book reviews

Book reviews for horror fans; weather a sleepless night with literary accounts of hauntings, possessions, zombies, vampires and beyond.

Echoes of the Past: When the Dead Speak
Jessica was always on the lookout for new and exciting experiences. When she heard about a beautiful old mansion for rent in the countryside, she jumped at the opportunity. She immediately called her friends and together they decided to rent the house for a month.
By Daren Purdy3 years ago in Horror
The Pale Blue Eye | Movie Review
A movie viewer seeking a respite from the harsh winter may not desire more on-screen winter gloom. "The Pale Blue Eye" by Scott Cooper and featuring Christian Bale, set in 1830s rugged Hudson Valley, New York, does not shy away from the theme of bleak midwinter. Cinematographer Masanobu Takayanagi beautifully captures the grayscale with occasional bursts of blue from West Point Military Academy's cadet uniforms and nearby waterways. The movie primarily takes place at the then-young academy.
By Leo James3 years ago in Horror
M3GAN | Review
The marketing strategy for the upcoming film "M3gan" has focused on highlighting the uncanny appearance of the title character, a four-foot-tall cyborg with big doe eyes, a ratty wig, and the wardrobe of a closeted lesbian headmistress in a '50s melodrama. This approach appears to be working, as Blumhouse - known for their ability to generate buzz - has generated significant interest in the film, which is set to be released in early January. However, the film's writer, Akela Cooper, could have taken a different approach, as she is also known for her work in the horror genre, including writing the script for the viral hit "Malignant" and being brought on to develop a sequel for "The Nun" and writing "M3gan" from a story by herself and James Wan.
By Leo James3 years ago in Horror
The Ghostly Tale of Muni
Once upon a time, in a small housing complex in the heart of Chennai, there lived a ghost named Muni. Muni was a mischievous ghost who loved to play pranks on the residents of the complex. At first, the residents thought that the strange occurrences were just coincidences, but as the days passed by, the incidents became more and more frequent, and the residents realized that there was indeed a ghost in their midst.
By Athul J3 years ago in Horror
"Suriya and Her Friends"
Once upon a time, there lived a young woman named Suriya. She was very adventurous and loved exploring new places. One day, Suriya and her friends heard about an old abandoned house on the outskirts of town. They all decided to go there and see if they could find any ghosts.
By velayudham 3 years ago in Horror
Abandoned Cabin Horror
Abandoned Cabin Horror Once upon a time, in a small town nestled in the heart of the woods, there lived a young girl named Emily. She was known for her kind heart and adventurous spirit, always eager to explore the dense forest that surrounded her home. But little did she know, the woods held a dark secret, a secret that would change her life forever.
By Premkumar T3 years ago in Horror
"Whispers in the Night: A ghostly tale of love and loss"
It was a dark and stormy night when Emma first heard the whispers. She had just moved into her new home, a large Victorian mansion on the outskirts of town.
By Mohamed Mubassir3 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Mrs. Knowlton
It was a dreary night, and the fog had descended upon the city like a shroud. I was on call at the hospital, and the silence in the corridors was broken only by the occasional beep of a monitor. I was reviewing the charts of my patients when suddenly, I heard a faint whispering coming from the room of Mrs. Knowlton, an elderly patient with advanced-stage cancer.
By Ponmudi Dharani3 years ago in Horror
" Haunted Cottage Story "
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the heart of a dense forest, there lived a young girl named Emily. She was a kind and gentle soul, loved by all who knew her. Her parents, who were both deceased, had left her a small cottage on the outskirts of the village. Emily lived there alone, but she was never lonely. She had many friends in the village and spent most of her days helping the less fortunate.
By @Sakthivel3 years ago in Horror
The Fatman Falling in Water
The Fatman Falling in Water It was a dark and stormy night, and the Fatman was out for a walk. He was a rotund man with a big belly and a jolly disposition. As he waddled through the streets, he couldn't help but notice the eerie fog that had rolled in. It seemed to be following him, like a ghostly companion.
By Leo James3 years ago in Horror
The Ghost Moon Night
The Ghost Moon Night Once upon a time, in a small town nestled in the heart of the countryside, there was a legend of a ghost that only appeared on the night of the full moon. It was said that anyone who saw the ghost would be doomed to a life of misery and misfortune. The legend was passed down from generation to generation, and the villagers lived in fear of the ghost moon night.
By Leo James3 years ago in Horror
Three Crows Living In Well
Three Crows Living In a Well The small town of Ravenswell was known for its eerie atmosphere and dark history. But nothing was quite as strange as the old well that stood abandoned in the center of town. The well had been sealed for decades, but the locals still whispered about the strange caws that could be heard coming from within.
By Leo James3 years ago in Horror