A Twilight Animated TV Series Will Be Sparkling Its Way Onto Netflix

Attention Twilight fans: the sexy vampiric world created by author Stephenie Meyer will once again grace the screen in a new adaption. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has greenlit a straight-to-series animated adaptation of Meyer’s novel, Midnight Sun. The story cove … | Continue reading


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Problems That Smell: Stephen King’s Pet Sematary (Part 9)

This week’s chapters show the aftermath of a terrible choice, as now-unavoidable repercussions pile up... The post Problems That Smell: Stephen King’s Pet Sematary (Part 9) appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Beyond the Workplace Novel: Speculative Fiction and the Horrors of Capitalism

A look at four contemporary workplace novels that dive into the world of speculative and surreal fiction The post Beyond the Workplace Novel: Speculative Fiction and the Horrors of Capitalism appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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2001: A Space Odyssey — Pushing the Boundaries of What Sci Fi Cinema Can Be

Kubrick's masterpiece is odd, impenetrable, divisive, and perfectly visionary. Let's discuss the making of "2001" and its legacy... The post 2001: A Space Odyssey — Pushing the Boundaries of What Sci Fi Cinema Can Be appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Five Sci-Fi Stories About Body Hopping

Sort of like Freaky Friday, but potentially much freakier, and with less hugging--here are five science fiction stories about hopping from body to body. The post Five Sci-Fi Stories About Body Hopping appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson: Chapters 10 and 11

Read new chapters from the new Stormlight Archive book every Monday, leading up to its release on December 6th The post Read Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson: Chapters 10 and 11 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Wind and Truth Read-Along Discussion: Chapters 10 and 11

This week, our heroes encounter a librarian with an attitude, a herd of musicspren, and a chilling discovery in Shadesmar… The post Wind and Truth Read-Along Discussion: Chapters 10 and 11 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The Premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’s Second Season Doesn’t Inspire Confidence

It's a muddy three-part opener start to finish. The post The Premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’s Second Season Doesn’t Inspire Confidence appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Terry Pratchett Book Club: Raising Steam, Part III

In which Moist has an incredibly unreasonable boss (but we already knew that because of the tyrant thing, he's just in a mood this week…) The post Terry Pratchett Book Club: Raising Steam, Part III appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 Trailer Sees the Gang Go to Hell (Literally)

Just a little trip downstairs, no big deal. The post The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 Trailer Sees the Gang Go to Hell (Literally) appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read an Excerpt From A.C. Wise’s Out of the Drowning Deep

Dreamy, queer science-fantasy novella for fans of Becky Chambers and This is How You Lose the Time War. The post Read an Excerpt From A.C. Wise’s Out of the Drowning Deep appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Check Out This Watercolor-Rendered Version of Blade Runner

The internet can give you good things sometimes! Over on Mastodon, user vga256 posted that he had found a copy of a work by Anders Ramsell. According to vga256, Ramsell released a 35-minute cut of Blade Runner twelve years ago, where each shot is an aquarelle painting he did afte … | Continue reading


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Horror Comedy Rumours Gives Us a World Crisis, a Giant Brain, and a Stellar Cast

The teaser for the horror comedy Rumours doesn’t tell us much, but it does give us a glimpse of its stellar ensemble cast as well as an image of a giant brain. And what more can you ask for, really? The production company, Bleeker Street Media, describes it as “a genre-hopping sa … | Continue reading


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A Winning Hand in a Korean Space Opera: Ocean’s Godori by Elaine U. Cho

A review of Elaine U. Cho's new science fiction novel The post A Winning Hand in a Korean Space Opera: Ocean’s Godori by Elaine U. Cho appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Never Let Go Trailer Will Have You Clinging to Your Theater Seat

Lionsgate has a post-apocalyptic movie coming out that stars Halle Berry as a woman trying to keep her children safe in a world that includes possessed people (maybe?) as well as a giant snake, which may or may not be real. The film is called Never Let Go and comes from director … | Continue reading


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Shadow of the Bat: Novelty Meets Nostalgia in Batman: Caped Crusader

Relying on the aesthetic of Batman: The Animated Series, Caped Crusader never quite ascends to the same heights. The post Shadow of the Bat: Novelty Meets Nostalgia in Batman: Caped Crusader appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Apartment 7A Trailer: Rosemary’s Baby Prequel Explores What One Would Do for Rent Control

Apartment 7A is a prequel to Rosemary’s Baby—a young woman is offered a free apartment to stay in, hte building is old and fancy, the neighbors are a little…creepy. Nothing is free, however, and as the trailer released today reveals, the real cost is getting impregnated with Sata … | Continue reading


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Write What You (Don’t) Know: Gimme a Kiss and The Thrill Club

Two young women write their own stories—and those of their friends—with deadly consequences. The post Write What You (Don’t) Know: Gimme a Kiss and The Thrill Club appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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You May Enjoy This List of Books Written in the Second Person

You find yourself inextricably drawn to this article—will it mention your favorite example? You must know! The post You May Enjoy This List of Books Written in the Second Person appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Revealing the Cover of Wind and Truth, the Fifth Book in Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive

The wait is finally over, Stormlight Archive fans! Brandon Sanderson’s epic Stormlight Archive fantasy series will continue with Wind and Truth, the concluding volume of the first major arc of this ten-book series. A defining pillar of Sanderson’s “Cosmere” fantasy book universe, … | Continue reading


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That Megalopolis Trailer Snafu Sure Could Teach Us a Lot About Art Criticism

Let's talk about that extremely awkward marketing decision, and what it says about our relationship to cultural criticism. The post That Megalopolis Trailer Snafu Sure Could Teach Us a Lot About Art Criticism appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read an Excerpt From J. M. Miro’s Bringer of Dust

In the second book in the Talents Trilogy, the world of the dead is closer than you think... The post Read an Excerpt From J. M. Miro’s Bringer of Dust appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Gothic Vengance: Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid

A review of Ava Reid's historical fantasy novel The post Gothic Vengance: Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Love in the Time of Fungi: Nika Murphy’s “The Ghost Tenders of Chornobyl”

A story about the beauty found in destruction and decay... The post Love in the Time of Fungi: Nika Murphy’s “The Ghost Tenders of Chornobyl” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Why Compassion Is a Common Theme in Space Opera

In the cold vastness of space, we paradoxically find cozy stories of found family, empathy, and hope that reason and love will win the day. The post Why Compassion Is a Common Theme in Space Opera appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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12 Monkeys: The Terror and Trauma of an Inevitable Future

12 Monkeys (1995) Directed by Terry Gilliam. Written by David and Janet Peoples, based on the Chris Marker film La Jetée (1962). Starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and Brad Pitt. Let’s time travel back to the early 1990s in the U.S. Let’s say, oh, about 1992. The Soviet Unio … | Continue reading


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Seven Speculative Stories About Preserving History and Culture

Which stories, knowledge, and experiences are worth saving, no matter the cost, and what can we do to keep them alive? The post Seven Speculative Stories About Preserving History and Culture appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read an Excerpt From Michelle McGill-Vargas’ American Ghoul

A debut novel combining horror, social commentary, and a dash of buddy comedy. The post Read an Excerpt From Michelle McGill-Vargas’ American Ghoul appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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For the Undead Girlies: We Love the Nightlife by Rachel Koller Croft

A review of Rachel Koller Croft's new paranormal fiction novel. The post For the Undead Girlies: We Love the Nightlife by Rachel Koller Croft appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Hug Your Land Octopus: “Born of Man and Woman” by Richard Matheson

A monstrous child in a horrific situation forces the reader to question their own capacity for empathy and understanding. The post Hug Your Land Octopus: “Born of Man and Woman” by Richard Matheson appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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QUILTBAG+ Speculative Classics: Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delany

Recently named one of the best sci-fi books of all time, Delany's opus is both fascinating and frustrating. The post QUILTBAG+ Speculative Classics: Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delany appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The First Exorcist Goes Way Back to Create an Exorcism Origin Story

Calling firsties on exorcisms The post The First Exorcist Goes Way Back to Create an Exorcism Origin Story appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Reading The Wheel of Time: Perrin Becomes a Hammer in Crossroads of Twilight (Part 6)

Okay, friends and companions of Reading The Wheel of Time. Do you know what day it is? That’s right, it’s Perrin day! Last week I said we would be covering chapters 5 and 6 of Crossroads of Twilight, but we’ll also be adding chapter 7 into the mix, as it turns out they all go […] … | Continue reading


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Anthony Hopkins Is Likely to Get Creepy in the H.G. Wells-Inspired Eyes in the Trees

Everybody have fun on the Island of Death! The post Anthony Hopkins Is Likely to Get Creepy in the H.G. Wells-Inspired Eyes in the Trees appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Five Works About Extended Trips and Unexpected Delays

Travel plans are always tricky, especially when you've offended a god or been marooned in space... The post Five Works About Extended Trips and Unexpected Delays appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Diana Gabaldon Confirms Outlander Show Will End Differently Than Books

There simply aren't enough seasons (or episodes) left to adapt all of the books in the series. The post Diana Gabaldon Confirms Outlander Show Will End Differently Than Books appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Happy Death Day & Mindhunter Actors Join Sci-Fi Horror Film, Affection

The Happy Death Day star finds herself in a movie with a related premise... The post Happy Death Day & Mindhunter Actors Join Sci-Fi Horror Film, Affection appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Trailer Shows Us Who a Hero Really Is

The documentary will cover the breadth of Reeve's life and activism. The post Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Trailer Shows Us Who a Hero Really Is appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Babylon 5 Rewatch: “The Quality of Mercy”

Dr. Franklin investigates an unlicensed healer in Downbelow, while Mollari and Lennier get to know each other better. The post Babylon 5 Rewatch: “The Quality of Mercy” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Nesta Cooper Will Write and Star in an Adaptation of Bethany C. Morrow’s MEM

What if your memories had their own lives? The post Nesta Cooper Will Write and Star in an Adaptation of Bethany C. Morrow’s MEM appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Deep Space Nine and the Most Fantastical Concept in All of Fiction 

There's a reason we're still thinking and talking about the series' final episode and its fascinating climax 25 years later... The post Deep Space Nine and the Most Fantastical Concept in All of Fiction appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson: Chapters 7, 8, and 9

Read new chapters from the new Stormlight Archive book every Monday, leading up to its release on December 6th The post Read Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson: Chapters 7, 8, and 9 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Wind and Truth Read-Along Discussion: Chapters 7, 8, and 9

Three chapters, two major cliff-hangers, all leading up to one *major* development in this week's action-packed installment! The post Wind and Truth Read-Along Discussion: Chapters 7, 8, and 9 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Cryptid Hunting in the Ozarks With Expedition X

The search for the Ozark Howler continues... The post Cryptid Hunting in the Ozarks With Expedition X appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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What is This? James Spader to Voice Ultron for Vision Series

The series is meant to be the third part of the trilogy after WandaVision and Agatha All Along. The post What is This? James Spader to Voice Ultron for Vision Series appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Terry Pratchett Book Club: Raising Steam, Part II

Not what Moist expected for his semi-frequent visits to the Watch House. The post Terry Pratchett Book Club: Raising Steam, Part II appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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We Have Questions About Netflix’s In-Development Take on The Picture of Dorian Gray

Madly, extravagantly, absurdly The post We Have Questions About Netflix’s In-Development Take on The Picture of Dorian Gray appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Five Stories That Know Everything’s Better With Dinosaurs

From time travel to alternate timelines, science fiction authors keep finding novel ways to bring us into contact with dinosaurs—some friendly, others not so much. The post Five Stories That Know Everything’s Better With Dinosaurs appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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