Review: Worth digging up...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 21, 2014
I enjoyed this collection, and think that some of the other reviews may have been a little harsh. I can see how some people were maybe expecting more blood and guts for their money, but in my opinion using it less and more cleverly makes it all the more effective when you do, and there is enough to keep most Horror fans satisfied.The stories in this collection cover a subject (for example, bringing the dead back to life) and then once that subject has been dealt with and the box ticked, they then move onto a new subject (for example, serial killer) etc...I thought it was well paced and overall a good collection. The stories are -1) Redstone Lake (7/10) Nightmares become reality when a man returns to an old haunt.2) Rest Stop (8/10) A quick stop leads to a woman letting go of what she holds dearest.3) Jacob's Gift (8/10) A boy is happy to discover he has a power which goes beyond the grave.4) The Phone Call (8/10) A man waits for the phone call which will keep his hopes alive.5) The Other Side (9/10) A man sets himself up for disappointment when he goes on-line dating.6) Sunburn (8/10) A policeman has a way to cut out any risk of skin disease, after his daughter catches too much sun.7) Red Pickup (7/10) A routine stop leads to a new meaning to DIY.8) The Bone Yard (8/10) A pet dog becomes more and more fussy as to what he will fetch.9) Code Blue (10/10) A dying man has a tough decision to make during an operation.10) Wrong Turn (9/10) When a childhood nightmare is brought back to life, a man has a chance to put things right.11) Jimmy (preview) (8/10) Things are bound to get messy when a boy starts to act out his fantasies.Plenty of decent stories in there usually dealing with the theme of death (before, during, and after) but nothing too extreme. My advice is to overlook the low star reviews and give this a go.