The Conception of Terror, A collection of four ghostly tales inspired by M. R. James. For many horror fans, A Ghost Story for Christmas is an essential part of the holiday season, and each series has been closely associated with MR James. The first BBC series, back in the 1970s, … The Conception of Terror: A Modern Twist on Classic TalesRead more
Exploring Clive Barker’s Tortured Souls Toy Line I’m aware that this is somewhat breaking the theme of previous articles in this series; for the most part, the toy lines I’ve explored have been notable for their targeting of child markets, yet consisting of profoundly graphic or horrific subjects. This particular range … Tortured Souls, Exploring Clive Barker’s Toy LineRead more
The Advent Calendar, directed by Patrick Ridremont In which we ask what a gift is worth Merry Christmas one and all! Today we’ll consider what would happen if Tiny Tim wasn’t such an angel. You know who’s hard to shop for? People with birthdays in December. My mother-in-law and sister-in-law … The Advent Calendar: A Christmas Horror ReviewRead more
Not Born of Woman by Teel James Glenn He writes every scene, every fight, as if seeing it through the lens of a camera. The writing is clear and succinct. The supernatural elements are, at times, frightening and at other times, sumptuously drawn. A Horror Book Review by Debra K. … Not Born of Woman by Teel James Glenn: A New Take on Frankenstein’s MonsterRead more
Madballs: The Most Disgusting Toys of the 80s How can any self-respecting child of the 1980s not have fallen in love with these gruesome, revolting little globs of ugliness? In a culture dominated by a sudden ready access to all manner of media (from video tapes of films and TV shows … Madballs: The Most Disgusting Toys of the 80sRead more
Introduction Vampires have long been a staple of popular culture, captivating audiences with their blend of horror, romance, and intrigue. However, as the genre evolves and new narratives emerge, the question arises: are vampires becoming a dull relic of the past? In recent years, the box office struggles of vampire-themed … Why Are Vampires Losing Popularity in Modern Media?Read more
Twelve Terrifying Toy Franchises: The Inhumanoids “The evil that lies within!” So proclaims the tag line of this fairly obscure but fondly remembered toy line of the mid to late 1980s. Like Transformers, MASK, Visionaries and numerous other lines of the era, Inhumanoids was a franchise that experienced a media blitzkrieg during the era of … Inhumanoids: The 1980s Toy Franchise You ForgotRead more
Feast While You Can by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta – Book Review The novel is unsettling, sexy, and poignant. The atmosphere of Cadenze is wonderfully rendered. It’s a small town that has a strange almost pride in its not-quite-backwards belief, where generational legacies relationships that loom over every interaction … ‘Feast While You Can’ by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta: Queer Horror UnwrappedRead more
“Malfi weaves a captivating tale where fear and paranoia emerge from the everyday, pushing characters to their limits as secrets unravel and dark truths come to light, showcasing the fragility of trust in a profoundly unsettling world.” Senseless by Ronald Malfi What do you see…? When the mutilated body of … Senseless: A Tapestry of Horror and Deceit by Ronald MalfiRead more
