Billy placed the red plate of sparking sugar crystal covered cookies at Santa’s feet. The aroma of freshly baked cinnamon and cloves almost covered up the...
The juniper tree outside my house is a fan favorite amongst the birds, despite December being a historically unkind wintry month. Avalanches of snow fall from...
“Seriously, you’re an arsehole,” Kate cuts in behind me, watching me with Subject 205. “No, no!” I exclaim, half-disappointed that she didn’t congratulate me on my...
A quintessential message delivered like a 3D printed knife to the gut. The blade dull, but sharp enough. I’m talking about Spree, the gonzo-style satire about a...
“BENT” by Ariadne Blayde Kate gazed out the window as they rattled away from the town square of Cluj-Napoca, the unofficial capital of Transylvania, in Andrei’s...
It’s a happy horror holiday as we get another Joe Bob Briggs Christmas special on Shudder with Joe Bob Saves Christmas. This night has everything! Killer...
Dawn hid a yawn behind her hand, watching the mass of children clustered in the cafeteria. It was the last day of school before Christmas break....
“Victim #2: The Dickhead” by J.M. Brannyk Morgana woke up first and already showered, smelling like soap and desperation, when she roughly shook me awake. In the darkness,...
“Check The Children” by J.M. Brannyk In the still night, he watches his steps. Balancing his weight from one side to the other, he moves slowly,...
Pauline had been eager to have Donna over for a private party to get to know her better and celebrate the holidays. They had been flirting...
Hello again! We’re back with the monthly content guide across Shudder’s four regions. We skipped the content guide for November, but we’re back for bloody vengeance...
Because it wouldn’t be Christmas without a psycho dressed as Santa. Christmas has no shortage of gloriously gory entertainment. And high on my list of yuletide...
Someone once asked Richard Ramirez how to avoid being targeted by a serial killer. His answer: “You can’t. Once they are focused on you, have you...
“The Keys are Red witih Roses” by Silas Adams He stands and waits. I know to stay out of sight. The lead pipe in my hands...
Like a stereotypical, snobby critic, I wanted to dislike Akiva Schaffer's The Watch. However, I grudgingly admit it was better than expected.
As Thanksgiving is coming up in America, I wanted to take a brief break from my usual complaining and wet-blanketing to give my thanks. My thanks...
If you haven’t seen Vernon Zimmerman’s film Fade to Black, I recommend you watch it immediately. It is a criminally underrated gem that can only be...
As much as Stephen King is known for his books so big they could kill a man, I always feel like his short work is his...
Hi everyone, welcome to another Weekly Wail/Fireside Chat with me, your occasional wet blanket and voice of reason, J.M. Brannyk! Happy Trans Week 2020! We’re reaching...
“Early In America” by Ryan Priest Once upon Virginia in the year 1788 there was a five-member family who lived on part of, what would one...