So horror author Koji Suzuki has decided to print his latest work on toilet paper. I mean, I guess in theory that’s an efficient use of paper, since I would no longer need magazines. Still kinda strange. But neat.

[Via Bouncing Red Ball]

OK. So if you live in Chicago, and are an avid horror fan, don’t have anything to do during the nights of June 1st/2nd/3rd, and most importantly, are either a teenager or an attractive 18-27 year-old woman, then you should try and get a role as an extra in the newest rendition of Nightmare on Elm Street.

Sadly, I don’t fit into either criteria, so I couldn’t tryout if I wanted to. Regardless, there are a few interesting bits in the casting call I feel I need to point out. In fact, I think that some of the details within are pretty moronic:

• “We are searching for attractive women, 18 to 27, who are comfortable working topless in a tasteful pool party scene.”

OK. Now I get it. You are in no way trying to attract anyone who is a horror fan. Because as any horror fan knows, there is absolutely no such thing as a “tasteful” pool party scene. In history. At any point in time. Ever. That is the most egregious  oxymoron I have ever stumbled across in my life.

• “We are shooting nights – nights can start as early as in the afternoon and shoot all through the night until sunup of the next morning.”

Wow, really? Nights start in the afternoon? Why don’t you just say we are shooting for most of the day? I dunno. Stupid to say nights and then just correct yourself.

• “We also need to cast REAL COUPLES. If you want to be considered as one of our real couples please e-mail us a photo of yourself with your boyfriend or girlfriend.”

Right. That proves a lot. I have more pictures of me doing couply things with people I wasn’t actually dating. This makes no sense at all. I’m fairly certain that the audience of a Nightmare on Elm Street film could care less about how “real” the couples look at the pool party.

• “We want to cast teens and their real friends. Please let us know in your e-mail who your friends are that are also sending in pictures!”

Again, what the hell does this matter? And do you really want a mob of friends trying out for this shit? Whatever.

[Via Bloody-Disgusting]

See this!?

Does it still make your skin crawl?  It was probably the most traumatic thing I’d ever seen when I first watched Pet Cemetary.

Well, what do you think about this?

Or this?

They’re all so delicious.

I have no idea who this person/demon/god is or how they’ve done this or what my name is, but go to this page and save all of these things. From Black Sheep to Dead Snow to Pieces to uh… more.  There are dozens.

Wonkalumps’ animated gifs (ps, you’re my hero)

http://coilhouse.net/2009/05/20/colin/

This list is pretty interesting. While it only includes one true horror entry, Jack Ketchum’s The Girl Next Door (which is also a decent movie), if it’s disturbing, it’s probably worth reading.

I hate Twitter, but I guess it can provide some interesting moments that otherwise wouldn’t be possible without the rapidfire real-time concept of it. There was an interesting exchange recently that began with a BPD Twitter of a victim who had been bitten in the arm, which led to speculation of a zombie attack.

[Via Dumb as a Blog]

No, not this one:

But this one:

The film Antichrist is being shown at Cannes this week, and apparently it’s raising quite the shitstorm of controversy. The film, which apparently stars only Willem Dafoe (whom I love for some unknown reason) and Charlotte Gainsbourg are the only actors in the movie, which features brutal sexual violence. I’m talking genital mutilation apparently. I am going to make it very clear that gential mutilation is a horrible and disgusting thing, but this is a horror blog, and it’s quite horrific. So there you go.

The movie has generally been panned, but I think it’ll merit a viewing simply on the controversy. Kinda like the Passion, except minus the maniacal director. Although Lars von Trier’s “I am the best film director in the world” quote had to raise a few eyebrows. I love hubris.

MoCCA’s annual art festival is taking place June 6th and 7th in NYC. I highly recommend checking this out if you’re in the area, or were considering being in the area.

I went last year, and bought all kinds of cool shit, from comics to art to t-shirts. Plus, it’ s a great excuse to feel good and give some money to support a worthy cause. And to support some worthy artists as well.

I really want to break the bank and buy those Deicide sweats. Although I already have to beat women off of me with a stick (or battle axe), these would really up my game from an A+ to an A+++.

When I shared this discovery with Vincent, he said it best: “Fact: nothing defines early death metal more than sweatpants.” No truer words have ever been spoken.

There are also some pretty sweet Sadus sweatpants available as well. Get ‘em while they’re hot.

The 2009 Bram Stoker Awards (awards for excellence in horror writing) are happening the weekend of June 12th - 14th in Burbank, California. Horror Conventions and award shows are always a good time, so if you’re in the area (or are in need of a crazy escape), then check it out. Richard Matheson will be a guest of honor. That is cool.