Archive for the ‘Literature’ Category
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Iron Sky Will Be Dark Science Fiction Comedy
The plot of the new film Iron Sky could be summed up very roughly in one sentence: "In 1945 the Nazis flee to space, colonize the dark side of the moon and, in 2018, launch a revenge attack on ea…
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Must Reads of 2011 for Vampire Dark Fantasy Fiction Buffs
LoveVampires.com is a website devoted to the vampire genre and urban fantasy fiction. It has a list of the most eagerly awaited vampire fantasy fiction books for 2011. Among others, Archangel's Co…
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Dark Fiction: The Noir Manifesto
"Noir Manifesto" is a famous essay by writer Domenic Stansberry arguing that some contemporary writers have lost the spirit of original dark fiction. In it's place we find commercial thr…
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To Live and Die in LA
"Let me tell you something, amigo. I'm gonna bag Masters, and I don't give a shit how I do it." Is what Chance has said to Vucovich, his new partner explaining his outlook.
Filmed i…
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Dark Fiction by David Kempf
Dark fiction is a genre of literature which deals with mainly paranormal activities and with the darker aspects of society.
David Kempf is a well known horror fiction writer. His recent book titled D… -
Truly Dark Fiction Re-Introduced by Michael Sims
For those looking for something with a little more bite than twilight and a little less sex appeal than True Blood, try Michael Sim's newest text out for size: "Dracula's Guest: A Conno…
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Dark Fiction Goes Mainstream Again
I was born in the eighties and as a teenager in the ninties I was an active member of the "goth" movement. This was of course revived by interest in Anne Rice and Poppy Z. Brite who were w…
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‘Neverland’ Dark Fiction Book Resurrects in Popularity
The dark fiction book of 'Neverland' is getting much press lately. Douglas Clegg, the writer of these dark fiction books, had originally published 'Neverland' in 1991. Even though it w…
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Is Measure for Measure a Social Commentary or Dark Comedy?
The versatility and craftsmanship of Shakespeare lies in the wide range of themes which he explores in his dramas. In his "problem plays" Shakespeare deals with the dark themes as he sets ou…