Ryan LaBee 3/15/24 Ryan LaBee 3/15/24

Eynhallow Review: A Beautiful & Haunting Frankenstein Retelling

Dive into "Eynhallow," Tim McGregor's mesmerizing retelling of the classic "Frankenstein," set against the backdrop of a mysterious Scottish isle. This review explores the poignant tale of Agness Tulloch, entangled in a web of love, loss, and yearning, offering a unique twist on historical and literary horror fiction. Discover how McGregor intertwines real history with gothic storytelling, making "Eynhallow" a must-read for fans of reimagined classics and haunting narratives.

Ryan LaBee 6/17/23 Ryan LaBee 6/17/23

What Horror Movie Should I Watch? 13 of the Best Scary 2023 Releases To Stream Now

13 horror movies you should watch on streaming.

Ryan LaBee 5/23/23 Ryan LaBee 5/23/23

A Fascinating Chronicle of Film Critics: “Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever”

Rating: ★★★★☆

In a world where the verdict on a movie relied on the iconic “two thumbs up” from Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, Matthew Singer’s nonfiction book, “Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever,” takes readers on an engaging journey through the evolution of film criticism. While it is a must-read for fans of Siskel and Ebert and those interested in film history, the book could have delved deeper into their personal lives and expanded its scope beyond the end of the “At the Movies” era.

Ryan LaBee 4/5/23 Ryan LaBee 4/5/23

A Deer in Headlights

“Ain’t seen anything like it in all my seventy-two years,” Oldman said.

“Reckon we scared it to death?” Elliot asked his grandfather, gesturing to the deer frozen in the middle of the road.

Oldman released a huff of breath into the chilled November night, examining the fog rolling past his lips, “Reckon, or it froze to death.”

Ryan LaBee 2/16/23 Ryan LaBee 2/16/23

I’M Giving Away 100 Copies of My New Novella

Do you like free sh*t? Me too. That’s why I am giving away 100 free copies of my new novella. No purchase necessary to enter!

Ryan LaBee 2/10/23 Ryan LaBee 2/10/23

All 13 of My January Reads Reviewed

The 13 books I read in January.

Ryan LaBee 1/26/23 Ryan LaBee 1/26/23

I Wrote a Horror Novella!

Brace yourself.

This story will be hard to read. Hell, it’s not a pleasant story for me to write. It’s grotesque and abhorrent.

I’m just going to put it all out on front street. I am not a well-adjusted human being. But, then again, who is? What does it even mean to be “well-adjusted”? I suppose we are all fucked up in our own unique way.

I guess I’ll start with when I stuck my hand in the garbage disposal.

Ryan LaBee 8/24/22 Ryan LaBee 8/24/22

Shooting at Golden Hour

Tips for taking moody and dynamic photoraphs at golden hour.

Ryan LaBee 8/15/22 Ryan LaBee 8/15/22

The Babysitter Lives — a review

The Babysitter Lives has a touch of social commentary reminiscent of Jordan Peele’s Get Out, the Willbanks’s home–a twisty and ever-changing monster of a thing–evokes Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House, and the book’s tone is similar to Neil Gaiman’s Coraline–with a sprinkle of Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street for good measure.

Ryan LaBee 1/12/22 Ryan LaBee 1/12/22

Time Capsule in Grain - How I Developed Fifty Year Old Expired Film

I have a habit of buying old cameras, especially if they have abandoned rolls of film in them–as this one did–because I like to try and develop them and see if the images can be saved. Developing expired rolls of film is like opening a Christmas present where the present is nothing 9 times out of 10. Too often, the cameras are kept in a hot attic or some other place that ruins the film over time and makes developing it impossible.