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As centuries passed there came a time when stories of fanciful tales of werewolves were replaced by true incidents. One of these occurences was the trial of two French peasants in the year 1521 for the act of black magic.
Werewolves are best known in popular culture as the monstrous villains of movies such as Lon Chaney Jr.'s The Wolfman. But there is a growing subculture which believes that they really are werewolves, or animals in the body of a human.
This article introduces readers to ten of the finest werewolves available in books or on film. Happy Halloween.
Stories and legends about werewolves have been present in history for decades. Even the ancient Greeks spoke of men with the ability to change into large wolf-like creatures. Where does it all come from? Is there any truth behind this myth?
In his latest CD, "Werewolves and Lollipops", Oswalt brings his own brand of sarcastic comedy to life with clever wordplay and surreal imagery.
A look at Kid Rock's single "All Summer Long" and why it was such a big hit... mathematically speaking.
Things can get pretty hairy when a werewolf is involved. A classic Halloween icon, the werewolf plays well with others most of the time. But when their inner beast emerges, look out! Here are thirteen werewolf facts to inform and entertain you this Halloween.
The state of infant adoption in New Jersey. One hundred percent factual. Based on a true story. Yet, they still look good.
This is a review of Patricia Briggs Second novel Bloodbound.
Review of 2002s Surprising British Werewolf Horror, Dog Soldiers
Picking up where Underworld left off, Underworld Evolution continues the story of Selene, the former Death Dealer as her world changes.
Not only are vampires a relatively recent literary creation they are also not mathematically possible.
Kitty Norville of a Denver Radio station has a new job about a topic she knows too well. Has her new job of counsoling vampires, werewolves and witches on the airwaves put her to far into the spotlight?
Quincey Morris isn't your typical private investigator. For one thing, he happens to be a straight descendant of Bram Stoker's Quincey Morris. He also specializes in supernatural cases involving vampires, werewolves, succubis, and other terrifying beings.
What Halloween playlist doesn't include "Monster Mash" or "Thriller" or "Werewolves of London?" While classics are great on your music playlist, sometimes it is also good to shake things up with some great alternatives.
Is Skinwalkers a good movie or do you wish the werewolves would come to life and put you out of your misery after watching it?
Two slackers in the city of Necroville get jobs with ZOM-B-GON a monster 'removal' service. It isn't long before they are up to their eyeballs in zombies, werewolves and vampires. Oh yeah, and Goth kids.
So with true love, true friendship, battles between vampires and werewolves and vampires this book has a lot of tension and action. Truly the best, so far, in this series. Too bad there is only one book left in the series.
This is a review of Underworld. The article contains critical and personal review
Vampires, werewolves, and other monsters of the night have fascinated many people. No one really wants to be a creature of the night but in Myspace Vampires, Blood Lust or Nightfall Bloodlines we sure can pretend.
Werewolves fight over a boy and for your rental money
The first short story in the Night Series. It is a horror story, but please do not judge it before you read. There is more to this story than Vampires, Werewolves, and Zombies. At its heart, It is a story of discovery and love. More episodes coming!
Why the sudden interest in Vampires, Werewolves and other creatures of the night?
Making a no-budget independent film, curing cancer with movies and why you'll never see a dancing werewolf in Patrick's films.
Supernatural is a great show in which two brothers take on the unknown realm of the paranormal. Werewolves, Vampires, demons, and a variety of spirits are taken down by the Winchester boys, all while a much darker and sinister plot unfolds.
A book review of Dead and Loving It by MaryJanice Davidson. A novel with four different but related stories by this popular author.
Review of the 2000 Cult Horror Werewolf Film, Ginger Snaps.
Old enemies have it out at a nightclub in the south. Not inspired by those Underworld movies. Think about an episode of The Real Ghostbusters cartoon with the same theme.
"It takes a wizard to catch a-well, whatever," states the back cover of Butcher's debut novel. The "whatever" this time is werewolves in the second novel of the Dresden Files: "Fool Moon."
"Harry Dresden's faced some pretty terrifying foes during his career. Giant scorpions. Oversexed vampires. Psychotic werewolves. It comes with the territory when you're the only professional wizard in the Chicago area phone book." The third installment...
Ms. York's Werewolf series has managed to grab me from the very first book and although I've had New Moon on my to be read shelf for some time I hadn't had the chance to pick it up until recently.
Eighth Novel by Patricia Briggs is the first novel in a great paranormal series featuring werewolves, vampires and walkers.
Learn how to write a low-budget script and turn it into a high quality film.
This article identifies and outlines 30 of the worst movies of all time.
Since the days of "Ugh-ugh" the caveman, people have been telling tales to scare the daylights out of each other.
This essay shows what the characters and stories of Emmy award winning "X-Files" meant to me growing up. The series was a classic until Duchovny decided he wanted to focus on his film career, to the chagrin of fans worldwide.
Here are two books available from Watson-Guptill Publishers that are perfect for anyone that loves Stephen King movies or loved The Munsters TV show (which you can still find in syndication on TV).
Night owls will likely be up to watch the lunar eclipse coming up in a few weeks. Here's some more information surrounding this event.
Film and Television include all aspects of life in their stories, even business. Here are some of the more memorable business from television and movies.
Every good television show, movie or video game needs a good setting. Since many of these forms of entertainment include characters that are still in school, schools are often a setting. Here are some of the top fictional schools.
The article gives an overview of trends in paranormal romances.
A rundown of websites that every horror freak should frequent.
The full moon is just an excuse to party for some people, for others it is the heart and moving force for this monthly energy renewing ritual of joyful spirituality, for everybody it is the time to gather up with drums.
The moon is biding its time and just waiting for its chance to strike. We have to blow it up before it is too late.
Another great book series to lose yourself in. Harry Dresden is the only wizard in the phone book. He'll just as soon shoot a vampire as throw magic. This guy is not only tough, but funny as anything. These books now have a Sci-Fi Channel show based off them.
Most people do a 10 best, I did a 10 worst!
This article reviews Kate Beckinsale's "Underworld Evolution."
Shadows passed by as the truck barreled down the abandon road. Sanguine grimaced in discomfort as rays from the setting sun leaked through a crack in the ultra-violet tinted windows.
So you want to play a Role Playing Game, otherwise known as an RPG? You don't know where to start though do you?
A rule of thumb in the movie going world is to beware of any horror movie that isn't released anywhere from late September right up to Halloween.
RPGs have seen a monumental lift in the past decade, most notably the strategy role-playing game in the past few.
In this paper, the importance of therianmorphosis in traditional Icelandic sagas is discussed in depth in relation to "The Story of Bothvar" from the Icelandic Saga,King Hrolf and His Champions.
There are certain rules that bind most of the werewolf movies.
A list of my personal favourite books.
I would love to get some feedback. I'm working on a young adult fantasy/adventure.
Turner Classic Movies has engaged the services of the man who voices SpongeBob to host a weekly showcase of great classic movies that both parents and kids can enjoy.
Werewolf films that let our wild side come out and play
This article reviews the recently released film "Blood and Chocolate."
The story behind the popular blood sucking vampire and the transformation from generation to generation.
Season Three is a turning point for some fans as the series moved its primary focus on Cold War espionage stories to science fiction and fantasy stories
Jen Safrey is a successful romance novelist with four novels in print.
This is a follow-up to the article that I wrote about the rules of zombie movies. I have found that the article raised more questions then it answered.
Be taken away to Moldavia.
Jack Pierce created history's most distinguished screen characters from 1926-1964 when he served as a makeup creator and artist; he created the most legendary monsters in cinema, from the original Frankenstein Monster, Mummy, Bride of Frankenstein, Ygor, and Wolf Man.
Did you know Supernatural star, Jensen Ackles, has been acting since he was 18?
Patton Oswalt has starred in "King of Queens" for nine seasons. As he says so long to Spence, he faces the future as a rat - in Disney's "Ratatouille." Here he talks comedians playing nice, the now infamous Joe Rogan/Carlos Mencia feud and more.
Horror is one of the most unique genres of writing you could ever pursue because it contains elements of every other genre. Many horror novels contain drips of romance, streaks of mystery, waves of suspense and pinches of fantasy.
Learn about multi-genre published author Marilyn Morris. There is something here for everyone!
You can now find your favorite plumbers by day and ghost hunters by night, Grant and Jason on Beyond Reality Radio, a live talk show about the paranormal.
This paper conducts an analysis of Underworld in regards to Feminism.
One of the oldest legends in the world can still scare us to this day.
not all science fiction is the same
An interesting way to spice up your next party.
Since the tenth Anita Blake book was released, Laurell K Hamilton has taken a lot of dissension and flak for her change in writing style.
What is it about ghost movies that scare so many so often?
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Here is a list of the best scary movies to watch this Halloween
Welcome to Discworld - a flat world resting on the top of four elephants standing on the back of a giant turtle. If you're into sophisticated, character-driven humor, nothing's funnier than Discworld.
Darren McGavin was an actor, playing roles like hard boiled private eyes to clueless father figures, and everything in between. This articles tells how he got his start amd summarizes his over fifty year run in movies, and on TV and the stage.
These days, kids, there aren't really any good horror films released. Maybe because the horror genre's core audience has basement-level expectations for slasher films and the like. Their expectations? Well - skin, frankly.
In the 1990s, Gabriel Knight was known a top gaming hero. In three games - "Sins of the Fathers," "The Beast Within" and "Blood of the Sacred..." - the intrepid writer protagonist took players through myth and mystery. So where's the fourth episode...?
Some films aren't properly appreciated in their release. Tim Burton's Big Fish is just such a film. It received mostly positive reviews when it was released, but for the most part no raves. It was quickly forgotten on the Awards circuit...
Outlines the different varieties of role playing games common in our society today; card games, live action games and computer and video games.
A personal view on the differences between text based gaming and video gaming.
With the history of Halloween encompassing nearly 2,000 years, the haunting tales of past holidays combine with modern tradition to create a haunting experience for all participants.
Boris Karloff will always be one of the true icons of horror for his performance as the monster in Frankenstein (1931) and with Elsa Lanchester in Bride of Frankenstein (1935), but off-screen he was very different.
Anita Blake has it all: sexy supernatural lovers, amazing powers, and a reputation as the fiercest Necromancer in history. This article provides a brief overview of the series, from 1993's GUILTY PLEASURES to 2006's #1 NYT Bestseller, DANSE MACABRE.
A review of 2006's Underworld:Evolution
The original Kolchak: The Night Stalker is released on DVD.
The background to fear and superstition connected to the making of the sign upon one with fear of evil, bad luck and even death.
A tale of how role-playing games touched the life of a writer, enhancing writing skills and stimulating the imagination.
Part two of an in depth review of the Matrix Trilogy, focusing on the Matrix Reloaded, the sequel to the original Matrix, and how good it was.
"The entire system of Vampire: The Masqurade's paper-and-dice beginnings is fairly well represented here... But don't let that make you think that there's no action to be had... There is, and it's served up hot... and bloody."
Hunter: The Reckoning Redeemer combines all of the positives of the first game with enough new features to make it a great action game that is better enjoyed with friends
An interview with comic book veteran writer, Ron Fortier.
After doing some extensive personal research, I have come up with a list of songs for your Halloween party. You'll only like it if you're into the scary music that is not your typical "Monster Mash." Enjoy!