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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...


207 : With the Plastic Guts

In this episode, 207, Rob returns to join Jose and Ryan. We go over Candyman news, a lecture on Clive Barker, and what’s going on with Paul Kane’s Hellraisers?


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...


205 : Edit A Podcast In Your Basement for Fun and Profit

Thanks for subscribing and listening to us on the Clive Barker Podcast, the only podcast dedicated to the imagination of Clive Barker. In this episode, 205, we catch up on the news. Tony Todd speaks up about the impending Candyman movie, new Clive Barker interview in the “It’s Alive” book,...READ MORE...

New Clive Barker Interview [Update: Pre-Order Now]

According to a recent tweet,  the upcoming book, It’s Alive published by Crystal Lake Publishing, there will be a new interview by Clive Barker.  It’s always good to see new interviews with Clive. Maybe he’ll tell us a little about an upcoming project.  You never know. The book is coming soon. There’s...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...

Early December News Digest

Breaking News from The Reef!  This is an audio digest of the blog news from late November and early December. Covered are: Candyman Reboot is Happening Clive Barker and Hellraiser Reunion at Days of the Dead Atlanta New Clive Barker Interview And this podcast, having no beginning, will have no...READ MORE...

204 : Hellraiser the Toll Audio Book Review

Thanks for listening to the Clive Barker Podcast, the only podcast dedicated to the imagination of Clive Barker. In this episode, we talk about the audio version of the Novella, “Hellraiser The Toll”.  Before that we discuss news from the reef, including the new Candyman reboot produced by Jordan Peele....READ MORE...