Update Your Address Books! Important Email Change for Jim McLeod & Ginger Nuts of Horror Hey everyone, it was fantastic connecting with so many authors, publishers, and publicists at Cymera this past weekend! Those face-to-face conversations are invaluable. However, one thing became terrifyingly clear during our chats: my old email address … Update Your Address Books! Important Email Change for Jim McLeod & Ginger Nuts of HorrorRead more
The Best Trans Horror Writers: Voices Redefining Fear and Identity Horror has always been a genre where the marginalised find resonance, and trans authors are carving out spaces that challenge conventions, reclaim monstrosity, and explore the visceral intersections of identity, politics, and terror. From body horror to gothic surrealism, these … The Best Trans Horror Writers: Voices Redefining Fear and IdentityRead more
Horror Promotion on The Ginger Nuts of Horror Website Hey folks, The Ginger Nuts of Horror is always looking for new ways to maximize horror promotion for horror books, horror movies, and more, going beyond the traditional review medium. Recently, I’ve been contemplating a wild idea that I believe might … Horror Promotion on The Ginger Nuts of Horror WebsiteRead more
You know how some towns just feel… hungry? Like the very streets might quietly digest the unlucky or the unaware. That’s Gulpepper. “The Gulp,” as the locals call it. A fictional harbour town on the NSW south coast that seems to swallow people whole. Alan Baxter built it. And in … Inside the Gulp: Alan Baxter on Australian Cosmic Horror, Swallowing Towns & The RiseRead more
Let’s get one thing straight from the jump. This isn’t a story about brooding aristocrats in velvet coats sighing from castle balconies. Forget that. Maria the Wanted grinds its fangs on the cracked asphalt of Juarez, in the claustrophobic sweat of a maquiladora, where the monster isn’t some ancient curse but the … Fangs and Fury: How V. Castro’s Maria the Wanted Reinvents Vampire HorrorRead more
Most vampire stories begin in the fog-shrouded castles of Eastern Europe. This one starts in the dust and desperation of Juarez. Maria isn’t waiting for a count to summon her; she’s running from a cartel boss and an Aztec trafficker, her human life already stripped away before the first fang … The Maria the Wanted Interview: V. Castro on Rage, Reclamation & VampiresRead more
Mackenzie Crook: Weaving Gentle Spells as Folk Horror’s Modern Gatekeeper for Children In the landscape of British television, a quiet but profound magic is at work. An unusual gateway is opening for a new generation, not through terrifying films or eerie novels, but through the gentle, whimsical, and deeply heartfelt … Mackenzie Crook: Weaving Gentle Spells as Folk Horror’s Modern Gatekeeper for ChildrenRead more
The story of a witch past her prime, proving that the most compelling magic is the stubborn will to protect what you’ve built. A Forest Darkly by A.G. Slatter: A Witch’s Story for Grown-Ups Walking the same path every day, you stop seeing the individual trees. They blur into a … A Forest Darkly by A.G. Slatter: A Witch’s Story for Grown-UpsRead more
Luc Besson’s Dracula When a 15th-century prince denounces God after the devastating loss of his wife, he inherits an eternal curse and becomes Dracula. Condemned to wander the centuries, he defies fate and death, guided by the hope to be reunited with his lost love. Initial release: 30 July 2025 Director: Luc … Does Luc Besson’s Dracula Suck? New Ideas & Old Homage in the Latest Vampire EpicRead more
Popular Horror-themed Online Slots to Play on Mobile! Have you ever felt the chill down your spine as you turn off the lights and go to your bed? For centuries, humans have been fascinated by fear, from ghost stories to spine-chilling horror movies that keep you on the edge of … Popular Horror-themed Online Slots to Play on Mobile!Read more
The Psychology of Fear: What Makes Horror So Addictive When it comes to choosing entertainment options such as movie genres, the desired emotional journey is a big factor in choice. While some people like to get a light intensity pick-up from comedies, horror movies take the audience on a rollercoaster … The Psychology of Fear: What Makes Horror So AddictiveRead more
A House That Remembers: The Ambitious Haunt of In the House of In Between Let’s talk about the house for a minute. Not as a setting. Not as a backdrop for spooks. But as the main character. The Backlund House doesn’t need a violent past. No murders, no suicides, no tragic … In the House of In Between by J.D. Buffington An Ambitious HauntingRead more
Terror strikes when a group of misfit high-school students discovers an ancient death whistle. Release date: 13 February 2026 Director: Corin Hardy Starring: Dafne Keen; Sophie Nélisse; Nick Frost Director Corin Hardy brings his distinct visual style to the high school horror landscape with the 2026 release, Whistle. Known for his work in folk horror with The Hallow (2015) and … Whistle Review: Corin Hardy’s High School Horror, Does it Blow its Own Trumpet?Read more
Hellatherapist Review: A Psychological Thriller Where Trauma Meets Revenge She entered the asylum to heal the hopelessly insane—only to discover the monster who butchered her family twenty years ago has been holding a seat for her.(HELLATHERAPIST is a single novel available in multiple formats. Cover art varies by edition. Content … Hellatherapist Review: A Psychological Thriller Where Trauma Meets RevengeRead more
Immortal Longings: a review of Vampire Verses, by LindaAnn LoSchiavo. Twisted Dreams Press. 2025. The first thing that meets the eye is the cover art by Jennifer Horgan: a painting of a woman in a long while dress reclining in chair of a ruby red that complements the frame. In … Immortal Longings: a review of Vampire Verses, by LindaAnn LoSchiavo. Twisted Dreams Press. 2025.Read more
Your 2026 Nightmare Fuel: Horror Novels You Need to Read Ready to pre-order your 2026 nightmares? This is just the beginning. To call 2026 a good year for horror would be an understatement; it is a watershed moment, a genre-wide renaissance. We are witnessing the culmination of a seismic shift, … Your 2026 Nightmare Fuel: Horror Novels You Need to ReadRead more
The Psychology Behind Fear and Gambling Thrills The United States has seen gambling participation grow rapidly, with nearly 55% of adults participating at least once in 2024, per industry figures. Close to 50% of the American population watches horror movies occasionally, providing a strong point of interest. This article analyzes … The Psychology Behind Fear and Gambling ThrillsRead more
Introduction Ever had that moment? The blank page. The blinking cursor. The sheer, weighty silence of a world that needs inventing from nothing. Where does a story even begin? For Philip Reeve, it wasn’t a grand plan. Wasn’t a map. It was a vibe. A single, glorious, ridiculous image that … Inside the Traction Era: Philip Reeve on 25 Years of Mortal Engines & New Novel Bridge of StormsRead more
