Let’s Split Up, an author interview with Bill Wood on YA Fiction and the Appeal of Scooby Doo Hello Bill, Congratulations on the release of Let’s Split Up. I had the pleasure of reading an ARC of it, and I loved it. How do you feel about the novel’s imminent … Let’s Split Up, Author Bill Wood on YA Fiction and the Appeal of Scooby DooRead more
Month: September 2024
Digital Nightmares: Horror on the Commodore Amiga
My Life In Horror: Digital Nightmares: Horror on the Commodore Amiga It’s a strange experience, looking back at the cultural circumstances that shaped your existence: I’m part of a particular, liminal sub-generation that occurs somewhere between Gen X and the Millennials (sometimes called “Xennials”). Born in the early months of 1984 (into the … Digital Nightmares: Horror on the Commodore AmigaRead more
Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurley
Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurley A Book Review by Tony Jones ‘Barrowbeck’ fails to hit the heights of Andrew Michael Hurley’s earlier fiction In the UK, Andrew Michael Hurley is a significant force in the revival of folk horror With his outstanding debut The Loney (2015) being both a commercial and … Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael HurleyRead more
Murder Road by Simone St. James
‘Fast, chilling, entertaining, unexpectedly touching, and with two broken, memorable characters at its core, this might be St. James’s best novel yet’ New York Times Book Review Murder Road by Simone St. James. A Horror Book Review by Debra K. Every Simone St. James’ newest novel, Murder Road, embraces the bestselling author’s … Murder Road by Simone St. JamesRead more
Candace Nola, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk
Candace Nola, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk By Lionel Ray Green Uncomfortably Dark Horror creator Candace Nola is one of the most talented triple threats in the indie horror fiction field today, successfully wearing the hats of award-winning author, editor, and publisher.Her most recent collection Demons in My Bloodstream, released … Candace Nola, Putting the Splatter into SplatterpunkRead more
William & Jim Reid – Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain
William & Jim Reid – Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain In the mid-eighties, The Jesus and Mary Chain were indie music’s ultimate rebels. Dressed all in black, the Mary Chain were the brainchild of two truculent working class Scottish kids from East Kilbride. With their unique vision of … William & Jim Reid – Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary ChainRead more
UK Indie Horror Chapter Moves to the South East
UK Indie Horror Chapter Moves to the South East Serving readers of horror and dark fiction, the Chapter 2: Canterbury Horror Tales book convention will take place at Westgate Hall, Canterbury, on 29 March 2025. The free-to-attend event involves over 30 indie authors from the UK and Europe, and offers … UK Indie Horror Chapter Moves to the South EastRead more
Are We in the Age of Comedy or Horror Vampires?
Are We in the Age of Comedy or Horror Vampires? Both horror and comedy rest at opposite ends of the entertainment spectrum. Both have their own trappings and purposes that allow them to realise their genre. Comedies go out of their way to make you laugh, while horror flicks rely … Are We in the Age of Comedy or Horror Vampires?Read more
Betrayal
Betrayal: A Horror Movie Review by Brandon Thomas Three brothers return to the remote woodland where they killed their abusive father only to discover his shallow grave is now empty, forcing them to question one another’s loyalty with devastating consequences as fear and paranoia set in. Director, Rodger Griffiths Betrayal … BetrayalRead more
Horror Promotion on The Ginger Nuts of Horror Website
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
Booger: A Bizarre and Twisted Horror Movie Review
Booger, A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden Booger is a 2023 American body horror comedy film written and directed by Mary Dauterman in her feature directorial debut. It stars Grace Glowicki, Garrick Bernard, Heather Matarazzo, and Marcia DeBonis. Initial release: 2023 Distributed by: MPI Media Group There’s a particular feeling that … Booger: A Bizarre and Twisted Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Speak No Evil (2024), Horror Movie Review
Speak No Evil (2024), A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden Speak No Evil (2024) is in a tough spot. Essentially, you’re either a moviegoer who will breathe easier this weekend knowing you’ll never again have to sit through the excruciating trailer, you’re a potentially interested horror fan, or you’re a … Speak No Evil (2024), Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Nightmares Film Festival 24: Unleashing the Best in Horror
Nightmares Film Festival 24: Unleashing the Best in Horror, Reveals First Wave for ’24 World Premieres, Live Experiences, Major Genre Creators Lead Stacked First Announcement Today Nightmares Film Festival (Oct. 17 to 20) announced the first wave of its 2024 “Better Horror” program and, if they stopped here – from … Nightmares Film Festival 24: Unleashing the Best in HorrorRead more
Queer Mythology by Guido A. Sanchez, Book Review
Spanning the globe and thousands of years, Queer Mythology highlights the legends and tales of LGBTQIA+ gods, heroes, spirits and more.
A Dandy Among The Dead by Izzy Von – Book Review
A Dandy Among The Dead by Izzy Von, a Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer This story is a million-calorie z-boy apocalypse ice-cream sundae. It’s got zombies, monsters, wrestlers, religious freaks, foul mouthed preteens, human blood addicted freaks, and The Dandy on top. On the most celebrated day of the year … A Dandy Among The Dead by Izzy Von – Book ReviewRead more