The Surrender On Shudder A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden When the family patriarch dies, a grieving mother and daughter risk their lives to perform a brutal resurrection ritual and bring him back from the dead. Initial release: 9 March 2025 Producers: Julia Max, Mia Chang, Lovell Holder, Robert J. Ulrich The Surrender: Unraveling … The Surrender: Unraveling Grief in a Horror FilmRead more
Fear Street: Prom Queen Review – What Went Wrong?
Fear Street: Prom Queen is a 2025 American slasher film directed by Matt Palmer from a screenplay he co-wrote with Donald McLeary, based on the novel The Prom Queen (1992) from the Fear Street book series. Produced by Chernin Entertainment, it is the fourth instalment in the Fear Street film … Fear Street: Prom Queen Review – What Went Wrong?Read more
The Red Labyrinth: A Dark Fantasy Review
The Red Labyrinth, by Ben Peek, Snuggly Books, May 2025 A review by Kyla Lee Ward This novella is proof positive that you don’t need an 800 page hardback to build a world, tear it down, or stun the reader. Through the tale of Zoja Rose, an impoverished wig-maker in … The Red Labyrinth: A Dark Fantasy ReviewRead more
How Horror Movies Can Shape a Student’s Mindset
How Horror Movies Can Shape a Student’s Mindset College is a time of growth, challenge, and, of course, late-night horror movie marathons. While studying and homework may occupy most of a student’s time, there’s no denying that a well-timed scare can have an unexpected impact on their mindset. But how … How Horror Movies Can Shape a Student’s MindsetRead more
Going Home in the Dark by Dean Koontz , A Haunting Return to Childhood Horrors: Book Review
Going Home in the Dark by Dean Koontz , A Haunting Return to Childhood Horrors Dean Koontz, the #1 New York Times bestselling author known for his mastery of suspense and genre-blending narratives, delivers another chilling tale with Going Home in the Dark (Thomas & Mercer, 2025). The story centres on four childhood friends—Rebecca, Bobby, … Going Home in the Dark by Dean Koontz , A Haunting Return to Childhood Horrors: Book ReviewRead more
A Glimpse into the Horror of Lusus Naturae by Chris Coppel
A Glimpse into the Horror of Lusus Naturae by Chris Coppel Horror fans, prepare yourselves, Chris Coppel’s latest novel, Lusus Naturae, is a blood-chilling plunge into the grotesque, the unexplained, and the unforgettable. Known for his psychologically taut and visceral storytelling, Coppel this time turns his gaze to a quiet … A Glimpse into the Horror of Lusus Naturae by Chris CoppelRead more
Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang: A Masterpiece of Modern Speculative Fiction
Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang: A Masterpiece of Modern Speculative Fiction Ling Ling Huang’s Immaculate Conception is not just a novel, it is an experience. A searing, hypnotic plunge into the collision of art, identity, and technological ambition, this sophomore release cements Huang’s status as one of the most daring and visionary … Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang: A Masterpiece of Modern Speculative FictionRead more
Final Destination Bloodlines Review – Thrills & Emotional Depth, Review
Final Destination Bloodlines Plagued by a violent and recurring nightmare, a college student heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle of death and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all. Release date: 14 May 2025 (UK) Directors: Zach … Final Destination Bloodlines Review – Thrills & Emotional Depth, ReviewRead more
Below the Grand Hotel by Cat Scully: The Great Gatsby meets Hellraiser, Book Review
Below the Grand Hotel by Cat Scully A Horror Book Review by Cat Treadwell ‘Below the Grand Hotel’ is everything that ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ wanted to be and so much more. Oscar Wilde would adore it, Clive Barker likely has the penthouse booked out, and I’d go so far … Below the Grand Hotel by Cat Scully: The Great Gatsby meets Hellraiser, Book ReviewRead more
Devil Dancers: Characters and Chaos in the Wild West
Devil Dancers by Bo Chappell & A.A. Medina Acid Rain; 188 Pages; Available Now on Amazon A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Devil Dancers’ prose is seamlessly written, bountiful with humor, wit, suspense and, at times, moving poignancy. More than anything, it’s rip-roarin’, rootin’-tootin’ six-gun fun, a novel that … Devil Dancers: Characters and Chaos in the Wild WestRead more
Religion as a Source of Horror, When Faith Meets Fear on Screen
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