Dive into the macabre world of the best 90s splatterpunk books. A world where horror knows no bounds, and darkness lurks around every corner. These tales all have one thing in common, extreme blood, gore, and guts!
The 1990s ushered in a new era for anime, especially in the realm of horror. This decade saw a surge of darker, more mature narratives emerging from Japan, challenging the norms of animation in the West. Among these, 90s horror anime emerged as a distinct and chilling subgenre, pushing the boundaries of what was considered suitable for animation. What defined 90s horror anime was its penchant for exploring themes of body horror and the grotesque. Movies like Genocyber and Dark Cat blurred the lines between humanity and monstrosity, presenting nightmarish transformations and Lovecraftian horrors that lingered in the mind long...
Aliens in the Sky shows a lot of social conscience for a book aimed at YA audience. With such sentiments as ‘girls can be heroes too’, awareness of the effects of climate change, themes of activism and even a comment about race relations can all be found here. There was also a particular level of violence, or at least hinted at, in this book – making it an interesting read overall!
Attack of the Jack-O’-Lanterns (1996) is book 48 in the original Goosebumps series. This holiday horror may prove to be the perfect festive read for you. Especially if you are looking for a book you can finish on Halloween night! Want to know more about what you will be getting yourself into? Read on!
Do you like cats? Everyone likes a cat! How about killer cats!? Combining a b-movie narrative and eco-horror, is this the next read for you?
Peter Jackson’s 1996 film The Frighteners is very much a typical ghost train at an amusement park. There are plenty of twists and turns, enough of which to disorientate you. Whilst not frightening (and not being expected to be frightened as you queue up), it may still be enthralling for any fan of the macabre. It’s fun for sure, but does it make sense?
