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Jul 10, 2025

Scottish Novelist David Sodergren on the Punk Rock Possibilities of Self Publishing

The fiercely independent horror author reflects on a lifelong love of horror.

Michelle Delgado

Oct 02, 2025

Girly Demonic Movies and Books to Devour After Rachel Harrison's PLAY NICE

Featuring Thai mediums, terrible boyfriends, and Julia motherfuckin' Fox.

Michelle Delgado

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Aug 14, 2025

Curating Spooky Vibes With Night Worms' Ashley Saywers and Sadie Hartmann

Scare Me! goes behind the scenes of a smart and stylish horror book subscription.

Michelle Delgado

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Dec 18, 2025

Nat Cassidy on Why Shakespeare Was a Horror Writer

The bestselling horror author reflects on our beloved genre's origins in classical tragedy.

Michelle Delgado

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Dec 11, 2025

24 Horror Movies I Loved in 2025

Out of the 65-ish horror movies I watched this year, these are the ones that stayed with me.

Michelle Delgado

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Dec 04, 2025

Why Inigo Mort Created the Ghosties, an Anonymous Horror Story Competition

The two-time novella author opens up about finding community, crafting fiction, and creating space for emerging writers.

Michelle Delgado

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Nov 27, 2025

5 Winter Horror Stories That Chilled Me to the Bone

From the sparkling streets of New York City to England's lonely salt marshes, I've gathered five of my favorite cold weather horror tales.

Michelle Delgado

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Nov 20, 2025

Making Horror Media with Journalist Bee Delores

The story behind HORRORVERSE, my favorite horror newsletter! (Including 10+ movies that just got added to my watchlist.)

Michelle Delgado

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Nov 13, 2025

A Gift Guide for Horror Lovers

From physical media to as-seen-onscreen fashion, I've gathered my favorite strategies for giving memorable gifts.

Michelle Delgado

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Nov 06, 2025

Behind the Scenes of StokerCon's 10th Anniversary

A preview of the socializing, screenings, and scares planned for the annual horror fiction gathering.

Michelle Delgado

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Oct 30, 2025

Happy Halloween from GINGER SNAPS' Katharine Isabelle!

Candy's for girls, I'm sending you a Cameo.

Michelle Delgado

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Oct 23, 2025

8 Mysteries to Unravel After Uketsu's STRANGE PICTURES

A collection of my favorites, from Yukito Ayatsuji's Bizarre House novels to movies by Alejandro Amenábar and Ole Bornedal.

Michelle Delgado

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Oct 18, 2025

Bonus: 6 Scary Books for Spooky Season!

I've teamed up with Seneca Book Club to share recs from three fun horror subgenres.

Michelle Delgado

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Oct 16, 2025

Behind the Scenes with The Twisted Spine

Co-owners Lauren Komer and Jason Mellow tell the story of NYC's only horror bookstore.

Michelle Delgado

Oct 09, 2025

What Does Heretic's Nosferatu Perfume Smell Like? An Investigation

Plus: A half-dozen alternative vampire-themed scents to explore, from lilacs to incense smoke to warm vanilla sugar.

Michelle Delgado, +1