Boy, bi: “I Was A Teenage Bisexual” at Grimfest and The Edinburgh Horror Festival The award-winning* Off-Off-Off-Broadway Company (Peaceful, Back Door) returns for an autumn run of a brand new show by Polis Loizou, winner of Best New Writing for Mr Fox (2021)**. I Was A Teenage Bisexual will appear … Polis Loizou, “I Was A Teenage Bisexual”Read more
Deification by Brooklynn Dean
BOOK REVIEW: DEIFICATION by Brooklynn Dean Brooklynn Dean Books, 103 Pages, Available February 17, 2021 on Amazon Review by Damascus Mincemeyer ‘Dies iræ! Dies illa; Solvet sæclum in favilla’ ‘The day of wrath, that day; will dissolve the world in ashes’ –Opening lines to Dies Irae (Day of … Deification by Brooklynn DeanRead more
Silent Key by Laurel Hightower
A Horror Book Review by Tony Jones The ghosts of the past follow a bereaved policewoman in this outstanding genre-bending horror novel Since Laurel Hightower’s excellent debut novel Whispers in the Dark appeared back in 2018 her fiction has continued to impress with subsequent novellas Crossroads (2020) and Below (2022). … Silent Key by Laurel HightowerRead more
Pre-Approved for Haunting and Other Stories by Patrick Barb
Pre- Approved for Haunting and Other Stories by Patrick Barb Keylight Books ISBN: 9781684429486 256 pagesA Horror Book Review by Justin Allec Horror writers come in all shapes and sizes, thankfully, and their tastes are as varied as jack o’ lanterns on All Hallows Eve. There are the old standards … Pre-Approved for Haunting and Other Stories by Patrick BarbRead more
Jurassic Park: still scaring kids 30 years on By Denver Grenell
Watching Jurassic Park then and now, you can sense Spielberg’s absolute glee behind the camera. He knows he’s got the hottest ticket in town and aims to live up to it, grasping the audience in the palm of his hand early on and then going to town by wowing and … Jurassic Park: still scaring kids 30 years on By Denver GrenellRead more
Geraldine Comiskey is unRIP
Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? I have lived many lives, both in the physical world and through my novels. Ever since I was a small child, I have always felt that there were “doors” and “tunnels” nearby, and I only had to enter one to … Geraldine Comiskey is unRIPRead more
James Bennett on Awards, and the Queerness of Horror
Hello James, it has been a while since we last chatted, and here we are, fresh from your win for Best Short Story at the British Fantasy Awards. Are you still riding the well-deserved high? Thank you. Good to talk with Ginger Nuts of Horror again! And yes! I’ve calmed … James Bennett on Awards, and the Queerness of HorrorRead more
A Light Most Hateful by Hailey Piper
A Light Most Hateful by Hailey Piper Publisher : Titan Books (10 Oct. 2023)Language : EnglishPaperback : 288 pagesISBN-10 : 1803364203 A Horror Book Review by Jim Mcleod A Light Most Hateful sees Hailey Piper make her debut UK publication with Titan … A Light Most Hateful by Hailey PiperRead more
V/H/S/85
V/H/S/85 A heart-pounding journey into the grim underbelly of the forgotten ’80s through five tales of terror on a taped-over made-for-TV documentary. Initial release: 22 September 2023 Directors: Scott Derrickson, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Mike P. Nelson, David Bruckner, Natasha Kermani Distributed by: Shudder A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden If found footage, horror anthologies and 80s … V/H/S/85Read more
Totally Killer
Totally Killer Thirty-five years after the shocking murders of three teens, an infamous killer returns on Halloween night to claim a fourth victim. When 17-year-old Jamie comes face-to-face with the masked maniac, she accidentally time-travels back to 1987. Forced to navigate the unfamiliar culture, Jamie teams up… MORE Initial release: 2023 Production … Totally KillerRead more
When Evil Lurks
When Evil Lurks The residents of a small rural town discover that a demon is about to be born among them. They desperately try to escape — but it may be too late. Release date: 6 October 2023 Director: Demián Rugna Distributed by: Shudder A Horror Movie Review by by Hope Madden Just … When Evil LurksRead more
Head Count : the Burghart brothers bring their own take to the Western thriller.
Head Count After escaping prison Kat finds his own revolver pointed to his head by an unknown assailant. As the empty rounds click away, Kat tries to remember what happened to each bullet. Directors: Ben Burghart, Jacob Burghart A Movie Review by Rachel Willis A freak occurrence while working on … Head Count : the Burghart brothers bring their own take to the Western thriller.Read more
Everything Will Be All Right in the End: Apocalypse Songs by Paul Michael Anderson
Book Review: Everything Will Be All Right in the End: Apocalypse Songs, by Paul Michael Anderson By Thomas Joyce I cannot recall when I first heard the name Paul Michael Anderson, or where I first read his fiction. I do recall being asked to review his first short story collection, … Everything Will Be All Right in the End: Apocalypse Songs by Paul Michael AndersonRead more
Brainwyrms by Alison Rumfitt
Brainwyrms is a powerful and harrowing reading experience, but 2023 will struggle to produce a more urgent and necessary book. Rumfitt’s chilling portrayal of a Britain consumed by fascism and transphobia is as gut-wrenching and as sickening as the extreme body horror that runs through the book Brainwyrms by Alison … Brainwyrms by Alison RumfittRead more
Authors, Readers, Reviewers and Social Media
Social Media sucks, and Authors, Readers and reviewers need to work together to make the most out of the new ecosystem. Some of you might think this is going to be one of my legendary ranting posts; it’s been a long time since I have delivered one. Sadly, this is … Authors, Readers, Reviewers and Social MediaRead more