V.E. Schwab’s Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a genre defying triumph that intertwines centuries, continents, and the lives of three women bound by a shared hunger for freedom, and the vampiric curse that both empowers and entraps them. Blending historical fiction, gothic horror, and sapphic romance, Schwab crafts a … Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab: A Haunting Ode to Immortality, Hunger, and Queer ResilienceRead more
Thesis: Has the soundtrack to the 1987 film The Lost Boys stood the test of time? Method: Eh. Watch the film a couple of times and listen to the relevant tracks? Maybe? That’s sounds good, right? Discussion: Full disclosure, here: I am a metal head. Pop music doesn’t really do … Has the soundtrack to the 1987 film The Lost Boys stood the test of time?Read more
Top Queer Horror Books You Shouldn’t Miss by Vikki Patis I used to say that I wasn’t a horror girlie. Despite devouring my mum’s John Saul books from a young age, I’d call myself a wimp because I was haunted by an illicit cinema trip to see The Grudge when … Top Queer Horror Books You Shouldn’t MissRead more
Sidney Shiv, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk A horror author interview by Lionel Ray Green Sidney Shiv made a bloody splash onto the extreme horror and splatterpunk fiction scene in April by earning three nominations for 2025 Splatterpunk Awards. Shiv received recognition as an author of the short story “Fulfillment” … Sidney Shiv, Putting the Splatter into SplatterpunkRead more
“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
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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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
