Malerman’s unflinching portrayal of the decay of family, paired with his knack for primal scares, cements this as a standout in contemporary horror. Its atmospheric dread and innovative narration elevate it above conventional haunted-house tales. Book Review: Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman Josh Malerman, the New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box, … Incidents Around the House by Josh MalermanRead more
BOOK REVIEWS
Razortooth: Horror with a Twist
Razortooth, where extreme horror meets dark humor, following Belladonna’s chaotic struggle for survival in a twisted world that challenges the boundaries of sanity and morality Book Review – Razortooth by Stephen Kozeniewski and Stevie Kopas Extreme horror in some circles gets quite the bad reputation, more so than any other … Razortooth: Horror with a TwistRead more
Cold Eternity: A Chilling Space Horror Book Review
S A Barnes, the reigning queen of cosmic horror, is back with Cold Eternity (Tor Nightfire, April 8, 2025), a gripping story that merges cosmic fear, political machinations, and intense body horror into a narrative as unyielding as the vastness of space itself. Expanding upon the success of Dead Silence … Cold Eternity: A Chilling Space Horror Book ReviewRead more
Unearthing Tim Major’s Ingenious Robots Fiction
Book Review – Great Robots of History by Tim Major I have a soft spot for the silent film era, best of them all in my opinion being either Fritz Lang’s METROPOLIS (1927) or Paul Wegener & Carl Boese’s THE GOLEM: HOW HE CAME INTO THE WORLD (1920). Anything that … Unearthing Tim Major’s Ingenious Robots FictionRead more
Discontinue If Death Ensues: A Women-Led Horror Anthology
Book Review – Beyond and Within: Discontinue If Death Ensues This anthology had no right to make me feel as viscerally emotional as it did. And yet, it had every right. While the grim tipping point of humanity doesn’t seem like an especially new angle for horror to take, in … Discontinue If Death Ensues: A Women-Led Horror AnthologyRead more
Much Ado About Keanu: Celebrating a Cultural Icon
Much Ado About Keanu: Celebrating a Cultural Icon It’s rare to see celebrities who are deeply wholesome people. Even rarer do we see media surrounding them as public figures approaching them as human as the rest of us. Sezín Devi Koehler’s Much Ado About Keanu: A Critical Reeves Theory (Chicago Review Press, … Much Ado About Keanu: Celebrating a Cultural IconRead more
Bram Stoker Award Breakdown: Middle Grade Horror Guide
For the last decade or so I have reviewed all the books on the YA category for the Bram Stoker Award and you can find my thoughts on the current Preliminary and Final Ballots here: Ginger Nuts of Horror breaks down the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a … Bram Stoker Award Breakdown: Middle Grade Horror GuideRead more
This House Isn’t Haunted But We Are by Stephen Howard
Book Review: This House Isn’t Haunted But We Are by Stephen Howard Stephen Howard’s This House Isn’t Haunted but We Are is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of grief, memory, and the lingering echoes of the past. Blurring the lines between psychological drama and supernatural fiction, Howard crafts a story that is as much about … This House Isn’t Haunted But We Are by Stephen HowardRead more
Zoë Apostolides and Nathan Ballingrud’s Unique Voices
The Homecoming by Zoë Apostolides The Homecoming, is Zoë Apostolides’s debut novel. Quietly disturbing, it tells the story of Ellen, a young ghost-writer sent to record the memoirs of an elderly woman living in a remote Northumberland manor. Elver House is dilapidated, its faded beauty falling to ruin. The assignment … Zoë Apostolides and Nathan Ballingrud’s Unique VoicesRead more
Xmas of the Dead: A Hilarious Zombie Adventure
Book Review Xmas of the Dead by Izzy Von 272 Pages; Available Now on Amazon A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer “I’m taking a ride With my best friendI hope he never lets me down againHe knows where he’s taking meTaking me where I want to beI’m taking a ride With … Xmas of the Dead: A Hilarious Zombie AdventureRead more
The Cat Bride: A Haunting Feminist Horror
Book Review: The Cat Bride by Charlotte Tierney Charlotte Tierney’s The Cat Bride is a haunting horror combined with a powerful feminist coming-of-age narrative. This is all set against the sweltering backdrop of 1995 Britain. With its eerie exploration of family secrets, bodily transformation, and the liminal chaos of teenage girlhood, this debut novel … The Cat Bride: A Haunting Feminist HorrorRead more
Screams By The Sea 2025: Unveiling Horror’s Best
Screams By The Sea 2025: Unveiling Horror’s Best After a successful debut, Screams By The Sea, Dorset’s premier independent horror and genre film festival, returns to Pavilion Dance South West (PDSW) on March 29th, 2025. This year, we’re thrilled to unveil a thrilling lineup of films, including five feature films, … Screams By The Sea 2025: Unveiling Horror’s BestRead more
Listen to Your Sister: A Harrowing Family Horror
Listen to your Sister is not a casual or easy read. Instead, it grabs you by the throat and squeezes. It takes significant skill to write such a mind-bending story, dancing on a knife-edge between what’s real and what’s impossible, while ensuring the reader connects with the characters – cares … Listen to Your Sister: A Harrowing Family HorrorRead more
Competition: Folk Horror Emerges from the Darkness
FOLK HORROR EMERGES FROM THE DARKNESS ONCE MORE THIS MARCH AND APRIL – PLUS A CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF TWO TICKETS FOR STRANGE AS FOLK! Folk horror fans will be able to enjoy an exciting double-header of events over the next month, with the second runs of both the … Competition: Folk Horror Emerges from the DarknessRead more
Their Monstrous Hearts: A Haunting Tale
Advance Praise for Their Monstrous Hearts by Yigit Turhan “A gothic, darkly alluring tale that will leave readers spellbound”—Dua Lipa, Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter “Their Monstrous Hearts is a take-no-prisoners wild ride! Creepy, cool, and fearless in equal heaping measures! Highly recommended.” —Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of Necroteck and … Their Monstrous Hearts: A Haunting TaleRead more