S A Barnes, the reigning queen of cosmic horror, is back with Cold Eternity (Tor Nightfire, April 8, 2025), a gripping story that merges cosmic fear, political machinations, and intense body horror into a narrative as unyielding as the vastness of space itself. Expanding upon the success of Dead Silence … Cold Eternity: A Chilling Space Horror Book ReviewRead more
Book Review – Great Robots of History by Tim Major I have a soft spot for the silent film era, best of them all in my opinion being either Fritz Lang’s METROPOLIS (1927) or Paul Wegener & Carl Boese’s THE GOLEM: HOW HE CAME INTO THE WORLD (1920). Anything that … Unearthing Tim Major’s Ingenious Robots FictionRead more
Are Influencers The New Horny Teens? Temptation, work, Final Girls and the erotics of disavowal. SUPERHOST (2021), INFLUENCER (2022), MIND BODY SPIRIT (2022), SISSY (2022), DEADSTREAM (2022), SPREE (2020) and CAM (2018) Content warning for brief references to suicide and sexual assault. Hey hey hey my follower fam, it’s your girl … Are Influencers The New Horny Teens? Read more
Horror-Themed Casino Games: What’s All the Fuss? Casinos have always been filled with bright lights and flashy designs, but a growing number of games are taking a much darker turn. Horror-themed casino games are pulling players into eerie worlds filled with shadowy figures, haunted landscapes, and sinister symbols. These games … Horror-Themed Casino Games: What’s All the Fuss?Read more
Book Review – Beyond and Within: Discontinue If Death Ensues This anthology had no right to make me feel as viscerally emotional as it did. And yet, it had every right. While the grim tipping point of humanity doesn’t seem like an especially new angle for horror to take, in … Discontinue If Death Ensues: A Women-Led Horror AnthologyRead more
Much Ado About Keanu: Celebrating a Cultural Icon It’s rare to see celebrities who are deeply wholesome people. Even rarer do we see media surrounding them as public figures approaching them as human as the rest of us. Sezín Devi Koehler’s Much Ado About Keanu: A Critical Reeves Theory (Chicago Review Press, … Much Ado About Keanu: Celebrating a Cultural IconRead more
For the last decade or so I have reviewed all the books on the YA category for the Bram Stoker Award and you can find my thoughts on the current Preliminary and Final Ballots here: Ginger Nuts of Horror breaks down the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a … Bram Stoker Award Breakdown: Middle Grade Horror GuideRead more
Book Review: This House Isn’t Haunted But We Are by Stephen Howard Stephen Howard’s This House Isn’t Haunted but We Are is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of grief, memory, and the lingering echoes of the past. Blurring the lines between psychological drama and supernatural fiction, Howard crafts a story that is as much about … This House Isn’t Haunted But We Are by Stephen HowardRead more
Book Review Xmas of the Dead by Izzy Von 272 Pages; Available Now on Amazon A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer “I’m taking a ride With my best friendI hope he never lets me down againHe knows where he’s taking meTaking me where I want to beI’m taking a ride With … Xmas of the Dead: A Hilarious Zombie AdventureRead more
Book Review: The Cat Bride by Charlotte Tierney Charlotte Tierney’s The Cat Bride is a haunting horror combined with a powerful feminist coming-of-age narrative. This is all set against the sweltering backdrop of 1995 Britain. With its eerie exploration of family secrets, bodily transformation, and the liminal chaos of teenage girlhood, this debut novel … The Cat Bride: A Haunting Feminist HorrorRead more
Listen to your Sister is not a casual or easy read. Instead, it grabs you by the throat and squeezes. It takes significant skill to write such a mind-bending story, dancing on a knife-edge between what’s real and what’s impossible, while ensuring the reader connects with the characters – cares … Listen to Your Sister: A Harrowing Family HorrorRead more
Lee Mitchell is a passionate horror author whose work delves into the psychological and supernatural realms of the genre. With a career spanning various media outlets and a lifelong love for all things horror, Lee brings a unique voice to the literary landscape. Their recently released book, The Divine Darkness, … Lee Mitchell: Inspirations and Goals and SuccessRead more
Robert Aickman stands as a unique figure in the landscape of horror literature, renowned for his mastery of the uncanny. This article from Phil Lecomber explores Aickman’s distinct storytelling style and his ability to evoke a creeping sense of unease without resorting to traditional horror tropes like violence or gore. … Robert Aickman – Master of the Uncanny Read more
An introduction by Will O’Mullane: “Dead Men’s Laughter” is a new crime / horror mash-up comic book one-shot (the Kickstarter is launching on February 28th: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/willomullane/dead-mens-laughter-a-horror-heist-one-shot-comic), with stunning art by artist Marco Perugini (Cuddles, Demon City, Heavy Metal), and lettering by editor and Disconauts writer Jonathan Stevenson, written by yours … Dead Men’s Laughter #1 – A horror/heist one-shot comic.Read more
Book Review: Like-Minded Individuals by Beau Johnson In Like-Minded Individuals (Down & Out Books, 2025), Johnson crafts a visceral, unflinching dive into the murky waters of vigilante justice, moral ambiguity, and the cyclical nature of vengeance. Drawing readers deep into a world where the lines between right and wrong blur, prompting them … Like-Minded Individuals: Relentless Vigilante JusticeRead more
