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
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
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
Winter’s Shadows: Hauntings and Hoarfrost
Introduction Winter. The word conjures snowball fights and sledding, Christmas displays and lazy days spent home from school. Yet grim shades lurk beneath those cheery wonderland joys. Winter is the time when daylight dwindles and skies darken with overcast gloom. The earth becomes barren, trees turn skeletal, and even the … Winter’s Shadows: Hauntings and HoarfrostRead more
COMPETITION – THE UK GHOST STORY FESTIVAL
COMPETITION – THE UK GHOST STORY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THIS FEBRUARY, AND YOU CAN WIN ONE OF TWO ONLINE PASSES! The UK Ghost Story Festival returns for the fifth time in 2025, with its biggest ever offer yet! The 14th-16th February sees the online UK Ghost Story Festival weekend take … COMPETITION – THE UK GHOST STORY FESTIVALRead more
Celebrate William Meikle’s Birthday Scotland’s Finest Horror Witer
William Meikle celebrates his birthday, and I’d like to do something to help him celebrate it. It was Willie who suggested I should think about setting up my own review site, which I did; it was never meant to be called The Ginger Nuts of Horror, it was supposed to … Celebrate William Meikle’s Birthday Scotland’s Finest Horror WiterRead more
Into The Deep, A Deeply Flawed Shark Thriller
Introduction Few films can genuinely capture the magic and tension that Jaws unleashed over fifty years ago. Now, with the release of Into the Deep, audiences are treated to a surprising return to form for Richard Dreyfuss, who takes on the role of Seamus, a character that echoes the wisdom … Into The Deep, A Deeply Flawed Shark ThrillerRead more