We're near the end of Folk Horror Week. What are some of your favourite folk horror movies? The Company Of Wolves is one have come to appreciate more in recent years. Think my folks rented the VHS back in the day and I thought it silly or unimpressive with it not being Elmstreet, Hellraiser etc.

Latest longform fiction work main draft finished. Feels time to produce a few strange & unusual short stories...

I've heard this is folk horror week? Probably a good and suitable time to try my latest novel The Briggar Stone, a mix of folklore, folk horror and dark fantasy. Mystery hounds and undead return to town, all connected to the riverside stone... (My other horror books also have folkhorror elements)

April reading- Incarnate - Ramsey Campbell AKIRA- Volumes 4, 5...6 (It's only taken more than 30 years to get into the original Akira manga, but it is glorious and larger story elements are a treat. Love the movie, but feel cheated slightly by it. I know it was a gargantuan animated effort).

alltruthisgodstruth3.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/r... Great recent review of my first horror novel from a new reader-

Finally sitting back tonight to watch the 80s small screen adaptation of The Woman In Black. The 2012 version was decent but some believe this much better. Which do you prefer? (This also scripted by the fantastic Nigel kneale)

This is way overdue, but I finally got my 1000 WOMEN IN HORROR review wrapped up today (I started it weeks ago, lol). This one is available to both paid & free subscribers: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/quickie-revi... Shares are deeply appreciated - cheers! 🖤

'Such eggs to taste...' Happy Easter to all. Peace be with.

Good news-very productive recently with this current fiction project. Quite possibly almost done with main draft. Will be done with it soon, a number of other works to move onto next.

Hey horror fans, do you need some extra reading material for this year's #TransRightsReadathon? We got you covered! Here are some free eBooks written & edited by trans authors & published by Ghoulish Books. Please share! buttondown.com/ghoulish/arc...

No kings for America, no racism & hate in the UK. Keep the love and compassion stronger than all.

Movie update- Last few nights couple horror movies: Abigail finally- really enjoyed it, gave big ...Dust til Dawn vibes, some great character interaction, dialogue, sets, direction. The young girl, fantastic. Great effects. Evil Cat-one of the new J-Horror added to SHUDDER. Weird, funny but good.

Another new reader enjoying my books. Which have you read? which are on your tbr list?

March reading- Black Mouth by @ronaldmalfi.bsky.social Any of you read it or his others? which did you enjoy? This is a first for me. So far I suggest it for fans of Stephen King, Joe Hill, Dean Koontz.

-Must add while I enjoyed & admired his books, I definitely did not/do not shared his conservative, rightwing views, opinions. Was it just over recent years or much longer? hard to tell exactly. One of many artists, writers, creatives where is it now a challenge to see art apart from artist.

Sad news to hear that Dan Simmons has passed away. I recently bought a couple more of his to read this year. Carrion Comfort greatly impressed me, a unique vampire epic. Must continue on with the Hyperion books and Drood on my shelf. Thank you and goodbye Dan.

Febuary reading- Back on with the Dune sequel novels Children Of Dune God Emperor Dune (so I'm up to date before the new sequel movie arrives) -they're been on a bookshelf for a LONG time And finally trying a book from @catcavendish.bsky.social The Haunting Of Henderson Close. A ghost tale?

Hello all. On this Ash Wednesday I am going to watch the movie Lights Out. Seem to have missed or ignored it for a decade but caught some clips recently and seemed good. Plus produced by James Wan, so hey... anyone seen it?

Also finished watching all of the Creepshow series- great fun. Quality possibly dipped halfway but near the end some excellent tales featuring the talent of Flanagan, a few iconic horror actors, great practical effects. Watched the last season on SHUDDER. Which were your favourite?

Finally going to try out the film POSSUM tonight. Late to it, but heard much praise since it was released. Will I have restless sleep?

From Rebecca to The Others, Gothic cinema reminds us that ghosts are never just ghosts. I’ve rounded up 5 paranormal favourites and dug into why they linger long after the credits. Have a read: wp.me/py3eK-uq #ghostcatcherisles #gothichorror #moviepicks #ghosts

Think I'll mention that I am on StoryGraph - Parsons10. Seems some folks might head that way more often as there are some tensions around goodreads (but I am still over there if you want to find me, review etc).

Via @chicagotribune.com Tribune-- Chicagoan of the Year in Books: If you’re into horror, thank the librarian Becky Spratford: raforall.blogspot.com/2025/12/via-...

Today I bought books by Angela Carter & Kurt Vonnegut and said goodbye to the Beetlejuice sandworm in my area. Also must wish you all a happy new year. New fiction may be available sometime in 2026, working over drafts. Keep well and hopeful.

What do you think about the long-anticipated ending episodes to Stranger Things? What you expected/hoped for? Let down or confused? (No spoilers please my dudes)

Now with relatives gone and Xmas festivities over I can continue on through these much anticipated final few climactic episodes of Stranger Things. First couple have been quite slow but thankfully by Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz the actions & effects are kicking off. Are you watching?

Boxing Day, good enough time for another viewing of Del Toro Frankenstein. This time with added Christmas cake.

Watched the latest Mark Gatiss Christmas ghost story special last night. Did you? It was the last moment when I thought 'Oh, yes. Nightmares tonight!'

Tap isn't a hug personal favourite. Guess if I'd have seen it during the hair metal times or late 80s it would have really hit the spot all the way. Do really love Stand By Me and When Harry Met Sally though, along with Misery.

Should really be bingeing Rob Reiner movies. Can stick Spinal Tap on anytime, plus bought the unnecessary sequel for family chuckles over Xmas. (Haven't seen it, not sure if it is decent).

A little difficult this year to keep festive but go on, tonight we'll try Christmas Bloody Christmas on SHUDDER. Some kind of killer Santa fun. Seen it? Scary or funny- or both?

Okay we're on the 10th but think tonight we'll try French horror flick The Advent Calendar. Any of you seen it? Over on SHUDDER. (2021)

If you're filling stockings soon or need something for under the tree or for Saint Nick, may I suggest my horror books. Go find them at @waterstones.bsky.social @barnesandnoble.com amazon or real & indie bookshops now. Thank you.

It is time for Stranger Things? Not a false alarm? it is arriving at long last? Hey, I know it's not 'real' horror (all you horrorheads, chill please) and its a mashup of Goonies, Ghostbusters and X-Men but it is good fun. I'll be (upside) down at Hawkins, see you there.

Finally watched Oculus last week. Very entertaining, surprisingly layered plotting. Credits rolled and what do you know- Mike Flanagan, of course. Great performances from Karen Gillan, Katee Sackoff and Brenton Thwaites (whom I know as Nightwing/Robin in the TITANS tv series). Have you seen it?

November reading- The Sphinx - Graham Masterton The Gum Thief - Douglas Coupland Next up- been waiting a while, last doorstop book of 2025 Black Leopard, Red Wolf -Marlon James Have you read any of these?

Lake Mungo- what are your thoughts, horror fans? Trying to watch it again, as long as SHUDDER doesn't crash it on me once more.

So we're past Halloween, but that does not mean you should stop reading fear fiction- go get your own copies of my horror novels now from the amazon place, Barnes&Noble, Waterstones, local indie bookshops near you now. Cheers all.

Del Toro did dig into some interesting potential of the legendary gothic story, exploring themes of father/son, faith/creation, family, identity and more. Not everyone will be satisfied but there is much to reward viewers with this latest epic adaptation of Frankenstein.

I watched it on my tv which is not huge but was good enough to enjoy the grand sumptuous tracking shots across various lands, following the hysteria and confused rage of the monster. I will of course need to watch it again, simply far too much to absorb in the first viewing.

Thoughts on Del Toro Frankenstein? Of course it looks gorgeous. Will it be judged as the peak of his film work in years to come? Could it or should it have been shorter (by half an hour)? What did you think about this version of the monster?

Right, here we go! (Finally) Sitting back comfortably with good mug o tea and snacks for Del Toro Frankenstein.

This is a Hammer film right or 80s Italian horror flick? I'm fascinated but might not be heading near there anytime soon...

Some good honesty here. I have yet to watch the film but can believe some things to be true, while being a regular fan of Del Toro. Would we expect him to not be sentimental? The CG issue may simply be down to Netflix budget...

Spent my shower thinking of all the religious symbolism in Frankenstein. Beautiful angry heartsick Jesus and his glib and capricious dad.

Once you see it, you can't unsee it 😯 PROMETHEUS (2012, dir. Ridley Scott) - FRANKENSTEIN (2025, dir. Guillermo del Toro)

Missed it at cinemas so far, Del Toro Frankenstein will be the weekend movie. Serious antici...pation.

Nice work NYC ;)

Halloween done, back on with some coffee, strange & unusual music and getting the fiction down.

Finished watching The Coffee Table- Man, slow slight comedy drama to absolute horrific tragedy. Won't watch it again soon. Good but...