Between the brilliant colors and gothic settings, Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, Valerie Gaunt and Hazel Court, I was hooked. A few weeks later there was Taste the Blood of Dracula. And there was no turning back. HOW HAMMER HORROR INFLUENCED MY NOVEL The Vampire Lovers Twins of Evil Lust for … HOW HAMMER HORROR INFLUENCED MY NOVELRead more
The Meg 2: The Trench
The Meg 2: The Trench A Movie Review by by George Wolf “New Meg. Old Chum.” That’s a great tag line, one that promises just the kind of campy fun that Meg 2: The Trench delivers…….eventually. But for the first 60 minutes, director Ben Wheatley treads water with a cliche-riddled setup that … The Meg 2: The TrenchRead more
Estate Sale by Mia Dalia
It is amazing that this is Dalia’s debut novel. I know she has some short stories and a novella, but to put out a novel of this magnitude is amazing. I find it difficult to explain Mia Dalia’s writing. She writes with passion and it is easy to tell that … Estate Sale by Mia DaliaRead more
White Death by Ian J. Middleton
Filled with lively characters, humor, suspense and (wait for it) scenes of grueling action and vibrant technicolor carnage, White Death is a sure reward for the diligent horror reader, and it’s for that reason that I give it a solid 4 (out of 5) on my Fang Scale. White Death … White Death by Ian J. MiddletonRead more
The Horror of My Life – Mathew Gostelow
The Horror of My Life – Mathew Gostelow The first horror book I remember reading When I was really little, I had an amazing pop-up book called Haunted House by Jan Pienkowski. Each page was a different room, with an monster bursting from the page. I vividly remember making the … The Horror of My Life – Mathew GostelowRead more
Haunted Mansion – Movie Review
I cannot figure out why it’s so hard to mine the dozens of ghosts mentioned in this ride and book for a decent haunted house story, but I’ve definitely learned to stop getting my hopes up. If Justin Simien can’t do it and the Muppets can’t do it, it’s probably … Haunted Mansion – Movie ReviewRead more
Adam Nevill’s The Lost Girl: a Reappraisal
Adam Nevill’s The Lost Girl: a Reappraisal An overlooked masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction The Lost Girl was Adam Nevill’s seventh novel, published by MacMillan back in 2015 whose arrival attracted little in the way of media attention beyond the hardcore horror crowd, some of which noted its subtle change of … Adam Nevill’s The Lost Girl: a ReappraisalRead more
Talk to Me – Horror Movie Review
Talk to Me somehow feels familiar, but uncomfortably so. It’s a horror show always eager to deface the rulebook, and leave you with a wonderfully organic sign that this game is not over. Talk to Me In theaters When a group of friends discovers how to conjure spirits by using an … Talk to Me – Horror Movie ReviewRead more
After-Pride 2: Shame or Sincerity?
Those tutting and wagging their fingers over what they consider “negative representation” in genre fiction generally tend to not realise they are the ones calling for exactly that: Sanitised, straight-prescribed stereotypes that are far removed from the lived reality of any queer person, designed to accommodate traditionalist assumptions of relationships, … After-Pride 2: Shame or Sincerity?Read more
Sharksploitation
Sharksploitation Sharksploitation is a 2023 American documentary film written and directed by Stephen Scarlata, who also produced the film alongside Kerry Deignan Roy and Josh Miller.The documentary examines the sharksploitation film subgenre, which centers around sharks and shark attacks. A Horror Movie Review by George Wolf The film’s a little rough around the edges, and it suffers from a … SharksploitationRead more
Mother, May I?
Often in these possession/haunting films, you can’t help but wonder why so much time lags, why so few questions are raised, and why everyone is so willing to quietly accept the weird behaviour. Bannicelli sets us up to believe, while Gallner and Roden keep our faith alive. Mother, May I? … Mother, May I?Read more
Other Minds by Eliane Boey
Other Minds by Eliane Boey Publisher: Dark Matter INK (September 5, 2023) Language: English Paperback ISBN: 978-1-958598-19-1 A Horror Book Review by Ryan Tan As dark and rich as a bowl of lor mee, Other Minds is a delightful debut that leaves me hungry for more. Other Minds is a collection … Other Minds by Eliane BoeyRead more
BLACK WINGS VII Edited by ST Joshi
The seventh installment in the successful Black Wings series, devoted to supernatural horror related to the universe created by HP Lovecraft and including sixteen new tales and a poem, demonstrates once again that the Lovecraftian heritage is alive and well and defies the obvious risk of reproducing over and over … BLACK WINGS VII Edited by ST JoshiRead more
The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas – Exclusive Cover Reveal
Rebecca meets Mexican Gothic in this luscious haunted house tale of ghosts, ownership and desire. The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas Hacienda San Isidro was meant to be Beatriz’s haven, her salvation from an oppressive life with her uncle and his vicious wife. When Don Rodolfo Solórzano proposed, Beatriz dreamed only … The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas – Exclusive Cover RevealRead more
Sallow Bend by Alan Baxter
Read a page, have a sip, roll the whiskey—and that title—around in your mouth as you appreciate the carnage. Drink deep and enjoy: summer has arrived in Sallow Bend. Oh my, what a title. Roll that around in your mouth: Sallow Bend, the same rounded, sticky, slow sounds as cellar … Sallow Bend by Alan BaxterRead more