Screams By The Sea 2025: Unveiling Horror’s Best After a successful debut, Screams By The Sea, Dorset’s premier independent horror and genre film festival, returns to Pavilion Dance South West (PDSW) on March 29th, 2025. This year, we’re thrilled to unveil a thrilling lineup of films, including five feature films, … Screams By The Sea 2025: Unveiling Horror’s BestRead more
Listen to Your Sister: A Harrowing Family Horror
Listen to your Sister is not a casual or easy read. Instead, it grabs you by the throat and squeezes. It takes significant skill to write such a mind-bending story, dancing on a knife-edge between what’s real and what’s impossible, while ensuring the reader connects with the characters – cares … Listen to Your Sister: A Harrowing Family HorrorRead more
Competition: Folk Horror Emerges from the Darkness
FOLK HORROR EMERGES FROM THE DARKNESS ONCE MORE THIS MARCH AND APRIL – PLUS A CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF TWO TICKETS FOR STRANGE AS FOLK! Folk horror fans will be able to enjoy an exciting double-header of events over the next month, with the second runs of both the … Competition: Folk Horror Emerges from the DarknessRead more
Lee Mitchell: Inspirations and Goals and Success
Lee Mitchell is a passionate horror author whose work delves into the psychological and supernatural realms of the genre. With a career spanning various media outlets and a lifelong love for all things horror, Lee brings a unique voice to the literary landscape. Their recently released book, The Divine Darkness, … Lee Mitchell: Inspirations and Goals and SuccessRead more
Their Monstrous Hearts: A Haunting Tale
Advance Praise for Their Monstrous Hearts by Yigit Turhan “A gothic, darkly alluring tale that will leave readers spellbound”—Dua Lipa, Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter “Their Monstrous Hearts is a take-no-prisoners wild ride! Creepy, cool, and fearless in equal heaping measures! Highly recommended.” —Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of Necroteck and … Their Monstrous Hearts: A Haunting TaleRead more
The Rule of Jenny Pen: A Gripping Thriller
The Rule of Jenny Pen Arrogant Judge Stefan Mortensen (Rush) suffers a near-fatal stroke, leaving him partially paralyzed and confined to a retirement home. Resistant to the staff and distant from his friendly roommate, Mortensen soon clashes with seemingly gentle resident Dave Crealy (Lithgow) who secretly terrorizes the home with … The Rule of Jenny Pen: A Gripping ThrillerRead more
Grace Point (2023): A Thrilling Journey of Redemption
Grace Point (2023) Written by Rory Karpf and Paul Russell Smith Directed by Rory Karpf A young man on his way to a remote drug rehab, finds himself in a strange town being chased by the locals, as well as his own personal demons. (IMDB) Grace Point (2023): A Thrilling Journey of Redemption Brandon … Grace Point (2023): A Thrilling Journey of RedemptionRead more
Robert Aickman – Master of the Uncanny
Robert Aickman stands as a unique figure in the landscape of horror literature, renowned for his mastery of the uncanny. This article from Phil Lecomber explores Aickman’s distinct storytelling style and his ability to evoke a creeping sense of unease without resorting to traditional horror tropes like violence or gore. … Robert Aickman – Master of the Uncanny Read more
The Buildout Review: Spiritual Themes in Horror
Introduction Finding a film that effectively balances atmosphere with storytelling can be a daunting task. However, Zeshaan Younus’ feature debut, The Buildout, manages to carve out its own niche within the genre. Set against the backdrop of a desolate desert landscape, this unsettling narrative delves into themes of spirituality and … The Buildout Review: Spiritual Themes in HorrorRead more
The Rule of Jenny Pen (2025)
Starring Academy Award nominee John Lithgow, Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush and George Henrare Shudder and Vertigo Releasing are thrilled to confirm the release of the twisted thriller The Rule of Jenny Pen. The film will be in UK and Ireland cinemas from 14 March. LOGLINE A misanthropic Judge confined … The Rule of Jenny Pen (2025)Read more
Invader: A Haunting Suburban Horror Movie Experience
Few things can evoke sheer suspense like the home invasion narrative, and Mickey Keating’s Invader steps boldly into this territory with gripping intensity. Set against the backdrop of the quiet suburbs of Chicago, the film unravels the harrowing experience of Ana, a young woman yearning for the safety of familiarity … Invader: A Haunting Suburban Horror Movie ExperienceRead more
Dead Men’s Laughter #1 – A horror/heist one-shot comic.
An introduction by Will O’Mullane: “Dead Men’s Laughter” is a new crime / horror mash-up comic book one-shot (the Kickstarter is launching on February 28th: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/willomullane/dead-mens-laughter-a-horror-heist-one-shot-comic), with stunning art by artist Marco Perugini (Cuddles, Demon City, Heavy Metal), and lettering by editor and Disconauts writer Jonathan Stevenson, written by yours … Dead Men’s Laughter #1 – A horror/heist one-shot comic.Read more
Like-Minded Individuals: Relentless Vigilante Justice
Book Review: Like-Minded Individuals by Beau Johnson In Like-Minded Individuals (Down & Out Books, 2025), Johnson crafts a visceral, unflinching dive into the murky waters of vigilante justice, moral ambiguity, and the cyclical nature of vengeance. Drawing readers deep into a world where the lines between right and wrong blur, prompting them … Like-Minded Individuals: Relentless Vigilante JusticeRead more
Video Nasties – The Latest Fright Club Podcast
Aaah, the old “video nasties” — movies banned from view to protect us from the untold damage they would do, their ruinous images. The idea that watching something could be our end is a fantastic source for horror. Horror filmmakers have taken that idea and run wild with it. Watching … Video Nasties – The Latest Fright Club PodcastRead more
Agoraphobia, Overcoming it Through Writing by Lee Mitchell
Agoraphobia, Overcoming it Through Writing by Lee Mitchell My struggles with agoraphobia began when I was in high school. I didn’t know back then that I was suffering from panic attacks; all I knew was that the kids around me could be cruel, and sometimes it would become so overwhelming … Agoraphobia, Overcoming it Through Writing by Lee MitchellRead more