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Would You Eat This Cockroach Cake?
When it comes to food, I have a very open mind. I’ll try pretty much anything you put in front of me, within reason of course. I’ve had bull testicles, sea urchin, alligator, ostrich, and other animals that I can’t even remember the name of. I always felt that trying new things is a great way to find out what you enjoy in life. You’re not gonna like everything but those few things that you DO love will become something you look forward to and enjoy whenever you stumble upon them again. But there are some things that are kinda creepy looking and would absolutely give me pause before taking a bite.
Case in point, this Madagascar Hissing Cockroach cake that was created by Katherine Dey. Now, there’s nothing wrong with cake (even though I’m not a sweets kinda guy) but when it looks suspiciously like a gigantic bug, I find myself cringing a little bit. Also, filling the center with Boston cream makes it kinda distressing, as though you’re eating the gross bug innards that only Bear Grylls would dare swallow.
Check out the video below to see how to make your very own cockroach cake to serve at your next party.
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Killer Shorts Horror Writing Competition Open NOW With New Category for Feature Screenplays!
The annual genre competition dedicated to finding and launching the next generation of horror writing talent, this year’s Killer Shorts is now officially open for entries!
Founded in 2019, Killer Shorts has established itself as a premier industry launchpad. The competition connects screenwriters and prose authors directly with the executives, managers, and producers who actively greenlight and option dark genre cinema.
But this year’s competition isn’t only about killer horror shorts…
For this brand new season, Killer Shorts is expanding its categories to include feature-length screenplays alongside its traditional short script, one-page script, and short story divisions.
The Top 10 finalists across all categories are evaluated by an elite industry jury composed of over a dozen horror legends, literary managers, and producers. The panel includes:
- Barbara Crampton (Horror Icon, Actress & Producer — Jakob’s Wife, Suitable Flesh)
- John Zaozirny (Literary Manager & Producer, Bellevue Productions)
- Tananarive Due (Author, Producer & Horror Historian)
- Lucas Ford (Producer, Ford Films — The Backrooms)
- John Squires (Editor-in-Chief, Bloody Disgusting)
- Sophie Carroll (Creative Director, ALTER & DUST at Gunpowder & Sky)
- Gigi Saul Guerrero (Director & Co-Founder, Luchagore Productions)
- Aaron B. Koontz (Producer & CEO, Paper Street Pictures)
Yes, yours truly is joining the Killer Shorts judging panel for the first time ever!
Killer Shorts has a proven track record of transitioning undiscovered writers into working professionals. Alumni success stories include Season 2 finalist Vanessa Võ, who signed with Bellevue Productions, and Season 3 finalist Kelly Nugent, who secured representation at Wonder Street.
Additionally, screenplays submitted for coverage that receive a “Recommend” rating qualify for inclusion on The Scream List. This real-time tracking board is monitored by top-tier genre companies, including Screambox, Raven Banner Entertainment, Zero Gravity Management, and Grey Matter Productions.
Submissions will be accepted across all major platforms, including the official Killer Shorts website, Scrybe, Stage 32, FilmFreeway, and Network ISA.
For full guidelines, prize breakdowns, and submission details, visit the official website!
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