Is Creature Feature Classics 1: Lycanthropy Worth Your Bite Snake Bite Books (www.snakebitebooks.com) is likely a press not many are familiar with, myself included until I read this anthology – since this is their first ever release! With that in mind, it’s a nice, if familiar place to start, as … Is Creature Feature Classics 1: Lycanthropy Worth Your BiteRead more
Month: August 2025
The Toxic Avenger: A Goopy, Corrosive Masterpiece
The Toxic Avenger A janitor becomes a social outcast when a freak accident at a chemical factory turns him into a mutant. However, he soon uses his newfound superhuman strength to battle slimy criminals and a corrupt CEO. Release date: 29 August 2025 Director: Macon Blair Starring: Peter Dinklage; Jacob Tremblay; Taylour Paige; Julia Davis; Jonny Coyne; Elijah … The Toxic Avenger: A Goopy, Corrosive MasterpieceRead more
Book Review: Imposter Syndrome by Mark Allan Gunnells
Imposter Syndrome by Mark Allan Gunnells Slashic Horror Press; 282 Pages; Available to buy September 15 A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer We all harbour doubts. Those niggling voices in our head that tell us we’re not as smart or attractive or popular as we’d like to think we … Book Review: Imposter Syndrome by Mark Allan GunnellsRead more
Why You’ll Love A Hodgepodge of Horror by Tony Evans
Horror Book Review: A Hodgepodge of Horror by Tony Evans Dark Holler Press, 181 Pages, Available now on Amazon in eBook and paperback Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Born into a hostile universe without any advance knowledge regarding the nature of existence, humanity has often turned to storytelling to understand its … Why You’ll Love A Hodgepodge of Horror by Tony EvansRead more
The Possession of Alba Díaz: A New Take on Possession Stories
The Possession of Alba Díaz: A New Take on Possession Stories The book deals with multiple layers of class, greed, religion and politics but in a way that those from less privileged facets of society will continuously — and currently — run up against. Each of these themes aren’t consistently in the forefront but … The Possession of Alba Díaz: A New Take on Possession StoriesRead more
Nightmares Inspired by True Events
Nightmares Inspired by True Events There’s that strange unsettling quality of a nightmare that just won’t stay in the imagination, and most dreams, even the weirdest, fade with the mist upon waking. But where a nightmare has roots in actual events, so does the fear linger in daylight, more than … Nightmares Inspired by True Events Read more
Night and Day: Which Scary Stories Will Keep You Up?
Night and Day edited by Ellen Datlow A Horror Book Review by Mario Guslandi Ellen Datlow is by far the most famous horror editor in the world, well respected and very prolific. In addition to her classic “ Best Horror of the Year” series she keeps assembling original anthologies featuring … Night and Day: Which Scary Stories Will Keep You Up?Read more
A Gothic Resurrection: Review of J.S. Barnes’ Frankenstein’s Monster
A Gothic Resurrection: Review of J.S. Barnes’ “Frankenstein’s Monster” J.S. Barnes’ Frankenstein’s Monster (2025) stands as a daring literary endeavour that seeks to extend Mary Shelley’s foundational Gothic narrative into new thematic and philosophical territory. Presented as a direct sequel to Shelley’s masterpiece, Barnes’ novel resurrects both Victor Frankenstein and his Creature despite their apparent deaths … A Gothic Resurrection: Review of J.S. Barnes’ Frankenstein’s MonsterRead more
Juno Guadalupe is Looking for The Lights of Greyfare
Juno Guadalupe is Looking for The Lights of Greyfare Please tell the readers a little bit about yourself. I grew up in the mountains but spent most of my adult life with a camera in my hand. Photography, to me, is just another form of storytelling—maybe more poetic, since you’re … Juno Guadalupe is Looking for The Lights of GreyfareRead more
Between Light and Shadow By Dario Fero
Between Light and Shadow By Dario Fero Guest Post Title: Between Light and ShadowBy: Dario FeroAbout: A reflection on the process of shaping For Ever and a Day – a gothic, philosophical work exploring memory, identity, and the shadow side of immortality. When it comes to the supernatural, there are believers and disbelievers. The latter … Between Light and Shadow By Dario FeroRead more
We’re Not Safe Here: When Reality Becomes a Nightmare
We’re Not Safe Here: When Reality Becomes a Nightmare In his new film, We’re Not Safe Here, writer and director Solomon Gray melds together genres to craft a new kind of home invasion film. After vanishing, a woman returns with a chilling tale. Now, she and her friend are hunted by a dark … We’re Not Safe Here: When Reality Becomes a NightmareRead more
Zach Cregger’s Weapons: Brutal, Bizarre, and Bloody
Zach Cregger’s Weapons: Brutal, Bizarre, and Bloody When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Release date: 8 August 2025 (UK) Director: Zach Cregger I’m not saying that Barbarian was … Zach Cregger’s Weapons: Brutal, Bizarre, and BloodyRead more
Strange New Moons: Fresh Take on Werewolves
Strange New Moons: Fresh Take on Werewolves ‘Strange New Moons’ is the latest offering from French Press and like any good lycanthrope there’s always more than merely what’s on the surface of this anthology. Despite names like Tim Lebbon and Simon Clark’s being attached to the project – and I’ll … Strange New Moons: Fresh Take on WerewolvesRead more
UFOs, Conspiracies, and Chills: Our July YA and MG Horror Roundup
July YA and Middle Grade horror roundup In recent months I have been struggling to find the time for Young Blood reviews of YA and Middle Grade fiction, but instead of letting time drag on, here is a smaller more select roundup than usual. I enjoyed all four of … UFOs, Conspiracies, and Chills: Our July YA and MG Horror RoundupRead more
Sarah McGrath: Why I Love Writing, Even When It’s Hard
Sarah McGrath: Why I Love Writing, Even When It’s Hard Please tell the readers a little bit about yourself. Ah, the dreaded “put your whole person into a few sentences” question. I’m all sorts of things,but at my core I’m a storyteller. I have been writing for three decades; I … Sarah McGrath: Why I Love Writing, Even When It’s HardRead more