“At the forefront of his field, Stephen Laws shows us horror’s most valuable function – the use of great darkness to point up and define, in spectacular fashion, that which is truly humane.” — STEPHEN GALLAGHER Cover Reveal: Anthony Watson’s: The Laws of Horror. An Exploration of The Books of … Cover Reveal: Anthony Watson’s: The Laws of Horror. An Exploration of The Books of Stephen Laws.Read more
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William Castle, The King of the Gimmick
King of the Gimmick House on Haunted Hill and The Tingler: William Castle and the astonishing! trick! of! telling a surprisingly decent story! I hope you enjoy it. And I hope your nightmares are nice ones. William Castle, introducing ‘Mr Sardonicus’ William Castle is one of those directors most of … William Castle, The King of the GimmickRead more
The Red Labyrinth: A Dark Fantasy Review
The Red Labyrinth, by Ben Peek, Snuggly Books, May 2025 A review by Kyla Lee Ward This novella is proof positive that you don’t need an 800 page hardback to build a world, tear it down, or stun the reader. Through the tale of Zoja Rose, an impoverished wig-maker in … The Red Labyrinth: A Dark Fantasy ReviewRead more
A Glimpse into the Horror of Lusus Naturae by Chris Coppel
A Glimpse into the Horror of Lusus Naturae by Chris Coppel Horror fans, prepare yourselves, Chris Coppel’s latest novel, Lusus Naturae, is a blood-chilling plunge into the grotesque, the unexplained, and the unforgettable. Known for his psychologically taut and visceral storytelling, Coppel this time turns his gaze to a quiet … A Glimpse into the Horror of Lusus Naturae by Chris CoppelRead more
Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang: A Masterpiece of Modern Speculative Fiction
Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang: A Masterpiece of Modern Speculative Fiction Ling Ling Huang’s Immaculate Conception is not just a novel, it is an experience. A searing, hypnotic plunge into the collision of art, identity, and technological ambition, this sophomore release cements Huang’s status as one of the most daring and visionary … Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang: A Masterpiece of Modern Speculative FictionRead more
Below the Grand Hotel by Cat Scully: The Great Gatsby meets Hellraiser, Book Review
Below the Grand Hotel by Cat Scully A Horror Book Review by Cat Treadwell ‘Below the Grand Hotel’ is everything that ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ wanted to be and so much more. Oscar Wilde would adore it, Clive Barker likely has the penthouse booked out, and I’d go so far … Below the Grand Hotel by Cat Scully: The Great Gatsby meets Hellraiser, Book ReviewRead more
Devil Dancers: Characters and Chaos in the Wild West
Devil Dancers by Bo Chappell & A.A. Medina Acid Rain; 188 Pages; Available Now on Amazon A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Devil Dancers’ prose is seamlessly written, bountiful with humor, wit, suspense and, at times, moving poignancy. More than anything, it’s rip-roarin’, rootin’-tootin’ six-gun fun, a novel that … Devil Dancers: Characters and Chaos in the Wild WestRead more
A Graveside Gallery: Tales of Ghosts and Dark Matters by Eric J Guignard, Book Review
A Graveside Gallery: Tales of Ghosts and Dark Matters by Eric J Guignard Cemetery Dance Publications 2025 A Horror Book Review by Mario Guslandi Multiple award winner Eric J Guignard is a prolific, well known author and editor in the area of dark fiction. The present volume collects nineteen of … A Graveside Gallery: Tales of Ghosts and Dark Matters by Eric J Guignard, Book ReviewRead more
The Best Trans Horror Writers: Voices Redefining Fear and Identity
The Best Trans Horror Writers: Voices Redefining Fear and Identity Horror has always been a genre where the marginalised find resonance, and trans authors are carving out spaces that challenge conventions, reclaim monstrosity, and explore the visceral intersections of identity, politics, and terror. From body horror to gothic surrealism, these … The Best Trans Horror Writers: Voices Redefining Fear and IdentityRead more
I Collect Vile Things: A Haunting Exploration of Trauma
I Collect Vile Things by Izzy Von 214 Pages; Available Now on Amazon A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer While the book’s third act loses some of the energy of its well-orchestrated build-up, Von quickly rebounds for an impressive—and impressively gory—climax that rivals anything seen in The Jetty. We’re … I Collect Vile Things: A Haunting Exploration of TraumaRead more
The Hamlet by Joanna Corrance, It’s The End of The World as We Know, and I Feel Fine.
The Hamlet by Joanna Corrance, Exploring Existential Fears The Hamlet by Joanna Corrance, Exploring Existential Fears Almost two years ago, I reviewed The Gingerbread Men by Joanna Corrance, and this gothic horror novel entranced me, so when I heard that Joanna had a new novella coming from Newcon Press, I … The Hamlet by Joanna Corrance, It’s The End of The World as We Know, and I Feel Fine.Read more
Killer Pictures: A Meta-Horror Must-Read
Killer Pictures: A Meta-Horror Must-Read Having been on the periphery of festivals and their organisation, I can attest that they can be a cutthroat business, where friendships are forged and lost over the most minor details. However, I have never witnessed anything close to the terror and mayhem on show … Killer Pictures: A Meta-Horror Must-ReadRead more
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter: A Masterpiece of Horror Fiction
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones: A Masterpiece of Horror Fiction A Horror Book Review by Anthony Watson The Buffalo Hunter Hunter is the new novel from Stephen Graham Jones, an author who has consistently produced outstanding horror fiction employing a distinctive authorial voice. My introduction to his … The Buffalo Hunter Hunter: A Masterpiece of Horror FictionRead more
Corsets, Curses, and Colonialism: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Victorian Horror Pauline Chow
Corsets, Curses, and Colonialism: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Victorian Horror, By Pauline Chow Unnerving plot lines crawl out from the Victorian era. It’s the fog rolling over cobblestone streets, a glow of candlelight along a dark hallway, and breath squeezed beneath tight corsets. The curse of living … Corsets, Curses, and Colonialism: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Victorian Horror Pauline ChowRead more
Vivid Visions: Short Stories of Grief and Memory
Vivid Visions by Seyed Mosayeb Alam: Short Stories of Grief and Memory Vivid Visions by Seyed Mosayeb Alam is a collection of thirty short stories about love, loss, identity, grief and memory. Horror, as a theme, connects the tales – the horror of losing someone you love, forgetting or being forgotten – but I would be reluctant to call it … Vivid Visions: Short Stories of Grief and MemoryRead more