Bar Fridman-Tell’s Honeysuckle: A Flower Girl’s Gilded Cage A Review of the Dark Botanical Fantasy Taking … Bar Fridman-Tell’s Honeysuckle: A Flower Girl’s Gilded Cage needs final edirtRead more
BOOK REVIEWS
Alpha: Review: Julia Ducournau’s Latest Lacks Raw Ferocity
Love and negligence collide in Alpha, a sombre, visually stunning family horror. Expectation is a brutal … Alpha: Review: Julia Ducournau’s Latest Lacks Raw FerocityRead more
Dead Silence Book Review: A Strong Sci-Fi Horror Novel
A Haunted Spaceship, A Desperate Crew, and the Terrifying Reality of Corporate Greed Have you ever … Dead Silence Book Review: A Strong Sci-Fi Horror NovelRead more
Defensive Wounds by James Everington: A Collection That Changes You
Your home is safe. Your mind is not. James Everington has a habit of misplacing your … Defensive Wounds by James Everington: A Collection That Changes YouRead more
Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher: A Gothic Horror That Crawls Under Your Skin
The horror doesn’t jump. It settles in. And by the time you feel it, it’s already … Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher: A Gothic Horror That Crawls Under Your SkinRead more
Beyond the Final Girl: 16 New Horror Books by Women Who Refuse to Look Away
Beyond the Final Girl: 16 New Horror Books by Women Who Refuse to Look Away We … Beyond the Final Girl: 16 New Horror Books by Women Who Refuse to Look AwayRead more
Drone by Dan Howarth Review: Rural Horror at Its Most Relentless
The sound is driving them mad. The silence is even worse. Dan Howarth writes with a … Drone by Dan Howarth Review: Rural Horror at Its Most RelentlessRead more
The Brentford Trilogy (All 9 of Them): A Resplendent Robert Rankin Retrospective
Robert Rankin called it a trilogy. He wrote nine books. He was right to do both … The Brentford Trilogy (All 9 of Them): A Resplendent Robert Rankin RetrospectiveRead more
The 2025 YA Bram Stoker Award Preliminary Ballot: Every Book Ranked and Reviewed
The 2025 YA Bram Stoker Award Preliminary Ballot: Every Book Ranked and Reviewed The 2025 YA … The 2025 YA Bram Stoker Award Preliminary Ballot: Every Book Ranked and ReviewedRead more
Unshod Cackling and Naked by Tamika Thompson: 13 Short Stories That Refuse to Behave
Continuing my series of reviews that fell victim to my darkest depression days, today I bring … Unshod Cackling and Naked by Tamika Thompson: 13 Short Stories That Refuse to BehaveRead more
Nowhere Burning Review: Catriona Ward’s Brilliant Premise, But Blurry Execution
The concept burns bright. The novel, unfortunately, smoulders. The prose is beautiful. The thematic ambition is … Nowhere Burning Review: Catriona Ward’s Brilliant Premise, But Blurry ExecutionRead more
The Leprechaun franchise ranked! Are they a pot of gold or a crock of shite?
The Leprechaun movie franchise is a bizarre and beloved pillar of 90s horror comedy. Starting in … The Leprechaun franchise ranked! Are they a pot of gold or a crock of shite?Read more
Wretch Review: Eric LaRocca’s Grief Horror and the Reverse Haunting
A grieving husband, an urban legend, and a descent into unforgettable darkness. That doesn’t stop it … Wretch Review: Eric LaRocca’s Grief Horror and the Reverse HauntingRead more
The Butcher of Nazareth Review: David Scott Hay’s Violent Theological Masterpiece
What if saving the world meant killing its saviour? What happens when a man convinced he’s … The Butcher of Nazareth Review: David Scott Hay’s Violent Theological MasterpieceRead more
Gothic Shadows and Stolen Voices: The Brides by Charlotte Cross.
A stunning debut of atmosphere and raw empathy. Cross understands that the deepest darkness often isn’t … Gothic Shadows and Stolen Voices: The Brides by Charlotte Cross.Read more