SPIDER BABY: THE NOVELIZATION: "Jack Hill's cult horror classic is back — in prose. And it's available now."
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They're what you'd call “bad blood” — but they don't mean to be.Jack Hill's 1967 cult film Spider Baby was too strange, too funny, too tragic, and too early for its time. Now it's been fully reimagined in prose by author Dayna Noffke — and it's here. This is the first official novelization of Spider Baby, and it doesn't just retell the story — it expands it. New scenes. More depth. The same mix of dark humor and gothic decay that made the film unforgettable, now crawling across the page.
Inside the novel:
Available formats:
Trade Paperback — For collectors, bookshelves, and anyone who wants the clean read.
Retro Mass Market Paperback — Compact, pulp-styled, and beautifully strange.
Digital eBook (EPUB) — Instant download. For reading in the attic, or under the stairs.
All physical orders come with a free digital copy.
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DEATHBLADE: THE AWAKENING: Synopsis: "After an elite Navy SEAL team’s mission spirals into a nightmare of blood and terror, Ambrose, the sole survivor, uncovers a chilling conspiracy that threatens to unravel everything he knows. The deeper he delves, the more he realizes that his survival may not have been by chance. His search for answers leads him straight into the heart of an ancient ruthless power."
About: "We would like to introduce you to DEATHBLADE - THE AWAKENING by SKULL VALLEY COMICS and Creator EA BROWN!!! Featuring art by “Heroic Award Nominee” ALIM LEGGETT”, Editor and “Ringo Award Nominee” CHUCK PINEAU, Lead Writer BRIAN COCHRAN, and Writer\Creative EMMANUEL EXCHETA.
With the emphasis on combining gothic, horror, and supernatural and Machiavellian villains, DEATHBLADE creates a fresh and intriguing narrative that could resonate with a wide audience.
The Kickstarter release is currently set for February 2025. By drawing inspiration from iconic creators and Legends like Jack Kirby, Dwayne McDuffie, and Todd McFarlane, while also incorporating the distinctive styles and themes of the 80s and 90s, It's or DEATHBLADE is poised to capture the attention of the comic book universe.
Skull Valley Comics has an ambitious and exciting roadmap for DEATHBLADE! The combination of collector rewards through Kickstarter, retail expansion, and multimedia development which should appeal to both fans and investors. Currently have the first 3 issues totaling 32 pages each planned for release in 2025 with such an extensive and amazing story arcs, plus plans for an animated series and video game, really shows the depth and potential of the Skull Valley Comics universe."
Fully funded on Kickstarter, the comic book is still available as a late pledge reward: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deathblade1/deathblade-the-awakening
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Staytus Releases Lovesquish-Directed “How To Be A Serial Killer” Video: "Industrial-electronic artist Staytus has released the official music video for “How To Be A Serial Killer,” now streaming on her YouTube channel. Shot by director Lovesquish, the visceral clip concludes Staytus’ four-part Twisted Frames series, which re-imagines cult films starring Matthew Gray Gubler through dark, cinematic soundscapes.
Produced by Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Puscifer) and launched as a single on May 29, “How To Be A Serial Killer” melds distorted industrial textures with nu-metal intensity to explore repression, rage, and fractured identity. The new video mirrors those themes with claustrophobic camerawork and stark narrative flashes to capture a razor-sharp, contemporary aesthetic.
“I wanted the camera to feel like an accomplice—so close you can’t escape the tension,” Staytus said. “Lovesquish understood that instinctively, and together we built a world that is unsettling, intimate, and brutally honest. This video is the scar I always intended Twisted Frames to leave.”
Earlier installments—“68 Kill,” “Suburban Gothic,” and “King Knight”—have garnered praise from alt-music and horror outlets for their unflinching introspection and cinematic scope. With today’s release, the Twisted Frames cycle reaches its final, fiercest chapter.
The “How To Be A Serial Killer” video is available now at YouTube.com/StaytusMusic."
About Staytus
"Staytus blends industrial, electronic, and nu-metal influences into emotionally charged soundscapes that confront themes of mental health, identity, and empowerment. Collaborations with producers Matt McJunkins and Sean Beavan (Nine Inch Nails) underscore her commitment to pushing genre boundaries while maintaining raw vulnerability."
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After spending more than 10 years as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his interest in horror and sci-fi. Since then, it has grown into an online magazine with a staff of writers that provide daily news, reviews, interviews, and special features.
As the Editor-in-Chief of Daily Dead, Jonathan is responsible for bringing the latest horror news to millions of readers from around the world. He is also consulted with as an expert on zombies in entertainment and pop culture, providing analyses of the zombie sub-genre to newspapers, radio stations, and convention attendees.
After spending more than 10 years as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his interest in horror and sci-fi. Since then, it has grown into an online magazine with a staff of writers that provide daily news, reviews, interviews, and special features.
As the Editor-in-Chief of Daily Dead, Jonathan is responsible for bringing the latest horror news to millions of readers from around the world. He is also consulted with as an expert on zombies in entertainment and pop culture, providing analyses of the zombie sub-genre to newspapers, radio stations, and convention attendees.
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