Place of Bones (2023): A Horror Movie Review by Mark Walker Written by Richard Taylor Directed by Audrey Cummings 1876. A mother and daughter, alone on a remote ranch, fight for survival against a gang of ruthless outlaws. (IMDB) Isolated over 90 miles from the nearest town, Pandora (Heather Graham) and … Place of Bones (2023) Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Bound in Blood, edited by Johnny Mains, Book Review
Bound in Blood, edited by Johnny Mains, A Book Review by Mario Guslandi A chilling anthology of over 20 stories of cursed and haunted books; featuring malevolent second-hand books, cursed novelizations, unsettling journals and the end of the world. From award-winning authors including Eric LaRocca, Charlie Higson, Kim Newman and … Bound in Blood, edited by Johnny Mains, Book ReviewRead more
Maria Giakoumatos The Horror of Her Life
Maria Giakoumatos The Horror of Her Life The first Horror Film I remember watching This one is tough because I’d always catch glimpses of stuff I should’ve have been watching when I was a kid because my father is a pro channel surfer. Granted my family never was big on … Maria Giakoumatos The Horror of Her LifeRead more
Could the New Halloween TV Show Be Fast-Tracked for a 2025 Release?
Could the New Halloween TV Show Be Fast-Tracked for a 2025 Release? It’s no secret that Miramax are producing a new Halloween TV show. Even though recent movies have been disappointing, it seems that showrunners are looking to explore the franchise further, taking a new approach. With plans to return … Could the New Halloween TV Show Be Fast-Tracked for a 2025 Release?Read more
AfrAId: A Scary Exploration of Artificial Intelligence
AfrAId A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden The Curtis’ family is selected to test a new home device: a digital assistant called AIA. AIA learns the family’s behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family’s … AfrAId: A Scary Exploration of Artificial IntelligenceRead more
A Scout is Brave by Will Ludwigsen
A Scout is Brave by Will Ludwigsen a Book Review by Tony Jones In the summer of 1963, Bud Castillo moved with his family from busy Queens, NY, to the bleak town of Innsmouth, MA, after a local oil consortium hired his father to help with a drilling platform off … A Scout is Brave by Will LudwigsenRead more
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – Movie Review
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, a movie review by Hope Madden The sequel feels less like a rehash or cash grab and more like a return to form. A return to ideas and creations that unleashed Burton’s imagination in ways few other projects have. It’s fun to have that back. Three generations of … Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – Movie ReviewRead more
Who Saw Her Die? (1972) Horror Movie Review
Who Saw Her Die? (1972) A Horror Movie Review by Mark Walker Written by Francesco Barilli, Massimo D’Avak, Aldo Lado Directed by Aldo Lado Between a four-year gap in the murder of a young girl, the daughter of a well-known sculptor is discovered dead, and her parents conduct an investigation, only … Who Saw Her Die? (1972) Horror Movie ReviewRead more
G.P. Ritchie
G.P. Ritchie I grew up in Glasgow and was educated there, getting a degree in Computer Science and Microprocessor Systems. Since graduation I’ve spent small pockets of time working in Manchester, Dublin, and Utrecht, but mainly I’ve been in Edinburgh. I’ve always worked in the technology sector, usually in software … G.P. RitchieRead more
Whitesands by Johan Thorsson
Whitesands by Johan Thorsson follows Detective John Dark, a tormented investigator haunted by the disappearance of his daughter two years prior. As he grapples with his demons, he is thrust into a series of bizarre homicides that challenge his detective skills and psyche. The story intertwines crime and supernatural horror … Whitesands by Johan ThorssonRead more
Frightfest 2024: Celebrating 25 Years of Horror
Frightfest 2024: by David and Tara Court – The 25th Anniversary of Frightfest It’s the fourth Frightfest in a row for Tara and myself, and the increasing popularity of the festival made it the first year we were genuinely concerned whether we’d be able to get tickets at all. This … Frightfest 2024: Celebrating 25 Years of HorrorRead more
Why drag Jekyll and Hyde kicking and screaming into the crime genre?
Why drag Jekyll and Hyde kicking and screaming into the crime genre? by Tim Major Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is one of those Victorian Gothic masterpieces that feature characters so well-known as to have eclipsed the tales in which they first appeared. Like … Why drag Jekyll and Hyde kicking and screaming into the crime genre?Read more
Out Come the Wolves – Horror Movie Review
Out Come the Wolves, A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden Three friends decide to spend the weekend hunting, but when they venture out of their cabin and into the woods, they soon become the hunted. Release date: 30 August 2024 (Canada) Director: Adam MacDonald Out Come the Wolves Predator and prey. … Out Come the Wolves – Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Alien, A Fright Club Podcast
We’re making a bit of a departure for this episode. Like everyone else, the latest in the Alien franchise had us doing a bit of ranking. For over four decades, the Alien movie series has captivated audiences worldwide with its masterful fusion of science fiction, horror, and compelling storytelling. Ever since the release … Alien, A Fright Club PodcastRead more
Good Madam (Mlungu Wam), 2021, directed by Jenna Cato Bass
Good Madam (Mlungu Wam), 2021, directed by Jenna Cato Bass Released as a Shudder Original Officially apartheid ended in 1994: an open election was held on April 27, a new flag was raised, and South Africa became a free and equal nation. Or, to put it another way: apartheid is … Good Madam (Mlungu Wam), 2021, directed by Jenna Cato BassRead more