The GameZone Tablegame Champions Cup: Breathing New Life into Filipino Esports and Tongits Culture The Filipino gaming landscape is undergoing an exciting transformation, spearheaded by the GameZone Tablegame Champions Cup (GTCC) — a landmark esports tournament that has elevated Tongits, a beloved Filipino card game, from its humble roots in … The GameZone Tablegame Champions Cup: Breathing New Life into Filipino Esports and Tongits CultureRead more
Animale: More Than Just a Monster Movie
Animale Investment in metaphor over monster mythology robs the final scene of some of its potential, but not a lot. Animale sees parallels you may not want to see, but once you’ve watched it, it can’t be unseen. There’s no question that’s a good thing. In the Camargue region of the South … Animale: More Than Just a Monster MovieRead more
Anthony Ryan’s The Feeding and the Art of Post-Apocalyptic Terror
Anthony Ryan’s The Feeding and the Art of Post-Apocalyptic Terror A Horror Book Review by Jim Mcleod Anthony Ryan, renowned for his bestselling fantasy sagas, ventures deeper into post-apocalyptic terrain with The Feeding, a gripping, standalone thriller that masterfully blends relentless action, poignant character drama, and genuinely unsettling horror. Released on August 12, … Anthony Ryan’s The Feeding and the Art of Post-Apocalyptic TerrorRead more
The Atlas of Hell by Nathan Ballingrud: Hell and Earth’s Dark Side
Nathan Ballingrud returns with a journey into The Atlas of Hell the stories are ultra bleak and examine the darker side of human nature, split between those set in Hell itself and those dealing with murky earthly goings on, sometimes with a dark fantasy vibe. In parts gory, others very … The Atlas of Hell by Nathan Ballingrud: Hell and Earth’s Dark SideRead more
Jack MacKay Opens the Door to His Childhood Fears
To celebrate the launch of Gloam by Jack MacKay, we welcome Jack to Ginger Nuts of Horror with a brillaint entry in our Childhood Fears series of articles. Described as “Featuring a bold and tenacious protagonist, a supporting cast of instantly endearing characters, and a veritable phantasmagoria of ghastly ghouls, debut … Jack MacKay Opens the Door to His Childhood FearsRead more
A Very British Terror – The Works of Nigel Kneale by Anthony Ryan
Today, we welcome author Anthony Ryan to Ginger Nuts of Horror to celebrate the release of his new novel The Feeding, described by Philip Fracassi as “A madly entertaining amalgam of locked-room mystery, heart-racing thriller, and terror-inducing horror show that will keep you up late into the night and darken … A Very British Terror – The Works of Nigel Kneale by Anthony RyanRead more
Strange Harvest: Cosmic Horror Hunt for Mr. Shiny
Detectives are thrust into a chilling hunt for “Mr. Shiny”, a sadistic serial killer from the past whose return marks the beginning of a new wave of grotesque, otherworldly crimes tied to a dark cosmic force. Release date: 8 August 2025 Director: Stuart Ortiz Strange Harvest: Cosmic Horror Hunt for Mr. Shiny … Strange Harvest: Cosmic Horror Hunt for Mr. ShinyRead more
Skin by Kathe Koja – A Visceral Tale of Art, Madness, and Human Nature
Book Review Skin by Kathe Koja – A Visceral Tale of Art, Madness, and Human Nature It knows how to toy with you and portray an image of perversion, but because you often take some time to acclimatise to the images and worlds she’s creating, no matter how alluring they … Skin by Kathe Koja – A Visceral Tale of Art, Madness, and Human NatureRead more
My Top YA Bram Stoker Award Picks of the Last Decade by Tony Jones.
The Young Adult (YA) Bram Stoker Award: my top picks from the last decade of Final Ballots In my previous Young Blood article “A depressing night for quality children’s fiction” I criticised the 2024 Bram Stoker Award, particularly the members who voted for two very weak novels, which clearly do … My Top YA Bram Stoker Award Picks of the Last Decade by Tony Jones.Read more
Weapons, Zach Cregger’s Disturbing Horror
Weapons, Zach Cregger’s Disturbing Horror As crafty as this film is, there’s not a lot of metaphor or social consciousness afoot. Weapons is just here to work your nerves, make you gasp, and shed some blood. It does it pretty well. When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanishes … Weapons, Zach Cregger’s Disturbing HorrorRead more
A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic: Depictions of Plague and Pandemic on Film and TV
A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic: Depictions of Plague and Pandemic on Film and TV by Richard Scheib, book review In an era indelibly marked by the COVID-19 crisis, film critic Richard Scheib delivers a groundbreaking cultural artefact with A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic: Depictions of Plague and Pandemic on … A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic: Depictions of Plague and Pandemic on Film and TVRead more
Why I Don’t Watch Horror Movies, and Why have I watched the ones I have?
Why I Don’t Watch Horror Movies, and Why have I watched the ones I have? Today, we are delighted to welcome author Yadav B.V., who has written a truly fascinating and thought-provoking piece about his complex love-hate relationship with horror movies. In his insightful article, he explains in detail why, … Why I Don’t Watch Horror Movies, and Why have I watched the ones I have?Read more
The Haunting at Morsley Manor By George Morris De’Ath
The Haunting at Morsley Manor By George Morris De’Ath Perfect for fans of Most Haunted, Ghostwatch, AHS, The Haunting of Hill House, and The Woman in Black, this gory, supernatural campy horror follows a troubled paranormal investigator uncovering terrifying secrets that blur the line between the living and the dead. … The Haunting at Morsley Manor By George Morris De’AthRead more
Osiris (2025): Big Dumb Alien Fun, Movie Review
Osiris (2025) Special Forces commandos are abducted mid-operation by a mysterious spacecraft and, upon awakening, find themselves prey to a relentless alien race in a fight for survival. (IMDB) Written by William Kaufman and Paul Reichelt Directed by William Kaufman Osiris: Big Dumb Alien Fun, Movie Review Osiris opens with … Osiris (2025): Big Dumb Alien Fun, Movie ReviewRead more
The Damocles Files: Vol 3: The Key of the Abyss, A Dark Triumph in Occult WWII Horror
The Damocles Files: Vol 3: The Key of the Abyss By Benedict J. Jones & Anthony Watson, A Dark Triumph in Occult WWII Horror The Key of the Abyss is a high-water mark for occult WWII fiction. It balances pulp spectacle with philosophical heft, proving Ginger Nuts’ longstanding thesis: Jones and … The Damocles Files: Vol 3: The Key of the Abyss, A Dark Triumph in Occult WWII HorrorRead more