So how does this collection change our attitudes about Wood? It forces us to admit that Ed Wood, while incompetent as a film director, was skilled as a pulp writer. I mean no disrespect here. There is an art to the pulp story, as there is an art to the B-movie.

Wood’s impulsiveness prevented him from learning the art of directing. But this same impulsiveness helped him create these breezy, nutty, short pulp stories. He’s aiming lower – but he’s hitting his mark.

When these stories are funny, they’re SUPPOSED to be funny, so – after all these years – we’re finally laughing WITH Ed Wood rather than AT him. Reading Blood Splatters Quickly, you’ll be impressed by, and even proud of, Edward D. Wood, Jr.

Read the full review at Forces of Geek.