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Bryan Alaspa
Nov 11, 20245 min read
Lake Mungo: A Haunting Gem of Found Footage Horror
If you’re a fan of found-footage horror, Lake Mungo  might just be one of the most unsettling yet beautifully crafted films you’ll come...
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Bryan Alaspa
Nov 8, 20244 min read
Oddity (2024) Review: A Surreal Nightmare for True Horror Fans
The year 2024 has been, in my opinion, a mixed bag when it comes to horror. Some of the movies that have gotten the biggest buzz were...
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Bryan Alaspa
Nov 7, 20244 min read
Book Review: Josh Malerman's "Spin a Black Yarn"
One of the leading forces in the world of horror literature in recent years is in the form of Josh Malerman. A truly outstanding author...
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Bryan Alaspa
Nov 6, 20244 min read
Unleashing the Beast: A Deep Dive into Werewolves in Horror Fiction
When it comes to horror, there’s something primal and captivating about werewolves. They symbolize our darkest fears of losing control,...
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Bryan Alaspa
Nov 5, 20245 min read
Page-Turner or Nightmare Fuel? The Most Disturbing Plot Twists in Horror Fiction
A very SPOILER heavy blog is coming up. Turn back all ye who find that a problem. If you're a fan of horror fiction, you already know...
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Bryan Alaspa
Nov 4, 20243 min read
Horror Tales for the Thanksgiving Holiday and Beyond
I wanted to create a list of horror novels and movies that would be perfect for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The problem is,...
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Bryan Alaspa
Nov 1, 20246 min read
Top Stephen King Adaptations Every Horror Fan Needs to See
Whether you love him or hate him, the fact is few people have changed the face of the horror fiction genre more than Stephen King. I read...
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Bryan Alaspa
Oct 31, 20245 min read
Love in the Time of Horror: The Best (and Worst) Romantic Subplots in Horror Fiction
Romance and horror might seem like strange bedfellows at first glance, but these two genres have been entwined in fiction for centuries....
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Bryan Alaspa
Oct 30, 20245 min read
Horror for the Holidays: The Best Spooky Stories to Read During Halloween (and Beyond)
For fans of horror, Halloween is more than just a night of costumes, candy, and jump-scares—it’s a season. And what's better than curling...
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Bryan Alaspa
Oct 29, 20244 min read
Read An Excerpt From My New Novel - NEWCOMERS
My latest novel, Newcomers, is more of a psychological horror story than some of my most recent books have been. It tells the story of...
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Bryan Alaspa
Oct 29, 20245 min read
The Ultimate List of Revenge Horror: Must-Watch Movies and Must-Read Novels
There’s something deeply satisfying about a good revenge horror story. The concept of someone wronged who seeks brutal, bloody justice...
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Bryan Alaspa
Oct 28, 20243 min read
So, I Won My Second Book Award: Some Thoughts
Over the weekend, while I was attending a book signing event at a Barnes & Noble in suburban Chicago, I got word I had just won my second...
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Bryan Alaspa
Oct 28, 20245 min read
The Top Horror Short Stories Every Horror Fiction Fan Should Have Read and Come to Love
Horror stories are like little bursts of terror, each one a quick but intense dive into nightmares and what-ifs. There’s something so...
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Bryan Alaspa
Oct 25, 20244 min read
Small Town, Big Scares: How Tiny Communities Become the Perfect Setting for Horror
One thing I have come back to again and again in my horror creation is the horror of small town life. I even have my own creepy town...
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Bryan Alaspa
Oct 24, 20245 min read
The Must-Read Novels of Michael McDowell: The Master of Paperback Horror
I sort of miss the days of the paperback author. There was a time when many authors, especially in the horror and romance genres, wrote...
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Bryan Alaspa
Oct 23, 20243 min read
Book Review: The Fisherman by John Langan – A Haunting Masterpiece Every Horror Fan Must Read
I love a book that is a slow burn. I know that is not too popular for the youngsters out there, with their constant stream of information...
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Bryan Alaspa
Oct 22, 20245 min read
Don’t Go in the Basement: Why Horror Fiction is Obsessed with Forbidden Places
Horror fans, we’ve all been there. You’re deep into a spine-tingling story, and the main character approaches a dark, creaky door that...
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Bryan Alaspa
Oct 21, 20245 min read
Beyond the Grave: How Horror Fiction Explores the Concept of Life After Death
Death is a concept that has haunted humanity for centuries, and horror fiction dives into the mysterious realm beyond the grave like no...
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Bryan Alaspa
Oct 18, 20243 min read
Forgotten Films: The Weirdness of "Fade to Black"
You ever watch a movie just one time and, for some reason, you never really forget it? I mean, for me, when I love a movie I tend to...
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Bryan Alaspa
Oct 17, 20245 min read
The Role of Children in Horror: Innocence Lost and the Fear of the Young
What's creepier than kids in horror? My last novel, Feral , is all about creepy things happening to a bunch of children. When it comes to...
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