The Kali Krew have landed at their destination and have spent the last few months getting the Libraries open for visitors. Sci-Fi & Scary will stay up long enough for us to sort through and figure out the rest of the content that we want to bring over (we’re going to be very picky here.) Come visit us now at Leviathan Libraries – the new site for book, movie, and game reviews across a wide range of genres. Indulge us as we cast our net wide and bring your attention to everything from romance to horror and (almost) everything in between. www.leviathanlibraries.com The post Leviathan Librari ..read more

The information scrolling across the Plexi distorted again, the words disappearing into fragments of code that burst apart before coming back together in the form of a thick, sinuous appendage that writhed across the screen. A tentacle made of 0s and 1s.  The Systems Technology Officer hit the timer on his wrist unit, then pushed a hand through their short, dark hair, waiting for the system to stabilize. The problems had started a few years ago, but had been relatively minor hiccups that had disappeared before he’d had a chance to even pin down the problem. Disturbances that had made life ..read more

Everyone in Edgewood believes their annual tithes at the fall festival are what purchase Edgewood’s safety, but as Faye and her husband prepare to take over as town stewards—a long tradition carried out by her family for generations—they learn the terrible truth: in order to guarantee the town’s safety, the forest demands an unthinkable sacrifice. In the midst of everything, Faye is secretly battling debilitating postpartum anxiety that makes her all the more terrified to leave the safe cocoon of her enchanted town. When everyone turns against her—including her own husband—Faye is forced to fl ..read more

Cage Match is an ongoing look at Nicolas Cage’s output from the last decade or so. I’m watching, reviewing and ranking all those movies that barely played in theatres or went straight to DVD. What are these movies all about? Which one is the best? There can be only one true Cage movie of note. Join me and let’s find out together! Our eighth contender in the Cage is Pay the Ghost a 1hr 34min, 2015 horror movie. Estimated Budget: Unknown , Gross Worldwide: $2,914,020 What’s Cage up to this time? It’s time for Spooky Cage! I appreciate the variety I’m getting in these movies, it’s keeping me on ..read more

Short Thoughts on Short Fiction is a monthly column that focuses on short stories. Each month we review a small selection of short stories from anthologies, collections, and zines, both old and new. We want to acknowledge some of the great short fiction that’s out there, shine a light on emerging writers, and point readers in the direction of great fiction. The Head from Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung The Head is the opening story in the collection and it reads like a mission statement filled with gonzo, feminist, surreal ideas. A woman is about to flush the toilet when a head pops out and calls ..read more

Cassandra Khaw’s Nothing But Blackened Teeth is a gorgeously creepy haunted house tale, steeped in Japanese folklore and full of devastating twists. A Heian-era mansion stands abandoned, its foundations resting on the bones of a bride and its walls packed with the remains of the girls sacrificed to keep her company. It’s the perfect wedding venue for a group of thrill-seeking friends. But a night of food, drinks, and games quickly spirals into a nightmare. For lurking in the shadows is the ghost bride with a black smile and a hungry heart. And she gets lonely down there in the di ..read more

T. J. Newton is an extraterrestrial who goes to Earth on a desperate mission of mercy. But instead of aid, Newton discovers loneliness and despair that ultimately ends in tragedy. Title: The Man Who Fell to Earth | Author: Walter Tevis | Publisher: Gollancz | Pub. Date: February 1963 | Pages: 192 | ISBN: 9781473213111 | Genre: Science Fiction | Language: English | Starred Review: Yes | Source: Purchased The Man Who Fell to Earth Review Walter Tevis is an author you’ve probably never heard of, but at least some of whose book titles you almost certainly know. His first novel, back in 1959, was ..read more

An immigrant in search of the American dream who, after being forced to take a room in a boarding house, finds herself in a nightmare she can’t escape. No One Gets Out Alive Poster Release Date: 2021 | Runtime: 1hr 26min | Genre: Horror | Source: Streaming No One Gets Out Alive Review No One Gets Out Alive is a fantastic name for a horror movie and one I’m surprised hasn’t been used before. I didn’t even know the story, but I heard that name and knew I needed to fire it up. Is the title applicable to the movie itself? Nope, not really, but I wanted to say something nice at the top before I st ..read more

The story of Troy speaks to all of us. The kidnapping of Helen, a queen celebrated for her beauty, sees the Greeks launch a thousand ships against the city of Troy. They will lay siege for ten whole years. It is a terrible war with casualties and strained relations between allies, whose consequences become tragedies. In Troy you will find heroism and hatred, love and loss, revenge and regret, desire and despair. It is these human passions, written bloodily in the sands of a distant shore, that still speak to us today. Title: Troy | Author: Stephen Fry| Publisher: Michael J ..read more

Before an ambush by enemy soldiers, Lord Cassia was an engineer’s apprentice on a mission entrusted by the king. But when plague sweeps over the land, leaving countless dead and devastating the kingdom, even Cas’ title cannot save him from a rotting prison cell and a merciless sickness. Three years later, Cas wants only to return to his home in the mountains and forget past horrors. But home is not what he remembers. His castle has become a refuge for the royal court. And they have brought their enemies with them. When an assassin targets those closest to the queen, Cas is drawn into a search ..read more