"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
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
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.
5 Reasons Jigsaw is the Perfect Writing Mentor
Column by Christoph Paul
Forget an MFA, Jigsaw will be your writing mentor for free.
Gory, Bizarre, Cheesy Horror Movies and Their Book Matches Pt. 1
Column by Peter Derk October 26, 2017
Are you a fan of horror movies like 'The Stuff,' 'Suspiria," or 'Frankenhooker?' Then you'll want to check out these book pairings.
The 20 Best Horror Stories Available Online for Free
Column by Max Booth III
It’s Halloween, so let’s celebrate by reading some spooky stories.
The Rare Occurrence of the "Final Boy" in Horror
Column by Bart Bishop
Men, Women and Chain Saws: A look at the rare case of the "final boy" in horror movies.
7 Beloved Authors Who Occasionally Dabbled in Horror
Column by Emmanuel Nataf
Seasoned horror fans might know the complete works of Lovecraft & Poe, but how familiar are they with chilling works by Edith Wharton & Truman Capote? Find out as we get into some Horror deep cuts.
The Walking Dead Pilot: Saying Hello Again to "Days Gone Bye"
Column by Fred Venturini October 20, 2017
A craft-based look at The Walking Dead pilot, "Days Gone Bye," examining how time, silence, and intelligent storytelling choices helped create a launching pad for one of the most popular shows on TV.
Storyville: Activities to Feed Your Dark Creative Soul Around Halloween
Column by Richard Thomas
A few ideas on how to tap into your inner darkness, as we approach Halloween.
"It's Not a Horror Movie, It's a Psychological Thriller!"
Column by Max Booth III October 18, 2017
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13 Halloween Themed Anthologies to Fill Your Season with Fright
Column by Annie Neugebauer October 17, 2017
A list of yummy seasonal reading. Books on this list are overtly Halloween-themed multi-author anthologies focusing on short stories. 13 lucky options to fill your October with creepy fiction!
