Dust & Dark, a new print and digital magazine specialising in short horror fiction, is to launch in 2025. The quarterly title will feature stories from an array of talented authors exploring the uncanny and unsettling, with a focus on chilling, atmospheric horror. Editor Owen Duffy says the Dust & Dark … Dust & Dark a new horror fiction magazine to launch in 2025Read more
A Mask of Flies by Matthew Lyons, Horror and Suspense at its Best
A Mask of Flies by Matthew Lyons A Horror Book Review by Tony Jones Intoxicating blend of supernatural horror, crime and road novel loaded with threats around every bend Once A Mask of Flies hits the bookshops it will be a major injustice if we do not start hearing serious … A Mask of Flies by Matthew Lyons, Horror and Suspense at its BestRead more
This Way Lies Madness – Call for Submissions
This Way Lies Madness, a Call for Submissions for a new anthology from Flame Tree Press, Lee Murray and Dave Jeffery. In the tradition of Poe’s ‘A Tell-tale Heart’ and Gilman’s ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’, This Way Lies Madness (publishing September 2025) will bring together a twisted tangle of dark stories featuring monstrous manifestations … This Way Lies Madness – Call for SubmissionsRead more
July 2024 YA Horror Roundup
YA Horror Roundup, July 2024 This latest YA horror roundup is the first since my book The YA Horror 400: an almanac of 400 teen horror reviews published between 2008-2024was published (in June). So moving forward, when new books reviewed have connections to The YA Horror 400 I will highlight … July 2024 YA Horror RoundupRead more
Crumb Catcher: An Intriguing and Hypnotic Film
Crumb Catcher A newlywed couple is held captive in a remote lake house by a maniacally optimistic inventor and his sour wife who are desperate to finance his dream project with a half-baked blackmail plot. Director – Chris Skotchdopole Writers – Chris Skotchdopole,Larry Fessenden, Rigo Garay Stars – Rigo Garay, … Crumb Catcher: An Intriguing and Hypnotic FilmRead more
Oddity: A Haunting Tale of Revenge and Horror
Oddity After the brutal murder of her twin sister, Darcy goes after those responsible by using haunted items as her tools for revenge. Release date: 19 July 2024 (USA) Director: Damian Mc Carthy Distributed by: IFC Films A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden Back in 2021, writer/director Damian Mc Carthy cast a … Oddity: A Haunting Tale of Revenge and HorrorRead more
Members Club: The Full Monty meets From Dusk Till Dawn
Members Club Members Club, where wet Dreams, a middle aged male stripper group, take one last gig at a rural working mens club only to discover they are to become sacrifices in a plot to raise a murderous 16th century witch from the dead. Premiering at Frightfest 2024. Male strippers … Members Club: The Full Monty meets From Dusk Till DawnRead more
Snarl by John Boden
Snarl by John Boden a horror book review by Kit Power Kit Power provides a thoughtful perspective on the characters and their experiences in this dark tale. The review captures the essence of the book’s melancholic poetry and intense narrative, making it a compelling read. If you’re a fan of … Snarl by John BodenRead more
Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
Check out this insightful book review of “Monstrilio” by Gerardo Sámano Córdova, written by Natalie Wall. The review delves into the novel’s exploration of parental grief, bodily difference, and acceptance, offering a compelling analysis of its unique blend of horror and tenderness. Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova A grieving mother … Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano CórdovaRead more
Alexander James: From Chef to Writer.
Meet Alexander James, a chef turned writer with a passion for all things weird and wonderful. With a penchant for Dungeons & Dragons, double-stuf Oreos, and margaritas, Alexander’s love for the unusual extends into his writing. His candid attitude and unique perspective on horror as a genre make for an … Alexander James: From Chef to Writer.Read more
‘DERELICT’ TO WORLD PREMIERE AT FRIGHTFEST LONDON!
‘DERELICT’ TO WORLD PREMIERE AT FRIGHTFEST IN LEICESTER SQUARE, LONDON! British independent movie DERELICT, a harrowing and violent thriller of revenge and empowerment, will have it’s world premiere at the Odeon, Leicester Square, London as part of this year’s FrightFest Film Festival celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary. Filmed exclusively in Herefordshire … ‘DERELICT’ TO WORLD PREMIERE AT FRIGHTFEST LONDON!Read more
Stopmotion, Mad God and the Fearsome Power of Animation
Stopmotion, Mad God and the fearsome power of animation Stopmotion, 2023, directed by Robert Morgan Mad God, 2021, directed by Phil Tippett [Note: Stopmotion contains strobe effects in its opening sequence, so it’s one to avoid if that’s a danger for you. Please note I’m not an expert and the … Stopmotion, Mad God and the Fearsome Power of AnimationRead more
Renascentem: Crow Calls Volume VI
Renascentem: Crow Calls Volume VI Love, loss, grief, triumph, tragedy, death, resurrection. All can be found within these pages in one form or another, and taken as a whole the book has an unusually satisfying completeness. Quill & Crow Publishing House; Edited by A.L. Garcia with Cassandra L. Thompson; 140 … Renascentem: Crow Calls Volume VIRead more
Longlegs, Nic Cage Shines as a Deranged Serial Killer.
Longlegs FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again. Release date: 12 July 2024 Director: Oz Perkins Distributed by: Neon A Horror Movie … Longlegs, Nic Cage Shines as a Deranged Serial Killer.Read more
The Damage Done: Unforgettable Horror by Tony Tremblay
The Damage Done by Tony Tremblay, a horror book review by Tony Jones. I first reviewed Tony Tremblay back in 2018, giving his wild debut The Moore House, which later reached the Final Ballot of the Bram Stoker Award in the First Novel Category, a stellar five star review. It … The Damage Done: Unforgettable Horror by Tony TremblayRead more