Stopmotion A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden A talented stop-motion animator becomes consumed by the grotesque world of her horrifying creations — with deadly results. Initial release: 24 September 2023 Director: Robert Morgan Distributed by: IFC Films Stopmotion, A Horror Movie Review There will be moments when you’re watching Robert Morgan’s macabre … Stopmotion, A Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Eynhallow by Tim McGregor
Eynhallow by Tim McGregor A respectful, moving and classy origins tale on the ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ In recent years Tim McGregor has been on a fine run of form, consistently releasing high quality and widely varied weird fiction. His magnificent Wasps in the Ice Cream (2023) was one of my … Eynhallow by Tim McGregorRead more
Amanda Jayatissa and her Childhood Fears.
Amanda Jayatissa and her Childhood Fears. I’ve always considered myself supremely lucky because my mother never censored what I read or watched as a child. If I could understand the words (and there was an ever-present dictionary for when I didn’t), everything was fair game. Which was great because I … Amanda Jayatissa and her Childhood Fears.Read more
The Keeper of the Key by Nicole Willson, Cover Reveal!
The Keeper of the Key is a bit of a departure from the last couple of books I’ve had published. For one thing, it’s actually set in the present day. It’s also my first YA novel. I think of it as a cross between Bluebeard and The Haunting of Hill … The Keeper of the Key by Nicole Willson, Cover Reveal!Read more
YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, February 2024
YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, February 2024 In our second Young Adult (YA) and Middle Grade (MG) Roundup of 2024 we have eight new books for you to investigate further. We will start with the two MG titles and I had a great time with Gabriel Dylan’s Shiver Point … YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, February 2024Read more
Monolith, Directed by Matt Vesely
Monolith, Directed by Matt Vesely “A headstrong journalist whose investigative podcast uncovers a strange artifact, an alien conspiracy, and the lies at the heart of her own story.” A Horror Movie Review by Brandon Thomas Having already made a strong impression in last year’s Evil Dead Rise, Lily Sullivan delivers an … Monolith, Directed by Matt VeselyRead more
What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod Chapman
What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod Chapman A horror book review by Jim McLeod (no relation) “Jaws made me terrified of the sea, Masterton made me terrified of Ells, and now What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod Chapman has ensured I will never eat crabcakes again!!” Every now … What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod ChapmanRead more
Rob Costello is Dancing with Bears in His Eyes.
Recently, we enjoyed conversing with horror author Rob Costello to celebrate the launch of his new collection, Dancing Bears. We discussed his inspiration for writing horror stories and the creative process he goes through while writing his books. Rob also shared some fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about his new collection, giving … Rob Costello is Dancing with Bears in His Eyes.Read more
Adam Nevill, All the Fiends of Hell, a Horror Book Review
All the Fiends of Hell by Adam Nevill, Horror Book Review Adam Nevill delivers an apocalypse like none other, with humankind fading out with a near silent whimper Since The Reddening (2019) was released Adam Nevill has since dropped three further novels, with his latest All the Fiends of Hell … Adam Nevill, All the Fiends of Hell, a Horror Book ReviewRead more
Darkness by John Saul, My Life In Horror
Darkness by John Saul, My Life In Horror It was also through Darkness by John Saul that I began learning the basic rhythms of horror stories, the means by which writers establish setting, character, and situation, and the techniques of tension and playing with reader expectation. Genre specification and its concomitant … Darkness by John Saul, My Life In Horror Read more
Small is Beautiful – or, why the short story matters by Tim Lees
Small is Beautiful – or, why the short story matters by Tim Lees It seems that publishers love blockbusters – or better yet, a whole string of blockbusters, especially where fantasy, SF and horror are concerned. So I suppose we must assume the public likes them, too. And some of … Small is Beautiful – or, why the short story matters by Tim LeesRead more
Clay Boy by Craig E. Sawyer: Uncovering the Human Mind’s Unfathomable Possibilities
Clay Boy by Craig E. Sawyer. A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Brigids Gate Press; 176 Pages; Available Now on Amazon It has been said that the human mind is the true final frontier. In that squishy gray matter between our ears originates every earthly idea, impulse, urge, desire … Clay Boy by Craig E. Sawyer: Uncovering the Human Mind’s Unfathomable PossibilitiesRead more
Radiant Heat by Sarah-Jane Collins
Radiant Heat by Sarah-Jane Collins, a book review by Calum MacLeod As Ginger Nuts readers know, horror comes in all manner of forms, whether on the page, on the screen or in real life, In Radiant Heat, the debut novel by US-resident Australian journalist Sarah-Jane Collins, horror does not come … Radiant Heat by Sarah-Jane CollinsRead more
We Mostly Come Out at Night: 15 Queer Tales of Monsters, Angels & Other Creatures
We Mostly Come Out at Night: 15 Queer Tales of Monsters, Angels & Other Creatures Edited by Rob Costello An empowering YA anthology that explores what it means to be a monster, exclusively highlighting trans and queer authors On sale May 21, 2024, We Mostly Come Out At Night is a … We Mostly Come Out at Night: 15 Queer Tales of Monsters, Angels & Other Creatures Read more
Bloodalcohol by Michael Botur, A Horror Book Review
Bloodalcohol by Michael Botur, A Horror Book Review by Jeremy Roberts Publisher: Next Chapter To quote Marlon Brando playing Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse, Now – “Horror has a face… horror and moral terror are your friends.” In Aotearoa, that face (deservedly) belongs to Michael Botur, author of Bloodalcohol – a … Bloodalcohol by Michael Botur, A Horror Book ReviewRead more