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
Meet Ana Yudin: Your Next Favourite Author
Meet Ana Yudin: Your Next Favourite Author Discover the inspiring journey of Ana Yudin, a talented author whose captivating stories have won the hearts of readers everywhere. In this exclusive interview, Ana shares insights into her writing process, the themes that drive her work, and what motivates her to create … Meet Ana Yudin: Your Next Favourite AuthorRead more
Into the Wild Green Yonder: A Short and Creepy Fairy Tale
Book Review – Into the Wild Green Yonder by Peter Crowther and Tim Lebbon: A Short and Creepy Fairy Tale Its story and vision exceeds the humble sheets of paper it’s printed on. It shades itself with moments of horror and finds a nice overall home within the fantasy genre, … Into the Wild Green Yonder: A Short and Creepy Fairy TaleRead more
Angel Down: A Descent into the Divine and Demonic in the Trenches of War
Angel Down by Daniel Kraus: A Descent into the Divine and Demonic in the Trenches of War Daniel Kraus, the acclaimed author behind the enjoyable Whalefall, returns with a unique and interesting narrative masterpiece: Angel Down. This immersive, cinematic novel plunges readers into the visceral nightmare of World War I, only to … Angel Down: A Descent into the Divine and Demonic in the Trenches of WarRead more
Kenzie Jennings, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk
Kenzie Jennings, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk A Horror Author Interview by Lionel Ray Green The debut novel Reception by Kenzie Jennings received, well, quite the reception, earning a Splatterpunk Awards nomination in 2020. The following year, her Splatter Western novella Red Station garnered another nomination. In 2023, Jennings received … Kenzie Jennings, Putting the Splatter into SplatterpunkRead more
Monster Island: Malay Folklore Meets WWII Creature Feature
Monster Island: Malay Folklore Meets WWII Creature Feature But both Fujioka and Woodhouse are so fully committed to their characters—an introvert haunted by his decisions and a punch-first-think-later Englishman—that the blossoming bromance makes up for whatever originality Orang Ikan lacks.We spend 75% of the films brisk run time with just … Monster Island: Malay Folklore Meets WWII Creature FeatureRead more
Why An Echo of Children Stands Out in Modern Horror Fiction
Book Review – An Echo of Children by Ramsey Campbell ‘“They’re too fond of exorcisms in Barnwall for my liking.”’ When it comes to Ramsey Campbell, two things usually become quite obvious very quickly: firstly, that you’re in the presence of a man who has the finesse to warp and … Why An Echo of Children Stands Out in Modern Horror FictionRead more
The Banished (2024): Movie Review
The Banished (2024) Written and directed by Joseph Sims-Dennett Terror is a place. The Banished opens with Grace (Meg Eloise-Clarke) lost in the wilderness, looking for Mr Green (Leighton Cardno) an old teacher and guide who was taking her to a remote woodland commune to find her estranged brother, David … The Banished (2024): Movie ReviewRead more
Pyres by Kev Harrison: Cover Reveal
Pyres by Kev Harrison Hello Ginger Nut fans, we are absolutely thrilled and excited today to present the exclusive cover reveal for one of our favourite authors, Kev Harrison. His latest novel, Pyres, is already generating a lot of buzz and anticipation and is poised to become another one of … Pyres by Kev Harrison: Cover RevealRead more