Hereditary: Unconventional Horror Reigns King
Review by Richard Thomas July 25, 2018
One of the most powerful and unsettling horror films in recent memory, Hereditary creates tension through visually stunning imagery, psychological terror, and original plot choices.
An Interview with the Makers of 'Suspended in Dusk II'
Interview by Annie Neugebauer
It's finally here! Literary horror anthology "Suspended in Dusk II" from Grey Matter Press. To celebrate, we spoke to editor Simon Dewar and publisher Anthony Rivera.
Impractical Joker James S. Murray on Debut Novel: "Awakened"
Interview by Joshua Chaplinsky
The comedian and television star discusses writing the first book of his intended trilogy.
'The Cabin at the End of the World' by Paul Tremblay
Review by Meredith Borders June 26, 2018
And now for something completely different from the “A Head Full of Ghosts” author.
Book vs. Film: 'Christine'
Column by Max Booth III June 20, 2018
Stephen King and John Carpenter in the ring - who knocks who out first? The answer may not shock you!
Fangoria to Publish Michael J. Seidlinger's Novel 'My Pet Serial Killer'
News by Rob Hart
Fangoria is back, getting into the novel business--and they've picked up 'My Pet Serial Killer' by literary man-about-town Michael J. Seidlinger, for release in September!
Project Redlight: Part 2
Column by David James Keaton May 24, 2018
The continuing adventures of David James Keaton in the screen(writing) trade.
11 of the Best Indie Horror Presses
Column by Gabino Iglesias May 18, 2018
There is a lot of great horror out there, and most of it is coming from indie presses. Here are some that need to be on your radar.
"Corpsepaint" by David Peak
Review by Christopher Shultz
A convergence of metal and horror as black and bitter as the music itself.
"Unbury Carol" by Josh Malerman
Review by Christopher Shultz
The "Bird Box" author's latest novel is a wonderful and often horrifying blend of supernatural western and revisionist fairy tale.
Writing the Crime Scene: Blood
Column by Repo Kempt
A guide to writing realistic crime and horror fiction when your manuscript involves blood.
Book vs. Film: 'The Ritual'
Column by Max Booth III March 15, 2018
Comparing Adam Nevill's novel and its recent film adaptation.
Revisiting Brian Garfield’s “Death Wish”
Column by Max Booth III
A look back at Garfield's blood-soaked meditation on vigilantism.
Book Vs. Film: "-30-" Vs. "They Remain"
Column by Christopher Shultz
How does the very first Laird Barron film adaptation stand up to its source material?
Horror: Defining the Genre, Sub-genres, Styles, and More
Column by Annie Neugebauer February 22, 2018
How do we define horror? Is it speculative? What does style have to do with it? Does intensity matter? What's the difference between a sub-genre and a trend? All of your horror questions, answered.
Fun in the Funhole: Exploring Kathe Koja’s “The Cipher”
Column by Max Booth III
An analysis of Dell/Abyss's first horror paperback.
20 Women in Horror: Recommended Reading
Column by Annie Neugebauer February 6, 2018
A selection of recommended books and stories to read in celebration of Women in Horror Month.
Celebrating Dallas Mayr: The Wisdom of Jack Ketchum (1946–2018)
Column by Michael David Wilson
A wonderful writer and a wonderful human being.
Writing the Crime Scene: Winter Forensics
Column by Repo Kempt
A guide to writing realistic crime and horror fiction when your manuscript is set in the winter.
The 15 Most Anticipated Horror Books of 2018
Column by Max Booth III January 5, 2018
New Paul Tremblay! New King! New McCammon!
All the Way There: The Best Books of 2017...Part 2
Column by Gabino Iglesias December 29, 2017
The year is almost over and it's time to look back at the best books of the second half of the year.
An Interview with Author-Editor Dan Coxon
Interview by Annie Neugebauer
An interview with Dan Coxon--an award-winning editor, author, copy-editor and proofreader--about his fields, genres, and new weird literary journal, "Tales From the Shadow Booth."
Shakin’ in my Boots: 13 Horror Films with Roots in Texas
Column by Annie Neugebauer
From crooked hillbillies to Mexican vampires to Satan-worshiping cults, here are 13 horror films set in Texas to add to your watch list.
Gory, Bizarre, Cheesy Horror Movies and Their Book Matches Pt. 2
Column by Peter Derk
Malls that menstruate and chop, horror nerd argument material, the best blood in the biz and, of course, none other than Chuck Tingle.
A Horror Novel Novice Takes a Stab at Halloween-y Books
Column by Karis Rogerson
A dyed-in-the-wool YA happy-book reader experiments with some horror novels. It's...not promising.
