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Gore Uncensored: Six Favorite Works by Clive Barker
It should come as no surprise that I’m a huge fan of Clive Barker. He is unequivocally one of the most original and imaginative writers in the horror genre (subgenre:…
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Why You Should Read the Horrors of Joe R. Lansdale
Joe R. Lansdale isn’t just a name in the literary world; he’s a force of nature, a vivid storyteller who has mastered the art of gripping us with his distinct…
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Horror From The Pulps: The Ten Best Robert E. Howard Horror Tales
Hey there, weird fiction aficionados! It’s time for The Longbox of Darkness to once again wade into the murky world of pulp; specifically the pulp of legendary weird fiction scribe…
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Why You Should Read Peter Straub
There are some authors who, once you’ve read them, burrow into the corners of your mind and echo their narratives in your subconscious. These are the ones who make you…
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The Ellison Enigma: Discovering a Master of Speculative Fiction
Greetings, fear fiction fans. Today, the Longbox of Darkness is excited to present a post that has been germinating for a long time but has finally been deemed fit for…
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The Top Five Modern Masters of Weird Fiction
Greetings, horror fiends and friends. Today, The Longbox of Darkness is once again taking a look at weird fiction, specifically modern weird fiction. Over the years, this genre has immersed…
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Masters of Horror – A Spotlight on James Herbert
Hey there, weird fiction fanatics. Today, The Longbox of Darkness is peering into the dark and twisted world of James Herbert, one of Britain’s most revered and respected horror authors.…
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Night Shift Revisited: The Early Horrors of Stephen King
Hello, horror hounds of darkness! Welcome back to LOD. Once again we’re venturing into the realm of the master of horror himself, Mr. Stephen “Kill Your Darlings” King. After all,…
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The Darker Side of Dahl: Exploring Roald Dahl’s Unique Short Fiction
Hi there, devotees of darkness. Here’s a question for you: What memories does the name ‘Roald Dahl’ conjure up? If you say remembrances of reading (or watching) “Charlie and the…
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Hyborian Excellence: The Ten Best Conan the Barbarian Tales
Greetings, Hyborian Horror Hounds! As someone who has long been captivated by the barbaric bombast of fantasy’s greatest barbarian, Conan the Cimmerian, The Longbox of Darkness has opted to share…
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Masters of Horror – Spotlight on Richard Matheson
If you’re a fan of horror fiction, then there’s one name you’ve undoubtedly come across time and again—Richard Matheson. Matheson, a master craftsman of the macabre, is a towering figure…
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Horror in the Snow: Revisiting John Ajvide Lindqvist’s “Let The Right One In“
In the vast universe of horror fiction, some novels stand apart, casting long, eerie shadows that linger in our minds. One such phenomenal work is John Ajvide Lindqvist’s “Let The…
