Talk to Me somehow feels familiar, but uncomfortably so. It’s a horror show always eager to deface the rulebook, and leave you with a wonderfully organic sign that this game is not over. Talk to Me In theaters When a group of friends discovers how to conjure spirits by using an … Talk to Me – Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Those tutting and wagging their fingers over what they consider “negative representation” in genre fiction generally tend to not realise they are the ones calling for exactly that: Sanitised, straight-prescribed stereotypes that are far removed from the lived reality of any queer person, designed to accommodate traditionalist assumptions of relationships, … After-Pride 2: Shame or Sincerity?Read more
Sharksploitation Sharksploitation is a 2023 American documentary film written and directed by Stephen Scarlata, who also produced the film alongside Kerry Deignan Roy and Josh Miller.The documentary examines the sharksploitation film subgenre, which centers around sharks and shark attacks. A Horror Movie Review by George Wolf The film’s a little rough around the edges, and it suffers from a … SharksploitationRead more
Often in these possession/haunting films, you can’t help but wonder why so much time lags, why so few questions are raised, and why everyone is so willing to quietly accept the weird behaviour. Bannicelli sets us up to believe, while Gallner and Roden keep our faith alive. Mother, May I? … Mother, May I?Read more
Other Minds by Eliane Boey Publisher: Dark Matter INK (September 5, 2023) Language: English Paperback ISBN: 978-1-958598-19-1 A Horror Book Review by Ryan Tan As dark and rich as a bowl of lor mee, Other Minds is a delightful debut that leaves me hungry for more. Other Minds is a collection … Other Minds by Eliane BoeyRead more
The seventh installment in the successful Black Wings series, devoted to supernatural horror related to the universe created by HP Lovecraft and including sixteen new tales and a poem, demonstrates once again that the Lovecraftian heritage is alive and well and defies the obvious risk of reproducing over and over … BLACK WINGS VII Edited by ST JoshiRead more
Rebecca meets Mexican Gothic in this luscious haunted house tale of ghosts, ownership and desire. The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas Hacienda San Isidro was meant to be Beatriz’s haven, her salvation from an oppressive life with her uncle and his vicious wife. When Don Rodolfo Solórzano proposed, Beatriz dreamed only … The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas – Exclusive Cover RevealRead more
Read a page, have a sip, roll the whiskey—and that title—around in your mouth as you appreciate the carnage. Drink deep and enjoy: summer has arrived in Sallow Bend. Oh my, what a title. Roll that around in your mouth: Sallow Bend, the same rounded, sticky, slow sounds as cellar … Sallow Bend by Alan BaxterRead more
Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? Sure. I’ve been writing for a fair old while now, although for most of the time I was working under a different name and concentrating on non-fiction – or at least on the shadowy outer edges of fact. I’d always … Christopher Henderson Takes Us to the ChurchRead more
July YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup In our July YA and Middle Grade roundup we’re going to start at the top, with Kristy Acevedo’s unmissable The Warning, which is the first part of a stunning horror/science fiction duology, I’ve already read part two and will review nearer release time. … July YA and Middle Grade Horror RoundupRead more
I enjoy the Sherlock Holmes-esque feel for this book. The banter is both witty and serious. There are quite a few notable quotes I have highlighted as well. Overall, I found this book engrossing, riveting, and passionate. I would definitely recommend this book to all adult readers, no matter what … Prisoner of Fear by Chad MillerRead more
Obstacle Corpse is a triumph of indie horror, sidesplittingly funny, innovative, violent and filled with more kills than you can shake a starter pistol at; it will confirm your deepest fear that exercise is inherently wrong for you! When it comes to horror movies, I have always said that the true … Obstacle Corpse – Film ReviewRead more
At once, this scene tells us everything we need to know. about the film we are about to watch; we are in for an existential comedy, one that may surprise us. Why? Because those we least expect to succeed may, in fact, perservere, while others may be ignored, their corpses … The French Do It Better: AvidaRead more
it shaped my mind into understanding a story could go wherever it wanted and no matter how dark it descended, it could still create visceral emotional reactions. The creature Gmork was one of the first things I can remember truly giving me horrible nightmares. Steve Stred Steve Stred – The … Steve Stred – The Nine Influences on My WritingRead more
But it’s the things people do to other people that truly scare me. Microbes at least make sense to me, which is maybe why I grew tired of studying them. People, though? That’s where the real story is. Kathryn Foxfield Exploring Unknown Universes by Kathryn Foxfield I can still remember … Exploring Unknown Universes by Kathryn FoxfieldRead more
