Writing Horror and the Paranormal You think horror, you think Bram Stoker, Alfred Hitchcock, Ridley Scott, M. Night Shyamalan, Dean Koontz, Stephen King, Eleanor Lewis, H. P. Lovecraft, Shirley Jackson, Mark Danielewski, Mary Shelley, Robert Louis Stevenson, Anne Rice, Poppy Brite … Guy de Maupassant who wrote across many … Writing Horror and the Paranormal by Eugen BaconRead more
The Psychotronic Book Club: Adventures in getting older teens to read (horror) I have been a school librarian for nearly thirty years, working in three very different schools and over that period have run many successful (with a few misfires along the way) book clubs. By far the most rewarding … The Psychotronic Book Club: Adventures in getting older teens to read (horror)Read more
The mutant vampire bounty hunter known as Durham Red is one of the most popular characters in British comics. An unsung figure in vampire fiction and one whose appeal remains truly troublesome “Of all the strange and terrible beings who wore the badge of the Search / Destroy Agency, there … DURHAM RED AND THE RETURN OF THE PROBLEMATIC VAMPIRERead more
For an author that’s become something of a name in horror lit recently, it’s worth remembering that Larocca is still just beginning their professional career, and a debut novel is going to have awkward parts as the author hones their craft Justin Allec Everything the Darkness Eats by Eric Larocca … Everything the Darkness Eats by Eric LaroccaRead more
the closing chapter is absolutely brutal, leaving me with a sense of bleak, inescapable fatalism and dread. Kit Power Wounds To Wishes is the first title in a new series from Crystal Lake. Called Dark Tides, these titles encompass works that sit on the boundaries of the horror, thriller and suspense genres. … Wounds To Wishes (Dark Tides book 1)Read more
“I’m fascinated by death, but even more so by those who are left behind after it, that feeling of sorrow that is so large, it seems that it will never end and maybe shouldn’t end. Inconsolability can come to be an identity of sorts, and that’s partly where the collection … Southern Gothic, poetic prose: Horror maestro Michael WehuntRead more
The Inconsolables by Michael Wehunt A Horror Book Review by Michael Botur Seven years since Atlanta author Michael Wehunt set a high standard for lyrical prose with the acclaimed Greener Pastures, the Southern Gothic short story specialist is back with a collection of ten tales. The reason for the title? … Review – The Inconsolables by Michael WehuntRead more
YA and Middle-Grade Horror Roundup, June 2023 The YA and MG Horror roundup reviews took a slight break thanks to the website hack, but they will bounce back in style with nine new books in this latest feature. Six of the books are YA and the other three roughly Middle … YA and MG Horror RoundupRead more
Let Us In!: This COVID-Era Exploitation Film is Enjoyable If Wholly Uneven Let Us In! is a bikersploitation movie tailor made for Generation TikTok. At 61 minutes, Let Us In! is as deliberately paced as a Ramones classic. Its opening moments strive to recapture the look and feel of 70s … Let Us In!: This COVID-Era Exploitation Film is Enjoyable If Wholly UnevenRead more
Sisters of the Lost Nation a new horror book review from Ryan Tan the short chapters and simple prose make Sisters of the Lost Nation extremely accessible. Nick Medina’s debut novel makes me excited to see what else he has to offer. ryan tan In Sisters of the Lost Nation, … Sisters of the Lost Nation by Nick Medina -Book ReviewRead more
A thrilling horror adventure story, filled with raw and honest anger at the world around us. Captivating, heartfelt and utterly compelling Jamie Hallow is the hero we all need now. Jim Mcleod Jamie Hallow and the End of the World by A.V. Wilkes ASIN : B0C4C5ZPG4Publisher : … Jamie Hallow and The End of The WorldRead more
As The Exorcist hits fifty, its legacy and cultural impact is examinedin this fascinating deep dive into the legendary horror film Tony Jones The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear by Nat Segaloff Publisher : Citadel (25 July 2023)Language : EnglishHardcover : 304 pagesISBN-10 … The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear by Nat SegaloffRead more
“Sharp as a DIY-piercing, with a fierce punk heart – I loved the hell out of this.” —Lauren Beukes “A dark, strange, and joyful book about sticking by your best friends in the face of a monstrous world.” —Sam Humphries “A tremendously confident, thrilling debut… I stayed up all night … Girls of Little Hope by Dale Halvorsen and Sam Beckbessinger Read more
“What needs to happen is a unification of the genre – filmmakers, authors, musicians, fans” Interview with New Zealand short story writer and novelist Denver Grenell By Michael Botur Denver Grenell is a writer of horror & dark fiction who lives with his family in the small rural town New … “What needs to happen is a unification of the genre – filmmakers, authors, musicians, fans”Read more
Ryan Tan studies English Literature at the National University of Singapore. His favourite writers include Brian Evenson, Chris Priestley, and Catherynne M. Valente. He loves anthologies as well as novels. The Heart and Soul of Horror Review Websites
