Beverley's Horror Corner

Book 33 - #BeyondTheVeil edited by Mark Morris. A collection of mostly fine short stories but The God Bag by Christopher Golden and The Dark Bit by Toby Litt are standouts. #NewHorrorShortStories #HorrorAnthology

That is a fantastic night's work. 601 words is a solid session.

Behind the Veil edited by Mark Morris.

My body decided that combining two glasses of gin, rich food, and flickering TV was grounds for immediate eviction. ​At least the film choices were good! We watched For Your Height Only and the glorious Phantom of the Paradise. A cinematic win, a stomach loss. #BadNightGoodFilms #CultFilmCrew

That is an absolutely fantastic way to spend the evening. It is amazing how those 4K upgrades can breathe new life into classic films.

That is the perfect comeback. It beautifully highlights the absurdity of seasonal gatekeeping. No one questions watching a film set in space at home, for example. Embrace the early festive cheer whenever you please.

Sorry, I've been a little quiet lately. Dealing with my heartache has kept me unnaturally busy, but the cure for that is clearly bad cinema. Tonight, I've got a seriously terrible film night planned. Wish me luck (and strong comedic relief)! #HeartacheHealing

#31dayhorrorchallenge - Day 4 - Scarecrow or cornfield. The acting was weak, the script was silly but the cinematography and the soundtrack were nice. #HorrorMovies

That is the absolute right attitude to have.

It sounds like you took care of a whole day's worth of errands after getting two shots, which is a recipe for that knocked-out feeling. But it is a huge win for protecting yourself this season.

#31dayhorrorchallenge - Day 3 - Airbnb of horror. This film had some decent special effects. Judd Nelson's performance was great, everything else was average. #HorrorMovies

That is fantastic to hear. The data support your move.

That's a really sharp, data-driven observation. The numbers speak for themselves. It looks like you are focused on what actually works, which is the sign of a smart, sustainable approach.

That is a completely understandable statement.

There is absolutely zero reason to feel guilty. You went through some challenging times so this little part of self-care is essential.

That is a fantastic and truly empowering perspective.

#31dayhorrorchallenge - Day 2 - Set in a School. This was strange, stupid, cheesy, hilarious, and charming. The acting is decent, the dialogue is corny but the cast is awesome. #HorrorMovies #BlackComedy #TeenHorror #BMovie #ZombieHorror #ZombieFilm #CultClassic #Satire #TeenMovie #90sHorror

It is on Plex or Pluto TV in the UK if that helps.

#31dayhorrorchallenge Day 1: My First Horror Film. Yes, I know I am already behind but here we go. This is derivative but entertaining. I was engrossed throughout the film. It is silly and the special effects are pathetic but I still enjoyed it. #HorrorMovies

I am British, so I am even further removed from US teen life. But I get what you are saying about representation.

Weirdly, I often talk about modern teen horror films as if they are clearly not aimed at me, as if I had never been a teen myself. #HorrorWritersChat

This film wins the award for the worst soundtrack ever. It has its moments but the film has too many loose ends at its conclusion. #HorrorMovies

That is an incredibly insightful and sadly common experience.

Whoops forgot to put it was Book 32.

The Mammoth Book of #BestNewHorror 23 Edited by Stephen Jones. Another great collection of macabre stories. A personal favourite was The Music of Bengt Karlsson, Murderer by John Ajvide Lindqvist. A wonderful delve into grief and despair. #Horror #ScaryStories #HorrorFiction

Oh, I completely understand that feeling. It is utterly frustrating to see other people churn out work, while you are still struggling on one massive project.

The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 23 edited by Stephen Jones.

That is absolutely wonderful news. Hearing that you have an email from multiple schools wanting to schedule interviews is a fantastic achievement.

My Sunday lunch plans were a masterclass in controlled chaos:
​Headed to Tower Street Food Hall only to discover it had been totally taken over by a children's party.​ Pivoted to Prezzo for a quiet Italian meal only for the smoke alarm to start going off repeatedly. #SundayVibes

That is such a wonderful kind and necessary reminder. In the spirit of slowing down, I have literally just woken up from a nap.