Revulsion is a cornerstone of “horror” and this Time article takes a fascinating look at some scientists who are getting to the bottom of how this evolutionary response works, and why. I really dig stuff like this, which explains how “horror” is hardwired into us.
Furthermore, why are certain people so repulsed by certain things that […]

Congrats to Rue Morgue writer and Canuxploitation creator Paul Corupe and his bride Alex Mlynek, who got married yesterday. An amazing buffet, open bar, great music (Johnny Cash: hell yes!) and a killer setting (Toronto’s Spin Gallery, which had all kinds of awesome and dark photography up on the walls) seriously bumped up the cool […]

At the Dimebag Darrell Tribute Guitar Auction and Jam at the House of Blues in LA, Bob Tyrrell (who created a guitar for the collection) and I got to sing back up to Pantera’s “Walk” with Ace Frehley and John 5 (Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie) on guitar, Vinne Paul (Pantera, Hell Yeah) on drums, our […]

While it was lovely to meet so many horror fans at the recent Fangoria Weekend of Horrors in Burbank, CA, I noticed many of you aren’t aware that my name is pronounced with a “Y” and not a “J”. For the record, it’s “Yo-Van-Ka”. I know it’s confusing, but it’s not my fault, I’m from […]

Firstshowing.net posted this guide to the summer’s horror fare, complete with synopses, stills and trailers.
I’m most interested in the 28 Days Later-inspired The Signal, ’cause I dig those world’s-gone-to-shit scenarios, which are so popular right now. The trailer that the article links to is crap, though — compressed and nonsensical. Here’s a decent one:

Everyone’s favourite revenge fantasy has returned, and it looks Stallone is going for gore this time around. The effects look pretty great in this trailer; gotta wonder if Grindhouse Releasing co-owner Sage Stallone has been influencing his old man. Anyhow, hopefully John Rambo won’t get too much guts caught in his mullet.

Bloody Disgusting has a post about Stephen Geoffreys’ return to horror. Stephen Geoffreys is best known for his role in Fright Night as main character Charlie Brewster’s best friend, the squeaky-voiced weirdo Evil Ed. Endless fun is had around the Rue Morgue offices doing impersonations of Evil Ed (Gary’s are the best).
The post at BD […]

It never ceases to amaze me how many horror-themed retro novelty songs are out there. Today Boingboing posted a link to a very cool blog hosted at drmysterian.com called The Essential Ghoul’s Record Shelf, which features mp3s and write ups of obscure and wacky monster tracks, such as the groovier than groovy “Dracula’s Daughter” from […]

For those of you looking forward to the filmic adaptation of Jack Ketchum’s The Girl Next Door, the trailer is now available for viewing at the film’s official website.