Tag Archives: Horror

Junji Ito Maniac – Episode Four: Four X Four Walls and The Sandman’s Lair

Posted on January 26, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

The fourth episode of Junji Ito Maniac adapts two of Ito’s horror stories. The first story, Four X Four Walls, is a strange one to say the least. Koichi is trying to study in his room, but his brother, Soichi, is … Continue reading →

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Unwelcome – Film Review

Posted on January 25, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Jon Wright Writer: Mark Stay Starring: Hannah John-Kamen, Douglas Booth, Colm Meaney, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, Kristian Nairn, Niamh Cusack, Chris Walley Rating: ★★½ Unwelcome is a folklore horror film from director Jon Wright and writer Mark Stay. It follows a … Continue reading →

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Junji Ito Maniac – Episode Three: The Hanging Balloons

Posted on January 24, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

The Hanging Balloons is the third episode of Junju Ito Maniac, and definitely the strongest episode from the first three. It should have been the opening episode, to give a really strong start to the anthology series, instead of the … Continue reading →

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Junji Ito Maniac – Episode Two: The Story of the Mysterious Tunnel/Ice Cream Bus

Posted on January 22, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

The second episode of Junji Ito Maniac adapts two of Ito’s stories, The Story of the Mysterious Tunnel and Ice Cream Bus. The first story follows Goro, a teenager who revisits a tunnel with a group of friends where years … Continue reading →

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Magic in London – Whistling – Part Five

Posted on January 20, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Before reading the latest part, catch up here: https://ashleymanning.com/magic-in-london/ The building’s icy chill hit Chuck as soon as he walked through the front door. The entrance hall was grand, lit up by candles burning brighter than any he’d ever seen … Continue reading →

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