Beauty Horror: the gore-geous fairy tale micro-genre The Substance (Coralie Fargeat, 2024) and The Ugly Stepsister (Emilie Blickfeldt, 2025) Horror moves in fashions, and sometimes something new crawls up from the sticky neural pathways of our subconscious. Often it drips blood – but in the last couple of years we’re … Beauty Horror: The gore-geous fairy tale micro-genreRead more
The Transgressive Genius of Clive Barker’s Books of Blood
Hardly any writer -certainly in horror- explored themes and subjects like this at the time of writing, and certainly not with the degree of philosophic ambiguity that resonates from every tale: here, it is extremely rare that a monster is banished or expelled, rarer still that the monster is exclusively … The Transgressive Genius of Clive Barker’s Books of BloodRead more
A Word About Trauma by Alex Hunter
A Word About Trauma by Alex Hunter For me, horror has always been that escape. As a child in difficult circumstances, I could lose myself in Pet Sematary, where the Creed family’s pain made mine feel smaller, or James Herbert’s mutated rats, which were certainly worse than anything in my … A Word About Trauma by Alex HunterRead more
Sam Dawson: Journalist, Horror Writer, and Underground Explorer, Author Interview
In this fascinating interview, we dive into the mind of Sam Dawson, a prolific journalist and horror writer with a passion for history and the eerie. With years of experience crafting unsettling tales and illuminating forgotten places, Sam’s work reflects his unique blend of personal experiences and an insatiable curiosity … Sam Dawson: Journalist, Horror Writer, and Underground Explorer, Author InterviewRead more
Adam Holcombe Unveils The Bounty Inc. Universe
Adam Holcombe Unveils The Bounty Inc. From Gam Gam to the Galaxy! On October 15th, Holcombe will launch his highly anticipated new science fiction universe with Bounty Inc., representing a genre shift from his previous fantasy works while maintaining the character driven storytelling and blend of light and dark tones that defined the Gam Gam series. The novel … Adam Holcombe Unveils The Bounty Inc. UniverseRead more
Where Dark Things Rise by Andrew K Clark: a Spine-Tingling Tale
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
Top 5 Most Anticipated Horror Movies Still to Come in 2025
The Most Anticipated Horror Movies for the Rest of 2025 2025 has already been a busy year for horror fans. Big releases like Sinners and Final Destination Bloodlines have packed cinemas, while smaller hits like Dead Mail and Best Wishes to All have built strong followings on streaming platforms. It … Top 5 Most Anticipated Horror Movies Still to Come in 2025Read more
Is The Long Walk Movie Scary Enough for Fans?
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
Why ‘Good Boy’ by Neil McRobert is Your Next Must Read Book
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
Check Into the Motel Sick: A New Anthology Arrives
Check Into the Motel Sick: A New Anthology Arrives Ginger Nuts of Horror welcomes editor Michael Allen Rose to the site to talk about his brand-new anthology, Stories From The Motel Sick, featuring some fabulous authors who are all checking into this weird motel. Stories From The Motel Sick is … Check Into the Motel Sick: A New Anthology ArrivesRead more
How Horror Fans Keep Their Dark Memories Alive
How Horror Fans Keep Their Dark Memories Alive For many people, horror isn’t just entertainment; it’s a lifestyle. Fans of the genre don’t simply watch movies and forget them; they collect, revisit, and celebrate the moments that made them shiver. From iconic jump scares to cult classics, horror lovers find … How Horror Fans Keep Their Dark Memories AliveRead more
The Role of Visuals in Creating a Horror Atmosphere
The Role of Visuals in Creating a Horror Atmosphere When it comes to horror, what we see is often just as terrifying as what we don’t. Visuals have the power to unsettle, disturb, and linger in the mind long after the lights come back on. From film and stage to … The Role of Visuals in Creating a Horror AtmosphereRead more
Craig Crawford’s Childhood Fears: Big Eyes & Ocean Depths
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
Haunting Wins in Online Casinos 2025
Haunting Wins in Online Casinos 2025: Thrills, Risks, and Real Rewards The Suspense of the Unknown The heart of every great horror story lies in suspense — the moment before the monster jumps, the silence before the scream. In 2025, the best australian online casino world captures a similar energy. … Haunting Wins in Online Casinos 2025Read more
Should We Count The Terminator Among the All-Time Great Horror Movies?
Should We Count The Terminator Among the All-Time Great Horror Movies? In 1984, the supposed B-movie The Terminator stormed into cinemas around the world. On a meagre $6.4 million budget and little by way of marketing, it went for over $78 million at the box office. Such was its popularity … Should We Count The Terminator Among the All-Time Great Horror Movies?Read more