Christianity, Voodoo Mix On Haiti's Day Of Dead

Christianity, voodoo mix on Haiti's Day of Dead (via AFP)

In a Port-au-Prince cemetery, Haitians gathered Saturday to ask "the spirit of death" for any number of desires, ranging from housing to visas, during Haiti's Day of the Dead. "It's a tradition: on the Day of the Dead, after church, I come to greet…

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Anatomy Of A Scary Movie [Infographic]

Fans of horror movies are going to love today's infographic... not only it contains loads of information about scary movies, but it also tell us how to make horror films on a budget. (Now, that has to be the mother of all infographics!)

Many thanks to fellow Twitter user Ralf for pointing out this timely little gem to us.

Enjoy!

Loup Dargent

Banksy's Nazi-Themed Picture Auctioned Off For New York Charity

Banksy Nazi picture auctioned off for New York charity (via AFP)

British artist Banksy has donated a "vandalized" oil painting to a New York thrift shop to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for HIV patients and the homeless. It is the latest stunt in the graffiti superstar's month-long pop up exhibition on the…

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Cover Reveal: 'The Kingdom' By Emily Walker

Today, we've got a rather timely book related post as this Cover Reveal is for 'The Kingdom', a horror novel written by Emily Walker...

But, it's also a horror novel with a an environmental twist as it looks like Mother Nature is fighting back in this story. Wow!

Enjoy!

Loup Dargent

5 Halloween Lighting Ideas

Lighting is a great way of creating ambiance to your party and it is really important part of a successful décor. Creating the right ambiance is especially important when it comes to Halloween parties and here are five ideas that you can use at your party this autumn.

Marcia Wallace, Voice Of 'The Simpsons' Mrs Krabappel, Dies

'Simpsons' voice actress of 'Mrs Krabappel' dies (via AFP)

Marcia Wallace, the voice of Edna Krabappel -- Bart Simpson's jaded, chain-smoking schoolteacher on the animated show "The Simpsons" -- has died, the show producers said Saturday. She was 70. Wallace died in Los Angeles of complications from pneumonia…

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Avoid These Self-Tanning Mistakes

'When self-tanning goes wrong...' 

Before 1960’s the only way to get a tan is to stay outdoors and bathe under the harmful rays of the sun. Self tanning products were introduced due to the scientific studies that link skin cancer with sun exposure. Products that mimic the effects of traditional tan were discovered and developed in order to get tan without exposing the skin to the harmful rays of the sun. So today, getting a tan is that easy. All you have to do is apply self tanning products and viola - instant tan! And what’s really great about these products is that you can apply it to your body in the comfort of your home. 

The Private Mission To Save Planet Earth (From Asteroids)

The Private Mission To Save Planet Earth (From Asteroids) (via Planetsave)

Our Solar system is a potentially world-altering place when it comes to asteroid impacts; planetary scientists continue to find plentiful evidence of multiple and massive asteroid impacts on other planets and the various moons that orbit them…And,…

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Release Day Party: ' When Dreamers Wake' By J.E. And M. Keep [Giveaway Included]

We’re very happy to celebrate the release day party for When Dreamers Wake today, a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel. 

Enjoy the release day party, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway!

Halloween: Pumpkin Carving Has Now Reached New Depths [Video Included]

I know carving pumpkins for Halloween can be a tad boring, but was it really necessary to go as far as carving them underwater? Those Florida divers in today's video seem to think so...

Hmmm... I might think about it for next year (I have to travel to Florida first, though.. I'm not diving into the sea here in Southend. No way! It's too freaking cold!). Watch this space!

Enjoy the video!

Loup Dargent

Top 5 Best MMORPG Games For 2013

There's no denying that the MMORPG genre has been in a sort of renaissance as of late. Not only are many of the best older MMOs going free to play, there are also many new MMOs being released. Despite this, there are many games that manage to set themselves apart from the others.

Power Tools in Horror Movies [Infographic]

Cover of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre [Blu-ray]

Every year around this time, avid horror movies fans come out of the closet and indulge in their favorite pastime - getting scared out of their mind and shocked by freakish gore.We couldn’t help but notice the creativity of some of the most iconic villains in these scary films. In particular we noticed the unique uses of common items, especially power tools. Horror fan or not, you've got to admit, these villans get pretty crazy with their tools.

In this infographic, you will find some awesome facts and information regarding the most iconic and terrifying power tools in the history of horror films. Some of these are classics you've heard of, such as Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but there are a few on here that might not immediately come to mind. Read on to discover them all, and learn a thing or two about the psychology of horror films.