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Spectre of Springwell Forest

Spectre of Springwell Forest

A mother comes to believe her young daughter is cursed, after discovering a mysterious painting in her new home.

2021

Stories

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A Complete List of My Novels

Gothic mystery, sci-fi, children’s adventures, and the odd romantic drama. Something for everyone.

Apr 1, 2023

A Complete List of My Novels

Apr 1, 2023

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The Dillon Empire’s Other Dominions

Dare you sail off the edge of the Medium map to see what I get up to elsewhere? Here be monsters…

Sep 20, 2024

The Dillon Empire’s Other Dominions

Sep 20, 2024

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Simon Dillon: Where Did He Come From, and Can We Put Him Back?

Novelist. Short Story-ist. Film enthusiast. Book enthusiast. Purveyor of sarcasm and dark humour. And somehow, he escaped…

Feb 15, 2021

Simon Dillon: Where Did He Come From, and Can We Put Him Back?

Feb 15, 2021

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A Story Isn’t A Sermon

Writer Q&A with Simon Dillon

Feb 17, 2023

A Story Isn’t A Sermon

Feb 17, 2023

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Fanfare

The 39 Steps: 90 Years On

Alfred Hitchcock’s sublime, sexually charged adaptation of John Buchan’s spy thriller remains one of his greatest films

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The 39 Steps: 90 Years On

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Simon Dillon Cinema

Film Review — Jurassic World Rebirth

Not destined for classic status, but a significant improvement on the last entry, with plenty of exciting dinosaur action

2d ago

Film Review — Jurassic World Rebirth

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Simon Dillon Cinema

Film Review — M3GAN 2.0

More android mayhem in Gerald Johnstone’s ridiculous but enjoyable sequel

6d ago

Film Review — M3GAN 2.0

6d ago

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Superman Returns: A Neglected Near-Masterpiece

Bryan Singer’s much-maligned man of steel movie has been vastly underrated, and deserves reappraisal ahead of James Gunn’s new Superman…

Jul 1

Superman Returns: A Neglected Near-Masterpiece

Jul 1

Dillon Picks June 2025

A final (for now) monthly round-up of my favourite stories on this site

Jun 30

Dillon Picks June 2025

Jun 30

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Simon Dillon Cinema

Film Review — F1

The clichés come thick and fast in Joseph Kosinksi’s racing spectacle, but they’re still entertaining, and Brad Pitt’s charm is undeniable

Jun 28

Film Review — F1

Jun 28

Simon Dillon

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Novelist and Short Story-ist. Film and Book Lover. If you cut me, I bleed celluloid and paper pulp. Blog: www.simondillonbooks.wordpress.com

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