‘Fast, chilling, entertaining, unexpectedly touching, and with two broken, memorable characters at its core, this might be St. James’s best novel yet’ New York Times Book Review Murder Road by Simone St. James. A Horror Book Review by Debra K. Every Simone St. James’ newest novel, Murder Road, embraces the bestselling author’s … Murder Road by Simone St. JamesRead more
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Candace Nola, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk
Candace Nola, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk By Lionel Ray Green Uncomfortably Dark Horror creator Candace Nola is one of the most talented triple threats in the indie horror fiction field today, successfully wearing the hats of award-winning author, editor, and publisher.Her most recent collection Demons in My Bloodstream, released … Candace Nola, Putting the Splatter into SplatterpunkRead more
William & Jim Reid – Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain
William & Jim Reid – Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain In the mid-eighties, The Jesus and Mary Chain were indie music’s ultimate rebels. Dressed all in black, the Mary Chain were the brainchild of two truculent working class Scottish kids from East Kilbride. With their unique vision of … William & Jim Reid – Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary ChainRead more
Horror Promotion on The Ginger Nuts of Horror Website
Horror Promotion on The Ginger Nuts of Horror Website Hey folks, The Ginger Nuts of Horror is always looking for new ways to maximize horror promotion for horror books, horror movies, and more, going beyond the traditional review medium. Recently, I’ve been contemplating a wild idea that I believe might … Horror Promotion on The Ginger Nuts of Horror WebsiteRead more
Queer Mythology by Guido A. Sanchez, Book Review
Spanning the globe and thousands of years, Queer Mythology highlights the legends and tales of LGBTQIA+ gods, heroes, spirits and more.
A Dandy Among The Dead by Izzy Von – Book Review
A Dandy Among The Dead by Izzy Von, a Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer This story is a million-calorie z-boy apocalypse ice-cream sundae. It’s got zombies, monsters, wrestlers, religious freaks, foul mouthed preteens, human blood addicted freaks, and The Dandy on top. On the most celebrated day of the year … A Dandy Among The Dead by Izzy Von – Book ReviewRead more
The Creeper by A.M. Shine, Book Review
There is a very fine line between excellent and genre-defining, a line very few books cross, but one that The Creeper jumps across that line with both feet. The Creeper by A.M. Shine, Book Review When you have been reviewing horror fiction for as long as I have, it is easy to … The Creeper by A.M. Shine, Book ReviewRead more
Withered Hill by David Barnett: A Modern Folk Horror Masterpiece
Withered Hill by David Barnett: A Modern Folk Horror Masterpiece Folk Horror never seems to go away; like that ancient dark forest, folk horror still can drive fear into us all. No matter how enlightened or civilised we become, we are always just a doorway or a muddy path away … Withered Hill by David Barnett: A Modern Folk Horror MasterpieceRead more
Modern Folk Horror Explored: Tony’s Top Tips
Modern Folk Horror Explored: Tony’s Top Tips To celebrate the recent release of James Brogden’s excellent The Strandling I am dipping into my huge back catalogue of reviews, highlighting personal favourites which have key Folk Horror traits. If obvious favourites which often pop up on such lists are absent, this … Modern Folk Horror Explored: Tony’s Top TipsRead more
T.R. Slauf: Exploring the Origins of Horror and Dark Fantasy
Childhood Fears by T.R. Slauf “What’s wrong with your brain?” “How do you come up with this crap?” “Doesn’t it scare your spouse to know you think this stuff up?” Writing horror and dark fantasy opens one up to a lot of comments. Well, actually being any type of author … T.R. Slauf: Exploring the Origins of Horror and Dark FantasyRead more
Selene Shade, Resurrectionist for Hire: 1 by Victoria Dalpe
“Victoria Dalpe’s urban fantasy Selene Shade, Resurrectionist for Hire, is a spellbinding cocktail of supernatural intrigue, dark humor, and sizzling romance that will leave you thirsting for more.” Selene Shade, Resurrectionist for Hire: 1 by Victoria Dalpe In her latest venture the versatile Victoria Dalpe turns to urban fantasy and … Selene Shade, Resurrectionist for Hire: 1 by Victoria DalpeRead more
Valerie B Williams: The Author Behind the Pen
Valerie B Williams: The Author Behind the Pen Valerie B. Williams’ short fiction has been published by Flame Tree Press, Dark Recesses Press, Grendel Press, and Death Knell Press, among others. Four of her stories are forthcoming in late 2024; “Red Lipstick” in the Dastardly Damsels anthology from Crystal … Valerie B Williams: The Author Behind the PenRead more
Bound in Blood, edited by Johnny Mains, Book Review
Bound in Blood, edited by Johnny Mains, A Book Review by Mario Guslandi A chilling anthology of over 20 stories of cursed and haunted books; featuring malevolent second-hand books, cursed novelizations, unsettling journals and the end of the world. From award-winning authors including Eric LaRocca, Charlie Higson, Kim Newman and … Bound in Blood, edited by Johnny Mains, Book ReviewRead more
Maria Giakoumatos The Horror of Her Life
Maria Giakoumatos The Horror of Her Life The first Horror Film I remember watching This one is tough because I’d always catch glimpses of stuff I should’ve have been watching when I was a kid because my father is a pro channel surfer. Granted my family never was big on … Maria Giakoumatos The Horror of Her LifeRead more
Could the New Halloween TV Show Be Fast-Tracked for a 2025 Release?
Could the New Halloween TV Show Be Fast-Tracked for a 2025 Release? It’s no secret that Miramax are producing a new Halloween TV show. Even though recent movies have been disappointing, it seems that showrunners are looking to explore the franchise further, taking a new approach. With plans to return … Could the New Halloween TV Show Be Fast-Tracked for a 2025 Release?Read more