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    In this special Mini episode of the podcast Mark chats to Eden Lake director James Watkins about his brand new Reimagining of Speak No Evil (now in cinemas). Mark and James chat about the originals impact, how Eden Lake was an inspiration for the style of the original movie and the amazing cast. James also gives his three Bloody Good Screens.

    *THIS INTERVIEW CONTAINS SLIGHT SPOILERS*

    SPEAK NO EVIL is in UK cinemas NOW

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    On This weeks podcast Mark chats to Horror Author Matthew Lyons about his new book Mask Of Flies, his amazing two previous books and OF COURSE his three Bloody Good Reads

    https://www.matthewlyonsauthor.com/novels

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    The summer special is here and as always Mark let the team pick three summer feeling films to break up the horror fun. This month Mark get tortured by Marcus' favourite film Mamma Mia, Niall shows his adventurous side with National Treasure and Taz keeps the horror train going with Jaws.

    The team also share there thoughts on some resent watches.

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    Returning to the podcast this week is podcaster and the author of the amazing The Spite House Johnny Compton as we catch up on life after his debut novel, the brand new book Devils Kill Devils and his new podcast.

    PLUS Johnny picks another three Bloody Good Reads

    Order your copy of Devils Kill Devils HERE UK
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    Bloody Good Reads returns! This week on the podcast Mark is joined by Shirley Jackson Award Founding board member and author Sarah Langan to talk about her amazing new book A Better World, Why Mark now has a murderous Goose Plush and OF COURSE Sarah's three BLOODY GOOD READS

    sarahlangan.com
    BUY A Better World NOW US
    BUY A Better World NOW UK

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    The original Screen Team are back and this month Mark has left it to the team to pick the films as the team review Black Phone, Kung Fury and The Day of the Beast.

    The team also share their recent film and TV watches.

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    The Screen Team are away which means we have a new line up for June! This month Mark is joined by extreme reviewer Kiera Tomasino and Horror Author and podcaster Hunter Shea to talk about the trunk based thriller The Girl In The Trunk and manhunt thriller New Life.

    Kiera also shares her Bloody Good Screens and Reads for the first time on the podcast.

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    and also a HUGE THANK YOU to our second sponsor Budgens & Dragons

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    In space no one can you scream.... This week on the podcast Mark chats to Sci-Fi horror author S.A Barnes about her brand new book Ghost Station, her earlier YA work and OF COURSE her three Bloody Good Reads

    Buy GHOST STATION on Amazon UK HERE or US HERE
    Follow the amazing work of S.A Barnes on her website HERE

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    and also a HUGE THANK YOU to our second sponsor Budgens & Dragons

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    The Screen Team are back with more horror movie goodness. This month Mark and the team review Mexican Horror/drama The Coffee Table and Shudder exclusive PG: Psycho Goreman.

    We also find our what the team have watched this month.

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    and also a HUGE THANK YOU to our second sponsor Budgens & Dragons

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    We are continuing on our road to 200 episodes with episode 102. This week on the podcast Mark chats to Crime author and former teacher J.M Hall about the third book in his crime series A Clock Stopped Dead. Mark also discusses teaching through the years, the story behind the origins of Hall's amazing series and OF COURSE J.M Hall's Bloody Good Reads.

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    Bloody Good Reads is back after a short hiatus.
    On this epsiode of the podcast Mark chats to Author and Playwriter Clay Mcleod Champman, author of Ghost Eaters, about his brand new book What Kind Of Mother, a love of book covers and of course Clay's three Bloody Good Reads.

    Buy What Kind Of Mother HERE UK HERE US
    Follow Clay on X HERE

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    The Screen Team are back and are again joined by Author and Podcaster Hunter Shea of The Final Guys as they delve into the woods and meet Doctor Jeykll.

    This month the team review the Eddie Izzard led Doctor Jeykll and we also enter the woods in the horror thriller Lovely Dark and Deep. The team also share their recent watches, and Marcus can't share his background...and for good reason.

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    The Screen Team is back wtih more horror reviews. This month we are down to three as the boys review Bad CGI Gator, When Evil Lurks and Eli Roth's Thanksgiving.

    The team also share what they have been watching and Niall talks Big Mo

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    Bloody Good Reads is back for another year of interviews with the best in Crime, Horror, Fantasy and Thriller genre. We kick off 2024 with our 100th episode! This week Mark chats to Marcus Hawke, author of Miracle Sin, about his latest book Grey Noise, vampires in the genre and of course we get Marcus' three Bloody Good Reads.

    www.marcushawke.com
    Buy Grey Noise HERE uk and HERE usa

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    Get 10% off your first box at abominablebookclub.cratejoy.com using the code BLOODYGOODREADS

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    To start 2024 off with some fun the Screen Team bring back the Quiztacular movie quiz for a third time! This time Taz, Marcus and Niall are joined by horror author and podcaster Hunter Shea as Host Mark runs through a series of random rounds. Can Taz win for a third time?

    Buy a copy of Combustable by Hunter Shea HERE UK and HERE US

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    Get 10% off your first box at abominablebookclub.cratejoy.com using the code BLOODYGOODREADS

    and also a HUGE THANK YOU to our second sponsor Budgens & Dragons

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    We hit 2024 with out last 2023 record as Mark chats to thriller writer Ruth Kelly, author of the tense reality tv show thriller The Villa, about her new gothic thriller The Escape, how she got into writing through her Ghost writing and her work in TV production.

    Ruth also shares her three Bloody Good Reads!

    Follow Ruth HERE
    Buy a copy of The Escape HERE

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    Get 10% off your first box at abominablebookclub.cratejoy.com using the code BLOODYGOODREADS

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    It is our VERY delayed Christmas Special ( Happy New Year all!) as the Screen Team review two of 2023's festive offerings. This month the team review Gremlins style horror There's Something In The Barn and the It's A Wonderful life style alternative timeline horror It's A Wonderful Knife.

    Mark and the team also share there recent film watches and Marcus shares a random heart attack inducing Recipe.

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    and also a HUGE THANK YOU to our second sponsor Budgens & Dragons

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    After a hiatus we are BACK. This week on the podcast Mark chats to Nat Cassidy, author of Mary, about his brand new book Nestlings. We also go into Nat's love of theatre, his acting and writing about sensitive issues as a male author.

    BUY Nestlings HERE UK and HERE US

    Follow Nat Cassidy HERE

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    A HUGE THANK YOU to our sponsor Abominable Book Club

    Get 10% off your first box at abominablebookclub.cratejoy.com using the code BLOODYGOODREADS

    and also a HUGE THANK YOU to our second sponsor Budgens & Dragons

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    For Reviews and Features visit www.bloodygoodreads.co.uk
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    The Screen Team are back with their fourth Halloween spooktacular. This year the team have reached the fourth films in the main three classic franchises as they review Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, Halloween 4: Return of Michael Myers and Nightmare on Elm Street 4: Dream Master.

    The team also share there most recent film watches and Marcus is very drunk!


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    Get 10% off your first box at abominablebookclub.cratejoy.com using the code BLOODYGOODREADS

    and also a HUGE THANK YOU to our second sponsor Budgens & Dragons

    Listen to Budgens & Dragons on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere you get your Podcasts
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    For Reviews and Features visit www.bloodygoodreads.co.uk
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    After a little break away we are back on the horror train this week as Mark chats to Kay Chronister about her Debut Novel Desert Creatures. We discuss Horror and Sci-fi, Her short story work and we chat a little bit about her 2024 upcoming novel The Bog Wife.

    Visit Kay's Website
    Buy a copy of Desert Creatures HERE

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    A HUGE THANK YOU to our sponsor Abominable Book Club

    Get 10% off your first box at abominablebookclub.cratejoy.com using the code BLOODYGOODREADS

    and also a HUGE THANK YOU to our second sponsor Budgens & Dragons

    Listen to Budgens & Dragons on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere you get your Podcasts
    ===
    For Reviews and Features visit www.bloodygoodreads.co.uk
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    Intro Music:

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