The Fog by James Herbert celebrates its 50th anniversary with a brilliant reissue from Tor Nightfire. This book will always hold a special place in my heart. Alongside Hammer’s Taste the Blood of Dracula, it was the cornerstone that sparked my love for the horror genre. Like Taste the Blood … James Herbert’s The Fog: My Childhood Terror StoryRead more
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That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas: Book Review
A Definitive Spell: Why That Very Witch Is Essential Reading for Horror Fans and Feminists Alike That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas is a vital, thought-provoking, and exhilarating read that successfully argues for the witch’s place at the heart of the American zeitgeist. By demonstrating … That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas: Book ReviewRead more
Fiend Review: Alma Katsu’s Scary Take on Greed and Family Secrets
readers are left grappling with the harsh realities of privilege, power, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. This electrifying tale delivers both spine-tingling suspense and a searing indictment of a world where wealth can no longer shield from the darkness lurking within. Fiend Review: Alma Katsu’s Scary Take on Greed … Fiend Review: Alma Katsu’s Scary Take on Greed and Family SecretsRead more
The Originals Rage’ by David Watkins: Howling Good Finish
The Originals Rage by David Watkins: Howling Good Finish But it’s not all blood and guts; there’s heart here too. I found myself genuinely caring about these characters, even the ones with excessive body hair. The emotional stakes are sky-high, and the ending, while not what everyone expected, subverts traditional … The Originals Rage’ by David Watkins: Howling Good FinishRead more
The Silence Between the Shadows by Dario Fero
The Silence Between the Shadows by Dario Fero Not all horrors are born in violence and screams. They do not announce themselves, but slip unnoticed into the room like dusk. They leave no bloodstains, no fingerprints on doorknobs. As if nothing had ever passed by. Children are often accused of … The Silence Between the Shadows by Dario FeroRead more
How To Spot Quality Green Maeng Da Kratom? Goldenmonk’s Advice
How To Spot Quality Green Maeng Da Kratom? Goldenmonk’s Advice Knowing how to identify quality green maeng da Kratom can make all the difference when choosing the right product. With a wide range of options available online, it’s easy to feel uncertain about which ones are genuine and worth your … How To Spot Quality Green Maeng Da Kratom? Goldenmonk’s AdviceRead more
Gemma Fairclough’s New Novella The Retreat: Cults, Secrets, and Sacrifice
Gemma Fairclough’s New Novella The Retreat: Cults, Secrets, and Sacrifice The latest release in the Northern Weird Project heads into Cumbria, spending time with a family destroying and money grabbing cult Gemma Fairclough’s The Retreat is the fourth release in The Northern Weird Project, published by Wild Hunt Books. Once … Gemma Fairclough’s New Novella The Retreat: Cults, Secrets, and SacrificeRead more
Beauty Horror: The gore-geous fairy tale micro-genre
Beauty Horror: the gore-geous fairy tale micro-genre The Substance (Coralie Fargeat, 2024) and The Ugly Stepsister (Emilie Blickfeldt, 2025) Horror moves in fashions, and sometimes something new crawls up from the sticky neural pathways of our subconscious. Often it drips blood – but in the last couple of years we’re … Beauty Horror: The gore-geous fairy tale micro-genreRead more
The Transgressive Genius of Clive Barker’s Books of Blood
Hardly any writer -certainly in horror- explored themes and subjects like this at the time of writing, and certainly not with the degree of philosophic ambiguity that resonates from every tale: here, it is extremely rare that a monster is banished or expelled, rarer still that the monster is exclusively … The Transgressive Genius of Clive Barker’s Books of BloodRead more
A Word About Trauma by Alex Hunter
A Word About Trauma by Alex Hunter For me, horror has always been that escape. As a child in difficult circumstances, I could lose myself in Pet Sematary, where the Creed family’s pain made mine feel smaller, or James Herbert’s mutated rats, which were certainly worse than anything in my … A Word About Trauma by Alex HunterRead more
Sam Dawson: Journalist, Horror Writer, and Underground Explorer, Author Interview
In this fascinating interview, we dive into the mind of Sam Dawson, a prolific journalist and horror writer with a passion for history and the eerie. With years of experience crafting unsettling tales and illuminating forgotten places, Sam’s work reflects his unique blend of personal experiences and an insatiable curiosity … Sam Dawson: Journalist, Horror Writer, and Underground Explorer, Author InterviewRead more
Adam Holcombe Unveils The Bounty Inc. Universe
Adam Holcombe Unveils The Bounty Inc. From Gam Gam to the Galaxy! On October 15th, Holcombe will launch his highly anticipated new science fiction universe with Bounty Inc., representing a genre shift from his previous fantasy works while maintaining the character driven storytelling and blend of light and dark tones that defined the Gam Gam series. The novel … Adam Holcombe Unveils The Bounty Inc. UniverseRead more
Where Dark Things Rise by Andrew K Clark: a Spine-Tingling Tale
While there are plenty of heavy, heady moments in Where Dark Things Rise, Clark infuses his novel with generous dollops of humor and plenty of welcomed wink-and-nod nostalgic throwbacks to the music, movies, cars, and questionable fashion choices of the Reagan era. References to Prince, Ratt, Bon Jovi, Jason Voorhees, … Where Dark Things Rise by Andrew K Clark: a Spine-Tingling TaleRead more
Top 5 Most Anticipated Horror Movies Still to Come in 2025
The Most Anticipated Horror Movies for the Rest of 2025 2025 has already been a busy year for horror fans. Big releases like Sinners and Final Destination Bloodlines have packed cinemas, while smaller hits like Dead Mail and Best Wishes to All have built strong followings on streaming platforms. It … Top 5 Most Anticipated Horror Movies Still to Come in 2025Read more
Is The Long Walk Movie Scary Enough for Fans?
The Long Walk, as is always the case, will upset King purists because of its handful of plot changes. But when it comes to delivering a cinematic experience with an unfilmable novel, the movie’s a winner. Is The Long Walk Movie Scary Enough for Fans? From the highly anticipated adaptation … Is The Long Walk Movie Scary Enough for Fans?Read more