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The first half is an enjoyably raunchy John Waters adventure. However, the second half quickly loses interest in itself.
Just Like Home offers an unpredictable slow burn that quickly consumes the reader upon entry.
The Haunted Forest Tour starts off strong with an action-packed beginning and pulpy B-Movie-style plot. Though a distinct lack of substance, a ham-fisted twist, and rushed ending will make you question if this tour was worth the cost of admission.
MARY effectively uses existing horror tropes to make for an enjoyable slow burn. Unfortunately, the twists in the final act don't make that burn worthwhile.
A chilling atmospheric horror, The Hollow Places will linger with you every time you put it down.
“Slaughterhouse Five” stands the test of time as a personal, humorous, and deeply emotional work that explores the tragedies of war.
While occasionally veering into the “beach read” formula it tries to poke fun at, Twenty Years Later consumes the reader's attention with every twist and turn.
While still enjoyable, time has not been kind to “The Haunting of Hill House” with its messy dialogue and less than frighting thrills.
The actual plot of Breakfast of Champions will leave plenty to be desired. However, as an analysis of the author's struggles with the world around him and his own purpose, Breakfast of Champions is a masterpiece of metafiction.
Fresh, bold, and timely, Chuck Tingle surpasses all expectations while setting the gold standard for queer horror and delivering sharp criticism of generative AI.
Fitzgerald's writing style is beautiful from a technical standpoint. However, despite its strangely timely themes, the novel is painfully bland and features paper thin characters.
Hex feasts on the worst parts of humanity to tell an absolutely gut wrenching family drama.
While choppy writing can sometimes make the story confusing, “Model Home” manages to create a compelling modern horror.
While the (very) open-ended ending fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion (with the silver lining being more novels in this series), fans of the Killing Eve show will be delighted to witness the characters, dark humor, and intoxicating storylines they adore are showcased in full force.
Giving more action-thriller than horror, The Final Girls Support Group is an enjoyable ride despite some uneven spots.
Michelle Zauner exploration in grief and complicated relationships will stay with you long after the titular event.
“Final Scene” doesn't waste a moment in setting up this intense, lean, mean, and refreshing thriller.
Didion navigates grief with a delicate balance, striving for emotional catharsis while maintaining journalistic integrity.
After a slow start with too much setup, Horrorstör delivers a scary twist on the haunted house formula.
What Feasts at Night has some frightening moments but ultimately wastes too much time on its setup for a lackluster ending.