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The Ghosts of Merry Hall Review: A Gothic Haunting of Freak Shows and Female Resilience

The Ghosts of Merry Hall Review: A Gothic Haunting of Freak Shows and Female Resilience

Heather Davey has crafted a confident, thoughtful, and deeply atmospheric debut that marks her as a significant new voice in gothic fiction. The Ghosts of Merry Hall is a testament to the power of place and memory, a story that passionately and hauntingly argues that the past is never really past until … The Ghosts of Merry Hall Review: A Gothic Haunting of Freak Shows and Female ResilienceRead more

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How gamification turns online gambling into a horror-fueled adventure

How gamification turns online gambling into a horror-fueled adventure

How gamification turns online gambling into a horror-fueled adventure Online casinos are borrowing tricks from video games to hook players, while for fans of horror, that thrill is only the beginning. With spine-chilling visuals to adrenaline-pumping challenges, a number of platforms, including Jackpot City Malawi, are making gambling feel like … How gamification turns online gambling into a horror-fueled adventureRead more

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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2024) Review: A Sharp, Modern Rebirth of Maternal Horror

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2024) Review: A Sharp, Modern Rebirth of Maternal Horror

Is the nanny you hired to be trusted, or is she the source of your family’s deepest fears? Hulu’s gripping 2024 reimagining of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle takes the core premise of the 1992 cult classic and sharpens it into a sleek, modern thriller for a new generation. Directed by … The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2024) Review: A Sharp, Modern Rebirth of Maternal HorrorRead more

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Scottish Horror Authors: A St. Andrew’s Day Tour of Modern Masters

Scottish Horror Authors: A St. Andrew’s Day Tour of Modern Masters Forget kilts, Haggis and Sydney Devine, Scotland’s absolute power to scare the living bejesus out of you comes from its rich history of Horror and Gothic authors. This St. Andrew’s Day, while we honour a hardy fisherman saint, let’s … Scottish Horror Authors: A St. Andrew’s Day Tour of Modern MastersRead more

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Folk Horror and Phantoms: A Glorious Quartet of New ARCs Hit Ginger Nuts of Horror

Folk Horror and Phantoms: A Glorious Quartet of New ARCs Hit Ginger Nuts of Horror

Folk Horror and Phantoms: A Glorious Quartet of New ARCs Hit Ginger Nuts of Horror The weighty thuds on the doormat that did it. A papery rustle of distinct, separate entities all vying for attention. The postman offered a weary smile that said, “I just carry the nightmares, mate,” and … Folk Horror and Phantoms: A Glorious Quartet of New ARCs Hit Ginger Nuts of HorrorRead more

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HORROR FICTION REVIEW: ​COME TO MY BROTHER BY CHRISTOPHER ZEISCHEGG

HORROR FICTION REVIEW: ​COME TO MY BROTHER BY CHRISTOPHER ZEISCHEGG A gay-themed vampire novel written by a porn star may not sound appealing, but despite its many flaws, I rather enjoyed it. Daniel and David were childhood neighbours, drawn together by familial neglect. They become friends, then step brothers, then lovers, and … HORROR FICTION REVIEW: ​COME TO MY BROTHER BY CHRISTOPHER ZEISCHEGGRead more

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He Will Have The World, David-Jack Fletcher on Queer Horror, Mental Health & Writing 

He Will Have The World, David-Jack Fletcher on Queer Horror, Mental Health & Writing 

The Horror in the Attic: On Spider Gods, Queer Stories, and the Monsters in Our Minds You’re staring up into the dark, dusty void of your attic and the image just… arrives. Fully formed. An ancient spider god lurking up there. It’s that simple, and that bizarre, for David-Jack Fletcher. … He Will Have The World, David-Jack Fletcher on Queer Horror, Mental Health & Writing Read more

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Be Right Back by Bill Wood, Review: A Bloody Brilliant Horror Sequel That Gets It Right

Be Right Back by Bill Wood, Review: A Bloody Brilliant Horror Sequel That Gets It Right

This is a character-driven horror story that understands its genre inside and out. It’s innovative, slick, and sensational. It leaves a thread tantalizingly dangling for a third book, and after that finale, I’ll be first in line to grab it. Be Right Back by Bill Wood, Review: A Bloody Brilliant … Be Right Back by Bill Wood, Review: A Bloody Brilliant Horror Sequel That Gets It RightRead more

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I’ll Quit When I’m Dead Review: A Brutal Look at How Badly You Want It

I’ll Quit When I’m Dead Review: A Brutal Look at How Badly You Want It

It’s the question that nags at 3 a.m., right? How badly do you want to change? We tell ourselves we’d do anything, but we’re lying, obviously. Luke Smitherd’s ‘I’ll Quit When I’m Dead’ doesn’t just ask; it straps the question to a chair and shines a light in its face. … I’ll Quit When I’m Dead Review: A Brutal Look at How Badly You Want ItRead more