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Clive Barker’s First Tales Available Midnight PST

Clive Barker’s First Tales will go on sale via Clive Barker’s official web store, realclivebarker.com.  Here’s a link to the advertisement. http://www.realclivebarker.com/firsttales/ First Tales is comprised of Wood on the Hill–a short story originally written by Clive Barker as a pre-teen, and Candle in the Cloud, a novel that predates...READ MORE...

New Edition of The Damnation Game

Yesterday Cemetery Dance issued an email that they have almost sold out of a new limited edition of The Damnation Game.  Maybe by the time of this posting they have sold out.  It exists in both limited and lettered editions. Go to Their site to see if you can still...READ MORE...

Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Helbound: Hellraiser II

So if you’re friends with Barbie Wilde, Simon Bamford or Nicolas Vince on Facebook, there have been hints and teasers about this Documentary that has begun production.  Bloody Disgusting has broken the story that it’s a documentary by John K. McDonough and according to Bloody Disgusting will feature Simon Bamford, Barbie...READ MORE...

Clive Barker’s Nightbreed #6 Retro Review

Here we are, Part 1 of The Blasphemers!  Last issue,the Prelude followed a group of Nightbreed that struck out on their own and decided to eat of the meat.  Meanwhile, Boone, Lori, and Kinski are searching for a Breed that had stayed among the Naturals, a witch named Nickneven, who...READ MORE...

Episode 59 : Ben Meares of Clive Barker’s Seraphim Films

In Episode 59 of the Clive Barker Podcast, Jose Leitao and Ryan Danhauser talk with Ben Meares, Executive Assistant and Editor at Clive Barker’s Seraphim Films. Show Notes Turn Down The Lights : “Dollie”previously unpublished. Cemetery Dance. https://clivebarkercast.com/2013/11/15/previously-unpublished-story-dollie-available-for-pre-order/   Criss Angel did a Clive Barker-inspired trick, “Death premonition” https://clivebarkercast.com/2013/11/15/clive-barker-on-chris-angels-death-premonition/ Horror...READ MORE...

Clive Barker’s Nightbreed #5 Retro Review

The first issue after the adaptation started a 6 issue story arc entitled “The Blasphemers.”  It is written by Barker alum, DG Chichester, whom you may remember from all his work over on Hellraiser.    There are two artists for this issue, Jackson Guice, late known as Butch Guice, who went...READ MORE...

Previously Unpublished story, Dollie Available for pre-order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...