Russell Mardell BIORussell Mardell is a novelist, playwright, and producer based in the South West of England. He is the author of the novels, Stone Bleeding, Bleeker Hill, Darkshines Seven and Cold Calling, and the short story collection, Silent Bombs Falling on Green Grass. His new novel, The Knock-Knock Man, was published in May 2022. Having studied film … Russell Mardell, The Horror of My LifeRead more
Year: 2024
The Knock-Knock Man by Russell Mardell – Book Review
Smartly plotted, with a dark and chilling narrative peppered with some sly and witty humour, The Knock-Knock Man deftly weaves police procedural with dark supernatural into an exceptional novel that will appeal to fans of both crime and horror. The Knock-Knock Man by Russell Mardell I was going to start this review … The Knock-Knock Man by Russell Mardell – Book ReviewRead more
The Europa Ascent by Patrick Loveland – Book Review
The Europa Ascent wastes no time in throwing the reader headlong into a breathtaking relentless battle for survival as creatures beyond our understanding overrun the station. The Europa Ascent by Patrick Loveland – Book Review Sometimes a book leaves you wanting more, and The Europa Ascent by Patrick Loveland is one of those … The Europa Ascent by Patrick Loveland – Book ReviewRead more
Too Many Eyes by Patrick Loveland – Book Review
Too Many Eyes by Patrick Loveland – Book Review Patrick Loveland is not here to dispense universal truths. He’s not here to wax philosophical on the nature of humanity, our place in the cosmos and our responsibilities as a species. He’s not here to ponder the meaning of life. Patrick Loveland … Too Many Eyes by Patrick Loveland – Book ReviewRead more
Looking Back and Looking Forward with Filmmaker Zack Parker
Zack Parker is an American director and screenwriter known for his low-budget, high-concept films that often explore unsettling themes. The New York Times referred to him as a “one-man Hollywood.” Recently, Parker celebrated the 10th anniversary of his thriller Proxy at the 2024 Nightmares Film Festival in Columbus, Ohio. The … Looking Back and Looking Forward with Filmmaker Zack ParkerRead more
Spawn 2, Behind the Scenes Part 1
Spawn 2 Edited by Deborah Sheldon, Behind the Scenes Part 1 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 … Spawn 2, Behind the Scenes Part 1Read more
How 2024 was THE year for Horror
How 2024 was THE year for Horror The horror movie genre has always thrived, gripping audiences because of its ability to blend fear with excitement. The thrilling experience of watching a horror movie is unmatched, especially during the Halloween season. In 2024, special effects created by modern technologies including CGI … How 2024 was THE year for Horror Read more
Martin Treanor, Childhood Fears
Martin Treanor, The Horror of My Life To this day, I have never met a single person with the guts to cut down a faerie tree. They might express their disbelief in folklore and superstition but, when fields are cleared, the tree remains in place, a lonely monument atop the … Martin Treanor, Childhood FearsRead more
Vampires in BC by Keith Costelloe – Book Review
Vampires in BC is an interesting exploration of identity and what it means to be human. The vampire lore is steeped in tradition but also innovative and original. Despite a few hiccups, it is an enjoyable story and worth checking out. Vampires in BC by Keith Costelloe – Book Review … Vampires in BC by Keith Costelloe – Book ReviewRead more
Straight on Till Morning – Horror Movie Review
Straight on Till Morning, Directed by Craig Ouellette. A Horror Movie Review by Jim Mcleod Dani and Kaitlin are two dreamers falling for each other on a romantic road-trip. The future is theirs – until they cross paths with a twisted family who have something much, much darker in mind. … Straight on Till Morning – Horror Movie ReviewRead more
YA dystopian fiction: The lurking horror within YA dystopian fiction
The lurking horror within YA dystopian fiction: some top tips from ‘The YA Horror 400’ almanac Since Katniss Everdeen first picked up her bow and arrow back in 2008 she helped hustle both the zombie and paranormal romance crazes into the literary dustbin. In the period since, dystopian fiction has … YA dystopian fiction: The lurking horror within YA dystopian fictionRead more
The Devil’s Bath, Folk Horror Part 2: In Which We Restore Our Faith
The Devil’s Bath, Folk Horror Part 2: In Which We Restore Our Faith The Devil’s Bath (2024), directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala Check out Part 1 Lord of Misrule, folk horror, and why we’re still arguing about The Wicker Man Warning: if the death of a child is … The Devil’s Bath, Folk Horror Part 2: In Which We Restore Our FaithRead more
COMPETITION – WINTER HAUNTS 3 PRESENTS A CHANCE TO WIN TWO FULL EVENT TICKETS FOR A PACKED DAY OF GHOST STORIES AND GOTHIC FICTION!
COMPETITION – WINTER HAUNTS 3 PRESENTS A CHANCE TO WIN TWO FULL EVENT TICKETS FOR A PACKED DAY OF GHOST STORIES AND GOTHIC FICTION! With the chill nights drawing in, our thoughts begin to turn to all things ghostly and supernatural – and on November 16th WINTER HAUNTS is back … COMPETITION – WINTER HAUNTS 3 PRESENTS A CHANCE TO WIN TWO FULL EVENT TICKETS FOR A PACKED DAY OF GHOST STORIES AND GOTHIC FICTION!Read more
Jeff Strand, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk
Jeff Strand, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk By Lionel Ray Green Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jeff Strand is also a two-time Splatterpunk Awards winner, receiving trophies in 2018 for his short story “The Tipping Point” and again in 2022 for his short story “Next Best Baker.” Strand is known for … Jeff Strand, Putting the Splatter into SplatterpunkRead more
Alexander Zelenyj – Beware us Flowers of the Annihilator
Alexander Zelenyj – Beware us Flowers of the Annihilator With hundreds of genre-bending short stories already published, Alexander Zelenyj repeatedly raises the bar to even greater heights Alexander Zelenyj – Beware us Flowers of the Annihilator How many short stories has Canada’s Alexander Zelenyj written? That is a very good … Alexander Zelenyj – Beware us Flowers of the AnnihilatorRead more