Pandemonium, A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden An awful lot of films are preoccupied with what, if anything, comes after death. Pandemonium, the latest feature from French filmmaker Quarxx, takes you there. No guessing. Nathan (Hugo Dillon) is our journeyman. As the film opens, he picks himself up from the … Pandemonium: Exploring the Afterlife in Quarxx’s Latest FilmRead more
Undead Folk by Katherine Silva
Undead Folk by Katherine Silva, A Horror Book Review by Mathew Gostelow Katherine Silva’s Undead Folk drew me into its post-apocalyptic world, with evocative, almost lyrical prose, taking me on a compelling, mysterious journey with a young woman and her undead fox companion. Weighing in around 70 pages, Undead Folk … Undead Folk by Katherine SilvaRead more
Scanners – What’s on Shudder
Scanners – What’s on Shudder, A Horror Movie Review by Kit Whitfield. Directed by David Cronenberg, 1981 Yes, Scanners is on Shudder! So let’s talk about it. And you know what? Let’s not talk about the exploding head. Wait, hang on. Let’s talk about that first and get it out of … Scanners – What’s on ShudderRead more
Debra K. Every
Debra K. Every Debra K. Every is a self-described adrenalin-fueled writer focused on horror, thrillers, and stories that make the heart beat fast. Her debut novel, Deena Undone, won gold in the 2023 Pitch Week XXIX competition and has been shortlisted for the 2024 Hawthorne Prize. It will be published … Debra K. EveryRead more
Calum Macleod
Calum Macleod is a former journalist who has worked for newspapers in the Highlands and east of Scotland before moving into third sector communications work. He has also written and reviewed for Shots magazine and its successor website, Shotsmag.co.uk, Ink magazine, and Sherlock: The Crime Fiction Magazine, where he had … Calum MacleodRead more
In a Violent Nature: A Meta-Slasher for Horror Enthusiasts
In a Violent Nature, A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden When a filmmaker upends slasher tropes, the result often takes a comedic turn. Scream benefitted simultaneously from the audience’s effortless acceptance of genre staples and Wes Craven’s wicked sense of humor. Likewise, the absolute treasure of a meta-slasher Behind the Mask: The … In a Violent Nature: A Meta-Slasher for Horror EnthusiastsRead more
Maria Giakoumatos Takes a Midnight Waltz
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