Category Archives: thoughts

Worst censorship ever?

Posted on May 9, 2017 by paperbacksandpugs

You know how sometimes an old memory just pops into your head apropos of nothing? It recently happened to me regarding perhaps the lamest, most pathetic piece of horror movie censorship in UK history. First of all, take a look … Continue reading →

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My Home Video Horrors – Scottish Ninja 9: The Unholy Dead

Posted on May 1, 2017 by paperbacksandpugs

It’s hard to overstate the impact Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead had on me. Seeing that for first time on a heavily cut VHS put out by a cheapo label in the early 90s, the screen flickering between colour and … Continue reading →

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Horror Holidays and Movie Locations

Posted on February 14, 2017 by paperbacksandpugs

I love visiting horror movie locations, guys. There’s just something about walking in the footsteps of Dario Argento, Jess Franco etc that I get a real kick out of. It all started innocently enough. My now-fianceé Heather and I were … Continue reading →

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Rings and the sad state of studio horror

Posted on February 9, 2017 by paperbacksandpugs

Rings, the latest US entry in the Ring franchise, made me wonder why I even bother going to see modern studio horror films anymore. Sadly, I’m not joking. It’s not even as if Rings is a terrible movie, because it’s … Continue reading →

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Scary Reading Music

Posted on September 21, 2016 by paperbacksandpugs

Do you listen to music while you read? I asked that question on my Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/paperbacksandpugs) a while back, and was surprised to learn that most people don’t. Generally, it was agreed that complete silence was the best condition to … Continue reading →

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