Author: Cat Russell

I'm an American living in London, England. I like horror stories, especially ones about zombies. I also enjoy reading and writing in my spare time.

The Greek Mythological Origin of Vampires

by Cat Russell, posted in Literature

The apparent Greek mythological origin of vampires. A love story between Ambrogio and Selene from the 'Vampire Bible' or the 'Scriptures of Delphi.' This myth aims to describe how the first vampires were created.

Interview with Zombie Research Society’s Luke W. Boyd

by Cat Russell, posted in Interviews

Zombeastic's exclusive interview with Zombie Research Society's editor in chief, Luke W Boyd. Read Luke's thoughts on the current state of the horror genre and how zombies fit into the bigger picture. Also don't miss his list of top zombie films!

Interview with Tracey Ward

by Cat Russell, posted in Interviews

Interview with indie Sci-fi and fantasy author, Tracey Ward. Find out more on how Tracey merges her writing over many genres and the importance of a solid book cover. Tracey also speaks on her journey to self-publication and how she sought to accurately portrayed mental illness (in the middle of a zombie outbreak)!

[REC.] or Quarantine?

by Cat Russell, posted in Film and Television

A debate as old as time, which film is better the original or the remake? Weigh in on whether the Spanish hit REC or the American version Quarantine is better (since they both follow the same storyline)? Or if a Hollywood version was even needed in the first place!

Interview with Tim Miller

by Cat Russell, posted in Interviews

Meet independent horror author, Tim Miller, who currently has over 40 books in print both in the US and in Germany. Read what he had to say about the current state of the horror genre, what he thinks draws people into reading a horror novel, and what it's like to be an independent horror author!

First Thoughts on Netflix’s new dark thriller series, ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.’

by Cat Russell, posted in Current Events, Film and Television

First thoughts on Netflix's new dark thriller series called 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.' The first two episodes depict a dark twist on a comic book classic.

Z-Nation’s Newmerica is a Reflection of Trump’s America

by Cat Russell, posted in Current Events, Film and Television

Z-Nation's Newmerica has eerie similarities to Donald Trump's MAGA America. The horror genre is a direct reflection of societal fears and Z-Nation's Season Five is here to prove that.