book reviews
Book reviews for horror fans; weather a sleepless night with literary accounts of hauntings, possessions, zombies, vampires and beyond.
Vienna waits : a movie review
"Ere at Short of the Week, we’re unabashed fans of strong production design in our short selections. So, despite its prodigious length, it’s hard not to recommend a film like Vienna Waits For You, a #longshort where the set design is essentially the protagonist. You see, this is a monster movie where the monster in the room is, in fact, the room itself.
By MANI KSHATHRIYAN3 years ago in Horror
The Devil's Secret: Unleashing Horror on Ravenhill
Once, there was a small town called Ravenhill, located at the foot of the mountains. It was a peaceful place, with beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. However, a terrible secret lurked beneath the surface, and it was only a matter of time before it was unleashed upon the town.
By Malik Idrees3 years ago in Horror
12 Books Bound in Human Skin
The idea of books bound in human skin, also known as anthropodermic bibliopegy, may sound like something out of a horror movie, but it is a real practice that has occurred throughout history. While it is certainly a macabre subject, understanding the history and reasons behind the creation of these books can provide insight into the beliefs and values of the cultures that produced them. In this article, we will explore 12 books bound in human skin and the reasons behind their creation.
By Yogesh Kumar3 years ago in Horror
A Vampire Tale of Love and Redemption
Once upon a time, in a dark and foreboding forest, lived a powerful vampire named Draven. Draven was not like the other vampires, who spent their time in seclusion and fed only on animals. Draven was different. He was a predator, always on the hunt for his next victim.
By Yahya Bukhari3 years ago in Horror
Exploring the Phenomenon of Ghost Attacks on Humans
Ghosts have long been a topic of interest and intrigue for many individuals. From folklore to popular media, stories of ghostly encounters and hauntings have been shared for centuries. While some dismiss such stories as mere fiction, others firmly believe in the existence of ghosts and the potential for them to cause harm to humans. In this article, we will explore the concept of ghost attacks on humans and the potential reasons behind them.
By Yahya Bukhari3 years ago in Horror
10 Books Bound in Human Skin. Top Story - February 2023.
There are few things more evocative to book lovers than an old room full of leather-bound tomes. Though I suppose it depends on where the leather came from. Snake, fish, and elephant skin have all been used at times to create the rich leather coverings of books—but so has human skin. Known as anthropodermic bibliopegy, it is, thankfully, rare for books to be made of human skin, but examples have been confirmed by scientific analysis.
By Shadow Man3 years ago in Horror
10 Creepy Abandoned Jails in Europe PT.2
5 . Liban Quarry One of the best-kept secrets of Krakow is the Liban quarry. Located in Podgorze, the old part of the city, this location was the main quarry during the Second World War and has been used for many different things since.
By Shadow Man3 years ago in Horror
