The small town of Munsonville has served as the heart of many of my stories. A place of dark history, full of bloody secrets, and dangerous people. It is a place of monsters, both human and otherwise. While the place has appeared many times, in many ways, the heart of this cursed small town is held in the following three books. This is the arc of a man named Tilling Diem, and his connection to the doom of Munsonville. The first two books, โRoad Killโ and โRoadKillersโ are a connected narrative about love, loss, cursed history, and revenge. The third book, โIn Roots of Ash,โ is the story of the woods and the things that live there. Tillingโs story wraps up in this book, though he is not a main character.ย
Author: Chris Ringler
Movie Review: “Diabolic”
"Diabolic" is a horror film exploring a woman's struggle with blackouts and her search for answers through her past with the fundamentalist Church of Latter-day Saints. While it creates a chilling atmosphere and effective scares, the film often prioritizes drama over the main horror elements, leaving the climax somewhat lacking.
Movie Review: “Backrooms”
"Backrooms" is a horror film that explores the uncanny familiarity of a seemingly endless office building. Centering on a furniture store owner coping with loss, the film emphasizes anticipation and atmosphere rather than jumpscares. With thoughtful performances and a haunting score, it expands on the online series while leaving many questions unanswered, inviting viewers into a creepy, slow-burning experience.
Five Books to Freak You Out
The author highlights five horror books that promise to captivate and disturb readers. "Things We Found" explores personal horrors, while "Heedless Reflection" delves into loss and revenge. "Red Dreams" offers unsettling tales, "This Beautiful Darkness" reveals inner turmoil, and "Cemetery Earth" showcases a post-apocalyptic love story amidst chaos.
The Spooky Chris Podcast: A Conversation with Beau L’Amour
In this episode, author Beau L'Amour discusses his childhood, his experiences in illustration and entertainment, and his new book "Skyring Water," co-authored with his father, Louis L'Amour. The book is set to be released by Bantam on June 2, 2026. More information is available at http://www.skyringwater.com.
Found-Footage Movie Review: โWhat Happened to Dorothy Bellโ
The review praises a found-footage film for its creepiness and intriguing premise centered on a woman's investigation into her grandmother's past linked to a local legend. While the film excels with low-key chills and a beautiful library setting, it falters in pacing and overstepping traditional horror boundaries. Overall, it remains a fun and compelling watch.
The Spooky Chris Podcast: Forgetting to Remember
Movie Review: โKiller Whaleโ
Horror fans are fun folks. Even while weโll all love the full scope of the genre, most of us have things we are more drawn to than others. I like found-footage. Some folks like possession movies. Others like ghost movies. And some, well, some like movies where a sea creature devours people like itโs a buffet.ย โKiller Whaleโ is just such a film.ย Itโs interesting when you think about it that there arenโt more killer whale movies. Thereโs the grand daddy, โOrca,โ and then, well, I am sure there are others out there somewhere, but if I canโt recall them, then do they even exist at all?
Found-Footage Review: โfuji_jukai.movโ
Japanโs Aokigahara Forest has become a part of modern internet legend. A beautiful forest at the edge of Mt. Fuji, it is where many people have gone to end their lives, and because of that, the area has earned a reputation as a haunted place. Far removed from the culture and reality of Japan, itโs easy to become fascinated with the ghost story aspect of the place, and the idea of a โsuicide forest,โ but the fact is that this areaโs fame has only made it more appealing to people dealing with the worst feelings in the world.ย
Podcast: A Conversation with Author Christine Carbo
In this podcast episode, author Christine Carbo discusses her upcoming crime thriller, "The Confession Artist," set to release on June 1 by Thomas & Mercer. They cover her writing journey, the challenges she faced, and sources of inspiration. More information can be found at http://www.christinecarbo.com.
Peer Into the Darkness
Bury Me in a Nameless Grave
I recently saw a spotlight on a morning news show celebrating a man in his 80s who was still working at his job. It was a heartwarming story, and everyone so happy for the man, and his dedication. Screw. That. I completely understand that as a Gen X man I was born into a world… Continue reading Bury Me in a Nameless Grave
Movie Review: Mister Frost
"Mister Frost," featuring Jeff Goldblum, is a unique, darkly comedic film that combines horror elements with psychological intrigue. The story unfolds as Frost, claiming to be the devil, interacts with a doctor while hidden secrets emerge in a psychiatric facility. Despite its French origins and deliberate pacing, itโs a captivating, underappreciated classic worth exploring.







