As we step into a winter packed with thrilling new releases, the allure of the werewolf movies beckons us to revisit its cinematic history. With two blockbuster lycanthrope films set to hit theaters and a formidable indie gem ready for physical release, it’s the perfect time for a deeper look … Top Werewolf Movies to Watch This Winter – Fright Club PodcastRead more
Month: November 2024
The Dark Allure: How Horror Has Shaped Casino Design
The Dark Allure: How Horror Has Shaped Casino Design When you think of a casino, images of glittering lights, the hum of slot machines and the clink of coins probably come to mind. But there’s a shadowy corner of this world where fear mingles with fascination: horror-themed design. Some of … The Dark Allure: How Horror Has Shaped Casino DesignRead more
Cocaine Bear and Other Human-Created Monsters
On Cocaine Bear and Other Human-Created Monsters by Tamika Thompson I wouldn’t call Cocaine Bear divisive, but the 2023 Elizabeth Banks-directed horror film about a bear who ingests cocaine and goes on a killing spree has definitely elicited some strong opinions. One camp, which includes me, is excited about the thrill ride … Cocaine Bear and Other Human-Created MonstersRead more
The Best Horror of the Year Vol 16, edited by Ellen Datlow
The Best Horror of the Year Vol 16, edited by Ellen Datlow Reviewed by Mario Guslandi Ellen Datlow is widely regarded as the most famous and prolific editor of horror anthologies in the world. Her name is so well-known that she requires no introduction. As is customary, her annual “Best … The Best Horror of the Year Vol 16, edited by Ellen DatlowRead more
Come Sing for the Harrowing by Dan Coxon – Book Review
Come Sing for the Harrowing by Dan Coxon – Book Review ‘Come Sing for the Harrowing’ is then a collection brimming with enjoyable sadness. Its execution is very candid, its guillotine blade polished after every slash, and the emotions are forever the number one priority. Even when events dip their … Come Sing for the Harrowing by Dan Coxon – Book ReviewRead more
A Light in the Darkness by Dan Coxon
A Light in the Darkness by Dan Coxon A Light in the Darkness, Dan Coxon introduces Out of the Darkness, a brand new anthology of horror fiction that tackles the topic of mental health head-on, helping raise money and awareness for the charity Together for Mental Wellbeing. We’re all familiar … A Light in the Darkness by Dan CoxonRead more
Only the Broken Remain by Dan Coxon – Book Review
“you will get a great deal of satisfaction in knowing that you aren’t the only one who found those quaint villages populated by the likes of Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble, Grubb to be way creepier than they let on. “ What is weird fiction, and when does weird … Only the Broken Remain by Dan Coxon – Book ReviewRead more
Dark and Lonely Water by Graeme Reynolds – Book Review
Dark and Lonely Water is an exciting creature feature that works on so many levels, hopefully marking the return of a writer who has once again realised that he is a great writer who needs to be more active on the writing front. I have missed reading Reynolds over these past … Dark and Lonely Water by Graeme Reynolds – Book ReviewRead more
Oops, I Killed My Boyfriend by Alana K. Drex & Billy Ray Middleton Jr.
Oops, I Killed My Boyfreind is a fast, fun, fulfilling read, infused with laugh-out-loud dark comic escapades, some unexpected horror hijinks, and a romantic journey that’s as surprisingly sweet as it is unorthodox. Oops, I Killed My Boyfriend by Alana K. Drex & Billy Ray Middleton Jr. 240 Pages; Available … Oops, I Killed My Boyfriend by Alana K. Drex & Billy Ray Middleton Jr.Read more
The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick By Larry Hayes Hitting the Shelves 02 Jan 2025
The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick By Larry Hayes By night, Finn has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE! Finnegan Quick is haunted by nightmares—so terrifying that he’s afraid to fall asleep. Worse still, Finn’s dreams don’t just stay in his head—they alter the waking world too. He’s already lost … The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick By Larry Hayes Hitting the Shelves 02 Jan 2025Read more
Do Not Open (2024) – Horror Movie Review
Do Not Open (2024) Written and Directed by Brian Babarik After arguing with her parents a distraught teen opens an email promising acceptance, but what the message delivers infects the whole family. There are some mild spoilers ahead for Do Not Open We all know the internet and social media … Do Not Open (2024) – Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Ryan Barton-Grimley’s Psychological Horror Listen Carefully Festival Favorite Launches on Streaming Coming to Worldwide Digital HD December 16th
Ryan Barton-Grimley’s Psychological Horror Listen Carefully Festival Favorite Launches on Streaming Coming to Worldwide Digital HD December 16th “A darkly humorous, blood-soaked,nightmare-fueled, brain-jarring blast!” — Horror Fuel“Ryan Barton-Grimley’s aesthetic is not to be ignored.” — Film Threat“A tense feature that highlights the anxieties new parents feel.”— Horror Buzz When troubled assistant bank manager Andy … Ryan Barton-Grimley’s Psychological Horror Listen Carefully Festival Favorite Launches on Streaming Coming to Worldwide Digital HD December 16thRead more
Spawn 2, Behind the Scenes Part 4
Spawn 2 Behind the Scenes Part 4 SPAWN 2: MORE WEIRD HORROR TALES ABOUT PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND BABIES, conceived and edited by award-winning author and anthology editor Deborah Sheldon, will be released worldwide by IFWG Publishing on 25 November 2024. This second volume follows the multi-award-winning and multi-award-nominated anthology of … Spawn 2, Behind the Scenes Part 4Read more
Street Trash: A Colorful and Nasty Cult Classic
Street Trash A group of homeless misfits must fight for survival when they discover a plot to exterminate every homeless person in the city. A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden In 1987, J. Michael Muro unleashed a colorful, sloppy bit of nastiness in bottles labeled Tenafly Viper. Street Trash was unlike … Street Trash: A Colorful and Nasty Cult ClassicRead more
Spawn 2, Behind the Scenes Part 3
Spawn 2 Behind the Scenes PART THREE SPAWN 2: MORE WEIRD HORROR TALES ABOUT PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND BABIES, conceived and edited by award-winning author and anthology editor Deborah Sheldon, will be released worldwide by IFWG Publishing on 25 November 2024. This second volume follows the multi-award-winning and multi-award-nominated anthology of … Spawn 2, Behind the Scenes Part 3Read more