The ILG could have been a fantastic, tense and horrific exploitation thriller or hilarious buddy revenge comedy, but it plows a fairly safe middle ground with an ending that is likely to disappoint a lot of viewers – although it will likely get you talking about it! The In-Law Gang! … The In-Law Gang! (2023)Read more
Remains to be Told: Dark Tales of Aotearoa, Cover Reveal and Sneak Peek
this is a horror anthology, all this is wrapped around terrible and disturbing things. All the usual genre tropes are here – monsters, ghosts, serial killers, body horror, post-apocalyptic scenarios REMAINS TO BE TOLD: DARK TALES OF AOTEAROA COVER REVEAL AND SNEAK PEEK Award-winning author-editor Lee Murray presents Remains to … Remains to be Told: Dark Tales of Aotearoa, Cover Reveal and Sneak PeekRead more
The Last Voyage of the Demeter
Øvredal’s camera lurks and leers around corners, from above, through rigging, creating a constant unease while offering great visual variety, given the limited location options. The Last Voyage of the Demeter A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden I give people credit for finding new ways to tell the Dracula … The Last Voyage of the DemeterRead more
Dark fiction YA author Sarah Govett takes ‘T.I.M.’ to Netflix
I hate A.I. and, as you can probably imagine, shy away from any type of ‘Smart’ technology. My husband and I did try Chat GPT out of interest. We tried to see if it was able to come up with jokes (my husband was originally a stand-up comedian) and found … Dark fiction YA author Sarah Govett takes ‘T.I.M.’ to NetflixRead more
Our Deadly Vows (2023)
Our Deadly Vows (2023) Grace and Chance Charles celebrate their one-year anniversary with friends before bidding them farewell…perhaps forever. (IMDB) Written and Directed by Chris Chalk A Horror Movie Review by Mark Walker ***mild spoilers ahead*** Our Deadly Vows is another recent viewing that left me a bit on the … Our Deadly Vows (2023)Read more
Accidental Exorcist
Falicki’s movies are kind of a genre unto themselves; they dare you to coin a phrase that would best sum up their sordid qualities. I’ve tried several out—dungeon chuckler, sausage slasher, grue humour, boil burster, thromedy—and have yet to land on one that does it justice. Suffice to say you’ll … Accidental ExorcistRead more
The Gingerbread Men by Joanna Corrance – Book Review
delicious and sumptuous, filled with just the right amount of spice. It gives it a deep, rich sense of dread that will have you desperately waiting for Corrance to bake the next batch of her literary goods. The Gingerbread Men by Joanna Corrance Publisher : Haunt Publishing Language : … The Gingerbread Men by Joanna Corrance – Book ReviewRead more
The Marigold by Andrew F. Sullivan
Frequently evading understanding, The Marigold is a clever and unpredictable novel that I highly recommend. The Marigold by Andrew F. Sullivan A Horror Book Review by Ryan Tan In The Marigold, a mind-controlling fungus called The Wet takes over Toronto. If you’re too close to The Wet, you hear a voice … The Marigold by Andrew F. SullivanRead more
HOW HAMMER HORROR INFLUENCED MY NOVEL
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