New York is one of the most romanticized cities in the world; the lights, the fame, the food, the culture, the smells…. but in reality, it can be a total hell hole. Literally. Creator/writer AC Turner has interpreted NY as a terror filled landscape bombarded with flesh-hungry creatures feasting upon the wrong-doing citizens that inhabit … Continue reading
Happy Solstice and happy Yule! After reading this modern epic last month, I’m totally on the Krampus train this year. This book tells the story of Krampus and Santa’s relationship, the history of Yule, and one West Virginian man’s struggle to get out of own way and put his family back together. I recommend listening … Continue reading
Whenever I see Matt Shaw’s name, I know things are going to get hardcore. He’s gathered his band of merry misdoers for this extreme Christmas themed horror anthology that warmly benefits charity. A lot of these stories blow past the usual villain of Santa and ventures into pretty fun, pretty morbid territory. Not all horror … Continue reading
Official synopsis: Suzy and her brother, Lim, live with their abusive mother in a town where the stars don’t shine at night. Once the abuse becomes too much to handle, the two siblings embark on a sordid cross-country murder spree beginning with their mom. As the murder tally rises, Suzy’s mental state spirals into irredeemable … Continue reading
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when snowmen turn homicidal and terrorize the town the red. Santa Claus stalks your children and threatens them with punishment. The quiet neighbor finally snaps and unleashes an anti-Christmas hell fury upon the carolers. Sigh. It’s simply magical. Here are some shorts that capture the essence of … Continue reading
The light fades quicker during winter, giving way to the perfect combo of vampires and snow. This is a dark story and not just because of the whole night-lurker thing. Let Me In is a tale of social isolation, anxiety, bullying, and pedophilia, for good measure. A lonely young boy develops morbid fascinations and cures … Continue reading
Victorian ghost stories? Sure, why not? But Victorian CHRISTMAS ghost stories? That’s next level shit right there. Valancourt, the little press that could, brings to life those forgotten pages for the modern society to enjoy and this first book of (3) Christmas collections is the handbook on how to have a very scary holiday. Each … Continue reading
