Dan Simmons' The Terror follows Franklin's doomed Arctic expedition and the creature hunting them across the ice. A modern horror masterpiece reviewed.
Polar Bears are Apex Predators – And They Will Eat You
Polar bears look cuddly. They are not. Explore the reality of polar bear predation, attack statistics , and why these animals are genuinely terrifying.
Book Review: Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hand, 2015
A 1970's folk rock band retreats to a remote English manor and something goes wrong. Wylding Hall is atmospheric folk horror at its most quietly devastating.
What Really Happens if You Meet Your Doppelganger?
What really happens if you meet your doppelganger? Folklore says that meeting your double is a death omen. Explore the history and strange real life accounts.
A Short Stay in Hell: An Allegory for the Life You’re Already Living
A Short Stay in Hell isn't really about infinity. Steven Peck's existential novella is an allegory for the monotonous life you're already living and how to escape it.
The Elementals by Michael McDowell: A Southern Gothic Masterpiece With Unfinished Business
A critical analysis of Michael McDowell's The Elementals, the Southern Gothic horror novel that still haunts, and the questions it leaves unanswered.