Silkworm, The Horror of Humanity by Ogden Nesmer You are hiking. Imagine it: it is hot; you’re sweating under the scattered shade of towering redwoods. Insects buzz about in the sunlight, the tang of pollen and pine needles circulates through your lungs. Every few minutes you stop to catch your … Silkworm, The Horror of Humanity by Ogden NesmerRead more
The Daughters War by Christopher Buehlman, Book Review
The Daughters War by Christopher Buehlman, a book review by Jim Mcleod I have not read much fantasy in the 16 years I have been running Ginger Nuts of Horror. It was never a conscious decision; it was simply down to the fact that time was limited, and horror has … The Daughters War by Christopher Buehlman, Book ReviewRead more
Lucas Mangum, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk
Lucas Mangum, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk By Lionel Ray Green For Lucas Mangum, third time’s the charm at the Splatterpunk Awards. After receiving nominations in 2021 and 2020, Mangum won his first trophy at the 2024 Splatterpunk Awards for his novella Snow Angels. Born in San Diego and raised … Lucas Mangum, Putting the Splatter into SplatterpunkRead more
Strange Darling
Strange Darling Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree. Release date: 20 September 2024 Director: J.T. Mollner A Horror Movie Review by Adam Barney “Are you a serial killer?” A question usually asked in jest during a first date, but you … Strange DarlingRead more
The Crow (2024) Movie Review
The Crow 2024 Director: Rupert Sanders Soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Draven returns to seek bloody revenge against the killers, traversing the worlds of the … The Crow (2024) Movie ReviewRead more
Aaron Padley – The Horror of My Life
Aaron Padley – The Horror of My Life Today, we welcome Aaron Padley to Ginger Nuts of Horror with his entry in the Horror of My Life series of articles. He has recently published a novella “The Resurrection of Jamie Jackson”, and before that was included in the Once Upon … Aaron Padley – The Horror of My LifeRead more
Schlitter: Evil in the Woods (2024)
Schlitter: Evil in the Woods (2024) Written by Pierre Mouchet and Nicholas Robin Directed by Pierre Mouchet A Horror Movie Review by: Mark Walker IMDB ***Perhaps some very mild spoilers ahead*** Schlitter – Evil in the Woods opens with a flashback to the fairly unpleasant childhood of Lucas (played by … Schlitter: Evil in the Woods (2024) Read more
Following The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Following The Blair Witch Project (1999): Looking to the Future of Found Footage in Horror Found footage is a divisive subgenre in the landscape of horror. Some people are obsessed with this approach, seeking it out even when they find the more traditional forms of horror unappealing. Others can’t physically … Following The Blair Witch Project (1999)Read more
Night Bleeds Into Dawn by Graeme Reynolds, Book Review
Night Bleeds Into Dawn is a hugely entertaining read, a fast-paced thriller with horror, humour and cracking dialogue which I recommend highly. It’s the first in a planned series of five novels and I’m already looking forward to the next instalment. Night Bleeds Into Dawn by Graeme Reynolds, a horror … Night Bleeds Into Dawn by Graeme Reynolds, Book ReviewRead more
Hostile Dimensions (2023) A Horror Movie Review
Hostile Dimensions (2023) Written and Directed by Graham Hughes A Horror Movie Review by Mark Walker Two documentary filmmakers travel through alternate dimensions to uncover the truth about a graffiti artist who has vanished. (IMDB) Hostile Dimensions opens with graffiti artist Emily (Josie Rogers) and her cameraman Brian (Stephen Beavis) … Hostile Dimensions (2023) A Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Feeding the Monster by Anna Bogutskaya: Book Review
Feeding the Monster: Why Horror Has A Hold On Us by Anna Bogutskaya, A book review by Natalie Wall Anna Bogutskaya’s Feeding the Monster: Why Horror Has A Hold On Us explores why horror is such a seductive genre for so many people, why we are drawn to the gothic, the … Feeding the Monster by Anna Bogutskaya: Book ReviewRead more
The Beast Within (2024)
The Beast Within (2024) Directed by Alexander J Farrell Written by Greer Ellison and Alexander J. Farrell A Horror Movie Review by: Mark Walker After a series of strange events leads her to question her family’s isolated life on a fortified compound deep in the English wilds, 10-year-old Willow follows … The Beast Within (2024) Read more
House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias
House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias A Book Review by Debra K. Every Back in Puerto Rico when Gabino Iglesias was in 6th or 7th grade, he was given a class assignment to write a story in English as a way to improve his language skills. So far, … House of Bone and Rain by Gabino IglesiasRead more
Hey Teacher, Leave Those Kids Alone – Fright Club
Is there any time of year more horrifying than back to school? Hey teacher, Leave Those Kids Alone. The Fright Club shares the misery, looking at some of the most disturbing and fun teachers in horror. Listen to the episode here 5. Little Monsters (2019) Basically, Little Monsters is Cooties meets Life is Beautiful. Miss … Hey Teacher, Leave Those Kids Alone – Fright ClubRead more
Clowns in the Woods by Harold Hoss, Book Review
Clowns in the Woods by Harold Hoss, a Book review by Jim Mcleod What is it with trying to have a leisurely day out in the woods these days? If it’s not Teddy Bears having a picnic and men being horrible. It is bloody clowns lurking around, spoiling an enjoyable day out. … Clowns in the Woods by Harold Hoss, Book ReviewRead more