Author: Philip Rogers

The latest publication from indie press Hex Arcana is a novelisation of Hex Studios’ cult supernatural chiller. Following the release of the movie, also entitled ‘Lord of Tears’, in 2013, its otherworldly villain, the Owlman, became an international phenomenon. The endlessly creepy cryptid has featured in viral videos with millions of views, been immortalised in collectable figures from Mezco Toys, and counts among his fans celebrities such as Alice Cooper and Slash. Now, for the first time, the Owlman comes to life in the pages of a novel, perhaps in his most terrifying form yet. Adapted from Sarah Daly’s original…

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Jay Michaels, Donovan ‘Monster’ Smith & Red Cape Publishing are pleased to bring you Hot off the Press: A Charity Anthology on October 21st 2022 Blurb: Hot Off the Press is the latest charity anthology from Red Cape Publishing, compiled by Jay Michaels and Monster Smith in aid of FAST UK – the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics.  This anthology features over forty pieces of flash fiction from some of the biggest names in the indie horror community, including screenwriters, actors, directors, authors and producers. So, dim the lights, draw the curtains, and settle in for an onslaught of short…

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The first Pompeywood Film Festival for Genre Filmmakers is due to take place across the weekend of Saturday 22nd to Sunday 23rd October 2022. It is the brainchild of the well known local film and festival director, Sam Mason Bell and is organised by TrashArts Productions in partnership with HB Films (https://www.hbfilms.co.uk/pompeywood-film-festival/). The festival will be held at the illustrious Groundlings Theatre in Portsmouth. The Festival is described as ‘genre’ and as Festival Director Sam Mason Bell explains “TrashArts is mainly known for making horror films, as well as other arts activities including open microphone nights at local community venues,…

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Crowdfunder for British independent movie DERELICT from the award-winning team behind successful horror Wyvern Hill is now live through Indiegogo. Inspired by a true story, Derelict is a harrowing and violent revenge thriller which focuses both on a daughter’s revenge and the circumstances that have led to the murder of her father. Soaked in the tradition of the British film noir, it proposes a series of unusual characters dropped in situations that are beyond them and will have repercussions beyond their imagination. The team behind the movie achieved success with their previous movie, the acclaimed Wyvern Hill, made for just…

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Cult Writer-Director MJ Dixon and Producer Anna Dixon, have launched a new IndieGoGo campaign for the latest entry in the Slasher House series, with the 10th feature from Mycho Entertainment ‘Slasher House 3’ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/slasher-house-3-5-an-action-horror-reboot#/ Its out of the frying pan and into the fire for our heroes as they discover the truth behind Project Slasher House and H.E.X.A.G.O.N. where Red makes her last stand against an army of Government ops and NEW deadlier killers and the truth will finally be revealed. Slasher House 3 takes us further than ever before into the Mycho Universe. Mycho Entertainment are currently raising funds to complete film…

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