Bring Her Back Bring Her Back is a 2025 Australian supernatural horror film directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, and written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman. Produced by Causeway Films and RackaRacka, in association with Salmira Productions and South Australia Film Corporation, the film stars Billy Barratt, Sora Wong and Sally Hawkins. It was theatrically released by Sony … Bring Her Back: Unsettling Horror from AustraliaRead more
Month: May 2025
Sidney Shiv, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk
Sidney Shiv, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk A horror author interview by Lionel Ray Green Sidney Shiv made a bloody splash onto the extreme horror and splatterpunk fiction scene in April by earning three nominations for 2025 Splatterpunk Awards. Shiv received recognition as an author of the short story “Fulfillment” … Sidney Shiv, Putting the Splatter into SplatterpunkRead more
A Summer Reading List, No AI Books Here fore 2025
Welcome to the very first instalment of the Ginger Nuts of Horror’s Summer Reading List. Here, you will discover five carefully selected books that we believe every horror enthusiast should be diving into this season. This particular edition shines a spotlight on five talented UK horror authors, each of whom … A Summer Reading List, No AI Books Here fore 2025Read more
Cover Reveal: Anthony Watson’s: The Laws of Horror. An Exploration of The Books of Stephen Laws.
“At the forefront of his field, Stephen Laws shows us horror’s most valuable function – the use of great darkness to point up and define, in spectacular fashion, that which is truly humane.” — STEPHEN GALLAGHER Cover Reveal: Anthony Watson’s: The Laws of Horror. An Exploration of The Books of … Cover Reveal: Anthony Watson’s: The Laws of Horror. An Exploration of The Books of Stephen Laws.Read more
William Castle, The King of the Gimmick
King of the Gimmick House on Haunted Hill and The Tingler: William Castle and the astonishing! trick! of! telling a surprisingly decent story! I hope you enjoy it. And I hope your nightmares are nice ones. William Castle, introducing ‘Mr Sardonicus’ William Castle is one of those directors most of … William Castle, The King of the GimmickRead more
Flawed Execution in A Blood as Bright as the Moon Review
Andrea Morstabilini’s A Blood as Bright as the Moon ambitiously attempts to blend gothic horror, queer romance, and existential drama but ultimately struggles under the weight of its well-intended aspirations. While the novel’s premise, a vampire clan plotting to escape to the moon while evading a secret society, is undeniably imaginative, its … Flawed Execution in A Blood as Bright as the Moon ReviewRead more
The Surrender: Unraveling Grief in a Horror Film
The Surrender On Shudder A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden When the family patriarch dies, a grieving mother and daughter risk their lives to perform a brutal resurrection ritual and bring him back from the dead. Initial release: 9 March 2025 Producers: Julia Max, Mia Chang, Lovell Holder, Robert J. Ulrich The Surrender: Unraveling … The Surrender: Unraveling Grief in a Horror FilmRead more
Fear Street: Prom Queen Review – What Went Wrong?
Fear Street: Prom Queen is a 2025 American slasher film directed by Matt Palmer from a screenplay he co-wrote with Donald McLeary, based on the novel The Prom Queen (1992) from the Fear Street book series. Produced by Chernin Entertainment, it is the fourth instalment in the Fear Street film … Fear Street: Prom Queen Review – What Went Wrong?Read more
The Red Labyrinth: A Dark Fantasy Review
The Red Labyrinth, by Ben Peek, Snuggly Books, May 2025 A review by Kyla Lee Ward This novella is proof positive that you don’t need an 800 page hardback to build a world, tear it down, or stun the reader. Through the tale of Zoja Rose, an impoverished wig-maker in … The Red Labyrinth: A Dark Fantasy ReviewRead more
How Horror Movies Can Shape a Student’s Mindset
How Horror Movies Can Shape a Student’s Mindset College is a time of growth, challenge, and, of course, late-night horror movie marathons. While studying and homework may occupy most of a student’s time, there’s no denying that a well-timed scare can have an unexpected impact on their mindset. But how … How Horror Movies Can Shape a Student’s MindsetRead more
Going Home in the Dark by Dean Koontz , A Haunting Return to Childhood Horrors: Book Review
Going Home in the Dark by Dean Koontz , A Haunting Return to Childhood Horrors Dean Koontz, the #1 New York Times bestselling author known for his mastery of suspense and genre-blending narratives, delivers another chilling tale with Going Home in the Dark (Thomas & Mercer, 2025). The story centres on four childhood friends—Rebecca, Bobby, … Going Home in the Dark by Dean Koontz , A Haunting Return to Childhood Horrors: Book ReviewRead more
A Glimpse into the Horror of Lusus Naturae by Chris Coppel
A Glimpse into the Horror of Lusus Naturae by Chris Coppel Horror fans, prepare yourselves, Chris Coppel’s latest novel, Lusus Naturae, is a blood-chilling plunge into the grotesque, the unexplained, and the unforgettable. Known for his psychologically taut and visceral storytelling, Coppel this time turns his gaze to a quiet … A Glimpse into the Horror of Lusus Naturae by Chris CoppelRead more
Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang: A Masterpiece of Modern Speculative Fiction
Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang: A Masterpiece of Modern Speculative Fiction Ling Ling Huang’s Immaculate Conception is not just a novel, it is an experience. A searing, hypnotic plunge into the collision of art, identity, and technological ambition, this sophomore release cements Huang’s status as one of the most daring and visionary … Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang: A Masterpiece of Modern Speculative FictionRead more
Final Destination Bloodlines Review – Thrills & Emotional Depth, Review
Final Destination Bloodlines Plagued by a violent and recurring nightmare, a college student heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle of death and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all. Release date: 14 May 2025 (UK) Directors: Zach … Final Destination Bloodlines Review – Thrills & Emotional Depth, ReviewRead more
Below the Grand Hotel by Cat Scully: The Great Gatsby meets Hellraiser, Book Review
Below the Grand Hotel by Cat Scully A Horror Book Review by Cat Treadwell ‘Below the Grand Hotel’ is everything that ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ wanted to be and so much more. Oscar Wilde would adore it, Clive Barker likely has the penthouse booked out, and I’d go so far … Below the Grand Hotel by Cat Scully: The Great Gatsby meets Hellraiser, Book ReviewRead more





