Vampires in BC is an interesting exploration of identity and what it means to be human. The vampire lore is steeped in tradition but also innovative and original. Despite a few hiccups, it is an enjoyable story and worth checking out. Vampires in BC by Keith Costelloe – Book Review … Vampires in BC by Keith Costelloe – Book ReviewRead more
Straight on Till Morning – Horror Movie Review
Straight on Till Morning, Directed by Craig Ouellette. A Horror Movie Review by Jim Mcleod Dani and Kaitlin are two dreamers falling for each other on a romantic road-trip. The future is theirs – until they cross paths with a twisted family who have something much, much darker in mind. … Straight on Till Morning – Horror Movie ReviewRead more
YA dystopian fiction: The lurking horror within YA dystopian fiction
The lurking horror within YA dystopian fiction: some top tips from ‘The YA Horror 400’ almanac Since Katniss Everdeen first picked up her bow and arrow back in 2008 she helped hustle both the zombie and paranormal romance crazes into the literary dustbin. In the period since, dystopian fiction has … YA dystopian fiction: The lurking horror within YA dystopian fictionRead more
The Devil’s Bath, Folk Horror Part 2: In Which We Restore Our Faith
The Devil’s Bath, Folk Horror Part 2: In Which We Restore Our Faith The Devil’s Bath (2024), directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala Check out Part 1 Lord of Misrule, folk horror, and why we’re still arguing about The Wicker Man Warning: if the death of a child is … The Devil’s Bath, Folk Horror Part 2: In Which We Restore Our FaithRead more
COMPETITION – WINTER HAUNTS 3 PRESENTS A CHANCE TO WIN TWO FULL EVENT TICKETS FOR A PACKED DAY OF GHOST STORIES AND GOTHIC FICTION!
COMPETITION – WINTER HAUNTS 3 PRESENTS A CHANCE TO WIN TWO FULL EVENT TICKETS FOR A PACKED DAY OF GHOST STORIES AND GOTHIC FICTION! With the chill nights drawing in, our thoughts begin to turn to all things ghostly and supernatural – and on November 16th WINTER HAUNTS is back … COMPETITION – WINTER HAUNTS 3 PRESENTS A CHANCE TO WIN TWO FULL EVENT TICKETS FOR A PACKED DAY OF GHOST STORIES AND GOTHIC FICTION!Read more
Jeff Strand, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk
Jeff Strand, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk By Lionel Ray Green Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jeff Strand is also a two-time Splatterpunk Awards winner, receiving trophies in 2018 for his short story “The Tipping Point” and again in 2022 for his short story “Next Best Baker.” Strand is known for … Jeff Strand, Putting the Splatter into SplatterpunkRead more
Alexander Zelenyj – Beware us Flowers of the Annihilator
Alexander Zelenyj – Beware us Flowers of the Annihilator With hundreds of genre-bending short stories already published, Alexander Zelenyj repeatedly raises the bar to even greater heights Alexander Zelenyj – Beware us Flowers of the Annihilator How many short stories has Canada’s Alexander Zelenyj written? That is a very good … Alexander Zelenyj – Beware us Flowers of the AnnihilatorRead more
These Things That Walk Behind Me by David Surface – Book Review
The writing is crisp and confident and creates a real sense of atmosphere. Much of this is achieved by the use of sound; a subway suicide is heard, not seen in When the Circus; the hammering of the construction company in Little Gods to Live in Them and of the … These Things That Walk Behind Me by David Surface – Book ReviewRead more
Your Monster – Horror Movie Review
Your Monster – Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden Melissa Barrera (Scream, In the Heights, Abigail) stars in Caroline Lindy’s hilarious and charming romantic-comedy-horror Your Monster, a modern day, feminist fairytale set in the world of musical theatre. After battling an illness and being dumped by the love of her life, … Your Monster – Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Unveiled Sins: Lydia Graves Serves Up a Deadly Dose of Horror
Unveiled Sins: Lydia Graves Serves Up a Deadly Dose of Horror Attention, horror aficionados! Prepare to be tantalized by a sinfully delicious new series that’s about to hit the shelves. UK-based author Lydia Graves is set to unleash “Unveiled Sins,” a chilling exploration of the seven deadly sins that will … Unveiled Sins: Lydia Graves Serves Up a Deadly Dose of HorrorRead more
Draw You in Vol 1: Collectors Item by Jasper Bark – Book Review
Bark deploys some jaw-dropping textual conceits, alongside some absolutely pitch perfect classic horror setpieces, to build a sense of dread on several levels. That feeling only escalates as the narrative builds to the Volume One climax, leaving this reader hungry to dive immediately into Volume Two. Draw You in Volume … Draw You in Vol 1: Collectors Item by Jasper Bark – Book ReviewRead more
Brides, A Fright Club Podcast Episode
Brides, A Fright Club Podcast Episode Brides are terrifying. That is a simple fact. It’s just one of the reasons that weddings are so ripe for horror’s picking: emotions are high, the promise of a lovely future creates ironic tension, a lot of people are confined (and often drunk). And … Brides, A Fright Club Podcast EpisodeRead more
Coup de Grâce by Sofia Ajram – Book Review
Coup de Grâce by Sofia Ajram, A Horror Book Review by Natalie Wall They are things too strange, too big, too impossible to understand, and so the protagonist doesn’t understand it and often doesn’t try. It feels like an apt genre to call on to explore mental illness in this … Coup de Grâce by Sofia Ajram – Book ReviewRead more
Haunted Houses, Tony’s top YA picks for Halloween
Haunted Houses Tony’s top YA picks for Halloween Halloween is the perfect time to take a closer look at some of my favourite YA horror novels featuring haunted houses or other spooky locations and buildings. Since Shirley Jackson wrote The Haunting of Hill House (1959) this popular sub-genre exploded and … Haunted Houses, Tony’s top YA picks for Halloween Read more
Dark Bloom by Molly Macabre – Book Review
Dark Bloom by Molly Macabre – Book Review It has been a long since I last read a “zombie” novel. I became completely and utterly burned out by what seemed like the easy way option for new authors and their debut novels. And to be fair, there are only so many ways … Dark Bloom by Molly Macabre – Book ReviewRead more