Young Adult Horror and Dark Fiction The Best of 2024 Introduction to the Best YA Horror Books of 2024 As the world of Young Adult literature continues to evolve, the genre of horror remains a powerful and captivating force. In 2024, a remarkable collection of YA horror books has emerged, … Young Adult Horror and Dark Fiction The Best of 2024Read more
Skeleton Warriors, The Rise and Fall of a Toyline Legacy
Skeleton Warriors, The Rise and Fall of a Toyline Legacy I’m endlessly fascinated by that work which likely should have struck a chord during the era it occurred, but for reasons outside of my understanding, never did. The toyline Skeleton Warriors hit toy shelves during the mid to lte 1990s, during an era … Skeleton Warriors, The Rise and Fall of a Toyline LegacyRead more
Angel’s Mass by M.G. Mason: A Gothic Tale of Monastic Mystery
At only 70 pages, Angel’s Mass is capable of being finished in a single devoted sitting and offers the perfect escapism for a rainy afternoon. With haunted characters and a foreboding aura, Mason’s novella proudly upholds the Gothic standards upon which it’s indebted, Angel’s Mass by M.G. Mason: A Gothic … Angel’s Mass by M.G. Mason: A Gothic Tale of Monastic MysteryRead more
The Soul Thief by S L Howe – Book Review
The Soul Thief by S L Howe – Book Review If horror less reliant on blood and guts is the order of the day, ‘The Soul Thief’ will make a fine caller at your door. The end result, more than just page-turning, is the chocolate gateau of horror novels – … The Soul Thief by S L Howe – Book ReviewRead more
Y2K Movie Review: Horror Meets 90s Nostalgia
Y2K, A Horror Movie Review by George Wolf As the clock struck midnight on December 31, 1999, anticipation hung thick in the air. While many revelers welcomed the dawn of the 21st century with bubbling champagne and fireworks, others waited with bated breath for the catastrophic fallout of the Y2K … Y2K Movie Review: Horror Meets 90s NostalgiaRead more
Top Horror Movies on VIZIO WatchFree+ This December
Top Horror Movies on VIZIO WatchFree+ This December Your friends from VIZIO left you a Pandora’s Box under the tree filled with all the most terrifying FREE titles sure to keep your heart racing this December! WatchFree+ will fill your season with shrieks of delight as you enjoy the chills … Top Horror Movies on VIZIO WatchFree+ This DecemberRead more
Get Away Movie Review: Dark Humor Meets Horror
Get Away, A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden In the realm of horror cinema, the balance between humor and fright can be a delicate dance. Enter Get Away, a film directed by Steffen Haars that takes audiences on a seemingly ordinary family getaway that spirals into a chilling confrontation … Get Away Movie Review: Dark Humor Meets HorrorRead more
Werewolves and Supermoon Chaos: Movie Review
Movie Review: Werewolves and Supermoon Chaos by Hope Madden Introduction In a thrilling twist on the classic horror genre, the film Werewolves presents a chaotic world where a supermoon transforms ordinary citizens into savage beasts. Directed by Steven C. Miller and penned by Matthew Kennedy, the story unfolds one year … Werewolves and Supermoon Chaos: Movie ReviewRead more
The Conception of Terror: A Modern Twist on Classic Tales
The Conception of Terror, A collection of four ghostly tales inspired by M. R. James. For many horror fans, A Ghost Story for Christmas is an essential part of the holiday season, and each series has been closely associated with MR James. The first BBC series, back in the 1970s, … The Conception of Terror: A Modern Twist on Classic TalesRead more
Tortured Souls, Exploring Clive Barker’s Toy Line
Exploring Clive Barker’s Tortured Souls Toy Line I’m aware that this is somewhat breaking the theme of previous articles in this series; for the most part, the toy lines I’ve explored have been notable for their targeting of child markets, yet consisting of profoundly graphic or horrific subjects. This particular range … Tortured Souls, Exploring Clive Barker’s Toy LineRead more
The Advent Calendar: A Christmas Horror Review
The Advent Calendar, directed by Patrick Ridremont In which we ask what a gift is worth Merry Christmas one and all! Today we’ll consider what would happen if Tiny Tim wasn’t such an angel. You know who’s hard to shop for? People with birthdays in December. My mother-in-law and sister-in-law … The Advent Calendar: A Christmas Horror ReviewRead more
Not Born of Woman by Teel James Glenn: A New Take on Frankenstein’s Monster
Not Born of Woman by Teel James Glenn He writes every scene, every fight, as if seeing it through the lens of a camera. The writing is clear and succinct. The supernatural elements are, at times, frightening and at other times, sumptuously drawn. A Horror Book Review by Debra K. … Not Born of Woman by Teel James Glenn: A New Take on Frankenstein’s MonsterRead more
Madballs: The Most Disgusting Toys of the 80s
Madballs: The Most Disgusting Toys of the 80s How can any self-respecting child of the 1980s not have fallen in love with these gruesome, revolting little globs of ugliness? In a culture dominated by a sudden ready access to all manner of media (from video tapes of films and TV shows … Madballs: The Most Disgusting Toys of the 80sRead more
Why Are Vampires Losing Popularity in Modern Media?
Introduction Vampires have long been a staple of popular culture, captivating audiences with their blend of horror, romance, and intrigue. However, as the genre evolves and new narratives emerge, the question arises: are vampires becoming a dull relic of the past? In recent years, the box office struggles of vampire-themed … Why Are Vampires Losing Popularity in Modern Media?Read more
Inhumanoids: The 1980s Toy Franchise You Forgot
Twelve Terrifying Toy Franchises: The Inhumanoids “The evil that lies within!” So proclaims the tag line of this fairly obscure but fondly remembered toy line of the mid to late 1980s. Like Transformers, MASK, Visionaries and numerous other lines of the era, Inhumanoids was a franchise that experienced a media blitzkrieg during the era of … Inhumanoids: The 1980s Toy Franchise You ForgotRead more