
Memory Wall
Book
Anthony Doerr's brilliant new collection of stories is about memory: the source of meaning and...

Doctor Who: The Eyeless
Book
At the heart of the ruined city of Arcopolis is the Fortress. It's a brutal structure placed here by...

Ghosts
Book
The whole country must be full of ghosts, the whole world. And we live in constant fear of them. All...

In the Line of Fire (1993)
Movie Watch
A gripping, gut-wrenching thriller that delivers suspense in almost unbearable doses, IN THE LINE OF...

Richard Curtis recommended Let the Right One In (2008) in Movies (curated)

Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2355 KP) rated Pumpkin Pied in Books
Nov 2, 2020
As a fan, it was fun to pop in to visit these characters in this October set short story. The plot was good and entertaining. It perfectly kept my attention for this short read. This is a short story that took me under an hour to read. Fans of the author will recognize Lucy as the star of her own series, and I enjoyed seeing her first appearance here as well as visiting the residents of Cranberry Island. Throw in a couple of delicious sounding pumpkin recipes, and you’ve got a festive winner.

Andrew Kennedy (199 KP) rated The Conjuring (2013) in Movies
Nov 15, 2020
The story of Ed and Lorraine Warren who are demnologists that investigate supernatural and paranormal phenomena. In an opening we are also introduced to Annabelle (more of her to come) a possessed doll and how the Warren's dealt with her.
The film depicts the events from the Perron family haunting. A family who bought an old farm house only to find they may not be alone.
This is beautifully shot, the dark looks so good, cinematography is amazing as is the use of sound. From the score to the use of voices and creaks that populate the house the feeling of "something " been there is constant.
James Wan shows he is a master of his craft the film delivers on all the ghost story/haunted house/ possession vibe it's going for.
Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are very likeable leads as the Warren's
Who would think clapping is scary?

Alex Proyas recommended Psycho (1960) in Movies (curated)

Emma @ The Movies (1786 KP) rated Winchester (2018) in Movies
Sep 25, 2019
I find this house really interesting, it's on my list of things to do on a road trip of America. It's bizarre, and I love bizarre. Throw in Helen Mirren and I was going to be all over this film.
I did discover one thing from going to see this though... I really can't watch horror films in the cinema. I generally don't find them to be very good films, but that being said I do easily jump at things even if I know they're coming.
I love the idea behind it, and I thought the story was a good way of doing it, but the end result felt a little lacking to me. It does get some kudos for not being as predictable as some horror movies though.

Blood on the Tracks: Sydney Rose Parnell Series, Book 1
Book
A young woman is found brutally murdered, and the main suspect is the victim's fiancé, a hideously...
Crime fiction