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Digital Nightmares: Horror on the Commodore Amiga

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

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Murder Road by Simone St. James

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

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Candace Nola, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk

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

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William & Jim Reid – Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain

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

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Nightmares Film Festival 24: Unleashing the Best in Horror

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

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Withered Hill by David Barnett: A Modern Folk Horror Masterpiece

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

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Modern Folk Horror Explored: Tony’s Top Tips

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

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Selene Shade, Resurrectionist for Hire: 1 by Victoria Dalpe

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

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Bound in Blood, edited by Johnny Mains, Book Review

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