To celebrate the launch of Gloam by Jack MacKay, we welcome Jack to Ginger Nuts of Horror with a brillaint entry in our Childhood Fears series of articles. Described as “Featuring a bold and tenacious protagonist, a supporting cast of instantly endearing characters, and a veritable phantasmagoria of ghastly ghouls, debut … Jack MacKay Opens the Door to His Childhood FearsRead more
Year: 2025
A Very British Terror – The Works of Nigel Kneale by Anthony Ryan
Today, we welcome author Anthony Ryan to Ginger Nuts of Horror to celebrate the release of his new novel The Feeding, described by Philip Fracassi as “A madly entertaining amalgam of locked-room mystery, heart-racing thriller, and terror-inducing horror show that will keep you up late into the night and darken … A Very British Terror – The Works of Nigel Kneale by Anthony RyanRead more
Strange Harvest: Cosmic Horror Hunt for Mr. Shiny
Detectives are thrust into a chilling hunt for “Mr. Shiny”, a sadistic serial killer from the past whose return marks the beginning of a new wave of grotesque, otherworldly crimes tied to a dark cosmic force. Release date: 8 August 2025 Director: Stuart Ortiz Strange Harvest: Cosmic Horror Hunt for Mr. Shiny … Strange Harvest: Cosmic Horror Hunt for Mr. ShinyRead more
Skin by Kathe Koja – A Visceral Tale of Art, Madness, and Human Nature
Book Review Skin by Kathe Koja – A Visceral Tale of Art, Madness, and Human Nature It knows how to toy with you and portray an image of perversion, but because you often take some time to acclimatise to the images and worlds she’s creating, no matter how alluring they … Skin by Kathe Koja – A Visceral Tale of Art, Madness, and Human NatureRead more
My Top YA Bram Stoker Award Picks of the Last Decade by Tony Jones.
The Young Adult (YA) Bram Stoker Award: my top picks from the last decade of Final Ballots In my previous Young Blood article “A depressing night for quality children’s fiction” I criticised the 2024 Bram Stoker Award, particularly the members who voted for two very weak novels, which clearly do … My Top YA Bram Stoker Award Picks of the Last Decade by Tony Jones.Read more
Weapons, Zach Cregger’s Disturbing Horror
Weapons, Zach Cregger’s Disturbing Horror As crafty as this film is, there’s not a lot of metaphor or social consciousness afoot. Weapons is just here to work your nerves, make you gasp, and shed some blood. It does it pretty well. When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanishes … Weapons, Zach Cregger’s Disturbing HorrorRead more
A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic: Depictions of Plague and Pandemic on Film and TV
A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic: Depictions of Plague and Pandemic on Film and TV by Richard Scheib, book review In an era indelibly marked by the COVID-19 crisis, film critic Richard Scheib delivers a groundbreaking cultural artefact with A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic: Depictions of Plague and Pandemic on … A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic: Depictions of Plague and Pandemic on Film and TVRead more
Why I Don’t Watch Horror Movies, and Why have I watched the ones I have?
Why I Don’t Watch Horror Movies, and Why have I watched the ones I have? Today, we are delighted to welcome author Yadav B.V., who has written a truly fascinating and thought-provoking piece about his complex love-hate relationship with horror movies. In his insightful article, he explains in detail why, … Why I Don’t Watch Horror Movies, and Why have I watched the ones I have?Read more
The Haunting at Morsley Manor By George Morris De’Ath
The Haunting at Morsley Manor By George Morris De’Ath Perfect for fans of Most Haunted, Ghostwatch, AHS, The Haunting of Hill House, and The Woman in Black, this gory, supernatural campy horror follows a troubled paranormal investigator uncovering terrifying secrets that blur the line between the living and the dead. … The Haunting at Morsley Manor By George Morris De’AthRead more
Osiris (2025): Big Dumb Alien Fun, Movie Review
Osiris (2025) Special Forces commandos are abducted mid-operation by a mysterious spacecraft and, upon awakening, find themselves prey to a relentless alien race in a fight for survival. (IMDB) Written by William Kaufman and Paul Reichelt Directed by William Kaufman Osiris: Big Dumb Alien Fun, Movie Review Osiris opens with … Osiris (2025): Big Dumb Alien Fun, Movie ReviewRead more
The Damocles Files: Vol 3: The Key of the Abyss, A Dark Triumph in Occult WWII Horror
The Damocles Files: Vol 3: The Key of the Abyss By Benedict J. Jones & Anthony Watson, A Dark Triumph in Occult WWII Horror The Key of the Abyss is a high-water mark for occult WWII fiction. It balances pulp spectacle with philosophical heft, proving Ginger Nuts’ longstanding thesis: Jones and … The Damocles Files: Vol 3: The Key of the Abyss, A Dark Triumph in Occult WWII HorrorRead more
Meet Ana Yudin: Your Next Favourite Author
Meet Ana Yudin: Your Next Favourite Author Discover the inspiring journey of Ana Yudin, a talented author whose captivating stories have won the hearts of readers everywhere. In this exclusive interview, Ana shares insights into her writing process, the themes that drive her work, and what motivates her to create … Meet Ana Yudin: Your Next Favourite AuthorRead more
Into the Wild Green Yonder: A Short and Creepy Fairy Tale
Book Review – Into the Wild Green Yonder by Peter Crowther and Tim Lebbon: A Short and Creepy Fairy Tale Its story and vision exceeds the humble sheets of paper it’s printed on. It shades itself with moments of horror and finds a nice overall home within the fantasy genre, … Into the Wild Green Yonder: A Short and Creepy Fairy TaleRead more
Angel Down: A Descent into the Divine and Demonic in the Trenches of War
Angel Down by Daniel Kraus: A Descent into the Divine and Demonic in the Trenches of War Daniel Kraus, the acclaimed author behind the enjoyable Whalefall, returns with a unique and interesting narrative masterpiece: Angel Down. This immersive, cinematic novel plunges readers into the visceral nightmare of World War I, only to … Angel Down: A Descent into the Divine and Demonic in the Trenches of WarRead more
Kenzie Jennings, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk
Kenzie Jennings, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk A Horror Author Interview by Lionel Ray Green The debut novel Reception by Kenzie Jennings received, well, quite the reception, earning a Splatterpunk Awards nomination in 2020. The following year, her Splatter Western novella Red Station garnered another nomination. In 2023, Jennings received … Kenzie Jennings, Putting the Splatter into SplatterpunkRead more