Author: MacAshton

I write fiction about yetis, drunken monster, hunters and all other manner of creatures. My first novel, Whiteout - A Nick Ventner Adventure, has received universal praise and is available now wherever books are sold.

Wicked Defied the Gravity of My Low Expectations

While still nonsense, Wicked takes the Broadway show and improves on it in enough ways to stand on its own.

Vampires, A Weird Sex Plague, and Willem Dafoe

Despite my discomfort, I thoroughly enjoyed the film, and it kept me rooted to my seat for every minute of the 2h12m runtime.

Lake of the Damned – A Zombie-Laden Camp Horror Novella – OUT NOW!

End-of-summer camping is supposed to be a peaceful experience. Jen just wants her parents to stop fighting long enough to roast s'mores, Donna is scheming to overcharge rubes for fireside tarot readings, and Jerry is looking to finish a few cheap beers in peace. But at Lake Lobo, not everything is as it seems. Beneath the dark waters, evil is rising—and if the campers want to make it out alive, they'll have to fight for their lives.

Wanderlust is a Captivating Biography of an Unforgettable Arctic Explorer

While dry at times, this biography is packed to the brim with adventure, insane tales, and memorable quotes. I highly recommend it for those who want to journey back to a time when adventures were had on creaky wooden ships and questionable airplanes.

Colin Farrell’s Time in the Hellish Suit Paid Off

Well, here, in the Fall of 2024, the show has finally arrived, and it’s pretty damned incredible.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Is The Sequel I Didn’t Need But Loved

Beetlejuice is a film that probably didn’t need a sequel, but now that we have one, I couldn’t be happier.

Furiosa is Good, But It’s No Fury Road

For better, and sometimes for worse, Furiosa is a completely different film from its predecessor. It’s relatively slower and breaks the story into discrete parts but still retains the car-smashing action Mad Max is known for.

The Fall Guy Stumbles, But Gets Back Up

The Fall Guy pulled me in with its premise of unrealistic action shot realistically, but kept me intrigued with humor, a plot so meta, American Fiction got jealous, and a clichéd action rom-com sensibility.

Why I Still Love The Mummy 25 Years Later

Since my first viewing of The Mummy, I have loved this film for its simplicity, humor, and action-packed adventure sensibilities.

Civil War – A Brief Review

In Civil War, Garland tells an apocalyptic tale that feels closer to reality than anything he’s made to date. It’s harrowing, it’s haunting, and it’s sobering, but it’s the moments of silence between the action that make this film memorable.