Religion as a Source of Horror: When Faith Meets Fear on Screen Religion-themed horror is a powerful and lasting subgenre not only on TV and cinema screens, but also on the National Casino screen. It uses spiritual ideas to provoke fear, awe, and deep thought. At its heart, it explores … Religion as a Source of Horror, When Faith Meets Fear on ScreenRead more
A Graveside Gallery: Tales of Ghosts and Dark Matters by Eric J Guignard, Book Review
A Graveside Gallery: Tales of Ghosts and Dark Matters by Eric J Guignard Cemetery Dance Publications 2025 A Horror Book Review by Mario Guslandi Multiple award winner Eric J Guignard is a prolific, well known author and editor in the area of dark fiction. The present volume collects nineteen of … A Graveside Gallery: Tales of Ghosts and Dark Matters by Eric J Guignard, Book ReviewRead more
Haunted Racetracks: Ghost Stories from Horse Racing’s Dark Past
Haunted Racetracks: Ghost Stories from Horse Racing’s Dark Past If haunted house movies get one thing wrong, it’s this: Why would a metaphysical being with the ability to go anywhere choose a dilapidated Victorian? Wouldn’t they rather go somewhere fun, like the beach? Or maybe a nice race track? Apparently, … Haunted Racetracks: Ghost Stories from Horse Racing’s Dark PastRead more
Is Horror Fun? Why the Brain Craves Thrilling Experiences
Is Horror Fun? Why the Brain Craves Thrilling Experiences We’ve all experienced it: sitting on the edge of our seat, clutching the armrest, and sensing that rush of exhilaration as the suspense in a horror film rises. The uncharted. The unanticipated. The excitement. Still, what drives so many of us … Is Horror Fun? Why the Brain Craves Thrilling ExperiencesRead more
The Best Trans Horror Writers: Voices Redefining Fear and Identity
The Best Trans Horror Writers: Voices Redefining Fear and Identity Horror has always been a genre where the marginalised find resonance, and trans authors are carving out spaces that challenge conventions, reclaim monstrosity, and explore the visceral intersections of identity, politics, and terror. From body horror to gothic surrealism, these … The Best Trans Horror Writers: Voices Redefining Fear and IdentityRead more
I Collect Vile Things: A Haunting Exploration of Trauma
I Collect Vile Things by Izzy Von 214 Pages; Available Now on Amazon A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer While the book’s third act loses some of the energy of its well-orchestrated build-up, Von quickly rebounds for an impressive—and impressively gory—climax that rivals anything seen in The Jetty. We’re … I Collect Vile Things: A Haunting Exploration of TraumaRead more
The Hamlet by Joanna Corrance, It’s The End of The World as We Know, and I Feel Fine.
The Hamlet by Joanna Corrance, Exploring Existential Fears The Hamlet by Joanna Corrance, Exploring Existential Fears Almost two years ago, I reviewed The Gingerbread Men by Joanna Corrance, and this gothic horror novel entranced me, so when I heard that Joanna had a new novella coming from Newcon Press, I … The Hamlet by Joanna Corrance, It’s The End of The World as We Know, and I Feel Fine.Read more
Clown in a Cornfield Movie Review: Blood, Gore, and Fun
Clown in a Cornfield is a 2025 American slasher film directed by Eli Craig and written by Craig and Carter Blanchard. It is based on the 2020 novel by Adam Cesare, and stars Katie Douglas, Aaron Abrams, Carson MacCormac, Kevin Durand, and Will Sasso. Looking for a fresh start, Quinn … Clown in a Cornfield Movie Review: Blood, Gore, and FunRead more
The Horrors of Chance: Exploring Luck and Randomness in Horror Films and Fiction
The Horrors of Chance: Exploring Luck and Randomness in Horror Films and Fiction In online gaming platforms, the presence of all new titles frequently adds to the excitement of punters beyond wagering. Likewise, in the dimly lit corridors of horror, what usually terrifies people most is not the monster, killer, … The Horrors of Chance: Exploring Luck and Randomness in Horror Films and FictionRead more
Killer Pictures: A Meta-Horror Must-Read
Killer Pictures: A Meta-Horror Must-Read Having been on the periphery of festivals and their organisation, I can attest that they can be a cutthroat business, where friendships are forged and lost over the most minor details. However, I have never witnessed anything close to the terror and mayhem on show … Killer Pictures: A Meta-Horror Must-ReadRead more
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter: A Masterpiece of Horror Fiction
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones: A Masterpiece of Horror Fiction A Horror Book Review by Anthony Watson The Buffalo Hunter Hunter is the new novel from Stephen Graham Jones, an author who has consistently produced outstanding horror fiction employing a distinctive authorial voice. My introduction to his … The Buffalo Hunter Hunter: A Masterpiece of Horror FictionRead more
HallowScreamCon 2026: Halloween’s Ultimate Global Celebration in Las Vegas
October 2026, a thrilling new legend will rise in Las Vegas. HallowScreamCon – the world’s first global entertainment convention inspired by the spirit of Halloween. Spanning four days from October 1–4, 2026, HallowScreamCon offers fans a spectacle packed with wonder, horror, thrills and a unique celebration of film, television, music, gaming, comics, art, animation, live … HallowScreamCon 2026: Halloween’s Ultimate Global Celebration in Las VegasRead more
Al Pacino and Dan Stevens Exorcise Demons In The Ritual
Al Pacino and Dan Stevens Exorcise Demons In The Ritual Chilling Horror Based on the Most Documented Exorcism in American HistoryOpening in UK and Irish Cinemas 30 May Prepare for a cinematic descent into terror as Al Pacino and Dan Stevens star in The Ritual, an exorcism horror film that blends bone-chilling suspense with a … Al Pacino and Dan Stevens Exorcise Demons In The RitualRead more
Corsets, Curses, and Colonialism: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Victorian Horror Pauline Chow
Corsets, Curses, and Colonialism: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Victorian Horror, By Pauline Chow Unnerving plot lines crawl out from the Victorian era. It’s the fog rolling over cobblestone streets, a glow of candlelight along a dark hallway, and breath squeezed beneath tight corsets. The curse of living … Corsets, Curses, and Colonialism: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Victorian Horror Pauline ChowRead more
To Those Willing to Drown: A Disappointing Mythical Journey
To Those Willing to Drown by Mark Matthews On the face of it, To Those Willing to Drown, the new novel from Mark Matthews, should have been right up my street; a tale of ancient creatures and mythology with a fractured, time-hopping narrative but, whilst there is much to admire … To Those Willing to Drown: A Disappointing Mythical JourneyRead more