In the apocalypse of the mind, an angel chooses to stay. Review: “Daytide” by Chris Panatier—A Mythic Masterpiece of Hope and Despair Chris Panatier’s Daytide is one of those rare novels that refuse to stay inside a single genre. It will not be defined. We get grief-soaked realism, psychological horror, … The Terror and Sacrifice of Chris Panatier’s DaytideRead more
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Blood Memory: Stephen Graham Jones Reimagines the Vampire in The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
The vampire novel reconceived as Indigenous revenge story, historical autopsy, and unanswered prayer Blood Memory: Stephen Graham Jones Reimagines the Vampire in The Buffalo Hunter Hunter Stephen Graham Jones has written something of a miracle with The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, a historical horror novel that reimagines the vampire myth through … Blood Memory: Stephen Graham Jones Reimagines the Vampire in The Buffalo Hunter HunterRead more
The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by Philip Fracassi: A Review
You have to wonder at what point a suspicious death stops being a byproduct of old age and starts being a statistic. The line is blurrier than you think, especially when you’re pushing eighty and living in a place specifically designed for people to quietly expire. looks at that blurry … The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by Philip Fracassi: A ReviewRead more
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
Grady Hendrix’s Witchcraft for Wayward Girls: Horror Meets Empowerment Introduction Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix delves into the enchanting realm where magic intertwines with social justice. This captivating novel navigates the journey of young girls embracing their powers while challenging societal norms. . Grady Hendrix’s latest novel, “Witchcraft … Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady HendrixRead more
Michael Wehunt’s The October Film Haunt and the Curse of Loving Horror Too Much
You ever notice how the things we love most are the ones that can hurt us deepest? Not the obvious dangers, not the monsters under the bed, but the passions that shaped us, the communities that made us feel seen, the stories we memorized line by line. Those are the … Michael Wehunt’s The October Film Haunt and the Curse of Loving Horror Too MuchRead more
Found Footage Fear: A Cinephile’s Defense of the Genre’s Best Scares
Let’s be honest, found footage is the most divisive genre in horror. Critics bemoan the shaky cameras, the questionable logic of characters who won’t stop filming, and a sea of low-budget imitators. But for true aficionados like me, when it’s done right, nothing is more terrifying. There’s a raw, immersive … Found Footage Fear: A Cinephile’s Defense of the Genre’s Best ScaresRead more
Gorse by Sam K. Horton Review: Where the Old Gods Grow Through Stone
You can tell a lot about a place by what grows there. Not the showy stuff, the gardens people plant with intention. I mean the weeds. The gorse that grips the hillside with roots like claws, the stuff that blooms yellow and smells of coconut and refuses to die no … Gorse by Sam K. Horton Review: Where the Old Gods Grow Through StoneRead more
Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley: Deeply Moving Fiction
Distinguished Folk Horror author makes an intriguing change of direction There is limited horror on show here and the story is more of a meditation on old age and illness, with guilt a lurking dark passenger in the background. It asks tough questions about dealing with the end of life, … Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley: Deeply Moving FictionRead more
Herculine by Grace Byron is a Raw and Unforgettable Descent into Trans Horror
Herculine by Grace Byron is a Raw and Unforgettable Descent into Trans Horror There’s a particular, piercing quality to horror that feels both deeply personal and universally unsettling. It’s the kind of story that gets under your skin not just with its monsters, but with its painful, poignant truths. Grace … Herculine by Grace Byron is a Raw and Unforgettable Descent into Trans HorrorRead more
James Herbert’s The Fog: My Childhood Terror Story
The Fog by James Herbert celebrates its 50th anniversary with a brilliant reissue from Tor Nightfire. This book will always hold a special place in my heart. Alongside Hammer’s Taste the Blood of Dracula, it was the cornerstone that sparked my love for the horror genre. Like Taste the Blood … James Herbert’s The Fog: My Childhood Terror StoryRead more
That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas: Book Review
A Definitive Spell: Why That Very Witch Is Essential Reading for Horror Fans and Feminists Alike That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas is a vital, thought-provoking, and exhilarating read that successfully argues for the witch’s place at the heart of the American zeitgeist. By demonstrating … That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas: Book ReviewRead more
The Silence Between the Shadows by Dario Fero
The Silence Between the Shadows by Dario Fero Not all horrors are born in violence and screams. They do not announce themselves, but slip unnoticed into the room like dusk. They leave no bloodstains, no fingerprints on doorknobs. As if nothing had ever passed by. Children are often accused of … The Silence Between the Shadows by Dario FeroRead more
Beauty Horror: The gore-geous fairy tale micro-genre
Beauty Horror: the gore-geous fairy tale micro-genre The Substance (Coralie Fargeat, 2024) and The Ugly Stepsister (Emilie Blickfeldt, 2025) Horror moves in fashions, and sometimes something new crawls up from the sticky neural pathways of our subconscious. Often it drips blood – but in the last couple of years we’re … Beauty Horror: The gore-geous fairy tale micro-genreRead more
Play Nice by Rachel Harrison: More Than Just a Ghost Story
Play Nice by Rachel Harrison: More Than Just a Ghost Story This is what draws the reader into Rachel Harrison’s books. She knows People. Our goals, quests, monsters to overcome and truths to dig out (or not). Whether she writes about witches, werewolves, cults or haunted houses, her characters are … Play Nice by Rachel Harrison: More Than Just a Ghost StoryRead more
Colm Field Pays a Visit to Uncle Zeedie
Colm Field Pays a Visit to Uncle Zeedie Please tell the readers a little bit about yourself. I’m a big horror nut, who writes during every spare interval from a day job in construction and my three kids. Fortunately I write a big chunk of my books (and this interview) … Colm Field Pays a Visit to Uncle ZeedieRead more