Paranoid, for all its rough edges and wayward lunacy, remains a work of staggering vision that, considering the circumstances in which it was made, (the band ingested more drugs on any given Sunday afternoon than most ingest in a lifetime), is something of a miracle to behold; both sleazy and … Why Black Sabbath’s Paranoid Still Rules Metal in 2025Read more
The Homecoming by Zoë Apostolides, Gothic Secrets and Female Themes The Homecoming remains a compelling read for those drawn to character-driven Gothic fiction and atmospheric literary suspense. It is a promising, if imperfect, debut that showcases Apostolides’ considerable talents. Zoë Apostolides’ debut novel, The Homecoming, arrives draped in the evocative trappings of Gothic … The Homecoming by Zoë Apostolides, Gothic Secrets and Female ThemesRead more
River Eno: The Horror of Their Life Today, we are delighted to welcome the talented author River Eno to Ginger Nuts of Horror as they join us with their fascinating entry in our ongoing series, The Horror of My Life. This special series explores the pivotal and defining moments that … River Eno: The Horror of My LifeRead more
Blood Brothers: Life Harvest Reanimates Zombie Tropes with Raw Emotion Blood Brothers: Life Harvest (2025), the debut feature from writer/director Brit Sellers and her all-female Scoffer Studios, isn’t just another entry in the oversaturated zombie genre; it’s a defiant, emotionally charged indie that uses the apocalypse as a crucible for exploring … Blood Brothers: Life Harvest Reanimates Zombie Tropes with Raw EmotionRead more
The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw: A Dark Tale of Power and Pain Grotesque and compelling, this is a work of horror genius. I highly recommend it, but only if you’re strong enough. Oh, and whatever you do, do NOT go into the Library. The Hellebore Technical Institute for … The Library at Hellebore: A Dark Tale of Power and PainRead more
The Devil You Know Don’t F* In The Woods’ directors’ next film, “The Devil You Know”, is crowdfunding. Thank you for checking out the Concept Media Film Fundraiser! Concept Media is a film studio based out of Dayton, Ohio. They started making films in 2011 with their first title, “Midsummer Nightmares,” … The Devil You Know Needs Your HelpRead more
Abrahams Boys: Exploring Max and Rudy Van Helsing’s Dark Past Max and Rudy Van Helsing have spent their lives under the strict and overprotective rule of their father, Abraham. Unaware of his dark past, they struggle to understand his paranoia and increasingly erratic behavior. Release date: 11 July 2025 Director: Natasha Kermani … Abrahams Boys: Exploring Max and Rudy Van Helsing’s Dark PastRead more
Empty Jug Productions in association with Concourse Media are delighted to share the news that their gory horror, Pig Hill, is set for its World Premiere at this year’s Frightfest on 23rd August. Based on the novel by Nancy Williams, Pig Hill is directed by Kevin Lewis best known for the smash hit Willy’s Wonderland and stars Rainey Qualley (Shut In), Shane West (Salem) & Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead). Shot on … Pig Hill, is set for its World Premiere at this year’s Frightfest on 23rd August.Read more
Best Horror Films of 2025 So Far: Vampires, Witchcraft, and Pure Fear: A Fright Club Special It is not that time! It is most definitely time to celebrate how great the first half of 2025 has been for horror. Indeed, easily the best film of the year so far (and … Best Horror Films of 2025 So Far: Vampires, Witchcraft, and Pure Fear: A Fright Club SpecialRead more
The Leeds Point Horror by John Collins, The Journey of a Debut Author John Collins doesn’t disappoint with this multiple POV tale. His dialogue is genuine. The characterizations are pitch perfect. And the descriptions are evocative. The Leeds Point Horror is a quick, fun read that will satisfy anyone’s itch … The Leeds Point Horror by John Collins, The Journey of a Debut AuthorRead more
Hot Spring Shark Attack Movie: B-Movie Charm or Just Bad? Several visitors to a hot spring in Atsumi City have disappeared and later turned up dead, their bodies bearing severe injuries resembling those inflicted in a shark attack. The attacks are caused by an ancient shark that has been revived. … Hot Spring Shark Attack Movie: B-Movie Charm or Just Bad?Read more
Secret Lives of the Dead by Tim Lebbon: A Masterful Descent into Folk Horror Tim Lebbon’s Secret Lives of the Dead (Titan Books, August 2025) emerges as a taut, blood-soaked narrative that masterfully blurs the lines between folk horror and kinetic thriller. Across a single, rain-lashed day in the fictional UK village … Secret Lives of the Dead by Tim Lebbon, A Masterful Descent into Folk HorrorRead more
Push Movie Review: Mysteries and cliches in 1993 Michigan Haunted by the memory of her late fiancé, Natalie Flores (Alicia Sanz, Prime Video’s “El Cid”) finds herself 8 months pregnant and in desperate need of a new start. Determined to regain her sense of self, she moves to America and … Push Movie Review: Mysteries and cliches in 1993 MichiganRead more
Yes, These ARE Your Mother’s Fairies Fréwaka and the trauma of a nation. Content warnings: suicide, abuse, child death, false imprisonment, torture, murder. Don’t say their name. It draws their attention – and if they look at you, you might never be seen by mortal eyes again. You might call … Fréwaka and the Trauma of a Nation.Read more
Horror Novels, Career-Defining Debuts You Should Know About Memorable horror novel debuts, my pick of overlooked classics, career defining moments and personal favourites I have been reviewing novels for Ginger Nuts of Horror and Horror DNA for almost a decade. If I factor in the endless YA novels, this amounts … Horror Novels, Career-Defining Debuts You Should Know AboutRead more
