The Fog by James Herbert celebrates its 50th anniversary with a brilliant reissue from Tor Nightfire. This book will always hold a special place in my heart. Alongside Hammer’s Taste the Blood of Dracula, it was the cornerstone that sparked my love for the horror genre. Like Taste the Blood … James Herbert’s The Fog: My Childhood Terror StoryRead more
A Definitive Spell: Why That Very Witch Is Essential Reading for Horror Fans and Feminists Alike That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas is a vital, thought-provoking, and exhilarating read that successfully argues for the witch’s place at the heart of the American zeitgeist. By demonstrating … That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas: Book ReviewRead more
readers are left grappling with the harsh realities of privilege, power, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. This electrifying tale delivers both spine-tingling suspense and a searing indictment of a world where wealth can no longer shield from the darkness lurking within. Fiend Review: Alma Katsu’s Scary Take on Greed … Fiend Review: Alma Katsu’s Scary Take on Greed and Family SecretsRead more
The Originals Rage by David Watkins: Howling Good Finish But it’s not all blood and guts; there’s heart here too. I found myself genuinely caring about these characters, even the ones with excessive body hair. The emotional stakes are sky-high, and the ending, while not what everyone expected, subverts traditional … The Originals Rage’ by David Watkins: Howling Good FinishRead more
Gemma Fairclough’s New Novella The Retreat: Cults, Secrets, and Sacrifice The latest release in the Northern Weird Project heads into Cumbria, spending time with a family destroying and money grabbing cult Gemma Fairclough’s The Retreat is the fourth release in The Northern Weird Project, published by Wild Hunt Books. Once … Gemma Fairclough’s New Novella The Retreat: Cults, Secrets, and SacrificeRead more
While there are plenty of heavy, heady moments in Where Dark Things Rise, Clark infuses his novel with generous dollops of humor and plenty of welcomed wink-and-nod nostalgic throwbacks to the music, movies, cars, and questionable fashion choices of the Reagan era. References to Prince, Ratt, Bon Jovi, Jason Voorhees, … Where Dark Things Rise by Andrew K Clark: a Spine-Tingling TaleRead more
The Long Walk, as is always the case, will upset King purists because of its handful of plot changes. But when it comes to delivering a cinematic experience with an unfilmable novel, the movie’s a winner. Is The Long Walk Movie Scary Enough for Fans? From the highly anticipated adaptation … Is The Long Walk Movie Scary Enough for Fans?Read more
Neil McRobert’s ‘Good Boy’ is a strong contender for novella of the year Even though I knew how the story was going to end, it has a certain inevitability, it still had me cheering (and tearing up) from my sofa. Great things come and small packages and Good Boy nails … Why ‘Good Boy’ by Neil McRobert is Your Next Must Read BookRead more
Craig Crawford’s Childhood Fears: Big Eyes & Ocean Depths Growing up, I had my moments where I was creeped out by the dark and other usual kid scares. Having said that, there were two distinct things that freaked me out and I can really only come up with reasons on … Craig Crawford’s Childhood Fears: Big Eyes & Ocean DepthsRead more
Above all, this novel is horror that holds a mirror up to the lives of marginalized people in a hostile world, echoing the works of Stephen Graham Jones and Eric LaRocca.If you want more horror that is as personal as it is political, then keep an eye out for the … You Weren’t Meant To Be Human by Andrew Joseph White: A Powerful Story About ChoiceRead more
Play Nice by Rachel Harrison: More Than Just a Ghost Story This is what draws the reader into Rachel Harrison’s books. She knows People. Our goals, quests, monsters to overcome and truths to dig out (or not). Whether she writes about witches, werewolves, cults or haunted houses, her characters are … Play Nice by Rachel Harrison: More Than Just a Ghost StoryRead more
Keith Rosson’s Coffin Moon: A Gripping Descent into Darkness Coffin Moon marks Keith Rosson’s highly anticipated return to the horror genre following his critically acclaimed Fever House duology, this novel represents Rosson’s bold reimagining of vampire mythology within a gritty 1970s setting. The novel arrives at a time when vampire fiction has largely moved … Keith Rosson’s Coffin Moon A Gripping Descent into Darkness:Read more
Katherine Clements – Turbine 34 The superb ‘Turbine 34’ closes out the ‘Northern Weird Project’ in style Turbine 34 by Katherine Clements is the sixth and final release in The Northern Weird Project, by Wild Hunt Books. I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and highly recommend checking out all six … Turbine 34: Yorkshire Moors Folk Horror by Katherine ClementsRead more
When Horror Meets Mental Health: This Way Lies Madness, edited by Dave Jeffery & Lee Murray A Horror Book Review by Benjamin Kurt Unsworth. From the very first moments of the submissions call, what editors Dave Jeffery & Lee Murray wanted to do was tell tales which shine a light … This Way Lies Madness: When Horror Meets Mental HealthRead more
Colm Field Pays a Visit to Uncle Zeedie Please tell the readers a little bit about yourself. I’m a big horror nut, who writes during every spare interval from a day job in construction and my three kids. Fortunately I write a big chunk of my books (and this interview) … Colm Field Pays a Visit to Uncle ZeedieRead more
