“Not only influenced by its predecessor, Dracul also shows a knowledge of modern horror and isn’t afraid to show the gorier aspects of the vampire myth. ” A novel that needs little introduction to horror fans—whether they’ve read it or not—is Bram Stoker’s Dracula. First appearing over 120 years ago in 1897, its popularity …
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“Accessible and entertaining horror … the Sisters of Slaughter haven’t finished with the residents of Twin Lakes. And neither have we.” 2018 has been a very productive year for Melissa Lason and Michelle Garza, aka The Sisters of Slaughter. As well as working all year on Serial Box’s Silverwood: The Door with Brian Keene, …
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“Black Wings sounds like a strange brew of The Bad Seed and dark magic that will keep us turning pages late into the night.” When Briella Blake is invited to attend Parkhaven, a private school for the gifted, her sinister genius rears its ugly head in ways her mother Marian cannot deny are a little …
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What’s Christmas, if not a time for ghost stories? Well, some might prefer The X-Factor or Strictly Come Dancing—or, God help us, Mrs Brown’s Boys (now there’s a horrifying thought)—but if you’re reading this, chances are you’ll agree that when all outside is dark and chill, there’s little more enjoyable than settling by a warm …
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“With his fifth collection, award-winning author Brian Hodge cultivates an assortment of his best stories, all with one thing in common: It’s the end of the world.” Two cousins returning to the family home after the death of their grandmother find their old community rotting from the inside and expose a secret their grandmother …
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“For the fan of horror, Sleeping with the Lights On is a great companion to discover aspects of the history of horror, to dig deeper into films and books you may not be aware of.” It has been mentioned numerous times, not least on this site, that horror seems to be in something of …
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“Featuring a who’s who of the best in horror and weird fiction, Ashes and Entropy looks to be an anthology you won’t want to miss.” Blending cosmic horror with neo-noir, a new highly-anticipated anthology featuring the some of the most vibrant voices in the business takes the deep dive to where horror and humanity come …
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” … shows flashes of what King is great at; giving the strangest of ideas plausibility, digging into the tics and quirks of what makes us individual and all too human, putting his finger on the pulse of small-town life.” A new release from Stephen King is always an interesting prospect. First, it tends …
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“A couple of horror filmmakers, a creepy castle on an isolated island, an evil entity that’s hungry for flesh … The Sorrows is a recipe for horror that only Jonathan Janz can serve.” Filmmakers Ben and Eddie figure the creepy Castle Blackwood is the perfect setting for a horror film. Located at The Sorrows, …
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“A lovely mash-up of genres, Strange Ink is a great start to what promises to be a cracking new series.” Horror is a multi-faceted and chimeric beast. Though there are those who argue for narrow, limiting boundaries of what constitutes horror, there is no doubt its reach is wide and varied. It can be …
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