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ROADKILL
FROM THE INFO HIGHWAY
Compiled by Monica S. Kuebler for Rue Morgue Magazine.
We've taken our monthly magazine feature online! Join us as we investigate horror in all its myriad forms on the weird wide web.
Surfing the 'net has never been so strange...
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October 2008
joshuahoffine.wordpress.com
Joshua Hofine's disturbing photography is absolutely haunting, but don't let that stop you from checking out his official blog, as this is where he gives fans a sneak peek at his new works, discusses his creation process, upcoming projects and even spotlights his own favourite artists. It's a must see/read.
babysfirstboo.net
If your little boy is made of "snakes and snails and puppy dog tails," you may want to dress him in appropriately spooky duds. Well, Baby's Fisrt Boo has you covered with diapers, knits, blankies and wipes, all adorned with skulls, bats, black cats, etc. And yes, they have designs for ghoulish little girls too!
monstersnapshots.com
If you have a hankering to view some olde tyme Halloween photos or candid pics of horror's royalty, Monster Snapshots is just what you're looking for. The site not only sells 8x10s of all the nostalgic pictures pictures featured on it, but also has a dedicated Planet of the Apes section. Relive your wonder years here.
murderauction.com
Murder Auction may very well be the first online auction site dedicated to selling murderbilia (a.k.a. serial killer collectibles). You'll find everything from original artwork ad letters to crime scene photos, CDs and other sundry items available for purchase. Sure, it may be grisly, but it isn't actually illegal.
newsandentertainment.com/zFzombiequiz.html
The web may be well saturated with zombie survival quizzes, but not many are as thorough as this one, which, through several dozen challenging questions, determines how you'd fare in a zombie apocalypse. Results are based on your emotional integrity, physical prowess, intelligence ad several other factors. Check out your chances now.
September 2008
boom-studios.net
RM comics columnist Gary Butler has long praised Boom Studios' horror line. Now you can check our what all the hoopla is about - for free, no less. The company has just made some of their popular titles, including Cthulu Tales Vol.1 and Zombi Tales Vol.1, available for online reading. Whatcha waiting for?
pumpkinrot.com
With Halloween approaching, it's never too early to get into the spirit. For a little inspiration, check out the website of this award-winning "home yard haunter," featuring pictures and videos of his various spooky displays. While there, you can prepare to scare, by purchasing one of his props for your own lawn.
serialkillerdatabase.net
Though nowhere as detailed as crimelibrary.com, the serial killer database will get you by in a pinch. It offers point-form info about its profiled murderers, including birth and death dates, nicknames, kill locales, body count, preferred prey and trophies. Some of the entries include pictures of the victims and copies of alleged correspondence for the killers. Get grisly!
sinistergreetings.com
Sick of sending your favourite friends inappropriately cutesy e-greetings? No more: Sinister Greetings has got all your holidays (and other occasions) covered with their large line of horror e-crads, which range from creepy to gory to cartoonishly fun and evil. Send someone your beast wishes today.
zombieharmony.com
Even zombies need love. Now they can hunt for it on this dating site for shamblers. Unfortunately, you can't really sign up to find the rotter of your decomposing dreams because its intent is more humour than happily ever after, but it's still fun to wonder "what if?"
August 2008
monstrous.com
If you enjoyed getting your feet we last issue with monster website templeofthedemon.com, prepare to dive into Monstrous, purportedly "the largest site about monsters" on the internet. And sure enough, there are pages upon pages of creatures and folklore to stash your way through. From bios of your favourite beasties to vampire-killing advice, it's all here.
weirdtales.net
This website may be the home of Weird Tales magazine but for one year it is also the dwelling place of musician/artist Steve Archer's Lovecraft-inspired artwork. A new ominous painting appears each day on the site, where it can be admired and, if the dark desire strikes you, bought directly from the artist. Cthulu lives!
cottonpopcorn.com
If you suffer from coulrophobia, let me be the first to warn you to stay far, far away from this website, becasue despite its innocuous-sounding name Cotton Popcorn is an nline blog/repository of seriously creepy clown photos, artwork and even video. Mind you, after oogling these entries, you may better understand some people's not-so-irrational fear.
adultswim.com/games/game/index.html?game=surgeon
Adult Swim rarely disappoints when it comes to gory, over-the-top online games. Take Amateur Surgeon, for instance. In it, you are a pizza delivery boy/wannabe surgeon who operates on some very unfortunate folk under the guidance of a disgraced doctor/hobo - like that old game Operation, but with more screaming and spurting red stuff!
July 2008
zombiecon.co.uk
UK zombie enthusiasts, listen up! ZombieCon is coming, and it isn't taking any prisoners. Visit this website for more details on the event which will run September 5 to 7 ad feature celebrities, undead makeup workshops, zombie choreography lessons, a masquerade party and much more. Dead is better!
anthonyclarksonart.com
When not on graphic design duty at Century Media and Nuclear Blast Records, Anthony Clarkson paints demented cartoons. Inspired by the likes of Jhonen Vasquez and Gris Grimly, we wouldn't be surprised if the creatures in his grim wonderland appeared in a storybook of their own in the near future.
templeofthedemon.com
Monster lovers unite! Temple of the Demon investigates your favourite monsters (werewolves, vampires, zombies) ad deviations (science run amok, evil toys) from film and literature. While not overly indepth, there's still plenty here fr budding horror fans to sink their teeth into.
oneplusyou.com/q/v/cannibal_lunch
If you're planning an expedition to the African Congo, it might be handy to kknow how appealing you'll be to the local cannibal tribe. By answering a series of questions concerning your height, age, body type and exercise regime, this site determines just how many human-meat eaters you'd feed.
June 2008
tale-of-tales.com/TheGraveyard/
The Graveyard is a very on-traditional video game that's had an unprecedented amount of media attention for something so inherently simple. In short, you are an old woman who wanders around a cemetery, where you can sit on a bench and listen to some music. Though exploration is the only goal here, the complete version (which can be purchased for $5) adds the possibility of grandma's sudden death.
jasondaquino.com
Artist Jason D'Aquino has a new website and a slo art show at the Fuse Gallery in NYC this month. So why not drop by and ogle the obsessively detailed miniature drawings he creates on matchbooks, found objects and other vintage materials. Brimming with entrails, skeletons and a vision that's equal parts innocent and sinister, there's plenty of new works on display here.
vestaldesign.com/blog/2005/07/diy-ikea-coffin/
As the economy continues to slow, even vampires need to do things on the cheap. Those frugal-minded sorts of bloodsuckers will no doubt appreciate the ingenuity of artist Joe Scanlan's DIY IKEA Coffin (constructed from the assemble-at-home parts of an IKEA bookcase). Build your own burial box today - makeshift shower curtain cape not included.
bloodlinesofsalem.org
If you study the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, you might be referred to as a "Salemtologist" which is exactly what the folks behind Bloodlines of Salem are. This website aims to be the definitive online information source regarding the history, trials and family lineage of those involved. Highly recommended for all morbid history buffs.
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