My Split Tongue/Mi Lengua Dividida by A L Garcia Quill & Crow Publishing House; Available February 21st Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Across the ages, many have tried to answer that fundamental question: What mysteries lurk within the human heart? Innumerable creative minds have attempted to satisfy the inquiry through literature, … My Split Tongue, Explores Forbidden Human DesiresRead more
Twisting Turning Timeshifts, HERitage Volume 2
Twisting Turning Timeshifts, HERitage Volume 2 An Exciting Anthology! Now on Kickstarter Join us as we roam through the ages and across the globe. These stories embody ‘what if?’ and demonstrate how tiny changes can make a huge difference, and how major changes can shatter paradigms and forever alter the world. Some stories focus on the … Twisting Turning Timeshifts, HERitage Volume 2Read more
Heart Eyes: A Horror-Comedy Adventure
In the realm of horror-comedy, few filmmakers manage to strike the right balance of humor and gore quite like Josh Ruben. With his latest endeavor, Heart Eyes, he takes us on a whirlwind adventure through a Valentine’s Day filled with both romance and mayhem. Blending tropes from romantic comedies with … Heart Eyes: A Horror-Comedy AdventureRead more
Reap Sow by S.H. Cooper, a Captivating Tale
Reap, Sow is a haunting and thought-provoking read that showcases S.H. Cooper’s remarkable talent for crafting horror that is as emotionally resonant as it is terrifying. Reap Sow invites readers to slowly immerse themselves in a world where every shadow hides a secret and every whisper carries a warning. Fans … Reap Sow by S.H. Cooper, a Captivating TaleRead more
Do You See Me? A Horror Film That Misses the Mark
Do You See Me (2017) Written by Harel Goldstein, Charles Morris Jr and Corbin Timbrook Directed by Corbin Timbrook Emily is being stalked by a rogue clown. He’s everywhere…including her closet. Emily (Rya Meyers) finds herself being harassed by a creepy clown amidst news reports of women being murdered after … Do You See Me? A Horror Film That Misses the MarkRead more
Freelance Horror Movie Review: A Suspenseful Journey
Freelance Katie, a freelance video editor in desperate need of work, receives a high-paying offer to edit a cryptic and bizarre video from an anonymous employer. Strapped for cash and facing eviction, Katie eagerly accepts the gig. The video depicts people being tortured and even killed on camera – surely … Freelance Horror Movie Review: A Suspenseful JourneyRead more
Companion: A Unique Twist on AI Horror
Introduction Companion is an intriguing American horror film that centers on a group of friends who embark on a weekend getaway to a remote cabin in the woods. What begins as a relaxing retreat quickly devolves into chaos when a shocking secret comes to light—one of the guests is actually … Companion: A Unique Twist on AI HorrorRead more
Adam Cosco: The Horror That Haunts Us
Introduction As a genre, horror unlocks the deepest chambers of our psyche, inviting us to confront our primal fears and explore the dark corners of the human experience. In this article, we delve into a collection of my favorite aspects of horror—from unforgettable books that haunt our thoughts to films … Adam Cosco: The Horror That Haunts UsRead more
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Problem of Franklin
The Problem of Franklin: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Tobe Hooper, 1974) and disability in horror Warning for brief mention of self-harm as well as the more predictable horrors of ableism and chainsaws, plus sexual violence. Also some gruesome pictures. Everything means something, I guess. Sally, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre If … The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Problem of FranklinRead more
Jan/Feb Essential YA and Middle Grade Horror
January/February Essential YA and Middle Grade Horror Essential Life commitments have restricted my reading of YA and Middle Grade horror over the early part of 2025, so I am delighted to be back on track with the first of my roundups. There are many familiar names in the mix here, … Jan/Feb Essential YA and Middle Grade HorrorRead more
Pedro Iniguez Has Powerful Fever Dreams of a Parasite
Introduction With a writing journey spanning 16 years and an impressive portfolio boasting over 130 published works, Pedro Iniguez has carved out a unique space in the literary landscape. Pedro Iniguez’s stories not only reflect haunting elements of the genre but also explore deeper societal anxieties and cultural narratives. In … Pedro Iniguez Has Powerful Fever Dreams of a ParasiteRead more
Helpmeet by Naben Ruthnum: Love and Disease in a Haunting Novella
Helpmeet by Naben Ruthnum (Undertow Publications 2022) A Book Review by Jez Conolly In a former life, so to speak, I worked as a subject librarian at a university medical library. To the uninitiated, this might suggest that I needed to possess a fair degree of knowledge of Medicine in order … Helpmeet by Naben Ruthnum: Love and Disease in a Haunting NovellaRead more
The Wages of Belief by Elizabeth Massie: Book Review
The following contains spoils for Elizabeth Massie’s Sineater, but not the upcoming sequel, The Wages of Belief and Other Stories, out February 18th from Crossroad Press Elizabeth Massie scooped a Bram Stoker Award for the novel Sineater. Thirty-three years later, she’s releasing its sequel, The Wages of Belief, a novella … The Wages of Belief by Elizabeth Massie: Book ReviewRead more
Skeletons in the Closet: Celebrating Bad Horror Films
Skeletons in the Closet: Celebrating Bad Horror Films. As the glitz and glamour of Oscar season approaches, it’s time to take a break from the accolades and dive into a cinematic niche that often gets overlooked—bad horror movies. Each year, amidst the films vying for the coveted golden statuette, lurk … Skeletons in the Closet: Celebrating Bad Horror FilmsRead more
Presence (2024): An Insidious Suburban Haunting
Unfortunately for the film, the frustration that the presence feels at its struggle to intervene in the events that unfold in the house plays out into the audience, so that we always feel at arm’s length from the drama. We are left feeling that a really good film is just … Presence (2024): An Insidious Suburban HauntingRead more