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
Award-winning Once Upon A Time In The Future: 2121
Once Upon A Time In The Future: 2121 Lands U.S. Theatrical and VOD Release Award-winning dystopian sci-fi film Once Upon A Time In The Future: 2121, directed by Serpil Altin, continues its international success with an upcoming theatrical debut at Cinelounge in Los Angeles on January 31, 2025 for Indican … Award-winning Once Upon A Time In The Future: 2121Read more
The Legacy of George A Romero’s Resident Evil
Experience the “Darkest Day of Horror the World Will Never Know” George A Romero’s Resident Evil, a review by Jenna Jarvis Much like the “godfather of zombie movies” as he is repeatedly referred to within Brandon Salisbury’s documentary, I am not a gamer. But also like Romero, I carry an immensely … The Legacy of George A Romero’s Resident EvilRead more
Grafted Movie Review: Messy Body Horror to the Max
Introduction Body horror cinema often grapples with societal expectations and the pressure to conform to beauty standards, and Hope Madden’s debut feature, Grafted, dives headfirst into this unsettling territory. With a narrative that intertwines personal struggle with broader themes of assimilation, identity, and the grotesque impacts of modern science, Grafted … Grafted Movie Review: Messy Body Horror to the MaxRead more
The Amazing Fever House Duology is Unleashed!
Where the unthinkable becomes a reality, the gripping narratives of Fever House and its sequel, The Devil by Name, take readers on a tumultuous journey through chaos, survival, and the deepest secrets of humanity. We bring you the exciting news of two books from Keith Rosson, the horror author that everyone is talking about. … The Amazing Fever House Duology is Unleashed!Read more
‘The Girl with the Needle’ – A Powerful Haunting Tale
The Girl with the Needle In the haunting landscape of post-war Copenhagen, where despair looms large and hope flickers dimly, The Girl with the Needle emerges as a poignant exploration of resilience and motherhood amidst the ravages of conflict. Co-written and directed by Magnus von Horn, this visually striking film … ‘The Girl with the Needle’ – A Powerful Haunting TaleRead more
Top YA Survival Horror Picks for Teens
Survival Horror Tony’s top YA picks for making it through the night Cinematically, sticking a bunch of dumb, good-looking teens in the middle of nowhere to get picked off by hillbilly cannibals is as old as the hills, but remains incredibly rare as a storyline or trope in a teen … Top YA Survival Horror Picks for TeensRead more
Night Country: A Dark, Powerful Feminine Mirror
While the stick-labyrinth Carcosa in True Detective’s first season carries a hint of perverse womb, one that harbors death rather than life, the ice caves in Night Country might as well be a frozen birth canal. They’re the true essence of Night Country, that unknowable realm that swallows men whole. … Night Country: A Dark, Powerful Feminine MirrorRead more