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 Book Reviews
Discontinue If Death Ensues: A Women-Led Horror Anthology
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
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
Bram Stoker Award Breakdown: Middle Grade Horror Guide
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
This House Isn’t Haunted But We Are by Stephen Howard
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
Xmas of the Dead: A Hilarious Zombie Adventure
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
The Cat Bride: A Haunting Feminist Horror
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
Lee Mitchell: Inspirations and Goals and Success
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
Grace Point (2023): A Thrilling Journey of Redemption
Grace Point (2023) Written by Rory Karpf and Paul Russell Smith Directed by Rory Karpf A young man on his way to a remote drug rehab, finds himself in a strange town being chased by the locals, as well as his own personal demons. (IMDB) Grace Point (2023): A Thrilling Journey of Redemption Brandon … Grace Point (2023): A Thrilling Journey of RedemptionRead more
Robert Aickman – Master of the Uncanny
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
Invader: A Haunting Suburban Horror Movie Experience
Few things can evoke sheer suspense like the home invasion narrative, and Mickey Keating’s Invader steps boldly into this territory with gripping intensity. Set against the backdrop of the quiet suburbs of Chicago, the film unravels the harrowing experience of Ana, a young woman yearning for the safety of familiarity … Invader: A Haunting Suburban Horror Movie ExperienceRead more
Like-Minded Individuals: Relentless Vigilante Justice
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
Agoraphobia, Overcoming it Through Writing by Lee Mitchell
Agoraphobia, Overcoming it Through Writing by Lee Mitchell My struggles with agoraphobia began when I was in high school. I didn’t know back then that I was suffering from panic attacks; all I knew was that the kids around me could be cruel, and sometimes it would become so overwhelming … Agoraphobia, Overcoming it Through Writing by Lee MitchellRead more
2024 YA Bram Stoker Award: The Ultimate Ballot Breakdown
Ginger Nuts of Horror breaks down the Preliminary Ballot list of the 2024 YA Bram Stoker Award. For the last number of years Young Blood, the YA section of Ginger Nuts of Horror, traditionally reviews all the books on the YA Bram Stoker Preliminary Ballot. Four of the ten for … 2024 YA Bram Stoker Award: The Ultimate Ballot BreakdownRead more
Little Bites (2024): Supernatural Terror and Parenting Sacrifices
Introduction Little Bites thrusts viewers into a world where the horrors of motherhood intertwine with supernatural terror. Directed by Spider One, the film delves into the complex relationship between a mother and her daughter, all while lurking in the shadows of a demon that feasts on both the flesh and … Little Bites (2024): Supernatural Terror and Parenting SacrificesRead more