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- News
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of July 2026
Maika Monroe Goes Full Gothic Killer in Official Victorian Psycho trailer
‘Bury The Devil’ Trailer Released For Adam O’Brien’s Single-Shot Horror Feature Ahead Of August 21 Debut
Adam Wingard’s ‘Onslaught’ Drops New Trailer Ahead Of September IMAX Release
‘Resident Evil’ Trailer Debuts: Zach Cregger’s Franchise Reboot Reveals Extended Footage
- Movie/TV Reviews
‘Evil Dead Burn’ Movie Review: A Symphony of Savagery That Overplays Its Hand
‘Toy Story 5’ Movie Review: A Heartfelt Celebration of Imagination in a Digital World
‘Obsession’ Movie Review: The Death of the Meet-Cute and the Dark, Twisted Reality of Controlled Desires
‘HOKUM’ Movie Review: A Meticulously Malignant Psychological Conundrum Served with Caustic Wit
Future Perfect: 10 Sci‑Fi Films That Find Hope Amid the Rise of AI and Technology
- Movie/TV/Author Interviews
W.H. Chizmar on Survival Horror Novel THEM: “Difference Is a Creek That Flows Into the Lake of Fear”
Author Viggy Parr Hampton on ‘Ripped Up the Middle in Two’, Postpartum Rage, and Modern Folk Horror
Christopher Golden Talks ‘Carry Me to My Grave’: A Journey Into Horror’s Most Human Fears and the Golden Age of Cinema
Author Interview: Araminta Hall on Unreliable Narrator, Narrative Authority and the Elusiveness of Truth
The Gothic Reframed: Charlotte Cross on Carving a Fresh Voice Within the Dracula Mythos in Her Debut Novel ‘The Brides’
- Music Reviews
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of July 2026
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of June 2026
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of May 2026
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of April 2026
Album Review: ‘Limbo, Please Be Good To Me’ by Crocodylus: A Frenetic, Deftly Formulated Portrait of Modern Malaise
- Music Interviews
Sydney’s Crocodylus Talk Doubling Down on Garage-Punk Chaos with New Album ‘Limbo, Please Be Good To Me’
Riding a Maximum High: Shed Seven celebrate 30 years with Triumphant ‘Shedcember X’ Winter Tour
Rick McMurray Talks The Transition from ASH to Solo Side Project BURNED AS WITCHES
Tom Clarke Talks Social Disguises: The Enemy’s Comeback Album Made on Their Own Terms
INTERVIEW: Composer Geoff Zanelli on Navigating Tonal Whiplash to Score ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’
- Features
Scared Straight to Serenity: Finding Catharsis Amidst the Chaos of Horror
Escape Reality: The Most Thrilling Horror Movies That Will Help You Forget the World’s Woes!
Reimagining the ’80s: 10 Movies That Could Shine with a 2020s Twist
Zack Snyder to write and direct long-gestating ‘Escape from New York’ remake
Forget the Blockbusters: 10 Essential ’80s Action Thrillers You Might Have Missed
- Books
W.H. Chizmar on Survival Horror Novel THEM: “Difference Is a Creek That Flows Into the Lake of Fear”
Author Clay McLeod Chapman Talks ‘Devil Inside,’ Possession, Love, and the Horror of Wanting to Feel Wanted
Maika Monroe Goes Full Gothic Killer in Official Victorian Psycho trailer
Author Viggy Parr Hampton on ‘Ripped Up the Middle in Two’, Postpartum Rage, and Modern Folk Horror
‘Other Mommy’ Trailer Unveiled As Early Viewers Hail Horror Preview As Pure Nightmare Fuel
- Author Interviews
W.H. Chizmar on Survival Horror Novel THEM: “Difference Is a Creek That Flows Into the Lake of Fear”
Author Clay McLeod Chapman Talks ‘Devil Inside,’ Possession, Love, and the Horror of Wanting to Feel Wanted
Author Viggy Parr Hampton on ‘Ripped Up the Middle in Two’, Postpartum Rage, and Modern Folk Horror
Christopher Golden Talks ‘Carry Me to My Grave’: A Journey Into Horror’s Most Human Fears and the Golden Age of Cinema
Author Interview: Araminta Hall on Unreliable Narrator, Narrative Authority and the Elusiveness of Truth
- Book Reviews
W.H. Chizmar on Survival Horror Novel THEM: “Difference Is a Creek That Flows Into the Lake of Fear”
Author Viggy Parr Hampton on ‘Ripped Up the Middle in Two’, Postpartum Rage, and Modern Folk Horror
Christopher Golden Talks ‘Carry Me to My Grave’: A Journey Into Horror’s Most Human Fears and the Golden Age of Cinema
2026 Horror Book Releases: CinemaChords’ Most Anticipated Anthologies for the Second Half of the Year
Author Interview: Araminta Hall on Unreliable Narrator, Narrative Authority and the Elusiveness of Truth
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We’ve officially hit the peak of summer, which can only mean one thing: it’s time to unpack July’s absolute best releases. Welcome to the...
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A feature documentary chronicling the high-profile reunion of Britpop titans Oasis is heading to the Lido. Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger will host...
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CUSP have shared ‘Me And Lily In The Falling Rain’, the latest harbinger of their forthcoming debut album, English Country, due for release on...
Author Interviews
W.H. Chizmar on Survival Horror Novel THEM: “Difference Is a Creek That Flows Into the Lake of Fear”
The psychologically rich post-apocalyptic horror story Them was initially released in monthly 10,000-word instalments to readers of author W.H. Chizmar’s Patreon page before being...
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A24 has dropped a new official trailer for Onslaught, the upcoming action-horror thriller from director Adam Wingard, following the film’s recent presentation at San...
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Dublin-via-London’s Somebody’s Child have dropped their highly anticipated sophomore album, When Youth Fades Away, a sonic evolution produced by Grammy-winner Peter Katis (The National,...
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After the critical success of their UK Top 10 album The Big Decider, The Zutons have just dropped their latest single, “Popcorn.” This marks...
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Sending shockwaves through both the electronic and alternative music scenes, pioneering electronic musician Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke, frontman of The Smile and Radiohead,...
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Liverpool’s Astles is steadily making a name for himself as a singer-songwriter known for capturing quiet, personal moments in his music. His latest single,...
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Toronto’s punk rock saviors, PUP, are back with a vengeance, dropping the raucous new single “Get Dumber” and igniting anticipation for their forthcoming album,...
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Another week, another wave of exciting new music releases! Thanks to your spot-on recommendations and submissions, our Noteworthy Nods playlist is packed with sizzling...
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Wigan’s indie-rock outfit, The Lilacs, are ready to kick off a major new chapter in their career with the release of their debut EP,...
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Revivalry, the dynamic trio from Lincolnshire, is back with their highly anticipated new single, “Lost,” which blends gritty, desert-inspired riffs with an electrifying energy...
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KOKO (Keep On Keeping On) isn’t merely an album title for Lottery Winners; it’s a manifesto. In a time full of anxiety and uncertainty,...
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INTERVIEW: The ‘KOKO’ Mojo, According to Lottery Winners’ Thom Rylance Prior to Fourth Album Release
Leigh’s very own Lottery Winners are all set to release their fourth studio album, KOKO, on Friday, March 21st, 2025. The album is packed...
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Another week has passed, bringing with it an exciting collection of fresh music releases. Thanks to your spot-on recommendations and submissions, our Noteworthy Nods...
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In 2023, with Knowledge Freedom Power, The Slow Readers Club aimed to counter the bleakness of the times. Frontman Aaron Starkey observed, “The world...
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Legends collide. Mark Pritchard, the architect of ’90s electronica, and Thom Yorke, The Smile and Radiohead frontman, have dropped This Conversation Is Missing Your...
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As anticipation builds for Lust for Life, Or: ‘How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story’, Liverpool’s...
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Cast are set to embark on a significant milestone in their storied career with the announcement of their ’30 Years of All Change’ tour,...
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Welcome back loyal readers/listeners and happy Friday! We’ve got another week’s worth of music recommendations for you, and we’re excited to share what we’ve...
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Avant-garde angst and the mysteries of the unknown come together in spectacular fashion as Norwich’s Magnolia return with their latest single, Under The Gaze....