Sara Hinkley on The Red Sacrament: Vampires Who Microwave Fish
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Sara Hinkley on The Red Sacrament: Vampires Who Microwave Fish

Costume designer Sarah Hinkley spent years dressing other people’s stories on the sets of SVU and Monsterland. Now she’s written her own: The Red Sacrament, a debut vampire novel set in a starving, besieged 1870 Paris. We talked queer vampire fiction, the long shadow of Interview with the Vampire, and why her immortals are petty, risk-averse, and far too tired of each other.

The Maria the Wanted Interview:  V. Castro on Rage, Reclamation & Vampires
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The Maria the Wanted Interview:  V. Castro on Rage, Reclamation & Vampires

Most vampire stories begin in the fog-shrouded castles of Eastern Europe. This one starts in the dust and desperation of Juarez. Maria isn’t waiting for a count to summon her; she’s running from a cartel boss and an Aztec trafficker, her human life already stripped away before the first fang … The Maria the Wanted Interview:  V. Castro on Rage, Reclamation & VampiresRead more

Vampires, Mummies, and… Jackpots? Ranking the Best Classic Monster Art in Casual Games
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Vampires, Mummies, and… Jackpots? Ranking the Best Classic Monster Art in Casual Games

Vampires, Mummies, and… Jackpots? Ranking the Best Classic Monster Art in Casual Games From Pac-Man’s ghosts to Castlevania’s vampires, monsters have haunted games since day one. As graphics improved, so did their style, shifting from simple sprites to full-blown characters that are spooky, funny, or just plain cool. Casual games … Vampires, Mummies, and… Jackpots? Ranking the Best Classic Monster Art in Casual GamesRead more

Best Horror Films of 2025 So Far: Vampires, Witchcraft, and Pure Fear: A Fright Club Special
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Best Horror Films of 2025 So Far: Vampires, Witchcraft, and Pure Fear: A Fright Club Special

Best Horror Films of 2025 So Far: Vampires, Witchcraft, and Pure Fear: A Fright Club Special It is not that time! It is most definitely time to celebrate how great the first half of 2025 has been for horror. Indeed, easily the best film of the year so far (and … Best Horror Films of 2025 So Far: Vampires, Witchcraft, and Pure Fear: A Fright Club SpecialRead more

Why Are Vampires Losing Popularity in Modern Media?
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Why Are Vampires Losing Popularity in Modern Media?

Introduction Vampires have long been a staple of popular culture, captivating audiences with their blend of horror, romance, and intrigue. However, as the genre evolves and new narratives emerge, the question arises: are vampires becoming a dull relic of the past? In recent years, the box office struggles of vampire-themed … Why Are Vampires Losing Popularity in Modern Media?Read more

Vampires in BC by Keith Costelloe – Book Review
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Vampires in BC by Keith Costelloe – Book Review

Vampires in BC is an interesting exploration of identity and what it means to be human. The vampire lore is steeped in tradition but also innovative and original. Despite a few hiccups, it is an enjoyable story and worth checking out. Vampires in BC by Keith Costelloe – Book Review … Vampires in BC by Keith Costelloe – Book ReviewRead more

“A Fate Far More Dangerous Than Death”: Kelly Creagh on Falling for the Reaper
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“A Fate Far More Dangerous Than Death”: Kelly Creagh on Falling for the Reaper

Kelly Creagh built a career on gothic dread, borrowing scaffolding from Poe, Leroux and Brontë. A Date with Death drops the dead authors entirely and writes Death straight, as a foul-mouthed skeleton falling for a children’s librarian. In this Kelly Creagh interview, she unpicks the craft of the paranormal romcom, the Poe fingerprints hidden in the jokes, and where the monster romance boom is actually heading.

Jockula by Gayle Ramage: Scottish Vampire Horror with Bite and Laughs
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Jockula by Gayle Ramage: Scottish Vampire Horror with Bite and Laughs

Jack Rushton is a thirty-nine-year-old vampire who just wants to be left alone with his Radio 4 comedies and his unrequited crush. Instead, he’s been blackmailed by a six-hundred-year-old vampire queen, hunted by a clueless anti-vampire collective, and his teenage sister is developing migraines that might be something far worse. Gayle Ramage’s Jockula is a darkly comic Scottish vampire horror that earns both halves of that descriptor.

Out Law by Jim Butcher Review: Harry Dresden’s Best Side Quest Yet
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Out Law by Jim Butcher Review: Harry Dresden’s Best Side Quest Yet

Out Law is vintage Dresden in a smaller package. Harry owes Marcone a debt, and the repayment involves helping a former criminal go straight. The IRS gets involved. An Aztec demon gets involved. Harry’s patience gets tested. The novella’s real magic is the moral friction: redemption is hard, awkward, and maybe impossible. But Butcher makes you root for it anyway. Lean prose, sharp action, genuine heart. The best Dresden novella yet.