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Halloweek 2013 – Doll-O-Ween #3: Child’s Play

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Jason L Blair

It’s hard to think of creepy dolls and not have slasher film icon Chucky spring immediately to mind. Introduced in 1988’s Child’s Play, Chucky began life as a just another Good Guys doll until serial killer—and voodoo practitioner—Charles Lee Ray, … Continue reading →

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Halloweek 2013 – Doll-O-Ween #2: The Island of Dolls

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Jason L Blair

Ready for some real life nightmare fuel? The island of Xochimilco in Mexico is a massive testament to the notion that truth is stranger, and scarier, than fiction. Once up a time, three little girls were playing on the island … Continue reading →

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Halloweek 2013 – Doll-O-Ween #1: Thomas Edison’s Dolls

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Jason L Blair

Thomas Edison is known for many things: inventing the phonograph, championing direct current, perfecting the incandescent light bulb, slandering George Westinghouse, killing an elephant as a spectacle (warning: video link). But did you know he also invented some really creepy … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Fear: Spooksville

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Jason L Blair

Another Middle Grade horror series makes its way onto TV screens! The adaptation of Christopher Pike’s ’90s horror series Spooksville is set to premiere Saturday, October 26th on the Hub. Here’s the description from Hubworld: Based on the book series … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Fear: The Haunting Hour Season 4!

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Jason L Blair

Attention Little Fears fans (and anyone who likes good television): The new season of RL Stine’s THE HAUNTING HOUR starts this Saturday, October 12th! I was initially drawn to the show because of its subject matter and its anthology format … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Fear: The Hole

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Jason L Blair

Even though I was quite excited for this 2009 film* by from kid-film icon Joe Dante, I admit the online reception put me off. So much so that I delayed actually watching The Hole until this past weekend. I came … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Fear: So Weird

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Jason L Blair

Inspiring Fear once again takes us to the tween wonderland that was 90s television. This time around, it’s the late-90s (its first season began in 1999) “The X-Files for teens” Disney Channel original So Weird. The premise is just wonderful … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Fear: Click

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Jason L Blair

Three boys. Two girls. A decrepit building. A light switch. I’ve heard folks say the best horror is simple. While some may disagree with that assertion, films like William Prince’s CLICK certainly make a strong argument. This short film runs … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Fear: Huntsman – The Orphanage

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Jason L Blair

It’s an exciting time for PC games with a lot of developers, especially the indies, trying new genres and new ideas within old genres. One such game that Little Fears fans might want to put on their radar is Huntsman … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Fear: House of Circles

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jason L Blair

Most of the things I post in “Inspiring Fear” share a contextual link to Little Fears, such as having young protagonists, fighting unseen monsters, or shining a light on the power of belief. But this one struck me primarily for … Continue reading →

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