R.I.P. George Romero
. The world of cinema lost an icon yesterday with the death of George A. Romero. His influence on the horror genre cannot be understated. Before Night of the Living Dead, zombies were just brainless …
Category: Horror
An Important Day In Horror History
“Despite my ghoulish reputation, I really have the heart of a small boy. I keep it in a jar on my desk.” This quote is often attributed to Stephen King. It was on this day …
Gumbo Joe and His Smokey Tent
. At work last week, we were talking about what sells tickets to plays and the boss commented on star power. He said, ‘If So-And-So is in ‘Gumbo Joe and His Smokey Tent,’ then people …
Table Tennis Terrors
. I know what you’re thinking – “I hate this time of year! I get so sick and tired of all of the ping pong Halloween plays.” Sorry – here’s another one. I wrote this …
Cthulhu in Kalamazoo
This Thursday in Kalamazoo see my Lovecraftian short play “Strange Aeons and Free Hot Dogs” as part of POLITICAL SHORTS: A TALKBACK WITH THE CANDIDATES. This fine program is being done by the good people …
Best John Carpenter Scores from John Carpenter Films
. This past Saturday, I was lucky enough to see film director/composer John Carpenter perform live. He played music from his films (while clips played in the background), as well as tracks from his two …
Books For Sale
. Did you know I have books for sale at Amazon.com? VELVET WHISPERS IN THE CROSSFIRE NIGHT Men and women. Love and betrayal. Lies and promises. Laughter and tears. When men and women meet, …
Oscillating Sasquatch – A Short Halloween Play
. Happy Halloween! Here’s a short play I wrote just for the holiday. Enjoy! OSCILLATING SASQUATCH by John Weagly (Lights up. A cemetery. The dark of night. October 30 – Halloween Eve. TRIXIEBELLE-WREN and …
Friday the 13th Movies
I used to watch the FRIDAY THE 13TH movies as a young person. The 1980’s were my formative years. I’m a fan of horror movies. I had a subscription to Fangoria magazine. They should’ve been …
Mardi Gras at Gumbo Fiction Salon
. I’m having a couple of plays read this Thursday 1/15 at Gumbo Fiction Salon as part of their Mardi Gras show. My short scripts “Loa Guys and Voodoo Dolls” and “Whiskey at the Neon …