Maria Giakoumatos has been interested in all things spooky since she was too small to ride the fun roller coasters in amusement parks. She probably would have become a paranormal investigator if she wasn’t afraid of the dark, so she settled for just writing about spirits. Her family often took … Maria Giakoumatos Takes a Midnight WaltzRead more
The Bear in the Room, Let’s Talk about Men in Horror
The Bear in the Room, Let’s Talk about Men in Horror by Dex Bryant silence kills and no movie, studio, book, or genre is more important than the safety of the people in its community. There’s this scene in many horror movies where the monster is creeping up on the … The Bear in the Room, Let’s Talk about Men in HorrorRead more
Alan Baxter – For Better or Worse, Families in Horror.
For Better or Worse Families in Horror, by Alan Baxter We’ll do a lot more for the people we love than we would for strangers or casual acquaintances. And there’s a lot of shit we’ll take from family that we never would from people without that historical bond. Families are … Alan Baxter – For Better or Worse, Families in Horror.Read more
Founders Day (2023)
Founders Day (2023) Written by Erik Bloomquist Directed by Erik and Carson Bloomquist Review by: Mark Walker A small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election. (IMDB) Founders Day (2023) While a politically divided small town in America … Founders Day (2023) Read more
An Alternative Young Adult Bram Stoker Award: the Best of Britain (and a few other places)
An Alternative Young Adult Bram Stoker Award: the Best of Britain (and a few other places) No website in the world provides as much coverage to YA horror/dark fiction as the Ginger Nuts of Horror and for the last number years we have reviewed all the books featured on the … An Alternative Young Adult Bram Stoker Award: the Best of Britain (and a few other places)Read more
In Flames
In Flames (2023) Written and Directed by Zarrar Kahn A Horror Movie Review by: Mark Walker After the death of the family patriarch, a mother and daughter’s precarious existence is ripped apart. They must find strength in each other if they are to survive the malevolent forces that threaten to … In FlamesRead more
The Final Girl Support Group: A Horrifying Exploration of Survival
The Final Girl Support Group: Grady Hendrix – A Horror Book Review by Carmilla Voiez This book considers what happens to the people who survive trauma. I have often wondered (perhaps like Hendrix) when the sole survivor of a spree killing rides away in an ambulance, or on the back … The Final Girl Support Group: A Horrifying Exploration of SurvivalRead more
Across the Veil: Vampire Jack Townson’s Journey Through Long Island
Across the Veil, Social Media Influencer Turned Filmmaker Vampire Jack Townson to Illuminate Long Island in Upcoming Independent Vampire Love Story Renowned social media influencer, filmmaker, and bestselling author The Vampire Jack Townson is set to shine a light on the picturesque landscapes of Long Island, New York, in his … Across the Veil: Vampire Jack Townson’s Journey Through Long IslandRead more
House of Screaming Glass
House of Screaming Glass – A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden When a troubled young woman inherits her grandmother’s schoolhouse, she begins to experience strange visions and terrifying dreams. As she delves into her family history, she discovers that her grandmother was a witch and begins to practice the … House of Screaming GlassRead more
The YA Horror 400: Your Go-To Almanac for YA Horror.
The YA Horror 400 by Tony Jones is released in June On June 25th long standing Ginger Nuts of Horror and Horror DNA reviewer Tony Jones releases THE YA HORROR 400, an almanac of over 400 reviews of his favourite YA horror novels featured on the site. For the last … The YA Horror 400: Your Go-To Almanac for YA Horror.Read more
Whisper Down the Lane by Clay McLeod Chapman
Whisper Down the Lane by Clay McLeod Chapman – A Horror Book Review by Carmilla Voiez. If you’re looking for a strong opening to a horror or thriller novel, you’ll find it here when the main character, Richard, arrives at his work – he’s an art teacher – and discovers … Whisper Down the Lane by Clay McLeod ChapmanRead more
Mathew Gostelow
Mathew Gostelow is a dad, husband, and author, living in Birmingham, UK. His CV is a chaotic patchwork quilt including journalism, pheasant farming, catering, and marketing. His taste in art, music, film, and literature is equally eclectic, although he tends to gravitate towards anything with a creepy, dreamy aesthetic. If … Mathew GostelowRead more
The Sacrament: A Religious Horror Anthology
The Sacrament: A Religious Horror Anthology DarkLit Press; Edited by Kelly Brocklehurst & Jamie Stewart; Available Now on Amazon Review by Damascus Mincemeyer In its most simplified form, religion is the pursuit of knowledge about who we are, what the world is, and our place in it. While science has … The Sacrament: A Religious Horror AnthologyRead more
Faceless After Dark – A Horror Movie Review
Faceless After Dark – A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden Back in 2016, Jenna Kanell made a horror movie, a low budget affair, the unofficial sequel to a very minor indie nearly no one saw. By that point in her career, Kanell had made half dozen or more low … Faceless After Dark – A Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever – A Horror Movie Review
Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever – A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden Thirty years ago, Danish writer/director Ole Bornedal made a taut thriller about the night watchman in a medical facility who stumbles into a lurid crime spree. Three years later, he made Nightwatch again, this time in English. And now, fully … Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever – A Horror Movie ReviewRead more