Five SFF Stories With a Refreshing Lack of Violence

Tired of weapons and explosions? How about some stories that move the plot along in other ways... The post Five SFF Stories With a Refreshing Lack of Violence appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read the Introduction to Sinophagia: A Celebration of Chinese Horror

An anthology of unsettling tales from contemporary China, translated into English for the very first time. The post Read the Introduction to Sinophagia: A Celebration of Chinese Horror appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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All the New Young Adult SFF Books Arriving in October 2024

Soldiers, princes, alchemists and thieves all make appearances in October's new young adult titles… The post All the New Young Adult SFF Books Arriving in October 2024 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Anton Hur Asks Existential Questions in Toward Eternity

A review of Anton Hur's new science fiction novel. The post Anton Hur Asks Existential Questions in Toward Eternity appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Agatha All Along Regales Us With a Jam Session in “If I Can’t Reach You / Let My Song Teach You”

*slaps trunk* You can fit so much lesbian drama in this baby... The post Agatha All Along Regales Us With a Jam Session in “If I Can’t Reach You / Let My Song Teach You” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Transformers One Is the Pro-Labor Allegory the Animation Industry Needs Right Now

The driving message of the new animated movie is both timely and surprising The post Transformers One Is the Pro-Labor Allegory the Animation Industry Needs Right Now appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Gentle, Magnificent Gratitude: A Love Letter to Natsume’s Book of Friends

One of the coziest, most comforting anime of all time, a slow-burn coming-of-age story that champions decency above all. The post Gentle, Magnificent Gratitude: A Love Letter to Natsume’s Book of Friends appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Love Ain’t What It Used to Be in Companion Teaser Trailer

It's nothing like The Notebook, in fact The post Love Ain’t What It Used to Be in Companion Teaser Trailer appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Pumpkins Are Ripe for Revenge in Carved Trailer

We've carved one too many... The post Pumpkins Are Ripe for Revenge in Carved Trailer appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read a Bonus Excerpt From august clarke’s Metal from Heaven

A bloody lesbian revenge tale and political fantasy set in a glittering world transformed by industrial change—and simmering class warfare. The post Read a Bonus Excerpt From august clarke’s Metal from Heaven appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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MadS Trailer Is a Drug-Induced and Very Bloody Nightmare

An entire horror movie done in one long shot The post MadS Trailer Is a Drug-Induced and Very Bloody Nightmare appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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All the New Science Fiction Books Arriving in October 2024

October's new science fiction releases feature ace pilots, astrophysicists, and, yes, a space-faring cat named Pumpkin! The post All the New Science Fiction Books Arriving in October 2024 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Crypt of the Moon Spider by Nathan Ballingrud Is the Beginning of a Genre-Defying Journey

A review of Nathan Ballingrud's new horror novel. The post Crypt of the Moon Spider by Nathan Ballingrud Is the Beginning of a Genre-Defying Journey appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Sugar: Colin Farrell’s Private Detective Is Back for a Second Season

John Sugar is coming back for round two The post Sugar: Colin Farrell’s Private Detective Is Back for a Second Season appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The Wild Robot Knows the Meaning of Life, If You’re Willing to Listen

If you're looking for a film about the joys and terrors of this thing we call living... you've come to the right place The post The Wild Robot Knows the Meaning of Life, If You’re Willing to Listen appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The Joy of the Vulture: Stephen King’s Pet Sematary (Part 11)

Welcome back to Reading the Weird, in which we get girl cooties all over weird fiction, cosmic horror, and Lovecraftiana—from its historical roots through its most recent branches. This week, we continue Stephen King’s Pet Sematary with Chapters 33-35. The novel was first publish … | Continue reading


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The Venture Bros.’ “Spanakopita!” and the Desperate Quest for Joy

Underneath all the in-jokes and raunchy humor, "The Venture Bros." can be surprisingly touching, at times... The post The Venture Bros.’ “Spanakopita!” and the Desperate Quest for Joy appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Escape From New York: Snake Plissken Doesn’t Care

Grab your favorite eyepatch and let's talk about antiheroes, disillusionment, dystopia, and snake tattoos as we kick off John Carpenter Month! The post Escape From New York: Snake Plissken Doesn’t Care appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Five SFF Strategies for Plotting Around Pesky Parents

Are you the responsible, caring parent of a juvenile adventurer? You may want to upgrade your insurance... The post Five SFF Strategies for Plotting Around Pesky Parents appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Parthenogenesis

When their rental truck breaks down, two friends moving cross-country kill time by telling stories about the strange carving in front of the motel where they’re awaiting a mechanic . . . The post Parthenogenesis appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read an Excerpt From Kay Chronister’s The Bog Wife

Five siblings unearth long-buried secrets when the supernatural bargain entwining their fate with their ancestral land is suddenly ruptured… The post Read an Excerpt From Kay Chronister’s The Bog Wife appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Squid Game Season 2 Trailer Asks if You Want to Play a Game

Who's up for a second round of life-or-death? The post Squid Game Season 2 Trailer Asks if You Want to Play a Game appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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All the New Fantasy Books Arriving in October 2024

An Imperial historian, an assassin, and a psychic are just some of the characters in this month's batch of new science fiction titles. The post All the New Fantasy Books Arriving in October 2024 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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American Horror Stories Trailer Has Five Unique Ways to Terrify Us

Henry Winkler as a mad scientist? Yes please The post American Horror Stories Trailer Has Five Unique Ways to Terrify Us appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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House of Spoils Trailer Serves Up Some Delicious Horror Motifs

Don't eat the tarts The post House of Spoils Trailer Serves Up Some Delicious Horror Motifs appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Et Tu, Wow Platinum? Megalopolis’ Vision of the Future Offers Nothing New

Alas, I come to bury Cesar Catilina, not to praise him. The post Et Tu, Wow Platinum? Megalopolis’ Vision of the Future Offers Nothing New appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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No Terra and No Firma: The Integral Trees by Larry Niven

Let's revisit one of the most fascinating settings in science fiction: the Smoke Ring. The post No Terra and No Firma: The Integral Trees by Larry Niven appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Where Do Genres Come From?

Sure, there's marketing involved, but it's also about certain foundational texts creating demand, and readers trying to recapture specific feelings... The post Where Do Genres Come From? appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Reading The Wheel of Time: High Seats Plot and Darkfriends Kill in Crossroads of Twilight (Part 10)

More machinations in the succession battle in Andor… The post Reading The Wheel of Time: High Seats Plot and Darkfriends Kill in Crossroads of Twilight (Part 10) appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Face Your Fears: Revealing St. Damned by Ty Drago

A cryptic message sends one woman into a haunted church to face down a deranged ghost... The post Face Your Fears: Revealing St. Damned by Ty Drago appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read an Excerpt From Karen Marie Moning’s The House at Watch Hill

A young woman moves to Divinity, Louisiana, to inherit a large fortune and a Gothic mansion full of mysteries and ominous secrets... The post Read an Excerpt From Karen Marie Moning’s The House at Watch Hill appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The Beauty: Ryan Murphy to Adapt Graphic Novel into Series Starring Evan Peters, Others

Does Ryan Murphy ever sleep? The post The Beauty: Ryan Murphy to Adapt Graphic Novel into Series Starring Evan Peters, Others appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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“Let’s dance” — The Penguin’s “Inside Man”

Sofia struggles to get the family to take her seriously, while Penguin continues to play the Maronis and Falcones against each other. The post “Let’s dance” — The Penguin’s “Inside Man” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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DC Studios Is Developing a Bane and Deathstroke Movie

Please let it be the Harley Quinn version of Bane The post DC Studios Is Developing a Bane and Deathstroke Movie appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Babylon 5 Rewatch: “Revelations”

Garibaldi awakens to a very different Babylon 5, and Delenn emerges from her chrysalis... The post Babylon 5 Rewatch: “Revelations” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The Title Character of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu Is “A Force More Powerful Than Evil”

"He is coming." The post The Title Character of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu Is “A Force More Powerful Than Evil” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Five Books Featuring Horrific Family Inheritances

Whether a family curse, a haunted piece of real estate, or a monstrous ailment, these gothic tales pass their horrors on to the next generation. The post Five Books Featuring Horrific Family Inheritances appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson: Chapters 16, 17, and 18

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 16, 17, and 18 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Wind and Truth Read-Along Discussion: Chapters 16, 17, and 18

Dalinar awakens to new possibilities, while Wit has a major epiphany… The post Wind and Truth Read-Along Discussion: Chapters 16, 17, and 18 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Expedition X Takes on “America’s Lake Monster”

Thanks to commenter Raskos, I’ve picked up a copy of Peter Costello’s book, In Search of Lake Monsters, and I’m working my way through it. Meanwhile, let’s watch some TV. I’m the mood this week for some Jess and Phil, so Expedition X it is. Sure enough, at the end of Season 2, th … | Continue reading


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The Rings of Power Asks Questions About the Nature of Evil in “Doomed to Die”

Do we really need Sauron to be a sympathetic villain? The post The Rings of Power Asks Questions About the Nature of Evil in “Doomed to Die” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Terry Pratchett Book Club: The Shepherd’s Crown, Part III

My turf. My feet. My boots. My way... The post Terry Pratchett Book Club: The Shepherd’s Crown, Part III appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read an Excerpt From R.S.A. Garcia’s The Nightward

Women warrior-magicians rule, and a child princess and her bodyguard must flee an attempted coup and evade the darkness sent to kill her. The post Read an Excerpt From R.S.A. Garcia’s The Nightward appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Returning to Theaters for 50th Anniversary, With New Trailer to Celebrate

The restoration was overseen by director Tobe Hooper before his death in 2017 The post The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Returning to Theaters for 50th Anniversary, With New Trailer to Celebrate appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Elevation Trailer Sees Anthony Mackie Battling Sea-Level Loving Monsters

They don't like to be high up The post Elevation Trailer Sees Anthony Mackie Battling Sea-Level Loving Monsters appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Hysteria! Trailer Gets Metal During the Satanic Panic

We're not sure how any '80s copy machine produces flyers with that much black... The post Hysteria! Trailer Gets Metal During the Satanic Panic appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Agatha All Along Gives the Coven Its First Test in “Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials”

Down the Witches' Road... and into the worst beach house you've ever seen. The post Agatha All Along Gives the Coven Its First Test in “Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Domestic Terrors: Beware the Boy(s) Next Door

The Boy Next Door is not always the wholesome sweetheart he appears to be... The post Domestic Terrors: Beware the Boy(s) Next Door appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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