Exploring Clive Barker’s Tortured Souls Toy Line I’m aware that this is somewhat breaking the theme of previous articles in this series; for the most part, the toy lines I’ve explored have been notable for their targeting of child markets, yet consisting of profoundly graphic or horrific subjects. This particular range … Tortured Souls, Exploring Clive Barker’s Toy LineRead more
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The Advent Calendar: A Christmas Horror Review
The Advent Calendar, directed by Patrick Ridremont In which we ask what a gift is worth Merry Christmas one and all! Today we’ll consider what would happen if Tiny Tim wasn’t such an angel. You know who’s hard to shop for? People with birthdays in December. My mother-in-law and sister-in-law … The Advent Calendar: A Christmas Horror ReviewRead more
Not Born of Woman by Teel James Glenn: A New Take on Frankenstein’s Monster
Not Born of Woman by Teel James Glenn He writes every scene, every fight, as if seeing it through the lens of a camera. The writing is clear and succinct. The supernatural elements are, at times, frightening and at other times, sumptuously drawn. A Horror Book Review by Debra K. … Not Born of Woman by Teel James Glenn: A New Take on Frankenstein’s MonsterRead more
Madballs: The Most Disgusting Toys of the 80s
Madballs: The Most Disgusting Toys of the 80s How can any self-respecting child of the 1980s not have fallen in love with these gruesome, revolting little globs of ugliness? In a culture dominated by a sudden ready access to all manner of media (from video tapes of films and TV shows … Madballs: The Most Disgusting Toys of the 80sRead more
Why Are Vampires Losing Popularity in Modern Media?
Introduction Vampires have long been a staple of popular culture, captivating audiences with their blend of horror, romance, and intrigue. However, as the genre evolves and new narratives emerge, the question arises: are vampires becoming a dull relic of the past? In recent years, the box office struggles of vampire-themed … Why Are Vampires Losing Popularity in Modern Media?Read more
‘Feast While You Can’ by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta: Queer Horror Unwrapped
Feast While You Can by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta – Book Review The novel is unsettling, sexy, and poignant. The atmosphere of Cadenze is wonderfully rendered. It’s a small town that has a strange almost pride in its not-quite-backwards belief, where generational legacies relationships that loom over every interaction … ‘Feast While You Can’ by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta: Queer Horror UnwrappedRead more
Senseless: A Tapestry of Horror and Deceit by Ronald Malfi
“Malfi weaves a captivating tale where fear and paranoia emerge from the everyday, pushing characters to their limits as secrets unravel and dark truths come to light, showcasing the fragility of trust in a profoundly unsettling world.” Senseless by Ronald Malfi What do you see…? When the mutilated body of … Senseless: A Tapestry of Horror and Deceit by Ronald MalfiRead more
The Best Horror of the Year Vol 16, edited by Ellen Datlow
The Best Horror of the Year Vol 16, edited by Ellen Datlow Reviewed by Mario Guslandi Ellen Datlow is widely regarded as the most famous and prolific editor of horror anthologies in the world. Her name is so well-known that she requires no introduction. As is customary, her annual “Best … The Best Horror of the Year Vol 16, edited by Ellen DatlowRead more
Come Sing for the Harrowing by Dan Coxon – Book Review
Come Sing for the Harrowing by Dan Coxon – Book Review ‘Come Sing for the Harrowing’ is then a collection brimming with enjoyable sadness. Its execution is very candid, its guillotine blade polished after every slash, and the emotions are forever the number one priority. Even when events dip their … Come Sing for the Harrowing by Dan Coxon – Book ReviewRead more
Dark and Lonely Water by Graeme Reynolds – Book Review
Dark and Lonely Water is an exciting creature feature that works on so many levels, hopefully marking the return of a writer who has once again realised that he is a great writer who needs to be more active on the writing front. I have missed reading Reynolds over these past … Dark and Lonely Water by Graeme Reynolds – Book ReviewRead more
YA Horror Roundup November 2024
YA Horror Roundup November 2024 Our latest roundup has ten books for you, a mixed bag of sequels, familiar authors and titles which drift into thriller and dark fantasy territory. I rarely review graphic novels but was captivated by Rosie Talbot and Sarah Maxwell’s Phantom Hearts, an LGBTQIA+ supernatural thriller … YA Horror Roundup November 2024Read more
Chuck Tingle – Bury Your Gays – Book Review
Elsewhere, we have what I’m coming to think of as the trademark Tingle style; effortless character work and world-building, a ruthlessly efficient and immediate pulp prose style that belies an impressive depth of storytelling in terms of concepts and themes, and a damn near visionary ability to speak directly to … Chuck Tingle – Bury Your Gays – Book ReviewRead more
Thirst by Marina Yuszczuk (translated by Heather Cleary) – Book Review
Yuszczuk’s blending of traditional vampiric imagery with the Buenos Aires setting was masterful and you really got a sense of the vampire story as a global story, which is unfortunately rare. Thirst by Marina Yuszczuk (translated by Heather Cleary), A Horror Book Review by Natalie Wall Thirst is a novel … Thirst by Marina Yuszczuk (translated by Heather Cleary) – Book ReviewRead more
Visceral Discoveries by Villimey Mist – Book Review
With work as potent and unique as this, fans seeking to quench their literary lustmörd will be thirsty for more the moment the book closes. Yet for once there’s nothing to fear: a companion tome is slated for release later in the fall and, like this compendium, it will surely … Visceral Discoveries by Villimey Mist – Book ReviewRead more
Martin Treanor, Childhood Fears
Martin Treanor, The Horror of My Life To this day, I have never met a single person with the guts to cut down a faerie tree. They might express their disbelief in folklore and superstition but, when fields are cleared, the tree remains in place, a lonely monument atop the … Martin Treanor, Childhood FearsRead more