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
Christopher Henderson Takes Us to the Church
Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? Sure. I’ve been writing for a fair old while now, although for most of the time I was working under a different name and concentrating on non-fiction – or at least on the shadowy outer edges of fact. I’d always … Christopher Henderson Takes Us to the ChurchRead more
July YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup
July YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup In our July YA and Middle Grade roundup we’re going to start at the top, with Kristy Acevedo’s unmissable The Warning, which is the first part of a stunning horror/science fiction duology, I’ve already read part two and will review nearer release time. … July YA and Middle Grade Horror RoundupRead more
Prisoner of Fear by Chad Miller
I enjoy the Sherlock Holmes-esque feel for this book. The banter is both witty and serious. There are quite a few notable quotes I have highlighted as well. Overall, I found this book engrossing, riveting, and passionate. I would definitely recommend this book to all adult readers, no matter what … Prisoner of Fear by Chad MillerRead more
Obstacle Corpse – Film Review
Obstacle Corpse is a triumph of indie horror, sidesplittingly funny, innovative, violent and filled with more kills than you can shake a starter pistol at; it will confirm your deepest fear that exercise is inherently wrong for you! When it comes to horror movies, I have always said that the true … Obstacle Corpse – Film ReviewRead more
The French Do It Better: Avida
At once, this scene tells us everything we need to know. about the film we are about to watch; we are in for an existential comedy, one that may surprise us. Why? Because those we least expect to succeed may, in fact, perservere, while others may be ignored, their corpses … The French Do It Better: AvidaRead more