So far, Starz has done quite well for itself as a broadcaster for television, though it’s quality does tend to differ, however, one of their shining beacons is Diane Gabaldon’s adapted for television show, ‘Outlander’ starring Caitroina Balfe, Sam Hueghan, Graham McTavish and Tobias Menzies. In an era of which Game Of Thrones is … Continue reading
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Villainlicious: Emeric Belasco [Richard Mathesons’ Hell House] by Bea Harper
If I had to short-list a bunch of my favourite authors (bearing in mind the consistency and quality of their work) the late and dearly departed Richard Matheson would easily be in the Top Three. His tales have endured for just over half a century and still remain among the finest when it comes to … Continue reading
Villainlicious: The Old Ones [by Bea Harper]
Lovecraftian horror is a subgenre of horror fiction that emphasizes the cosmic horror of the unknown (and in some cases, unknowable) more than gore or other elements of shock, though these may still be present. There are few things out there that can beat what H.P Lovecraft did for the genre and phenomenon of cosmic … Continue reading
Villainlicious: John Ryder (The Hitcher 1986) [by Bea Harper]
Who is he? WHAT is he? What does he want? John Ryder isn’t so much a man, but an entity, a transient force of nihilism, despair and moral existentialism who literally appears out of nowhere to terrorise and question young Jim Halsey (C.Thomas Howell) in Robert Harmons’ The Hitcher. Overview Although The Hitcher is relatively obscure compared … Continue reading
Villainlicious: The Governor (The Walking Dead television series) [by Bea Harper]
SO. After the highly indulgent and poorly veiled worship of Col. Tavington, I decided to basically made a column devoted to the discussion and exploration of my favourite villains from film, television and literature because as you may well know, I adore my villains quite frankly, I can’t imagine an exciting fictional life without them. … Continue reading