take on the haunted-house genre that's relevant--and it's scary, shocking, and fun all at the same time. I'm really bringing everything I've got to this art, too, and I can't wait for this book to keep people up at night.” “As I’ve worked on this PLAGUE HOUSE I’ve discovered things about myself that I’m not entirely comfortable with, and perhaps that’s where true horror lives,” said writer Michel W. Conrad. “PLAGUE HOUSE is a story about haunted locations, how they work, and the demands they make of the living. It’s a story about violence, revenge, and the petty vulgarity that can get trapped in locations soiled by violence. PLAGUE HOUSE is a horror story about us, and the specters created in the wake of our most selfish deeds.” Thirteen years ago, Orin McCabe was a family man living a privileged life in the suburbs. Today, he’s condemned to death row for murdering his entire family in an unexpected fit of hammerwielding brutality. In the aftermath of his heinous crime, it’s fallen to a trio of eclectic, but dedicated, ghost hunters—Jacob, the holy man; Holland, the skeptic; and their leader, Del, a true believer in the occult and worlds beyond—to surveil the abandoned McCabe home in search of proof for the existence of the undead… and whatever supernatural source may have possibly fueled McCabe’s inhuman massacre. But this ill-matched and uneasy squad of investigators is about to discover something much more terrifying than any ordinary spirit. Something much more pernicious, much more contagious, that if not contained, could take full advantage of America’s unquenchable appetite for violence and deliver a plague of blood unto us all… These preview pages usher you into a strange and dangerous world stained with blood, fear, and the deepest depths of the unknown… In addition to the issue’s main cover by Dave Chisholm, PLAGUE HOUSE #1 will feature variant covers from Brian Level (Star Wars: Vader – Dark Visions), Noah Bailey (Wonder Woman: Black and Gold, Tremor Dose), Nathan Ooten (Neptune), and Alex Eckman-Lawn (Mouse Guard: Legends of The Guard, Art Brut). The infection is coming, whether you’re read or not, when PLAGUE HOUSE #1 begins to spread this April! PLAGUE HOUSE is the next chapter in Oni Press’ genre-colliding slate of must-read titles for Spring 2025 that also includes MINE IS A LONG, LONESOME GRAVE #1 by Justin Jordan & Chris Shehan(February), FREE FOR ALL #1 by Patrick Horvath (March), OUT OF ALCATRAZ #1 by Christopher Cantwell & Tyler Crook|(March), and THE GODDAMN TRAGEDY #1 by Chris Condon & Shawn Kuruneru. Extended Preview: Plague House #1 - Page 1 Plague House #1 - Page 2 Plague House #1 - Page 8 Plague House #1 - Page 11 Plague House #1 - Page 12 Plague House #1 - Page 13 Plague House #1 - Page 14 Plague House #1 - Page 17

Fans of MILF Superstar Tanya Tate now have the opportunity to be EXXXOTICA history by submitting the British bombshell for a nomination in the 2025 EXXXOTICA Fan Choice Awards, otherwise known as The Fannys! Gotta love the Brits. Tanya is eligible for the coveted "Who's Your Mommy?" category, recognising the industry's top MILF performer. The first round of fan submissions is open through March 11, 2025, and Tanya's fanbase are encouraged to submit her name daily to help secure her official nomination. The EXXXOTICA Fan Choice Awards celebrate the biggest names in adult entertainment, with the winners chosen exclusively by the fans. This year's Fanny Awards will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the Grand Ballroom of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. "I’m always incredibly grateful for the love and support of my fans!" said Tanya Tate. "If you think I deserve to be nominated for ‘Who’s Your Mommy?’ in The Fannys, please take a moment to submit my name daily." Fans can submit Tanya Tate for "Who's Your Mommy?" by clicking here . More Tanya Tate Photos for Whatever It Is You Perves Wanna Do With Them Tanya Tate in Off-Silver Lingerie Posing in Front of a Framed Picture of a Leaf No-one likes a Red Number more than Tanya Tate or Us for That Matter Tanya Tate, Tanya Tate, Tanya Tate in Pink, Pink, Pink!

About Urban Legend (1998) Urban Legend has long been called the Scream copycat movie, however, I'd argue it's just as clever with its horror and pop culture references. With every twist and turn there's a link or reference to the horror movies that came before. With all those references and easter eggs to spot, Urban Legend is absolutely begging for a set of trivia questions and answers to test your knowledge. Enjoy the trivia quiz below and let us know how many questions and answers you got right. RELATED: 25 Movies like Urban Legend with a Similar Vibe! Urban Legend - Official Trailer Urban Legend Trivia Questions and Answers 1. When was the Urban Legend movie released? Answer: 1998. 2. Who was originally cast in the role of “Sasha” but had to back out due to scheduling conflicts Answer: Sarah Michelle Gellar. Her commitments to the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer would’ve made starring in both impossible. 3. Urban Legend stars two famous icons who are well known for their respective horror ranchises, who are they and which franchises are they from? Answer: Brad Dourif (voice of Chucky, Child’s Play) and Robert Englund (Freddy Kruger, Nightmare on Elm Street). 4. What does the Latin motto in the University emblem translate to? Answer: “The Best Friend Did It". 5. True of False: Urban Legends is one of the first films to feature blue Pepsi cans? Answer: True. The blue Pepsi cans were originally released in 1998. 6. How long did it take to film Urban Legend? Answer: 53 Days. 7. Which well known American singer stars in this film? Answer: Jared Leto. 8. How did the concept of the killer’s outfit come about? Answer: The killer's outfit is based on the fact that the film was originally planned to be set in the middle of winter. When the weather was too warm, it was decided to drop the winter aspect of the storyline, rather than fake snow in all the outdoor scenes, and dress all of the extras in winter outfits, but they kept the killer's costume. 9. Which cast member previously appeared in the Halloween horror movies? Answer: Danielle Harris, who had previously starred as Jamie Lloyd in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) , originally auditioned for the lead role of Natalie, but was instead cast as Tosh, her temperamental roommate. 10. Which well known actress who appeared in I Know What You Did Last Summer turned down the role of Natalie Simon? Answer: Jennifer Love Hewitt. 11. Which Urban Legend actor have appeared on the horror tv show Supernatural? Answer: Julian Richings, Loretta Devine, Alicia Witt, and Robert Englund have all appeared on Supernatural (2005). They played Death, a psychic, an immortal out for revenge against angels, and a back room doctor respectively. 12. True or False: Urban Legend is the feature length directorial debut of Jamie Blanks. Answer: True. RELATED: 25 Scary Quotes from Urban Legend (1998 Movie) Bonus Trivia Question: Can you name the blonde actress in this still photo from Urban Legend? 13. Which Urban legends are referenced in the Urban Legend movie? Answers: A caller to Sasha's radio show states that she replaced her roommate's birth control pills with baby aspirin. A caller to Sasha's radio show asks about having her stomach pumped after performing oral sex and ingesting semen. A couple suffering from penis captivus call in to Sasha's radio show. Professor Wexler discusses the babysitter and the man upstairs legend during his lecture, and Brenda claims it happened in her hometown. Parker suggests placing spider eggs in Bubble Yum as the killer's next move. Brenda is seen wearing a blue ribbon around her neck at the end of the film. This is a vague reference to another urban legend about a girl whose head falls off if she removes the ribbon around her neck. 14. Which Smallville actor appears in Urban Legend? Answer: Michael Rosenbaum. 15. What’s the killer’s name? Answer: Brenda Bates. The last name is a direct nod to Norman Bates, the killer in Psycho. 16. How many characters die in Urban Legend? Answer: 9 (Michelle Mancini, Damon Brooks, Tosh Guaneri, Dean Adams, Parker Riley, Sasha's Assistant, Sasha Thomas, Professor Wexler, and the Janitor). 17. What’s the Noxzema commercials reference about? Answer: At the end of the film, students along with a surviving Brenda from an unnamed college recount the film's events as an urban legend. They joke about the tale's validity, and one says, "And I bet Brenda was the girl from the Noxzema commercials." Rebecca Gayheart, who played Brenda in the film, did indeed appear in several commercials for Noxzema. 18. What is the real life irony of Rebecca Gay heart’s character Brenda? Answer: It is revealed that Brenda committed the murders to avenge the death of her fiancé, who was killed in a car accident. In real life, actress Rebecca Gayheart, who portrayed Brenda, pleaded no contest when she was charged with vehicular manslaughter after she struck and killed a 9-year-old boy with her car. Mirroring the repercussions Natalie faces after the incident, Gayheart was given three years probation. 19. How long did it take to shoot the scene featuring Damon’s death? Answer: 3 nights. 20. Does the killer get caught? Answer: Brenda, the killer, not only gets away but is implied to have successfully killed everyone in the sequel. 21. Where was Urban Legend filmed? Answer: The University of Toronto. How many Urban Legend trivia questions did you get right? 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