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
The Strandling by James Brogden, a Battle of British Folklore
The Strandling by James Brogden, a Battle of British Folklore The idea for The Strandling started out as no more sophisticated than to write a good old-fashioned creature-feature pitting two monsters out of British folk lore against each other in a big bitey mash-up. I’ve also had a long-standing fascination … The Strandling by James Brogden, a Battle of British FolkloreRead more
Stream: A Vacation to Die For in Pennsylvania Countryside
Stream, Directed by Michael Leavy The Keenan family’s simple weekend getaway truly turns into a vacation to die for, as four deranged killers playing a sadistic game lock down their hotel and compete for the most creative murders of all the guests. A Horror Movie Review by George Wolf Stream … Stream: A Vacation to Die For in Pennsylvania CountrysideRead more
Maria the Wanted by V Castro, Cover Reveal
Maria the Wanted by V Castro is published 03 June, 2025 by Titan Books The critically acclaimed Mexican-American author leading the way in feminist genre fiction,seductive dark fantasy, and folk horror ‘V. Castro is the voice of authenticity. . . Her work matters. Read it’ — Gabino Iglesias‘One of the … Maria the Wanted by V Castro, Cover RevealRead more
Blink Twice
Blink Twice When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends for a dream vacation on his private island. Wild nights soon blend into sun-soaked days, but when strange things start to happen, Frida must uncover the … Blink TwiceRead more
August 2024 YA Horror Roundup: Engaging Teenage Fiction
August 2024 YA Horror Roundup: Engaging Teenage Fiction Our latest YA roundup has a fine range of engaging teenage fiction, four of the nine authors featured in my own almanac, The YA Horror 400, which was published last June. If you want to take an ultra-deep dive into the world … August 2024 YA Horror Roundup: Engaging Teenage FictionRead more