Horror Films That Meaningfully Address Grief and Loss by Claire Fitzpatrick The phenomenology of grief In January, I lost my husband to suicide. Though he had his demons, the act was sudden, unexpended, and inextricably traumatising. While I am predominately a horror writer, finding and seeing his body was the … Horror Films That Meaningfully Address Grief and LossRead more
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We Need You! Yes You!
We Need You! Yes You! Right folks, Ginger Nuts of Horror is back. After the last two years of utter hell for me, it looks like that light at the end of the tunnel is a real light, not an onrushing train filled with explosives and manure. First off I … We Need You! Yes You!Read more
Book Mail to Get Excited About!
Book Mail to Get Excited About! Hey, folks, it has been a while; for those of you who care, the operation was a success, and the slow but eventual return to normality in my life begins. I am not going to lie. The past two years have been hell; the … Book Mail to Get Excited About!Read more
When I started speaking to Monsters – Childhood Fears
Childhood Fears: When I started speaking to Monsters I’ve been an insomniac for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest recollections is staring at the partially opened doorway of my bedroom, through the slats of my crib, thinking “I’m not tired.” No one knew what to do … When I started speaking to Monsters – Childhood FearsRead more
Simone St James Travels a Murder Road
Murder Road by Simone St James a Giveaway and extract of this thrilling new novel!! We are thrilled to share an excerpt of Murder Road by Simone St James with you. As a UK reader, you have the opportunity to win one of 5 hardback copies of this exciting new … Simone St James Travels a Murder RoadRead more
I Spit on Your Celluloid, The History of Women Directing Horror Movies By Heidi Honeycutt
I Spit on Your Celluloid The History of Women Directing Horror Movies By Heidi Honeycutt Slumber Party Massacre. Pet Sematary. Near Dark. American Psycho… These horror movies have heavily contributed to pop culture and are loved by horror fans everywhere. But so many others have been forgotten by history. From … I Spit on Your Celluloid, The History of Women Directing Horror Movies By Heidi HoneycuttRead more
Alone in the Dark – Horror Battle 3
Horror Battle: Alone in the Dark (1982) vs Alone in the Dark(2005) Have you ever been talking about a film with someone, and it becomes clear that you are talking about a different film? Confusing everyone involved. It can sometimes be confusing when two films that have the same name. … Alone in the Dark – Horror Battle 3Read more
Kyla Lee Ward: Exploring Childhood Fears and Delightful Witches
Kyla Lee Ward: Exploring Childhood Fears and Delightful Witches “Some fears belong to childhood, “Phantasms we forget…” Let me say at the start, that most of the things meant to scare children did not scare me. On the contrary, I found them delightful. I was very fond of witches. I … Kyla Lee Ward: Exploring Childhood Fears and Delightful WitchesRead more
Exploring the Connection: Mental Health in Horror Movies
Take a deep breath and get grounded, because we are diving into all those avoidant places your anxieties and phobias hide and pulling them up by the root to expose some of the most powerful takes on Mental Health in Horror. I don’t write this list lightly as a fan … Exploring the Connection: Mental Health in Horror MoviesRead more
Women in Horror Month By Carina Bissett
Women in Horror Month By Carina Bissett In 2009, a coalition of authors and editors banded together to create a grassroots initiative intended to promote women horror writers. After all, women writers were struggling for visibility among their male peers. The newly formed Shirley Jackson awards, announced at the 2007 … Women in Horror Month By Carina BissettRead more
Redbox March ‘24 Horror Movies
Redbox March ‘24 Horror Movies The fear-finders from Redbox will help you creep into March with these terrifyingly twisted titles. DOWNLOAD THE FREE REDBOX APP FOR YOUR MOBILE, TABLET, LAPTOP, OR CONNECTED TV AT YOUR FAVORITE APP STORE and watch all of these titles and MORE this month! Horror Movies … Redbox March ‘24 Horror MoviesRead more
Slow Burn by Mike Allen – Cover Reveal.
Ginger Nuts of Horror is excited to bring you the cover reveal for Slow Burn by Mike Allen, as well as an interview with the cover artist Lasse Paldanius. Slow Burn by Mike Allen, Cover Reveal, an Interview with Cover Artist Lasse Paldanius. “Unsettling, perceptive, always surprising, always absorbing.” Premee … Slow Burn by Mike Allen – Cover Reveal.Read more
WorldStar & Son by Michael Botur
WorldStar & Son by Michael Botur A bullied teen captivated by YouTube streetfight videos finds that his wish for his jellyfish-father to toughen up is coming true, as the pair form a daddy-son tag team and take on their tormentors. 1. Dad’s in your room before you know it and … WorldStar & Son by Michael BoturRead more
Killer Jobs: Lawyer
Killer Jobs: Lawyer By Beverley Price For most of us, our jobs are a means to an end, providing us with money to buy a whole load of horror-related stuff. Our enjoyment of the job varies from loving it to tolerating it to flat-out hating it. But how much better … Killer Jobs: LawyerRead more
Amanda Jayatissa and her Childhood Fears.
Amanda Jayatissa and her Childhood Fears. I’ve always considered myself supremely lucky because my mother never censored what I read or watched as a child. If I could understand the words (and there was an ever-present dictionary for when I didn’t), everything was fair game. Which was great because I … Amanda Jayatissa and her Childhood Fears.Read more