All posts by Rob Ridenour


Tuesday Tunes: “Yet To Come”

For this Tuesday Tunes I wanted to share an inspiring song from The Last Movie Star called “Yet To Come” written and sung by the Nashville duo known as Stranger Friends (John Martin and Jamie Floyd) who provided most of the music for the film. The song plays over the final...READ MORE...

Rare Depiction of Candyman Revealed

Clive Barker’s original incarnation for the character of The Candyman in his Books of Blood short story “The Forbidden” is a much different beast than what Bernard Rose gave us in his adaptation. In the story he’s described more like a sickly ghost with waxy jaundiced skin, rouged cheeks, blue...READ MORE...


Beyond the Limits: “Boner” (Adults Only)

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a Beyond the Limits feature where I take piece of Clive Barker artwork and examine and talk about how it affects me. Today I look at the painting “Boner” which pokes some fun at both sex and death. The image is an oil on...READ MORE...



Paul Kane’s Hellraisers Now Avaiable on Kindle

After many delays it now appears that Paul Kane’s latest book Hellraisers: Brand New Interviews With the Creators of the Hellraiser Mythology is now making it’s official bow on Amazon Kindle. You can place your order today by following the link below where you can also get a small preview...READ MORE...

Tony Todd Photo Ops Now on Sale

“Days of the Dead: Atlanta” is quickly approaching and today you can purchase Tony Todd’s Pro photo ops tickets . He’ll also be taking pictures with a certain artist that we all know and love as well. From Days of the Dead Facebook: One of the most imposing characters in...READ MORE...

“Candyman” Script Has Been Written

In an older report back in late November from the entertainment site Mashable, it appears that the script for the Candyman “spiritual sequel” has already been written according to co-writer Win Rosenfeld who shared the news on his Twitter account: Since the new script is finished, I’m curious to know...READ MORE...

Signed “Cabal Cut” Posters for Sale

Cabal Cut restoration director Russell Cherrington is selling five 13×20 posters from the second screening of The Cabal Cut which took place at Days of the Dead back 2012. The big plus is that they’re all signed by Clive Barker himself. The price is only $50. If you’re interested you...READ MORE...

Barkercast Presents: Danny Stewart’s Bride for a Candyman

Our names will be written on a thousand walls. Our crimes told and retold by our faithful believers. We shall die together in front of their very eyes and give them something to be haunted by. Come with me and be immortal. – Candyman Actor and producer Danny Stewart has...READ MORE...


Tony Todd Shares His Thoughts on “Candyman” Remake

It was only matter of time before Candyman actor Tony Todd would weigh in his thoughts on the Jordan Peele produced upcoming “spiritual sequel” of the original Candyman. Syfywire caught up with the actor and he had this to say: From Syfywire: Syfywire: How does it feel knowing that Candyman,...READ MORE...

Homecoming Time: Welcoming Back Clive

As a fan of Clive Barker, I’m overjoyed to see him slowly introducing himself back into fan circles. It’s been far too long. I think this year’s “Texas Frightmare Weekend”really showed him that the fans do miss him. Not only that, but as a horror community in general, we love...READ MORE...