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
BOOK REVIEWS
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
Like-Minded Individuals: Relentless Vigilante Justice
Book Review: Like-Minded Individuals by Beau Johnson In Like-Minded Individuals (Down & Out Books, 2025), Johnson crafts a visceral, unflinching dive into the murky waters of vigilante justice, moral ambiguity, and the cyclical nature of vengeance. Drawing readers deep into a world where the lines between right and wrong blur, prompting them … Like-Minded Individuals: Relentless Vigilante JusticeRead more
2024 YA Bram Stoker Award: The Ultimate Ballot Breakdown
Ginger Nuts of Horror breaks down the Preliminary Ballot list of the 2024 YA Bram Stoker Award. For the last number of years Young Blood, the YA section of Ginger Nuts of Horror, traditionally reviews all the books on the YA Bram Stoker Preliminary Ballot. Four of the ten for … 2024 YA Bram Stoker Award: The Ultimate Ballot BreakdownRead more
The Rooming House: Ten Excellent Tales of Eerie Intrigue
Introduction The allure of the unknown often draws readers into dark fiction, and the Rooming House, edited by Mark Beech, delivers a compelling invitation to explore just that. Published by Egaeus Press in 2025, this anthology assembles ten interconnected stories that delve into the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of a … The Rooming House: Ten Excellent Tales of Eerie IntrigueRead more
Mastering “Bahay” Formation: The Hidden Strategy of Tongits Go Champions
Mastering “Bahay” Formation: The Hidden Strategy of Tongits Go Champions Tongits Go has emerged as a beloved pastime, captivating players with its unique blend of strategy, skill, and luck. While casual players often focus on reducing their hand value or aiming for a “Tongits” declaration, seasoned veterans know that the … Mastering “Bahay” Formation: The Hidden Strategy of Tongits Go ChampionsRead more
When the Wolf Comes Home: Horror Meets Heart
When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy Introduction When the Wolf Comes Home, by Nat Cassidy shows not just his mastery of craft and lore, but also the ways in which the Horror genre can subvert readers’ expectations. Somewhere in between, there is also a heartbreaking truth about family … When the Wolf Comes Home: Horror Meets HeartRead more