Author: Alyse

  • CreepIE Aftermath 2024

    CreepIE Aftermath 2024

    Just a short drive from Los Angeles lies a haven for horror fans: CreepIE Aftermath in Ontario, California. Ontario is known for an international airport and the largest retail shopping destination in the state (Ontario Mills Mall), the city is also the home to CreepIE Con that occurs usually in February of each year. CreepIE…

  • A Chilling Plunge into History and Horror, Lake Lanier by Sylvester Barzey

    A Chilling Plunge into History and Horror, Lake Lanier by Sylvester Barzey

    Camp Lanier by Sylvester Barzey is a captivating blend of historical fiction and horror that delves into the dark secrets of a man-made lake in Georgia. For those unfamiliar with Lake Lanier’s history, the novel serves as a great introduction. The story follows Taylor, a reluctant camp counselor, as she confronts both supernatural and human-made…

  • A Texas Nightmare: A Horror Film to Watch Out For in 2025

    A Texas Nightmare: A Horror Film to Watch Out For in 2025

    We’re less than three months away from the start of 2025, and I’m already eager to see what horror films the new year has in store. High on my list is A Texas Nightmare, directed and written by Michael Merino (Acceleration). Filming has already begun in Los Angeles and this movie is set to be…

  • Midsummer Scream 2024

    Midsummer Scream 2024

    On a weekend with multiple fandom events going on Midsummer Scream still managed to have their largest number of attendees in event history. Over 50,000 guests descended on the Long Beach Convention Center. Midsummer Scream first came on to the horror convention scene in 2016 and was created by David Markland. The convention has been…

  • Meeting Horror Icon Felissa Rose

    Meeting Horror Icon Felissa Rose

    As I stepped into the crowded convention hall pulsating with the energy of horror aficionados, my anticipation was heightened as the room was filled with vendors, photo ops, and fellow horror fans. My husband Paul and I roamed from aisle to aisle taking our time to appreciate each booth’s offerings. After navigating through the maze…

  • CreepIECon 2024

    CreepIECon 2024

    As a horror aficionado, CreepIECon 2024 was circled on my calendar in blood red. Let me tell you, it lived up to the hype and then some! Held last February at the Ontario Convention Center, this convention, while not as sprawling as other cons, still packed a lot of punch. One of the highlights for…

  • Visiting the Hollywood Museum

    Visiting the Hollywood Museum

    A treat for fans of Old Hollywood and the Horror Genre Hollywood beckons with its glitz, glamour, and larger-than-life characters. What better way to immerse yourself in that world than by exploring the Hollywood Museum? I’ve had the chance to visit this treasure trove of cinematic history. Located in the historic Max Factor building which…