LUNA XRATS Productions Written, Directed & Edited by Ross Williams Running Time: 10m16sec *This review first appeared at Hell Notes Nov 6 2019* Seconds into the film, we’re rendered helpless as a couple huddles on the couch, sobbing while a young boy sits absent-mindedly on the chair beside them. It’s as if we’ve stumbled into […]
Dark Bites Exclusive: A conversation with Thomas F. Monteleone, mutli award-winning author.
Night Train is the latest re-release from Multi award-winning (including the Horror Writers Association’s coveted Lifetime Achievement Award) author, Thomas F. Monteleone. You can check out my thoughts on the book from last week’s posted review HERE to find out why you should take a moment right now to order your copy before proceeding further. […]
Reviewing Succulent Prey by Wrath James White
Succulent Prey By Wrath James White PB edition published in 2008 by Leisure Books Succulent Prey is every bit as nasty as the title suggests. It requires its readers to indulge in many a shower as a feeble attempt to rinse off the sexually charged carnage certain to drench those who dare dwell […]
Your Monday Mourning Report #4
Here’s another installment of your Monday Mourning Report in which I dug around the weird dark web only to return with a few bones to share at the table with you. Fresh Meat ### The Devil’s Equinox by John Everson Austin secretly wishes his wife would drop dead. He even says so one boozy midnight at […]
Dark Bites Presents Thirsty Thursdays free sample: MY PRETTIES by Jeff Strand
Welcome to Dark Bites newest – and first – Thirsty Thursday event in which a free sampler from your favorite author’s newest book is shared for your enjoyment. Special thanks to Jeff Strand, the funniest scary guy writing today for providing this teaser from his latest offering, My Pretties. Without further adieu, pull up a stool, grab […]
Your Monday Mourning Report #1
Welcome to your Monday Mourning Reports, in which I scour the inter-webs digging up the dirt on the latest offerings, happening and general going ons from our favourate authors, film makers and other dark creators. As a new addition to this blog, as with life, things may come and go or change altogether based on […]
Reviewing JOHNNY GRUESOME movie with bonus interview from Greg Lamberson
In case you missed it, Rue Morgue recently ran my review of Greg Lamberson’s JOHNNY GRUESOME along with an interview with the man behind the monster, Greg Lamberson.You can click this paragraph to check ’em both out right here on Rue Morgue’s web space.
The Starving Queen by Dean Italiano – book review
*Review originally appeared at Hell Notes* Published by P.I.C. Publishing, 2017 464 pages The Starving Queen, Dean Italiano’s most recent novel, is every bit as terrifying as it is true for far too many of us. The insidious force of Dean’s villain burrows into those she seeks when at their weakest moments, no matter how […]
A conversation with author and award winning publisher, Barry Hoffman
BarryHoffman is no slouch when it comes to speaking his mind about subjects deemed too taboo by common societal standards. As the publisher of Gauntlet Magazine, he peeled back the corners of “off limits” topics ranging from racial equality to pornography to everything between, all designed to be read and contemplated and learned from. An […]
A Tribute To Jack Ketchum R.I.P.
It might be a slight exaggeration to say I wouldn’t be the passionate reviewer and interviewer I am today had it not been for crossing paths with Jack Ketchum. Then again, maybe not. His only supernatural novel, She Wakes, was the first book I ever reviewed. The author was the first pro writer I ever interviewed. […]
DARK BITES Reviews LOVE CURSE by Steven E. Wedel
Love Curseby Steven E. WedelMoon Howler Press 2017280 pages Love Curse is a coming of age story predominantly centering around four teens from the small town of Windy Acres, Oklahoma. We soon meet Ashley, a small town girl who keeps herself pretty well adjusted. A top achieving academic, she enjoys blending in with her school’s choir group though […]
The Horror Up North A Conversation With G and Dean Italiano
Dark Bites Presents: The Horror Up North – A Conversation With G and Dean Italiano – Although plenty of Dark Bite readers are bound to know the names Giasone (G) and Dean Italiano, most of you likely have not, but that’s okay. It’s not your fault. First, they’re Canadian. Plus they tend to stick more […]
A BRIEF CONVERSATION WITH JACK KETCHUM
DARK BITES PRESENTS: QUICK LICKS A BRIEF CONVERSATION WITH ~ JACK KETCHUM ~ Familiarity is certainly a mileage which varies so the mention of Jack Ketchum is bound to conjure up various images and meanings depending on your personal experience, be it first hand or otherwise. To some, the name reflects a thirty-five year span of literary […]
A Streaming Conversation With Author Steven E. Wedel
~ Exclusive Live Interview ~ A Streaming Conversation With Author Steven E. Wedel One simply can’t – and damn well shouldn’t – discuss top ranking horror writers, particularly in the world of small press, and not mention Steven E. Wedel. An inner city school teacher by day, a terror of plot and char actors by night, […]
A Brief Conversation With Author James Newman
DARK BITES PRESENTS: QUICK LICKSA Brief Conversation With Author ~ James Newman ~ James Newman has a large and loyal following for good reason and it all started with his coming of age gem, Midnight Rain. He’s the kind of southern author who somehow transcends all distance and barriers and gives the reading experience the added layer […]
Upcoming Interviews
– Upcoming Interviews – In a strange twist of fate, I’ve somehow ended ahead of the ball as far as future posts go. There’s no guarantee how long this may last and dates and details are always subject to change, but as long as I’m on a roll, here’s what you can expect over […]
A BRIEF CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR JEFF STRAND
DARK BITES PRESENTS: QUICK LICKS A BRIEF CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR JEFF STRAND Jeff Strand balances the sharp line between terror and laughs like none other in the business and has over 30 published books to prove it, four of which have been previously nominated for a Bram Stoker award. At any time while reading Jeff’s […]
Reviewing THE RESURRECTIONIST By Wrath James White
THE RESSURECTIONIST Dorchester Publication, 2009 By Wrath James White **Warning: The following review contains some plot points which are key to the over all story. **You might be wondering why I’m bothering to review a book some eight years past its initial publication date. It really boils down to me not wanting you to make […]
INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR BARRY HOFFMAN
Many visitors to this blog are likely to recognize the name Barry Hoffman from his award winning, specialty press called Gauntlet Press, which hosts the release of several legendary authors in the realm of quality dark fiction. Barry has also seen a side to our society that most fear to tread let alone teach in […]
REVIEWING BARRY HOFFMAN’S BLOOD SACRIFICE
Blood Sacrifice Barry Hoffman 2017 Next Century Publishing This is easily Barry Hoffman’s most mature and polished novel to date which isn’t to take anything away from his previous works by any means. Barry has always been a champion of the minimalistic approach and with this latest offering his talent for packing a wallop with […]