Thomas R Clark

M3GAN’s Uncanny Valley Effect on Cinema Goers

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IT’S NO SURPRISE BLUMHOUSE & JAMES WAN HAVE GONE ON TO CREATE YET ANOTHER NEW HORROR ICON FOR THE 21ST CENTURY WITH M3GAN.

FROM BLACK DEATHS TO PRAYERS FROM THE DEAD

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How my first long form venture into the infinite worlds of science fiction came to life!

8th Annual Horror and Dark Fantasy Top 10 of the Year in TV and Film

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My 8th Annual Best of List in Genre films and TV!

The Roots of my Horror: MOVIE MEMORIES

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The Seventies were filled with long lasting movie scares from unexpected sources.

UGLY DUCKLINGS

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Since rebuilding my Powersurge Blog after almost a decade, I contemplated what to first write about. I drew a blank, and this blog has sat empty for weeks. I don’t want to do reviews here, I can do that all day long at my podcast or for a publication I’ll get paid to write for. So what to do… what to do…

BELLA’S BOYS TRAILER

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Here's a silent teaser... And now, behold, the trailer for BELLA'S BOYS... Music performed by Joe Altier (c) 2015 from a song by Jimmy Page & Robert Plant (c) 1969 (but they probably stole it from someone else.) 2015 Art By Francois Vaillancourt (c) 2018. Animation of Mr. Vaillancourt's art by Rita Goodell.

65 And Why Dinosaurs Still Rule The Earth

on March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 By Tommy Clark

THE CREATORS OF A QUIET PLACE GIVE US THE SPACEMAN VS DINOSAURS MOVIE WE DIDN'T ASK FOR, BUT WE'LL TAKE IT NOW THAT WE HAVE IT.

HOW COCAINE BEAR WON OUR HEARTS

on March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 By Tommy Clark

If you liked COCAINE BEAR, I've got some Splatterpunk suggestions for you on film and in print!

CONAN: BLOOD OF THE SERPENT

on February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 By Tommy Clark

CROM DOESN’T CARE ABOUT THIS REVIEW. AND NEITHER SHOULD YOU, BUT AFTER ALMOST 20 YEARS, THERE’S A NEW CONAN OF CIMMERIA NOVEL OUT.

Obi-Wasp, You’re Our Only… Hope: Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania

on February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 By Tommy Clark

IS THE LATEST MARVEL CINEMATIC OFFERING A SATISFYING TRIP TO OZ OR AN EMPTY POPCORN BUCKET OF REGRET? OR BOTH?

Knock At the Cabin – When Diversity Speaks To You Personally

on February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 By Tommy Clark

I keep using Stephen King as an example in this review of KNOCK AT THE CABIN with good reason. I have learned on good authority that the author of THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD, Paul Tremblay, is the secret love child of Stephen King and Shirley Jackson, conjured during a ceremony in Arkham Asylum… Just kidding. Or am I?

THOMAS F. MONTELONE 1946-2023

on January 30, 2023February 1, 2023 By Tommy Clark 1 Comment

We remember the life of Tom Monteleone.

INFINITY POOL: Psychedelics, Edward Lee, and Redefining What is Art in Cinema

on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 By Tommy Clark

Brandon Cronenberg's new art house horror film breaks psychedelic barriers in cinema.

SummerHome on Audible

on December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 By Tommy Clark

My 2022 release through St. Rooster Books, SummerHome, is now available on Audible, narrated by Cheryl May!

THE GOD PROVIDES

THE GOD PROVIDES

THE GOD PROVIDES PAPERBACK - $10.00 (INC. SHIPPING AND HANDLING) The foothills of Upstate New York are alive with something terrifying. It hunts, it tempts, it traps, and there’s no escape. Thomas R Clark re-invents Irish Mythology and takes you on a bloody, emotional, and horrific journey back through time with the tale of the McEntire clan, and the devastating secrets they hold. The author of the Splatterpunk Awards nominated Bella’s Boys: A Tale of Cosmic Horror has crafted a story that’s part The Wicker Man and part Cycle of the Werewolf, but at the same time like nothing you’ve read before.

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THE DEATH LIST (HARDCOVER)

THE DEATH LIST (HARDCOVER)

The Death List, HARD COVER EDITION. $20.00 FREE SHIPPING Former ‘80s guitar hero Ronnie Dark is desperate. Facing rock bottom after a sudden divorce and eviction from his mansion home, he hatches a suicidal plan for revenge on his ex-wife. Ronnie intends to commit suicide and leave his rotting, stinking corpse for her to discover. Meanwhile, the infamous Balloon Boy killer, Patrick Demotty, has escaped from the institution holding him. He is a force of nature, known for crafting balloon animals out of the intestines of his victims and leaving them as offerings to the unholy, demonic force he worships. Ronnie bought the Balloon Boy’s home with the money he made when he was a rock star. Now Patrick's come home to finish what he started 35 years ago and resurrect his dark goddess. The body count rises as anyone but Ronnie Dark dies horrible, mutilated deaths. Much to his surprise, Ronnie is about to understand why taking your own life isn’t an escape when you're facing the servant of a death goddess. He’ll soon learn the most important lesson of his life… suicide is pointless.

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THE DEATH LIST

THE DEATH LIST

THE DEATH LIST - $10.99 FREE SHIPPING Former ‘80s guitar hero Ronnie Dark is desperate. Facing rock bottom after a sudden divorce and eviction from his mansion home, he hatches a suicidal plan for revenge on his ex-wife. Ronnie intends to commit suicide and leave his rotting, stinking corpse for her to discover. Meanwhile, the infamous Balloon Boy killer, Patrick Demotty, has escaped from the institution holding him. He is a force of nature, known for crafting balloon animals out of the intestines of his victims and leaving them as offerings to the unholy, demonic force he worships. Ronnie bought the Balloon Boy’s home with the money he made when he was a rock star. Now Patrick's come home to finish what he started 35 years ago and resurrect his dark goddess. The body count rises as anyone but Ronnie Dark dies horrible, mutilated deaths. Much to his surprise, Ronnie is about to understand why taking your own life isn’t an escape when you're facing the servant of a death goddess. He’ll soon learn the most important lesson of his life… suicide is pointless.

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BELLA’S BOYS

BELLA’S BOYS

BELLA'S BOYS - $9.99 FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING. COMES SIGNED. THE SPLATTERPUNK AWARDS NOMINATED BOOK! It's March 1993, and a storm is coming ... On the eve of a massive Nor'easter menacing the Eastern Seaboard. Singer Corey Collins meets Sandy Bellavia at a karaoke bar in upstate New York. Corey thinks he's met the girl of his desires, and follows "Bella" to her home for shelter from the storm. Soon Corey finds himself fulfilling a bucket-list sex and rock-n-roll fantasy. Until Corey hears a legion of taunting voices in his head, whispering madness ... and nightmares invade Corey's dreams. Now trapped in the heart of a raging blizzard as snow accumulates by the foot, Corey learns his lover isn't who, or what, he believed. She's something terrifying, ancient... ...and hungry.

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GOOD BOY

GOOD BOY

GOOD BOY - $8.99 FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING. The brain worm plague decimated the human population, destroying civilization as man knew it. Infected animals turned into bloodthirsty killing machines, spreading the diseased worms animating their bodies. A year later, an intrepid Jack Russell Terrier leads a diverse fellowship of animal companions struggling to stay alive in this apocalyptic world. When the safety of their lair is compromised, the motley pack embarks on a dangerous journey to find a new home. They soon learn infected squirrels and bats aren't the only threats in this horrifying new world, where only the cunning and strong will endure. But the biggest fight of all will be the importance of having ... A name.

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A BOOK OF LIGHT AND SHADOW

A BOOK OF LIGHT AND SHADOW

A BOOK OF LIGHT AND SHADOW - $11.00 FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING. COMES SIGNED. Collecting selections from over 30 years of writing, A Book Of Light And Shadows is a journey into the multi-verse of horror, science fiction and fantasy through the mind of speculative fiction author Thomas R Clark. Including the previously published tales: Nuts, For Services Rendered, Brought To You by the Letters C & N, Lost & Found, and M.EN.TOR. PLUS ALL NEW STORIES! In Off Her Rocker, a woman purchases a gift with a cursed history.Brothers In Arms asks you to question your orders. Alive Inside finds a young woman trapped in a containment facility. Something makes a terrifying Chirp while it eats. The Quarry sends birthday wishes from beyond the grave. Mark of the Moonstalker, Ami Nightswan teams with an assassin to defend the future Queen of The Realm from an infinite evil. Special bonus: the script to Hallowed Ground.

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