McNeil delivers a relentless, creepy, and ultimately smart novel that celebrates its bold choices. If you’re ready for a story that respects the classics while fiercely carving its own path, you need to step into these woods. Just be prepared for what you might find there. Trust me, there is … A Review of They Fear Not Men in the Woods by Gretchen McNeil, Will You Go Into The Woods Today?Read more
Month: October 2025
Die Booth: The Perfect Halloween Film: Why ‘The Lost Boys’ is a Timeless Choice
Choosing just one film to watch on Halloween is a near-impossible task, a ritual of deliberation for horror fans everywhere. For author Die Booth, that annual decision has a clear and enduring winner: Joel Schumacher’s 1987 cult masterpiece, The Lost Boys. But this choice is about far more than simple nostalgia. … Die Booth: The Perfect Halloween Film: Why ‘The Lost Boys’ is a Timeless ChoiceRead more
Found Footage Fear: A Cinephile’s Defense of the Genre’s Best Scares
Let’s be honest, found footage is the most divisive genre in horror. Critics bemoan the shaky cameras, the questionable logic of characters who won’t stop filming, and a sea of low-budget imitators. But for true aficionados like me, when it’s done right, nothing is more terrifying. There’s a raw, immersive … Found Footage Fear: A Cinephile’s Defense of the Genre’s Best ScaresRead more
Eli Roth Presents Dream Eater in Theaters Now!
The nightmare has begun. DREAM EATER, the terrifying new found-footage horror film from Eli Roth’s The Horror Section and Blind Luck Pictures, is now haunting theaters nationwide. Audiences can experience the year’s most chilling horror event exclusively on the big screen—get tickets now at fandango.com, amctheatres.com, dreameatermovie.com. Eli Roth Presents Dream Eater in Theaters … Eli Roth Presents Dream Eater in Theaters Now!Read more
Must-Play New Slot Machine Games in Halloween: What to Try
Must-Play New Slot Machine Games in Halloween: What to Try Halloween is just around the corner, and we all know what this means: pumpkin carvings, scary movie marathons, and creepy adventures. Those who want to play new slot games can try some of the spooky-themed releases to get in the … Must-Play New Slot Machine Games in Halloween: What to TryRead more
Competition – Winter Haunts 2025 Presents a Chance to Win Two Full Event Tickets For a Packed Day of Ghost Stories and Gothic Fiction!
Competition – Winter Haunts 2025 Presents a Chance to Win Two Full Event Tickets For a Packed Day of Ghost Stories and Gothic Fiction! With winter on the horizon, our thoughts begin to turn to all things spooky and supernatural – and on November 15th WINTER HAUNTS is back once … Competition – Winter Haunts 2025 Presents a Chance to Win Two Full Event Tickets For a Packed Day of Ghost Stories and Gothic Fiction!Read more
How digital leisure has become part of culture
How digital leisure has become part of culture Technology now weaves itself into the fabric of everyday moments, from keeping up with friends to exploring new hobbies. The ways people choose to relax and socialise have fundamentally changed, moving from physical spaces and scheduled activities to the immediate, personalised worlds … How digital leisure has become part of cultureRead more
House of Flies: Graham Masterton’s Ghostbusting Duo Returns in a Buzz-Worthy Nightmare
I have no idea how Masterton can keep churning out these outlandish plots with such frequency and even though some of the police dialogue and Cockney rhyme comes across as outdated and hammy, it was easy to get carried along by the incredulous plot. There is no rest for the … House of Flies: Graham Masterton’s Ghostbusting Duo Returns in a Buzz-Worthy NightmareRead more
Top YA Killer Thrillers: Must-Read Books for Halloween 2025: There’s a Killer on the Loose
Top YA Killer Thrillers: Must-Read Halloween Books for Halloween 2025: There’s a Killer on the Loose This Halloween Young Blood heads deep into serial killer territory with a selection of teen novels which (mostly) feature killers of one kind or another. Horror and thrillers have always been very close bedfellows … Top YA Killer Thrillers: Must-Read Books for Halloween 2025: There’s a Killer on the LooseRead more
Barcelona Underground Review: A Derailed Horror Misfire
Barcelona Underground Newly assigned to work at one of Barcelona’s quietest subway stops, Laura quickly realises something is deeply wrong beneath the tracks. Whispers of an urban legend swirl sinisterly around the station, and she soon finds herself haunted by a string of unexplained deaths all pointing to Rocafort. When … Barcelona Underground Review: A Derailed Horror MisfireRead more
A Review of Garth Marenghi’s This Bursted Earth: The Apocalypse Has Never Been So Absurdly Earnest
to not read This Bursted Earth is to live a life of quiet, un-burst normalcy. It is to stare at the sky and see only stars, blind to the terrifying, non-Catherine-wheel-related truth. It is to walk through a world ignorant of the Black Steeple and the moustachioed skeleton that hangs over us … A Review of Garth Marenghi’s This Bursted Earth: The Apocalypse Has Never Been So Absurdly EarnestRead more
It’s Not a Cult: Joey Batey’s Bold New Novel: Review
It’s Not a Cult: Joey Batey’s Bold New Novel: Review This odd novel will certainly not be to all tastes but is a love letter to those of us who love obscure music and not care whether their favourite band has a billion plays on Spotify. In fact, the lesser … It’s Not a Cult: Joey Batey’s Bold New Novel: ReviewRead more
How Will Future Technology Make Haunted Houses Scarier Than Ever?
How Will Future Technology Make Haunted Houses Scarier Than Ever? Haunted houses have come a long way over the years, and now you can find some highly convincing attractions that are guaranteed to scare you senseless. With actors in convincing costumes and twisted storylines, the real-world horror business is thriving. … How Will Future Technology Make Haunted Houses Scarier Than Ever?Read more
Aidan Traynor Joins The Nightcrawlers Members Club
What fuels a storyteller who dances with darkness? For author and creator Aidan Traynor, the drive is a profound fear of the mundane. He writes to escape life’s monotonous cycle, tapping into primitive fears to feel truly alive. When not crafting terrifying tales for his Nightcrawlers Dark Mysteries channel or … Aidan Traynor Joins The Nightcrawlers Members ClubRead more
Review: Shelby Oaks Hunts Your Childhood Demons
Chris Stuckmann, a name once synonymous with film criticism on YouTube, has now stepped through the screen to become a creator himself. His journey to make “Shelby Oaks” is a tale of passion and determination, fueled by the support of a dedicated fanbase through a successful Kickstarter campaign. This path … Review: Shelby Oaks Hunts Your Childhood DemonsRead more





