The Jetty by Izzy Von, A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Transformation. In many ways it’s the theme common to all horror tales. Through film and the printed page, the human body—nude, dead, mutilated or deformed—has evolved into the oft-fetishized narrative centerpiece, whether it be a lycanthrope’s bestial metamorphosis, … The Jetty by Izzy Von – Book ReviewRead more
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Dare to venture into the fictional village of Withered Hill
Dare to venture into the fictional village of Withered Hill… It’s as real as the pavement beneath your feet. Ambient Literature and Canelo offer a haunting immersive accompaniment to folk horror novel Withered Hill. In David Barnett’s Withered Hill, described by horror maestro Laird Barron as ‘the ultimate nightmare destination’, … Dare to venture into the fictional village of Withered HillRead more
Dissecting ‘William’ – How Andrew Pyper Foreshadowed His 2024 AI/Tech Thriller
Dissecting ‘William’ – How Andrew Pyper Foreshadowed His 2024 AI/Tech Thriller By Steve Stred If you follow me on social media, by now you’ll have probably seen that I’m a huge fan of Canadian and International Bestselling author Andrew Pyper. From discovering his modern classic ‘The Demonologist’ about a decade … Dissecting ‘William’ – How Andrew Pyper Foreshadowed His 2024 AI/Tech ThrillerRead more
The Strange Case of the Strange Cases
Here at Ginger Nuts of Horror, we support independent journalism and freedom of the press. So we’re happy to be able to run this intriguing article by the brilliant Steve Toase concerning some new articles from the last three years. Each taken in isolation seems innocent enough, if bizarre, but … The Strange Case of the Strange CasesRead more
Never Have I Ever, an Interview with Harker Jones
When eight teenagers find themselves caught up in a deadly game of Never Have I Ever, the school bully sets out to find out who’s playing the prank in hopes of redeeming his past … and staying alive. Never Have I Ever, an Interview with Harker Jones Harker Jones is … Never Have I Ever, an Interview with Harker JonesRead more
Whispers of Apple Blossoms by Brett Mitchell Kent
Whispers of Apple Blossoms by Brett Mitchell Kent Today, we welcome Brett Mitchell Kent to Ginger Nuts of Horror with the book trailer for his latest novel, Whispers of Apple Blossoms, out now from Lethe Press. “Whispers of Apple Blossoms aches with a palpable sense of longing that blossoms out from the book and spreads throughout … Whispers of Apple Blossoms by Brett Mitchell Kent Read more
Down in The Pit
Down in the Pit, A Fright Club Episode What is it about a deep hole that is so profoundly terrifying? Is it the worry about what could be down there, waiting? Is it the claustrophobic terror of falling into the pit without hope of escape? Horror writers and filmmakers have … Down in The PitRead more
Digital Nightmares: Horror on the Commodore Amiga
My Life In Horror: Digital Nightmares: Horror on the Commodore Amiga It’s a strange experience, looking back at the cultural circumstances that shaped your existence: I’m part of a particular, liminal sub-generation that occurs somewhere between Gen X and the Millennials (sometimes called “Xennials”). Born in the early months of 1984 (into the … Digital Nightmares: Horror on the Commodore AmigaRead more
Murder Road by Simone St. James
‘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
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
UK Indie Horror Chapter Moves to the South East
UK Indie Horror Chapter Moves to the South East Serving readers of horror and dark fiction, the Chapter 2: Canterbury Horror Tales book convention will take place at Westgate Hall, Canterbury, on 29 March 2025. The free-to-attend event involves over 30 indie authors from the UK and Europe, and offers … UK Indie Horror Chapter Moves to the South EastRead 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
Nightmares Film Festival 24: Unleashing the Best in Horror
Nightmares Film Festival 24: Unleashing the Best in Horror, Reveals First Wave for ’24 World Premieres, Live Experiences, Major Genre Creators Lead Stacked First Announcement Today Nightmares Film Festival (Oct. 17 to 20) announced the first wave of its 2024 “Better Horror” program and, if they stopped here – from … Nightmares Film Festival 24: Unleashing the Best in HorrorRead 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.