Empty Jug Productions in association with Concourse Media are delighted to share the news that their gory horror, Pig Hill, is set for its World Premiere at this year’s Frightfest on 23rd August. Based on the novel by Nancy Williams, Pig Hill is directed by Kevin Lewis best known for the smash hit Willy’s Wonderland and stars Rainey Qualley (Shut In), Shane West (Salem) & Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead). Shot on … Pig Hill, is set for its World Premiere at this year’s Frightfest on 23rd August.Read more
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Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan, an Exclusive First Look.
Ginger Nuts of Horror is proud to present an exclusive first look at the prologue of Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan, the highly anticipated and eagerly awaited sequel to the much-loved novel Bless Your Heart. Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan The Evans women are back in this rollicking, … Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan, an Exclusive First Look.Read more
Horrific Families Working in Synergy, a Fright Club Podcast.
Horrific Families Working in Synergy, a Fright Club Podcast. The family that slays together stays together, isn’t that what they say? That was certainly a lot of the fun in Ready or Not, You’re Next, Frightmare and more. But what are the best examples of horrific families working together in horror movies? Brandon … Horrific Families Working in Synergy, a Fright Club Podcast.Read more
Half-O-Ween, a brand-new horror dark comedy from Hawthorne House Films and Barton Ct. Productions
Half-O-Ween, a brand-new horror dark comedy from Hawthorne House Films and Barton Ct. Productions It’s Halfway to Halloween, but the terror has already begun! SYNOPSIS: Following a messy breakup, a couple finds themselves trapped inside with their intrusive landlords while an escaped serial killer stalks the neighborhood. ABOUT THE PROJECT: … Half-O-Ween, a brand-new horror dark comedy from Hawthorne House Films and Barton Ct. Productions Read more
Responsible Depictions of Mental Illness in Horror
Responsible Depictions of Mental Illness in Horror Fiction is a wonderful avenue for readers to better understand certain mental struggles. Horror does this particularly vividly because it evokes in readers many of the same emotions that mental illness sometimes augments—dread, fear, terror, anxiety, paranoia, disgust and, of course, horror itself. … Responsible Depictions of Mental Illness in HorrorRead more
That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film
That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas With a book launch event at Fantasia to follow shortly after, That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film, a new nonfiction book exploring the evolution of witches in horror. That Very Witch will be published on 22nd July, 2025, from Luna Press. … That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch FilmRead more
Top Shelf CBD Flower vs. Regular Bud: Key Differences Explained
Top Shelf CBD Flower vs. Regular Bud: Key Differences Explained Many people are turning to CBD to provide them with their wellness and recreational needs. However, one question that keeps coming up is: “What differentiates top-shelf CBD flowers from regular CBD buds?”. Although both regular CBD flowers and top-shelf CBD … Top Shelf CBD Flower vs. Regular Bud: Key Differences ExplainedRead more
The Monster’s Mother: Why Frankenstein Still Haunts Us
Frankenstein’s Creature was never truly monstrous. He was unloved. That is what makes him terrifying—because we recognise him. In every rejected child, in every voiceless woman, in every silenced scream in the night, we see something of ourselves. That is Shelley’s genius. That is her horror. And that is why, … The Monster’s Mother: Why Frankenstein Still Haunts UsRead more
Wolverine Frogs: A visceral debut eco-horror novel
Wolverine Frogs: A visceral debut eco-horror novel about survival, secrets, and strange creatures in the Australian outback A visceral debut eco-horror novel about survival, secrets, and strange creatures in the Australian outback Wolverine Frogs, the debut horror novel from Australian author Holly Scott, is now available in print and digital … Wolverine Frogs: A visceral debut eco-horror novelRead more
Horror Movies Vs Horror Games: Which Will Haunt You More?
Horror Movies Vs. Horror Games: Which Will Haunt You More? Both horror games and movies can give you a thrill, depending on how they’re made. Some games provide an immersive experience, so it feels like you’re in the middle of action. But some movies are even better, as you can … Horror Movies Vs Horror Games: Which Will Haunt You More?Read more
UK Indie Horror Chapter Comes to Weston-Super-Mare in 2025
UK INDIE HORROR CHAPTER COMES TO WESTON-SUPER-MARE ‘My first con and everyone was so lovely and welcoming. I had the best time meeting everyone. Thank you!’ ‘What an absolute blast I’ve had. One of the best days of my life’ ‘This is the kind of event that makes me feel … UK Indie Horror Chapter Comes to Weston-Super-Mare in 2025Read more
The Captive by Kit Burgoyne, A satirical anti-capitalist horror debut for fans of Rosemary’s Baby!
The Captive by Kit Burgoyne, A satirical anti-capitalist horror debut for fans of Rosemary’s Baby! From a new voice in horror comes a satirical Rosemary’s Baby for our conspiratorial present in which anti-capitalist activists unwittingly unleash staggering demonic forces when they kidnap a pregnant heiress. Man Booker Prize longlisted author Ned Beauman … The Captive by Kit Burgoyne, A satirical anti-capitalist horror debut for fans of Rosemary’s Baby!Read more
Shapeshifting in Suburbia: How Bisexuality Made My Monsters
Shapeshifting in Suburbia: How Bisexuality Made My Monsters by Em Reed The oppressive sense of alienation and dread doesn’t come from the fear of invaders in this case, but the stultifying suburban setting that enforces conformity and tries to root out the changeable, the unexpected, the strange… for the sake … Shapeshifting in Suburbia: How Bisexuality Made My MonstersRead more
My Unforgettable Experience at Scares That Cares: Authorcon V by Kit Power
Scares That Cares: Authorcon V – Trip Report Because I was attending with Stephen Kozenewski (author and publisher of my latest novella Millionaires Day), I got the gold standard STC experience, and that started with our arrival on the Wednesday evening, a whole 24 hours before the ‘Spirited Giving’ pre-show … My Unforgettable Experience at Scares That Cares: Authorcon V by Kit PowerRead more
Top 5 Punk Rock Horror Movies You Must Watch, By The Frightclub Podcast
There is a chaotic energy, a violence to punk rock that makes it a perfect score to horror. Like horror, punk frightens. It upsets the status quo, that’s its whole purpose. It’s inspired a lot of filmmakers and a lot of movies: Uncle Peckerhead, Class of 1984, Driller Killer and more. But … Top 5 Punk Rock Horror Movies You Must Watch, By The Frightclub PodcastRead more