They Fear Not Men in the Woods by Gretchen McNeil: Gateway to Folk Horror Tip to tail, Wylding Hall is unsettling, eerie, and askew, leaving me with delicious ambiguities and shudder-inducing moments. I love the tone, the characters, the way the mystery is teased and unfolds, but mostly, I love … They Fear Not Men in the Woods by Gretchen McNeil’s Gateway to Folk HorrorRead more
How The Captive by Kit Burgoyne Blends Spooky Scares and Sharp Satire
How The Captive by Kit Burgoyne Blends Spooky Scares and Sharp Satire The Captive is an audacious debut. It is a novel that demands to be read on multiple levels: as a gripping, pacey thriller; as a chilling supernatural horror story in the tradition of Ira Levin’s Rosemary’s Baby; and as a … How The Captive by Kit Burgoyne Blends Spooky Scares and Sharp SatireRead more
Artifact by Jeremy Robinson: A Masterful Blend of Science and Suspense
Artifact by Jeremy Robinson: A Masterful Blend of Science and Suspense Jeremy Robinson has crafted a narrative that honours the traditions of authors like Michael Crichton while infusing it with his unique voice and style. The novel’s exploration of AI ethics, combined with its chilling horror elements and emotional depth, … Artifact by Jeremy Robinson: A Masterful Blend of Science and SuspenseRead more
Is Creature Feature Classics 1: Lycanthropy Worth Your Bite
Is Creature Feature Classics 1: Lycanthropy Worth Your Bite Snake Bite Books (www.snakebitebooks.com) is likely a press not many are familiar with, myself included until I read this anthology – since this is their first ever release! With that in mind, it’s a nice, if familiar place to start, as … Is Creature Feature Classics 1: Lycanthropy Worth Your BiteRead more
The Toxic Avenger: A Goopy, Corrosive Masterpiece
The Toxic Avenger A janitor becomes a social outcast when a freak accident at a chemical factory turns him into a mutant. However, he soon uses his newfound superhuman strength to battle slimy criminals and a corrupt CEO. Release date: 29 August 2025 Director: Macon Blair Starring: Peter Dinklage; Jacob Tremblay; Taylour Paige; Julia Davis; Jonny Coyne; Elijah … The Toxic Avenger: A Goopy, Corrosive MasterpieceRead more
Book Review: Imposter Syndrome by Mark Allan Gunnells
Imposter Syndrome by Mark Allan Gunnells Slashic Horror Press; 282 Pages; Available to buy September 15 A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer We all harbour doubts. Those niggling voices in our head that tell us we’re not as smart or attractive or popular as we’d like to think we … Book Review: Imposter Syndrome by Mark Allan GunnellsRead more
Why You’ll Love A Hodgepodge of Horror by Tony Evans
Horror Book Review: A Hodgepodge of Horror by Tony Evans Dark Holler Press, 181 Pages, Available now on Amazon in eBook and paperback Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Born into a hostile universe without any advance knowledge regarding the nature of existence, humanity has often turned to storytelling to understand its … Why You’ll Love A Hodgepodge of Horror by Tony EvansRead more
The Possession of Alba Díaz: A New Take on Possession Stories
The Possession of Alba Díaz: A New Take on Possession Stories The book deals with multiple layers of class, greed, religion and politics but in a way that those from less privileged facets of society will continuously — and currently — run up against. Each of these themes aren’t consistently in the forefront but … The Possession of Alba Díaz: A New Take on Possession StoriesRead more
Nightmares Inspired by True Events
Nightmares Inspired by True Events There’s that strange unsettling quality of a nightmare that just won’t stay in the imagination, and most dreams, even the weirdest, fade with the mist upon waking. But where a nightmare has roots in actual events, so does the fear linger in daylight, more than … Nightmares Inspired by True Events Read more
Night and Day: Which Scary Stories Will Keep You Up?
Night and Day edited by Ellen Datlow A Horror Book Review by Mario Guslandi Ellen Datlow is by far the most famous horror editor in the world, well respected and very prolific. In addition to her classic “ Best Horror of the Year” series she keeps assembling original anthologies featuring … Night and Day: Which Scary Stories Will Keep You Up?Read more
A Gothic Resurrection: Review of J.S. Barnes’ Frankenstein’s Monster
A Gothic Resurrection: Review of J.S. Barnes’ “Frankenstein’s Monster” J.S. Barnes’ Frankenstein’s Monster (2025) stands as a daring literary endeavour that seeks to extend Mary Shelley’s foundational Gothic narrative into new thematic and philosophical territory. Presented as a direct sequel to Shelley’s masterpiece, Barnes’ novel resurrects both Victor Frankenstein and his Creature despite their apparent deaths … A Gothic Resurrection: Review of J.S. Barnes’ Frankenstein’s MonsterRead more
Juno Guadalupe is Looking for The Lights of Greyfare
Juno Guadalupe is Looking for The Lights of Greyfare Please tell the readers a little bit about yourself. I grew up in the mountains but spent most of my adult life with a camera in my hand. Photography, to me, is just another form of storytelling—maybe more poetic, since you’re … Juno Guadalupe is Looking for The Lights of GreyfareRead more
Between Light and Shadow By Dario Fero
Between Light and Shadow By Dario Fero Guest Post Title: Between Light and ShadowBy: Dario FeroAbout: A reflection on the process of shaping For Ever and a Day – a gothic, philosophical work exploring memory, identity, and the shadow side of immortality. When it comes to the supernatural, there are believers and disbelievers. The latter … Between Light and Shadow By Dario FeroRead more
We’re Not Safe Here: When Reality Becomes a Nightmare
We’re Not Safe Here: When Reality Becomes a Nightmare In his new film, We’re Not Safe Here, writer and director Solomon Gray melds together genres to craft a new kind of home invasion film. After vanishing, a woman returns with a chilling tale. Now, she and her friend are hunted by a dark … We’re Not Safe Here: When Reality Becomes a NightmareRead more
Zach Cregger’s Weapons: Brutal, Bizarre, and Bloody
Zach Cregger’s Weapons: Brutal, Bizarre, and Bloody When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Release date: 8 August 2025 (UK) Director: Zach Cregger I’m not saying that Barbarian was … Zach Cregger’s Weapons: Brutal, Bizarre, and BloodyRead more