Cartoonist and writer Sloane Leong and writer Cassie Hart have partnered to launch a Backerkit campaign for DEATH IN THE MOUTH, a horror anthology showcasing BIPOC and other ethnically marginalized writers and artists from around the world. It will feature twenty prose stories spanning the distant past to the far … Death in the Mouth: Original Horror from the MarginsRead more
The Beast You Are Stories by Paul Tremblay
Paul Tremblay returns with another collection of short stories and novella The Beast You Are Stories by Paul Tremblay A Horror Book Review by Tony Jones I am a major fan of Paul Tremblay and always enjoy seeing what he is going to dream up next, my personal favourites being … The Beast You Are Stories by Paul TremblayRead more
That Summer In Philly When Our Neighbours Lost Their Minds
When people ask me why I write dark stories, I think not of any one book, movie, or other cultural influence. Instead, I think of that summer in Philly when our neighbours lost their minds, and our small corner of the world began to eat itself. Childhood Fears: That Summer … That Summer In Philly When Our Neighbours Lost Their MindsRead more
David Keenan – England’s Hidden Reverse
Twenty years on from its first publication, England’s Hidden Reverse stands as a remarkable work of music journalism, and the chronicle of some truly singular artists. David Keenan – England’s Hidden Reverse: A Secret History of the Esoteric Underground (2003, revised and expanded edition 2023) Review by Jonathan Thornton David … David Keenan – England’s Hidden ReverseRead more
How to Kill Monsters will see its World Premiere at FrightFest on 25th August.
Dark Rift Horror and RO Pictures are thrilled to share the blood splattered teaser trailer and stunning new poster art for How to Kill Monsters, a practical FX driven horror comedy movie which will see its World Premiere at FrightFest on 25th August. Here’s the official synopsis: The sole survivor of a blood-drenched massacre … How to Kill Monsters will see its World Premiere at FrightFest on 25th August.Read more
Boys in the Valley by Philip Fracassi
Fracassi’s Boys overcomes any need for grey-area musing with rapid-fire set-pieces and a willingness to escalate the horror. It’s appropriate this book is coming out in July, because this is one that deserves to take over at least one warm summer night. Boys in the Valley by Philip Fracassi Tor … Boys in the Valley by Philip FracassiRead more
Alone at Night (2022)
It tries to do something clever but doesn’t quite manage it because I am not sure what that was. The plot felt lazy and repetitive and, while I could have gotten over that with a decent ending, the ‘twist’ that was delivered just made things worse Alone at Night (2022) … Alone at Night (2022)Read more
Corman/Poe: Interviews and Essays by Chris Alexander
Endlessly fascinating and informative look at the legendary eightEdgar Allan Poe films directed by cult film director Roger Corman Corman/Poe: Interviews and Essays Exploring the Making of Roger Corman’s Edgar Allan Poe Films, 1960-64 by Chris Alexander A Horror Book Review by Tony Jones Forgive me if I get nostalgic … Corman/Poe: Interviews and Essays by Chris AlexanderRead more
Dark Tide Vol. 8: Against The Clock
Filled with twists, turns and terror, Against The Clock ticks down to zero hour with panache, class and suspenseful style, and deserves a space on the bookshelf of any respecting genre fan. Graded individually, Gunnells’ ‘Septic’ receives top-billing with the full 5 (out of 5) on my Fang Scale BOOK … Dark Tide Vol. 8: Against The ClockRead more
Blood Crazy Series by Simon Clark — Coming Sept 2023
We are pleased to announce that acclaimed horror author Simon Clark has signed a three-book deal with Darkness Visible Publishing, inaugurating the BLOOD CRAZY SERIES. The first book will be a republication of the popular and bestselling post-apocalyptic novel Blood Crazy, originally published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1995. It tells the … Blood Crazy Series by Simon Clark — Coming Sept 2023Read more
Birth/Rebirth, Horror Movie Review
The film amounts to a profound parenting nightmare, and each actor takes on the role of parent to create an unnerving dynamic again guided by authenticity. All of it pulls the psychological scabs of exhausted parenting. Birth/Rebirth A morgue technician successfully reanimates the body of a little girl, but she … Birth/Rebirth, Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Competition – Darkness in the Fields 3
COMPETITION – DARKNESS IN THE FIELDS 3 PRESENTS A CHANCE TO WIN TWO FULL EVENT PASSES FOR A PACKED DAY OF FOLK HORROR WORKSHOPS AND INTERVIEWS! Whether you’re a reader or a writer of folk horror, the return of DARKNESS IN THE FIELDS presents just the day to indulge in … Competition – Darkness in the Fields 3Read more
Interview with John Hornor Jacobs
I’m old enough to remember when I could – for the most part – read or be aware of almost every science fiction, fantasy, and horror novel, movie, or comic being published. Now, that’s impossible. It’s not just that supply exceeds demand, we’re living in a time of “content” production … Interview with John Hornor JacobsRead more
The Top Ten Horror Books of All Time
The Top Ten Horror Books of All Time are the ten horror books that you think are the best of all time!! Don’t let others try and tell you that your thoughts and feelings on the horror genre aren’t worthwhile. Others may hate some of the books on your list, … The Top Ten Horror Books of All TimeRead more
Wild Spaces By SL Coney
A terrifying family secret turns the life of a young boy upside down when his grandfather returns to the family fold in this highly memorable novella Wild Spaces By SL Coney A Horror Book Review by Tony Jones A publisher must have serious faith in their product to compare it … Wild Spaces By SL ConeyRead more