We’re making a bit of a departure for this episode. Like everyone else, the latest in the Alien franchise had us doing a bit of ranking. For over four decades, the Alien movie series has captivated audiences worldwide with its masterful fusion of science fiction, horror, and compelling storytelling. Ever since the release … Alien, A Fright Club PodcastRead more
Month: August 2024
Good Madam (Mlungu Wam), 2021, directed by Jenna Cato Bass
Good Madam (Mlungu Wam), 2021, directed by Jenna Cato Bass Released as a Shudder Original Officially apartheid ended in 1994: an open election was held on April 27, a new flag was raised, and South Africa became a free and equal nation. Or, to put it another way: apartheid is … Good Madam (Mlungu Wam), 2021, directed by Jenna Cato BassRead more
The Strandling by James Brogden, a Battle of British Folklore
The Strandling by James Brogden, a Battle of British Folklore The idea for The Strandling started out as no more sophisticated than to write a good old-fashioned creature-feature pitting two monsters out of British folk lore against each other in a big bitey mash-up. I’ve also had a long-standing fascination … The Strandling by James Brogden, a Battle of British FolkloreRead more
Stream: A Vacation to Die For in Pennsylvania Countryside
Stream, Directed by Michael Leavy The Keenan family’s simple weekend getaway truly turns into a vacation to die for, as four deranged killers playing a sadistic game lock down their hotel and compete for the most creative murders of all the guests. A Horror Movie Review by George Wolf Stream … Stream: A Vacation to Die For in Pennsylvania CountrysideRead more
Maria the Wanted by V Castro, Cover Reveal
Maria the Wanted by V Castro is published 03 June, 2025 by Titan Books The critically acclaimed Mexican-American author leading the way in feminist genre fiction,seductive dark fantasy, and folk horror ‘V. Castro is the voice of authenticity. . . Her work matters. Read it’ — Gabino Iglesias‘One of the … Maria the Wanted by V Castro, Cover RevealRead more
Blink Twice
Blink Twice When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends for a dream vacation on his private island. Wild nights soon blend into sun-soaked days, but when strange things start to happen, Frida must uncover the … Blink TwiceRead more
August 2024 YA Horror Roundup: Engaging Teenage Fiction
August 2024 YA Horror Roundup: Engaging Teenage Fiction Our latest YA roundup has a fine range of engaging teenage fiction, four of the nine authors featured in my own almanac, The YA Horror 400, which was published last June. If you want to take an ultra-deep dive into the world … August 2024 YA Horror Roundup: Engaging Teenage FictionRead more
Silkworm, The Horror of Humanity by Ogden Nesmer
Silkworm, The Horror of Humanity by Ogden Nesmer You are hiking. Imagine it: it is hot; you’re sweating under the scattered shade of towering redwoods. Insects buzz about in the sunlight, the tang of pollen and pine needles circulates through your lungs. Every few minutes you stop to catch your … Silkworm, The Horror of Humanity by Ogden NesmerRead more
The Daughters War by Christopher Buehlman, Book Review
The Daughters War by Christopher Buehlman, a book review by Jim Mcleod I have not read much fantasy in the 16 years I have been running Ginger Nuts of Horror. It was never a conscious decision; it was simply down to the fact that time was limited, and horror has … The Daughters War by Christopher Buehlman, Book ReviewRead more
Lucas Mangum, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk
Lucas Mangum, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk By Lionel Ray Green For Lucas Mangum, third time’s the charm at the Splatterpunk Awards. After receiving nominations in 2021 and 2020, Mangum won his first trophy at the 2024 Splatterpunk Awards for his novella Snow Angels. Born in San Diego and raised … Lucas Mangum, Putting the Splatter into SplatterpunkRead more
Strange Darling
Strange Darling Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree. Release date: 20 September 2024 Director: J.T. Mollner A Horror Movie Review by Adam Barney “Are you a serial killer?” A question usually asked in jest during a first date, but you … Strange DarlingRead more
The Crow (2024) Movie Review
The Crow 2024 Director: Rupert Sanders Soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Draven returns to seek bloody revenge against the killers, traversing the worlds of the … The Crow (2024) Movie ReviewRead more
Aaron Padley – The Horror of My Life
Aaron Padley – The Horror of My Life Today, we welcome Aaron Padley to Ginger Nuts of Horror with his entry in the Horror of My Life series of articles. He has recently published a novella “The Resurrection of Jamie Jackson”, and before that was included in the Once Upon … Aaron Padley – The Horror of My LifeRead more
Schlitter: Evil in the Woods (2024)
Schlitter: Evil in the Woods (2024) Written by Pierre Mouchet and Nicholas Robin Directed by Pierre Mouchet A Horror Movie Review by: Mark Walker IMDB ***Perhaps some very mild spoilers ahead*** Schlitter – Evil in the Woods opens with a flashback to the fairly unpleasant childhood of Lucas (played by … Schlitter: Evil in the Woods (2024) Read more
Following The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Following The Blair Witch Project (1999): Looking to the Future of Found Footage in Horror Found footage is a divisive subgenre in the landscape of horror. Some people are obsessed with this approach, seeking it out even when they find the more traditional forms of horror unappealing. Others can’t physically … Following The Blair Witch Project (1999)Read more