The Daughters of Block Island by Christa Carmen A Horror Book Review By Jim Mcleod For those who are casual horror fiction fans, Gothic tales can be a stumbling block. Accustomed to quick scares and rapid bloodletting, many people can struggle with the complex and subtle nuances of gothic novels. … The Daughters of Block Island by Christa CarmenRead more
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Josh Schlossberg Wanders through the Terrifying Charwood
Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? I’m a biological horror author, a subgenre I define as dark fiction dealing with “living creatures, vital processes.” I host the podcast Josh’s Worst Nightmare, where I invite on indie authors to discuss a topic of bio horror relevant to … Josh Schlossberg Wanders through the Terrifying CharwoodRead more
Christmas and Other Horrors, Edited by Ellen Datlow
Christmas and Other Horrors edited by Ellen Datlow Titan Books 2023 Review by Mario Guslandi Legendary editor Ellen Datlow needs no introduction to horror fiction lovers. She has edited countless anthologies of horror stories featuring original material, not to mention her series of Best Horror of the Year volumes. This … Christmas and Other Horrors, Edited by Ellen DatlowRead more
Fear is not the enemy. Fear is the inspiration.
Fear is not the enemy. Fear is the inspiration. By Rachel Knightley On the hottest day of summer 2003, I was chainsawed out of a theatre toilet. I had deliberately entered this toilet without my mobile phone. I was twenty-one, one of those ‘adult’ creatures I’d read so much about. … Fear is not the enemy. Fear is the inspiration.Read more
Grieving the Spirit by Brooklynn Dean
BOOK REVIEW: GRIEVING THE SPIRIT by Brooklynn Dean Brooklynn Dean Books, Available July 18, 2021 on Amazon Review by Damascus Mincemeyer ‘For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.’ — 2 John … Grieving the Spirit by Brooklynn DeanRead more
Nightmare: What happens if a woman reconsiders Rosemary’s Baby?
Nightmare Mona and Robby are a couple in love. Robby has just landed his dream job, and they’ve scored a spacious albeit run-down apartment. However, Mona is suddenly plagued by night terrors that grow more intense every time she falls asleep. Her problems spiral dangerously out of control when she … Nightmare: What happens if a woman reconsiders Rosemary’s Baby?Read more
Holly Payne-Strange is a Strange and Twisted Thing
Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? Sure, I am originally from the UK but I live in NYC now, and absolutely love it! It’s such a vibrant city, there’s always something to do or be inspired by here. I live with my wife and three cats, … Holly Payne-Strange is a Strange and Twisted ThingRead more
Deification by Brooklynn Dean
BOOK REVIEW: DEIFICATION by Brooklynn Dean Brooklynn Dean Books, 103 Pages, Available February 17, 2021 on Amazon Review by Damascus Mincemeyer ‘Dies iræ! Dies illa; Solvet sæclum in favilla’ ‘The day of wrath, that day; will dissolve the world in ashes’ –Opening lines to Dies Irae (Day of … Deification by Brooklynn DeanRead more
Silent Key by Laurel Hightower
A Horror Book Review by Tony Jones The ghosts of the past follow a bereaved policewoman in this outstanding genre-bending horror novel Since Laurel Hightower’s excellent debut novel Whispers in the Dark appeared back in 2018 her fiction has continued to impress with subsequent novellas Crossroads (2020) and Below (2022). … Silent Key by Laurel HightowerRead more
Pre-Approved for Haunting and Other Stories by Patrick Barb
Pre- Approved for Haunting and Other Stories by Patrick Barb Keylight Books ISBN: 9781684429486 256 pagesA Horror Book Review by Justin Allec Horror writers come in all shapes and sizes, thankfully, and their tastes are as varied as jack o’ lanterns on All Hallows Eve. There are the old standards … Pre-Approved for Haunting and Other Stories by Patrick BarbRead more
Jurassic Park: still scaring kids 30 years on By Denver Grenell
Watching Jurassic Park then and now, you can sense Spielberg’s absolute glee behind the camera. He knows he’s got the hottest ticket in town and aims to live up to it, grasping the audience in the palm of his hand early on and then going to town by wowing and … Jurassic Park: still scaring kids 30 years on By Denver GrenellRead more
Geraldine Comiskey is unRIP
Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? I have lived many lives, both in the physical world and through my novels. Ever since I was a small child, I have always felt that there were “doors” and “tunnels” nearby, and I only had to enter one to … Geraldine Comiskey is unRIPRead more
James Bennett on Awards, and the Queerness of Horror
Hello James, it has been a while since we last chatted, and here we are, fresh from your win for Best Short Story at the British Fantasy Awards. Are you still riding the well-deserved high? Thank you. Good to talk with Ginger Nuts of Horror again! And yes! I’ve calmed … James Bennett on Awards, and the Queerness of HorrorRead more
A Light Most Hateful by Hailey Piper
A Light Most Hateful by Hailey Piper Publisher : Titan Books (10 Oct. 2023)Language : EnglishPaperback : 288 pagesISBN-10 : 1803364203 A Horror Book Review by Jim Mcleod A Light Most Hateful sees Hailey Piper make her debut UK publication with Titan … A Light Most Hateful by Hailey PiperRead more
Head Count : the Burghart brothers bring their own take to the Western thriller.
Head Count After escaping prison Kat finds his own revolver pointed to his head by an unknown assailant. As the empty rounds click away, Kat tries to remember what happened to each bullet. Directors: Ben Burghart, Jacob Burghart A Movie Review by Rachel Willis A freak occurrence while working on … Head Count : the Burghart brothers bring their own take to the Western thriller.Read more