Unless you’re an easily frightened tourist, Chicago is rarely considered a hotbed of horror. But as Third Coast Review has pointed out before, our town has a distinguished pedigree in horror fiction […]
Chicago and horror may not seem synonymous, but the city and surrounding area have produced a bevy of creators of chilling art and hair-raising tales. Author Ray Bradbury hailed from Waukegan, for […]
Tell us a bit about yourself and your writing career. It’s hard for me to believe my writing “career” has been going on now for more than three decades. My first two […]
Hey! Remember that one particularly scary thing? You know… That terrifying tale you read or heard as a kid. That creepy commercial that came on late one night. That bit of “extreme” […]
It was only four years ago the Chicago Botanic Garden first displayed a gorgeous gallery of gourds on its grounds for Night of 1000 Jack o’ Lanterns. We were on scene […]
A stroll through the Chicago Botanic Garden is a treat in every season. Whether it’s spring flowers, a freshly fallen snow or cherry blossoms in the Japanese garden, Wonderland Express at Christmas, […]
The reason I’ve never been on the front lines of calling for a ban on remakes in the film world is because sometimes a director manages to take the remake in such […]
As Halloween weekend comes to a close, you might be feeling a bit of sadness at the prospect of all the spooky fun fading. Don’t fret though, because Halloween isn’t over yet, […]
Maybe you’re an organized sort who’s been constructing costumes, stockpiling candy and making Halloween plans for months now. But maybe you’ve been navigating the choppy seas of seasonal changes and a busy […]
Before the kids head out to trick or treat, give them a hearty lunch or early dinner. These festive and tasty pumpkins are loaded with good stuff like ground turkey, veggies and […]
I think we can all agree that at its core, a horror movie should be scary on some level. It can be many other things as well, but it needs to scare […]
I understand if the notion of a tour featuring a 69-year-old band leader performing instrumental songs doesn’t exactly sound like a rocking good time, but the show director, screenwriter, and composer John […]
