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If there’s some news I feel like I need to share… Phil and Sara over at clivebarker.info do a great job keeping us informed, so for the most part, this is not a news site.


New “Hellraiser” Screening Coming to Ireland

Actor and author Nicholas Burman-Vince announced on his Facebook page that he’ll be introducing a new Hellraiser screening in Clonakilty, Ireland as part of Spook Screen Festival. It will take place at the Clonakilty Park Cinema at 7:30pm, Saturday September 8th. Also, on hand will be actresses Madeline Smith and Meg...READ MORE...

Ryûhei Kitamura Reflects on ‘The Midnight Meat Train’

Looking over an older report at Bloody Disgusting, director Ryûhei Kitamura talked to fellow filmmaker Mick Garris about the horrible mistreatment of his American film debut, The Midnight Meat Train on the podcast Post Mortem. I’m sure of lot of listeners know that the film was literally dumped into a very...READ MORE...

Funko’s Horror Savage World

I think our listeners will really get a kick out of this report, especially if they love toys. The toy company Funko is releasing a toy line called, Horror Savage World. It will include all the big horror icons including the Hell Priest himself. He’ll come with two knifes for...READ MORE...

Christine McCorkindale to Make Convention Appearance

Another day, another Clive Barker alumni report. According to the UK horror convention For the Love of Horror they’ve  recently announced that Shuna Sassi herself, Christine McCorkindale will be making an appearance at this year’s event. The convention lasts from the 20th-21st and will take place in Manchester. General entry tickets...READ MORE...

Trailer for New Claire Higgins Film Debuts

We always love to plug the work for anything that former actors that have worked with Clive Barker over the years. Today the podcast would like to share a trailer for the film Heretiks which stars Hellraiser and Hellbound actress Claire Higgins. She plays the role of Reverend Mother. It...READ MORE...

Craig Sheffer to Star in New Horror Movie

Nightbreed alumni and actor Craig Sheffer will be starring in a new horror film called Widow’s Point according to Variety. The film is based on a supernatural novel co-written by Richard Chizmar and his son Billy. The film is being directed by Gregory Lamberson from his own screenplay. It’s good...READ MORE...

Clive Barker Books On Sale

Publisher Dark Regions Press is having a massive Clive Barker book sale on their site. A lot of them have sold out, but they’re still plenty here for collector’s to get their hands on like the Everville deluxe special edition and The Last Illusion limited numbered hardcover. Follow the link...READ MORE...


Did You Know This About “Hellraiser II?”

While looking over past news articles at the horror site Bloody Disgusting, I came across an interesting new factoid that some of our listeners might not know about. Originally, there was a different screenwriter that was going to pen the script for Hellbound: Hellraiser II and that was Beetlejuice writer and novelist...READ MORE...


Custom Uncle Frank Mask

At the excellent custom mask site Cellar Door FX they’re selling a pretty cool mask of Uncle Frank. This would be perfect for Halloween! The price is $120. Also, don’t forget to explore the site and check out all the other cool masks they have for sale. http://cellardoorfx.storenvy.com/collections/1552835-full-head-masks/products/20843861-uncle-frank  

“Books of Blood” TV Show Coming?

According to the site Bleeding Cool, comic actor Seth MacFarlene and writer Brannon Braga (of Star Trek fame) are working together to bring Clive Barker’s famous short story collection Books of Blood to the small screen as a anthology series for Hulu. I’ll admit that’s a strange team to be...READ MORE...

Scream Factory to Release “Candyman” [Deluxe Limited Edition]

We reported last week that Arrow Video was releasing the original Candyman on bluray with a brand new 4K restoration transfer, but it now looks like Shout Factory’s horror and sci-fiction label Scream Factory will be releasing their own deluxe limited edition in the US. Strangely, it’s only going to be...READ MORE...

Clive Barker Art Cover Notebooks on Sale

The Clive Barker Archive is having a huge sale on all of their Clive Barker Art Notebooks. Individually, each one is $4 plus shipping or you can buy a nine notebook bundle set for for $30 plus shipping. I personally would go for the bundle set so I could own...READ MORE...