The Abominable: Novel Review
The Abominable is detailed, well-written, and spins some good twists, but I think some readers might struggle at the slow pacing and over-abundance of technical detail.
The Last Thing Mary Saw: Movie Review
Heavy with atmosphere and suspense, The Last Thing Mary Saw is populated by spectacular acting, sinister happenings, and a shocking conclusion.
The Silent Sea: Show Review
This was a show that started off so intriguing, so good, then it ruins itself. Just tragic. And, as a viewer, it ended up feeling like such a waste of time.
Behind the Veil: Novel Review
While decently enjoyable, plot-wise, I found Behind the Veil predictable just because it followed a lot of standard tropes and familiar themes so nothing really surprised me in that department.
Bloodlines: Anthology Review
Bloodlines is such a powerful collection that explores serious and unsettling themes around the idea of family in such a way that will leave you shaken and haunted.
Stolen Tongues: Novel Review
Obviously modern authors face a difficulty when it comes to representing cultures that aren't their own. And obviously I don't expect Caucasian authors to only write white characters (and I am not assuming Blackwell's ethnicity, but he does say that he is non-Native in his afterword) because that's not the solution either. But making sure you represent a different culture and race correctly and fairly is important and, to me, Blackwell missed the mark.
The Boatman’s Daughter: Novel Review
This book swept me away. The suspense was as heavy as the atmosphere, the prose as beautiful as the winding rivers, the horror as gut-wrenching as the struggles of Miranda against the men in the town who want to control her.
The Advent Calendar: Movie Review
The Advent Calendar is a French horror film that hits the right balance between gore and slow-burning suspense -- just in time for the holidays!
Humans are the Problem: Anthology Review
With twenty-two twisted tales, Humans are the Problem: A Monster's Anthology is a collection of stories that explores the question; what is the real monsters are the people? From trolls to tooth fairies and boogeymen to blobs, these monsters have to get creative to deal with the modern-day human!
Trick 'r Treat: Movie Review
Trick 'r Treat is an amazingly fun horror comedy anthology film -- perfect for the Halloween season!
Catherine House: Novel Review
Catherine House is Gothic, atmospheric novel with a Poe-esque rotted decadence that seems to choke the reader as much as it does Ines.
No One Gets Out Alive: Movie Review
No One Gets Out Alive follows a standard formula of jump scares, ominous nightly appearances, and a sense of isolation for the protagonist as well as a nice ending that ties everything up in a spooky bow.
The Rules of the Road: Book Review
The Rules of the Road perfectly captures that lonely and sometimes creepy vibe one experiences when they are on a long, long drive in the nondescript areas of America.
Malignant: Movie Review
A young woman who -- after her abusive husband bashes her head into a wall -- begins to have visions of people being murdered, only to find out that those visions are actually happening.
Confessions: Novel Review
Gripping until the end, Confessions is a gritty psychological thriller that explores the types of decisions people might make if driven into a corner.
Midnight Mass - Show Review
An isolated island community experiences miraculous events - and frightening omens - after the arrival of a charismatic, mysterious young priest.
What One Wouldn't Do: Anthology Review
Coming out on October 5th, What One Wouldn't Do is a dark fiction anthology about what people are capable of when it comes to getting what they want -- tales and poems of witchcraft, necromancy, revenge, and sorrow populate this anthology.
The Luminous Dead: Book Review
The Luminous Dead is an emotional rollercoaster that takes you deep into the dark guts of an alien planet, haunted by the rumblings of creatures called Tunnelers that no one has survived an encounter with.
Level 16: Movie Review
I had no idea what I was getting into with this movie, but Level 16 quickly sucked me in. The movie is a dystopian, sci-fi reimagining of The Lord of the Flies, but instead of boys, there are girls who are bred for purity and obedience.