Celluloid Diaries: November 2010

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Drowned Sorrow Reviews

Drowned Sorrow
The Literary Lioness

"If Jaws kept you away from the ocean, Drowned Sorrow will keep you away from any water!"

BK Walker Books

Drowned Sorrow by Vanessa Morgan is a heart pounding, suspenseful, and got-to-know what happens next read! (…) Morgan did a fantastic job of keeping the suspense alive. This is one book that will have you turning the pages to find out what happens next. I give Drowned Sorrow ***** (5) Stars.”

The Horror Hotel
"The horrors that hide in the dark shadows and unknown depths of Moonlight Creek are in many ways externalisations of the main character's trauma. Morgan is using the accursed township to say something about relationships. As we all know, if you hold onto something too tight, it may well slip through your fingers, sometimes literally. The town is also awash in rain, clearly a symbol of cleansing. The novel is full of such symbolism which elevates it from simply being a ghost story to being something of a study of grief, the family unit, and how we deal with both. It is thougt provoking, intelligent stuff, and makes for a fascinating read. Each scene from the tough opening till the final moments when the town's secrets are revealed, is tense, atmospheric, and often very disturbing. As a lover of classic horror and of a good ghost story, this novel had me at 'hello'."

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Razor Reel Fantastic Film Festival - Bruges

razor reel film festival

Bruges is known for its attractive buildings and canals, but also for the Razor Reel Fantastic Film Festival RRFFF. I had the chance to do a q&a for my latest story of survival horror, THE STRANGERS OUTSIDE, and the film that has been made out of it. Also present were director Philippe Geus, actor Pierre Lekeux, actress Iulia Alexandra Nastase, and one of the creepy monks from the story. It was the first time we showed some rushes of the yet unfinished film to the audience.

The Strangers Outside is the about two sisters who return to their remote holiday cottage after a day at the seaside. But little do they know they're being surrounded. Soon after their arrival, the girls will come face to face with THE STRANGERS OUTSIDE. When the assailants make their intentions known, things take a shockingly terrible turn and an intense battle for survival will begin.

Check out the filming locations and the behind the scenes images of The Strangers Outside at Behind The Scenes Of The Strangers Outside and Filming Locations Of The Strangers Outside.

Here are some pics taken during and after the q&a at the Razor Reel Fantastic Film Festival.

Razor Reel q&a
Pierre Lekeux, Iulia Alexandra Nastase, Philippe Geus

Creepy CreatureRazor Reel Fantastic Film Festival


Pierre LekeuxIulia Nastase


Horror Book Cover