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Tag: #folktales & fairytales

Book Review: Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hand (2015)

Book cover Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hand 2015

A novella that is based on old folklore and sweeps you away with the fairies.

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Posted on 4 March 20263 March 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell (2017)

Book cover Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell 2017.

A terrifying novel with a Native American mythological creature that will keep you up at night.

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Posted on 13 January 20262 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

The List of 24 Christmas Horror Books Worth Reading

Christmas Horror Books worth reading.

What to read this year for Christmas? Find your favorite Christmas Horror Books here.

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Posted on 1 December 202529 April 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: Secret Santa by Andrew Shaffer (2020)

Book cover Secret Santa by Andrew Shaffer 2020.

A fun occult creature feature based on old folklore and with an eighties vibe.

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Posted on 26 November 20252 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: Lamplighter in the Yule Black by Cale Thomason (2022)

Book cover The Lamplighter in the Yule Black by Cale Thomason 2022.

A Christmas ghost story and a coming-of-age fairytale full of magic, wonder and emotions.

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Posted on 24 November 20252 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: How to Survive Camping: The Man with No Shadow by Bonnie Quinn (2020/2025)

Book cover How to Survive Camping:The Man with No Shadow by Bonnie Quinn 2025

An extremely funny and terrifying original supernatural cautious tale about camping in the woods.

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Posted on 26 August 20252 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: And The Trees Crept In by Dawn Kurtagich (2016)

Book cover of the gothic fairytale And The Trees Crept In by Dawn Kurtagich.

And The Trees Crept In is a gothic fairytale that mixes horror and trauma into a mesmerizing tale into adulthood.

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Posted on 9 July 20252 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Krampus (2015)

Max and Krampus in Krampus 2015

Krampus makes your Christmas wishes come true in a nightmarish winter wonderland.

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Posted on 23 December 20203 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Rare Exports (2010)

Krampus on in

Rare Exports offers a fresh new and original spin to the old Santa Claus.

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Posted on 21 December 20203 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: A Christmas Horror Story (2015)

Krampus and Santa fighting in A Christmas Horror Story 2015

A Christmas Horror Story unleashes horror fun for the most wonderful time of the year.

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Posted on 16 December 20203 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

The Nightmare Before Christmas enchants with a dark adventure and delightful characters. 

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Posted on 15 December 20203 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: The Magicians Season 5 (2020)

Christmas at The Magicians season

The final season of The Magicians brings their adventures to a whimsical epic ending. 

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Posted on 12 December 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Season 1 (2019)

Brea Hup Weet and Rian in The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance season 1

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is an epic adventure with wonderful imaginative creativity and enchanting wonders.

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Posted on 3 December 20205 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: The Dark Crystal (1982)

The Dark Crystal brings epic storytelling that enchants with stunning design and imaginative creativity.

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Posted on 3 December 20203 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Phobia 2 (2009)

Phobia 2 (2009)

Phobia 2 offers five original tales of horror with scares, gruesomeness and hilarious comedy. 

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Posted on 28 November 20205 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: The Kind Folk by Ramsey Campbell (2012)

book cover of The Kind Folk by Ramsey Campbell

The Kind Folk conjures up old tales about the elusive fair folk. 

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Posted on 23 November 20206 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: The Ritual (2017)

Moder in The Ritual 20

The Ritual conjures up a masterfully ancient monster with folk horror brutality.

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Posted on 2 November 20206 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: The Ritual by Adam Nevill (2011)

The Ritual unleashes original and imaginative folk horror.

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Posted on 2 November 20206 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Boys in the Trees (2016)

Jonah and Corey in their tree in Boys in the Trees 2016

Boys in the Trees is a magical dark fairytale that embodies nostalgia and Halloween.

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Posted on 26 October 20206 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: Dark Harvest by Norman Partridge (2007)

Dark Harvest unleashes authentic tragic terror on Halloween.

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Posted on 24 October 20206 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Sleepy Hollow (1999)

Ichabod Crane

Sleepy Hollow conjures up a dark magical fairytale of death and rolling heads.

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Posted on 22 October 20206 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Pumpkinhead (1988)

Pumpkinhead 1988

Pumpkinhead is a dark fairytale of revenge and grief.

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Posted on 21 October 20206 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Dachra: Curse of the Witch (2018)

The creepy girl they followed into the woods in Dachra 2018

Dachra is dark haunting tale of witchcraft and folklore.

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Posted on 11 September 20208 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: The Hole in the Ground (2019)

Sarah covered in dirt and suspicious in The Hole in the Ground 2019

The Hole in the Ground is a dark fairytale full of ominous atmosphere suspense and dread.

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Posted on 28 August 20208 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Blood on Satan’s Paw (2017)

Tommy looking at the tiny house in the forest in Blood on Satan's Paw 2017

Blood on Satan’s Paw is a surreal dark fairytale gem with its roots in British folklore.

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Posted on 21 August 20208 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Black Spot/Zone Blanche Explained: Who is Cernunnos

Laurene buried underneath earth and moss in Zone Blanche/Black Spot

While the first season of Black Spot/Zone Blanche appeared to be a French crime series, the second season turned out to be much more supernatural than expected. Which left us with many questions. So, what is the second season all about and who is Cernunnos?

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Posted on 18 August 20208 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: The Wise Friend by Ramsey Campbell (2020)

Book cover The Wise Friend by Ramsey Campbell 2020

The Wise Friend is an atmospheric slow burner with harrowing folkloric horror.

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Posted on 9 August 20209 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: November (2017)

Liina saves the Baroness in November 2017

November is a quirky folktale and an artistic masterpiece.

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Posted on 28 July 20209 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Graphic Novel Review: The Sandman V1: Preludes & Nocturnes (1989)

Book cover The Sandman V1 Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman

The Sandman dreams up a new original universe of nightmare horror and mythology.

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Posted on 25 July 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Graphic Novel Review: Through the Woods by Emily Carroll (2014)

Book cover Through the Woods by Emily Carroll 2014

Through the Woods is a visual stunning delight full with sinister dark fairytales. 

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Posted on 30 June 202028 April 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Bulbbul (2020)

Bulbbul wakes up screaming in Bulbbul 2020

Bulbbul conjures up real life horrors and dark fairytale revenge.

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Posted on 25 June 20209 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (1986)

Book cover The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett 1986

The Light Fantastic dives head first into a whole set of new hilarious adventures. 

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Posted on 23 June 20209 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Legend of the Muse (2020)

Adam staring at his painting in Legend of the Muse 2020

Legend of the Muse paints a bloody sketch of folklore and a struggling artist.

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Posted on 20 June 20209 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: Curon Season 1 (2020)

Mauro and Daria in the forest at night in Curon season 1

Curon is a bland mystery that has nothing new to offer.

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Posted on 11 June 202010 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett (1983)

Book cover The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett 1983

The Colour of Magic is a fantastical adventure full of whimsical wit.

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Posted on 8 June 202010 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: The Terror Season 2: Infamy (2019)

the terror season 2 infamy

The Terror Infamy shines a dark light on history and Japanese ghosts. 

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Posted on 7 June 202010 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: The Terror Season 1 (2018)

Men rowing in a boat from the Erebus to the Terror in The Terror season 1

The Terror is a breathtaking historical spectacle with outstanding quality storytelling. 

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Posted on 31 May 202010 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: The Droving (2020)

Martin and the Hermit in The Droving 2020

The Droving is a dark, intense, sinister well-crafted story.

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Posted on 28 May 202010 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: Betaal Season 1 (2020)

Puniya holding a sickle to Vikram's throat in Betaal season 1

Betaal sets loose an uninspired run-of-the-mill zombie tale that could have been much more. 

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Posted on 24 May 202010 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: Typewriter Season 1 (2019)

Ravi, Sam, Bunty, Bunty and Gablu and Buddy in Typewriter season 1

Typewriter conjures up some playful scares and a sinister evil ghost of the past in an uneven horror mix.

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Posted on 15 May 202010 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Spring (2014)

Evan and Louise waiting for sunrise in Spring 2014

Spring dives into romantic body horror with a Lovecraftian twist that is as endearing as it is gruesome. 

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Posted on 14 May 202010 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: The Darkest Part of the Woods by Ramsey Campbell (2002)

Book cover The Darkest Part of the Woods by Ramsey Campbell 2002

The Darkest Part of the Woods creeps up with its overhead branches entangling in a twisted horror tale. 

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Posted on 10 May 202010 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2015) Mini-Series

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell mini-series 2015

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell is an enthralling epic magical adventure that is a delight to watch. 

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Posted on 6 May 202010 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: Experimental Film by Gemma Files (2015)

Book cover Experimental Film by Gemma Files 2015

Experimental Film turns written words into a spine-chilling arthouse movie. 

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Posted on 29 April 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Sea Fever (2019)

Siobhan at sea in Sea Fever 2019

Sea Fever holds up a mirror like the reflection of the deep sea, resulting in terrifying choices. 

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Posted on 25 April 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: Zone Blanche/Black Spot Season 2 (2019)

Frank Siriani and Laurene Weiss in the woods in Zone Blanche/Black Spot season 2

Zone Blanche dives into the supernatural exploring Celtic myths delivering an enthralling story.

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Posted on 8 April 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: Zone Blanche/Black Spot Season 1 (2017)

Laurene Weiss in the forest with a gun in Zone Blanche/Black Spot season 1

Zone Blanche brings an ominous forest to life with murder, mystery, drama and a supernatural twist. 

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Posted on 2 April 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: The Magicians Season 4 (2019)

Margo, Fen, Eliot, Josh and Kady in the desert in Fillory in The Magicians season 4

The Magicians becomes more epic preparing for a heartbreaking devastating ending. 

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Posted on 28 March 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Dolls (1987)

a killer doll in Dolls 1987

Dolls comes out to play at night in this over the top fun slasher fairytale. 

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Posted on 25 March 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: The Magicians Season 3 (2018)

Margo and Eliot in Fillory in The Magicians season 3

The Magicians is even more magical when magic is gone, leading to whole new epic levels. 

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Posted on 23 March 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: The Magicians Season 2 (2017)

Quentin, Eliot, Margo, Penny and Alice in Whitespire in Fillory in The Magicians season 2

The Magicians gets more magical and whimsical but doesn’t sheer away from heavy adult themes.

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Posted on 16 March 202011 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Book Review: The Fisherman by John Langan (2016)

Book cover The Fisherman by John Langan 2016

The Fisherman is a well-crafted tale of cosmic horror with a unique appealing structure. 

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Posted on 9 March 202012 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: The Magicians Season 1 (2016)

Quentin frozen by The Beast in The Magicians season 1

The Magicians takes on a magical epic adventure with very adult themes.

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Posted on 8 March 202012 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Candyman (1992)

Candyman with bees in his mouth and on his face in Candyman 1992

Candyman is a nightmarish tale come to life as a symbol of oppression.

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Posted on 29 February 202012 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)

Scarecrow Harold in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2019

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a frightful gateway horror tale with imaginative monsters.

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Posted on 25 February 202012 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: Diablero Season 2 (2020)

Nancy, Elvis, Ramiro and Keta go to battle in Diablero season 2

Diablero Season 2 summons more of everything establishing its identity.

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Posted on 23 February 202012 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

Movie Review: Gretel & Hansel (2020)

Holda the witch is pulling a string of hair out of her mouth

Gretel & Hansel is a dark reimagined cautionary fairytale that puts you under a spell.

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Posted on 8 February 202012 February 2026 by bighorrorguide

TV Review: Ragnarok Season 1 (2020)

magne and laurits in car on their way to edda in ragnarok season 1

Ragnarok lets Gods clash with Giants, symbols of injustice and climate change.

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Posted on 4 February 202012 February 2026 by bighorrorguide
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