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Previously Unpublished story, Dollie Available for pre-order

Richard Chizmar’s upcoming book of short stories, “Turn Down the Lights” will include the previously unpublished story, “Dollie” by Clive Barker. They are selling out fast. I ordered mine, did you? I’ve never depended on Black is the Devil’s Rainbow to collect these rare stories. I like finding them.  ...READ MORE...


Hellraiser, The Dark Watch Preview of #10

Bloody Disgusting has a preview of Hellraiser, the Dark Watch #10. I don’t like having things spoiled, so I’m steering clear.  Do you like seeing previews of things you’re going to buy anyway?  I’d be a better news reporter if I read this, but I’m not going to do it....READ MORE...

Episode 58 : Paul Gerrard, Hellraiser Origins

In episode 58 of the Clive Barker Podcast, Ryan Danhauser and guest host Max talked with Paul Gerrard about his vision for the world of Hellraiser Origins, his thoughts on Clive Barker’s recent remake announcement, and other movies he’s been involved with, and is working on for the future.  ...READ MORE...

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser issue 6 Retro Review

I am noticing more and more returning names with each issue.  This issue sees three writers returning to the word of Cenobites, two of which contributed to the last issue (Issue 5).  This is a good thing.  A cohesive core of writers lends to more cohesive storytelling, which becomes evident starting...READ MORE...


Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Issue 5 Retro Review

Before I talk about this week’s book, I have a correction to make.  Last week when talking about Nightbreed, I had said that in the Novel, as in the Comic, Detective Joyce whisked Babette to safety.  Turns out that was not the case in the Novel.  In fact, Joyce is...READ MORE...


Clive Barker’s Nightbreed #4 Retro Review

Issue #4 concludes the Comic Adaptation of the Original Screenplay for the Nightbreed. It covers the final 20 minutes or so of screen time, (of the Theatrical release, mind you, not the Cabal Cut) and about 30 pages of the novel, Cabal.  These page counts have been based on my...READ MORE...

Episode 55 : Fiddleblack’s Jason Cook, Cabal and Other Annotations

Special guest on episode 55 is Jason Cook of Flddleblack.  Fiddleblack.org is the publisher for the limited numbered Clive Barker Cabal and Other Annotations book.  Hosted by Ryan Danhauser and Jose Leitao, we also cover a lot of Clive Barker news before and after the podcast. [Click the Link for Show Notes]...READ MORE...

Clive Barker’s Nightbreed #3 Retro Review

My Review/comparison of Clive Barker’s Nightbreed, the comic, the Nightbreed theatrical release, and the original Novel, Cabal, continues as I delve into issue 3.  This issue covers the story from when Boone is captured at the hotel, to the beginning of the assault on Midian by the “Sons of the...READ MORE...

10 Things Clive Barker Fans Shouldn’t Do

  I’m a person that gets annoyed a lot, and having followed Clive Barker for a long time (like probably most everyone reading this has) there are patterns and things that I notice.  (more…)

Clive Barker’s Nightbreed #2 Retro Review

  The second issue of Clive Barker’s Nightbreed, by same writers and artist as issue one, covers a lot more of the book and movie then the first issue did. The first issue covered about 24 minutes of screen time, while this issue covered about 40 minutes of screen time....READ MORE...

Episode 54 : Pinhead Comics

Clive Barker Podcast Episode 54. Ryan and Jose are back to talk about the 6-part Hellraiser Mini-series (comic) Pinhead, and the weird 2-part Pinhead Vs. Marshall Law.  [Hit the link for show notes]. (more…)

Clive Barker’s Nightbreed #1 Retro Review

I am going to start this week’s post with a disclaimer. I have yet to see the Cabal Cut of Nightbreed. Therefore, I am not positive as to what all is in the Cabal Cut, with the exception of what the guys have talked about on the Podcast. That being...READ MORE...