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Hannibal Lecter: A Life – The Making of a Monster
Hannibal Lecter: A Life is a fascinating deep dive into the evolution of Hannibal Lecter and his rise to fame in the horror genre.
The Girl Who Cried Monster: A Modern Fable
The Girl Who Cried Monster is basically R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps take on the classic Aesop’s Fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, only this time, it features monsters and a surprise ending that I didn’t expect, though I’m not sure it entirely fit the story.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #1: When Legends Collide
It’s the King of the Monsters and the Heroes in a Half Shell, reptile against reptile, in a battle for the ages in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #1.
American Caper #1: A Wild, Unfiltered Satire of Modern America
American Caper, written by Dan Houser and illustrated by David Lapham, is exactly the kind of wild, over-the-top take on modern America I never knew I needed.
King Sorrow: A Simmering Light in the Overwhelming Long Dark
Joe Hill’s King Sorrow is the book we all need right now, the reminder that nothing is ever too late, that we are capable of so much even in the face of the seemingly unbeatable. This is a love letter to hope, a shining beacon in the long dark.
Night of the Mannequins: Classic Vibes, Killer Execution
Night of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham Jones is a novella filled with blood, paranoia, and a beating heart.
Wretch: The Unbecoming That Becomes You
Wretch: or, The Unbecoming of Porcelain Khaw by Eric LaRocca is a terrifying psychological horror that never lets you feel comfortable.
The Summer Job: Small-Town Terror Done Right
The Summer Job by Adam Cesare is a fast-paced summertime horror story with a retro feel.
All Hallows: Strong Atmosphere Anchors a Seasonal Horror Story
All Hallows by Christopher Golden is an atmospheric and unsettling horror tale that has its moments.
Nowhere Burning: Where Atmosphere and Dread Collide
Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward is a total mind-bender of a story. Ward crafts an atmospheric and immersive story that is always one step ahead, revealing twists that only fully click once they’ve already landed.
Chasing the Boogeyman: A Terrifying Blend of True Crime and Horror
Richard Chizmar’s Chasing the Boogeyman is a unique, gripping, and chilling story that blurs the lines between fiction and non-fiction.
Hansel and Gretel: Stephen King’s Haunting Twist on a Classic
What Stephen King and Maurice Sendak have crafted in this new retelling of Hansel and Gretel is a haunting and beautiful version of the classic tale.
The Werewolf of Fever Swamp: A Howling Good Goosebumps Story
The Werewolf of Fever Swamp is a great spot to jump into the Goosebumps series, as it is one of the better entries.
Dead First: A Haunting Blend of Horror and Noir
Dead First by Johnny Compton is a moody, genre-blending horror that has a truly killer premise, a private investigator hired by a man who can’t die.
Crownsville #1: Horror Rooted in History’s Forgotten Pain
Crownsville is a blend of unsettling horror and true crime which is effectively scripted by Rodney Barnes and evocatively illustrated by Elia Bonetti.
Ghost Eaters: The Addictive Pull of the Past
Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman is not just a horror story, but a deep dive into the feeling of loss and the need to connect with our loved ones after they have passed.
Black Phone 2: Derrickson and Cargill Dial Up the Fear
Black Phone 2 was one of the best sequel films I have seen in recent years. Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill take Joe Hill’s characters and craft a horrifying film that contends with the original film for which is better.
The Ghost Next Door: A Haunting Goosebumps Tale of Mystery and Heart
The Ghost Next Door is a truly emotional and quietly haunting story which relies on tension, mystery, and atmosphere and not jump scares or monsters.
Psycho: The Benchmark of Psychological Horror
Psycho by Robert Bloch is a well-written psychological horror that has stood the test of time and etched itself into the history of the horror genre.
Return to Sleepy Hollow #1: A Beautiful, Brooding Return to Burton’s World
Return to Sleepy Hollow by Casey Gilly and Savanna Mayer is a great addition to the world of Sleepy Hollow. It’s an elegant and haunting expansion on the gothic classic.
Small Town Slasher: Stephanie Rose Delivers Nostalgia, Gore, and Heart
Small Town Slasher by Stephanie Rose is a fast-paced, gory, twisty, and nostalgic love letter to classic slasher films.
Pet Sematary: A Heart That Won’t Let the Dead Rest
Pet Sematary is one of Stephen King’s best novels. It’s a story that dares to show that true horror isn’t always what waits beyond the grave, but what happens when we try to bring the grave too close to home.
The Beauty #1: Reinfecting the Series with New Perspectives
The Beauty by Jeremy Haun, Jason A. Hurley, and Emanuela Lupacchino lays a great foundation of what’s to come in this new volume, a blend of crime, horror, and action that is truly something special.
Good Boy: Horror Through New Eyes (and a Wet Nose)
Good Boy is told from a fresh point-of-view while also giving us a few terrifying moments that make horror movies so great.
