There is a very fine line between excellent and genre-defining, a line very few books cross, but one that The Creeper jumps across that line with both feet. The Creeper by A.M. Shine, Book Review When you have been reviewing horror fiction for as long as I have, it is easy to … The Creeper by A.M. Shine, Book ReviewRead more
Month: September 2024
Withered Hill by David Barnett: A Modern Folk Horror Masterpiece
Withered Hill by David Barnett: A Modern Folk Horror Masterpiece Folk Horror never seems to go away; like that ancient dark forest, folk horror still can drive fear into us all. No matter how enlightened or civilised we become, we are always just a doorway or a muddy path away … Withered Hill by David Barnett: A Modern Folk Horror MasterpieceRead more
Modern Folk Horror Explored: Tony’s Top Tips
Modern Folk Horror Explored: Tony’s Top Tips To celebrate the recent release of James Brogden’s excellent The Strandling I am dipping into my huge back catalogue of reviews, highlighting personal favourites which have key Folk Horror traits. If obvious favourites which often pop up on such lists are absent, this … Modern Folk Horror Explored: Tony’s Top TipsRead more
T.R. Slauf: Exploring the Origins of Horror and Dark Fantasy
Childhood Fears by T.R. Slauf “What’s wrong with your brain?” “How do you come up with this crap?” “Doesn’t it scare your spouse to know you think this stuff up?” Writing horror and dark fantasy opens one up to a lot of comments. Well, actually being any type of author … T.R. Slauf: Exploring the Origins of Horror and Dark FantasyRead more
Selene Shade, Resurrectionist for Hire: 1 by Victoria Dalpe
“Victoria Dalpe’s urban fantasy Selene Shade, Resurrectionist for Hire, is a spellbinding cocktail of supernatural intrigue, dark humor, and sizzling romance that will leave you thirsting for more.” Selene Shade, Resurrectionist for Hire: 1 by Victoria Dalpe In her latest venture the versatile Victoria Dalpe turns to urban fantasy and … Selene Shade, Resurrectionist for Hire: 1 by Victoria DalpeRead more
Valerie B Williams: The Author Behind the Pen
Valerie B Williams: The Author Behind the Pen Valerie B. Williams’ short fiction has been published by Flame Tree Press, Dark Recesses Press, Grendel Press, and Death Knell Press, among others. Four of her stories are forthcoming in late 2024; “Red Lipstick” in the Dastardly Damsels anthology from Crystal … Valerie B Williams: The Author Behind the PenRead more
The Demon Disorder
The Demon Disorder: A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden The pasts of three brothers and their deceased father collide when a deep, dark family secret is unearthed, leading to a case of revenge from beyond the grave. Initial release: 22 April 2024 Director: Steven Boyle The Demon Disorder A number of … The Demon DisorderRead more
Red Rooms, Horror Movie Review
Red Rooms: A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden Kelly-Anne is obsessed with the high-profile case of a serial killer, and reality blurs with her morbid fantasies. She goes down a dark path to get the missing video of the murder of a young girl, to whom Kelly-Anne bears a … Red Rooms, Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Don’t Turn Out the Lights, Horror Movie Review
Don’t Turn Out the Lights, A Horror Movie Review by Christie Robb When childhood friends reunite for a birthday weekend, they don’t sign up for this RV road trip of a lifetime, which ends up cutting several short. Writer/director Andy Fickman (Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2) has a few decent … Don’t Turn Out the Lights, Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Place of Bones (2023) Horror Movie Review
Place of Bones (2023): A Horror Movie Review by Mark Walker Written by Richard Taylor Directed by Audrey Cummings 1876. A mother and daughter, alone on a remote ranch, fight for survival against a gang of ruthless outlaws. (IMDB) Isolated over 90 miles from the nearest town, Pandora (Heather Graham) and … Place of Bones (2023) Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Bound in Blood, edited by Johnny Mains, Book Review
Bound in Blood, edited by Johnny Mains, A Book Review by Mario Guslandi A chilling anthology of over 20 stories of cursed and haunted books; featuring malevolent second-hand books, cursed novelizations, unsettling journals and the end of the world. From award-winning authors including Eric LaRocca, Charlie Higson, Kim Newman and … Bound in Blood, edited by Johnny Mains, Book ReviewRead more
Maria Giakoumatos The Horror of Her Life
Maria Giakoumatos The Horror of Her Life The first Horror Film I remember watching This one is tough because I’d always catch glimpses of stuff I should’ve have been watching when I was a kid because my father is a pro channel surfer. Granted my family never was big on … Maria Giakoumatos The Horror of Her LifeRead more
Could the New Halloween TV Show Be Fast-Tracked for a 2025 Release?
Could the New Halloween TV Show Be Fast-Tracked for a 2025 Release? It’s no secret that Miramax are producing a new Halloween TV show. Even though recent movies have been disappointing, it seems that showrunners are looking to explore the franchise further, taking a new approach. With plans to return … Could the New Halloween TV Show Be Fast-Tracked for a 2025 Release?Read more
AfrAId: A Scary Exploration of Artificial Intelligence
AfrAId A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden The Curtis’ family is selected to test a new home device: a digital assistant called AIA. AIA learns the family’s behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family’s … AfrAId: A Scary Exploration of Artificial IntelligenceRead more
A Scout is Brave by Will Ludwigsen
A Scout is Brave by Will Ludwigsen a Book Review by Tony Jones In the summer of 1963, Bud Castillo moved with his family from busy Queens, NY, to the bleak town of Innsmouth, MA, after a local oil consortium hired his father to help with a drilling platform off … A Scout is Brave by Will LudwigsenRead more