Category: Articles
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Tim Lebbon: Author Interview
Dark bleatings, my horror-loving tribe! Tim Lebbon is, frankly, one of the sturdiest staples of the horror genre. A lover of cake, and an author that writes uncharacteristically scary stuff considering what a nice person he is. He’s also one of the featured authors in werewolf anthology, Strange New Moons, a book I co-edited (I…
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Amanda Headlee: Author Spotlight and Interview
Dark bleatings, my lovely tribe! We’re spotlighting another author featured in my co-edited werewolf anthology (with Stephen Kozeniewski), Strange New Moons, today! Amanda Headlee provided one of the most unique takes on the genre, and most definitely gave us the most heart wrenching story in the pack. She kindly “agreed” (no Amanda, stop trying to…
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The Five Strangest Horror Films Ever
*Guest post by Alex Davis* Let’s face it – horror as a genre has always been at the cutting edge of cinema, pushing the limits in ways other genres daren’t do. That has resulted in much that has been terrifying, dark, confronting or even flat out sickening. But horror has also gone in directions that…
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Get Off My Lawn, You Damn Kids! – The Horrible Bait-and-Switch That Ruins Horror
Look, I’m not here to babysit you through another “good horror movie that was actually terrible” situation. I’m here because I can’t take another moment of these horror filmmakers pulling the ol’ bait-and-switch on us like they think we’re all too stupid to notice. You’ve seen it too, I’m sure. You go into a movie…
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Millionaires Day – The Road So Far…
Dark bleatings, my wonderful tribe! As we speak, Kit Power is in the United States promoting his newest book, Millionaires Day. While he’s gone, I thought I’d do one of those recaps they do on Supernatural at the start of a season finale. *presses play for Carry on my Wayward Son* The Road So Far……
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The Most Unique Thriller Book You Haven’t Read Yet – Millionaires Day
Dark bleatings, my lovely tribe! I’ve bleated on a bit about Kit Power’s Millionaires Day since October, and now I’m going to bleat a bit more. Kit, our fabulous Kit, staple of the UK indie horror scene, is spreading his wings and flapping off to the USA towards the end of this month. He’ll be…
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TOP 5 INTERNATIONAL FOLK HORROR MOVIES
Guest post by Alex Davis Folk horror continues to enjoy its resurgence into 2025, and while the association with the genre is often British – with roots back to The Wicker Man, Witchfinder General and Blood on Satan’s Claw – the field has certainly spread far beyond the UK. With the return of the Darkness…
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For USA Based Readers – Millionaires Day is On the Way!
On Sunday, 22nd December, 2019, everyone in the United Kingdom woke up with one million pounds in cash under their beds. The miracle – or catastrophe – was never adequately explained. In the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic the event was largely forgotten or treated as an urban legend. Until now. In this explosive volume,…
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Trope Trouble: The Best and Worst of Horror’s Clichés – A Grumpy Old Man’s Take
What’s Gone Wrong (or Right)? Alright, sit tight, grab your favorite horror flick, and let’s dive into one of the most overdone subjects in the genre—horror clichés. Look, I get it. Tropes are comforting. They give us something familiar to hold onto when we’re watching someone get chased through a dark house, but let’s be…
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Love and Horror: Exploring Romance in the Darkest Corners
Ah, February. The month of overpriced chocolates, obnoxious heart-shaped balloons, and sappy love songs. Everyone’s out there swooning over candlelit dinners, but what about those of us who like a little blood with our roses? Welcome to the twisted world where romance and horror collide. You’re welcome. And let’s get one thing straight: Valentine’s Day…
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