Horror Battles: Scream (1981) vs Scream (1996) Have you ever been talking about a film with someone, and it becomes clear that you are talking about a different film? Confusing everyone involved. It can sometimes be confusing when two films that have the same name. The most infamous being the … Horror Battles : Scream (1981) vs Scream (1996)Read more
Salmonweird by M.G. Mason
BOOK REVIEW: Salmonweird by M.G. Mason MG Mason Books; Available Now On Amazon Review By Damascus Mincemeyer Since time immemorial humans from every civilization and have been fascinated with what lies past this mortal coil. It’s the Eternal Mystery: once we exhale that final breath, is there only the dark … Salmonweird by M.G. MasonRead more
Briar Ripley Page, Strangers With Faces You Know
I wanted to write about the dehumanization of people who are different and about the oppression of conformity. I wanted to write about a shapeshifting fey monster that was mysterious, intimidating, and dangerous, but I wanted most of the evil in the story to come from human beings— the same … Briar Ripley Page, Strangers With Faces You KnowRead more
HORRORSCOPE VOL 3
HORRORSCOPE VOL 3 January Ember Press; 250 Pages; Available on Amazon October 20 Review by Damascus Mincemeyer “What’s your sign, baby?” It’s perhaps the oldest pick-up line in existence, and for good reason: astrology, that oft-misunderstood, sometimes vilified study of celestial movements, dates back to Babylonian times. Dividing the night … HORRORSCOPE VOL 3Read more
Everything is Temporary by Jon Cohn – Excerpt
Today we are honoured to bring you an excerpt from the recently published Everything is Temporary by Jon Cohn. Jon Cohn is a writer and professional board game designer based out of San Diego, California Excerpt of EVERYTHING IS TEMPORARY by Jon Cohn (Deadbolt Press, 2 Nov 2023) 1 MAYA … Everything is Temporary by Jon Cohn – ExcerptRead more
Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris – Excerpt
Today we are honoured to bring you an excerpt from Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris. Tiffany Morris is an L’nu’skw (Mi’kmaw) writer from Nova Scotia, who has an MA in English with a focus on Indigenous Futurisms and apocalyptic literature. Excerpt from Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris (Stelliform … Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris – ExcerptRead more
Five Wounds by Jonathan Walker and Dan Hallett
Shortlisted for an Aurealis Award Surreal, darkly beautiful, and unsettling, this richly illustrated novel is by turns hilarious and horrific, grotesque and tender. A cruel and arbitrary world, where disturbing lapses in logic are commonplace. A city built on water. Five people, isolated from those around them, but mysteriously connected … Five Wounds by Jonathan Walker and Dan HallettRead more
Rattlesnake Kisses by Bob Ford and John Boden
Rattlesnake Kisses by Bob Ford and John Boden Review by Kit Power Regular readers will know I am a long time fan of John Boden’s work; his combination of dark, blue collar grit with a vivid and poetic turn of phrase mark him out as a unique, powerful, and necessary … Rattlesnake Kisses by Bob Ford and John BodenRead more
Nightmares Film Festival, Part 3
Welcome to Part 3 of our coverage of the Nightmares Film Festival. Nightmares Film Festival is a destination horror and genre fest conveniently held in the heart of the Midwest: easily reached, easily navigated and inclusive Columbus, Ohio. NFF sets itself apart from other genre fests by its deep year-round … Nightmares Film Festival, Part 3Read more
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling Review by Amber Logan A shiver went through her. “And when you died? What was there?” “Pain,” Renton said. “Pain, and knowledge. I played at magic, and I died. I died, and I knew magic.” “Can you teach me?” she asked, voice … The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin StarlingRead more
Carmilla Voiez
Carmilla Voiez is a British horror and fantasy writer living in Scotland. Her influences include Graham Masterton, Thomas Ligotti, and Clive Barker. She is pansexual and passionate about intersectional feminism and human rights. Carmilla has a First-Class Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and Linguistics. Her work includes stories in horror … Carmilla VoiezRead more
Nightmares Film Festival, Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our coverage of the Nightmares Film Festival. Nightmares Film Festival is a destination horror and genre fest conveniently held in the heart of the Midwest: easily reached, easily navigated and inclusive Columbus, Ohio. NFF sets itself apart from other genre fests by its deep year-round … Nightmares Film Festival, Part 2Read more
They Stalk the Night by Brian Moreland
They Stalk the Night by Brian Moreland Terror stalks the remote snowbound forests and communities of Minnesota Brian Moreland published his first novel back in 2006 and is one of those authors who deserves much more coverage in the horror press than he probably gets. I have read the majority … They Stalk the Night by Brian MorelandRead more
My Life In Horror – Transcendent Torment
My Life In Horror:Transcendent Torment Imagination is the most transcendent torment. By its very nature, it tortures us with what we can never have or know or be; paints utopias we can never operate in, as well as the myriad and manifold forms of Hell with which we might flagellate ourselves (perversely, often … My Life In Horror – Transcendent TormentRead more
Jump Cut by Helen Grant
Jump Cut by Helen Grant Fledgling Press 2023 Reviewed by Mario Guslandi It is well known that I am a short story lover and that,as a rule,I seldom face the task of reading ( and reviewing) novels. I guess my suspension of disbelief doesn’t last long enough… But there are … Jump Cut by Helen GrantRead more