This week's Horror Happenings: Events, Reviews and more from the Indie Horror World! If you're an indie horror author or a horror industry creative, publisher, or press, with news to share, let us know! *Email us your news to share at editor@uncomfortablydark.com. No ai content will be shared or promoted-please do not send it or ask. BOOK OF THE WEEK! YOUNG BLOOD By Sylvester Barzey Synopsis from Author's Site: New York is a desolate wasteland overrun with vampires. To survi

This week's Horror Happenings: Events, Reviews and more from the Indie Horror World! If you're an indie horror author or a horror industry creative, publisher, or press, with news to share, let us know! *Email us your news to share at editor@uncomfortablydark.com. No ai content will be shared or promoted-please do not send it or ask. UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEK! CRYSTAL LAKE'S TRICK OR TREAT SALE! Trick the Middleman & Treat the Author! Sale ends Oct. 31, 20

IN MEMORY’S CLUTCHES By Radar DeBoard IN MEMORY’S CLUTCHES No memories. No Alibi. A woman is accused of murder. Elizabeth, what the interrogating officers call her, awakes in a police station held for the murder of Phillip Rollins and no recollection of such an event. As her memory slowly returns, she learns the horrors of reality are better left in the abyss of her mind. Forgetting was a blessing. Remembering the truth is the real curse. DATES TO REMEMBER: Godless Release:

I had the amazing honor of interviewing the author of my #1 book of 2026, Disco Barrington. Check out their answers below and then go snag the book that will be living rent free in your head for long time to come. Christina Pfeiffer: First and foremost, where did the idea for the novella begin and how did you decide the setup/formatting? Disco Barrington: In April 2025, I was sitting in an airport when I got the news that the UK Supreme court had ruled that the definition o

IN LIGHT OF DARKNESS by Patrick Tumblety Trying to stay positive in uncertain times can feel like traversing a dark road without a hint of light to guide your way. In Light of Darkness is a collection that explores the slivers of hope that slice through the darkest of times. Author and poet Patrick Tumblety offers his hand to guide you through an era of unrest by shining a light on the joy that can still be found. GET THE EBOOK NOW: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HLDX5Q1K PRE-

Title: THIS HOUSE IS TOTALLY HAUNTED Directed by: Sean Nichols Lynch Country: US Run Time: 73 mins Synopsis: A ghost hunter, a cameraman, a medium, and a cult defector walk into a supposedly haunted house… what is really haunted is the question. Favorite line: “They were drugged so they could be lobotomized.” “It was a campy ass ghost.” Thoughts: Mix NPR, a documentary, and a sprinkle of BLAIR WITCH and you have a recipe for insanity. Andy (played by Chad Westbrook

Title: LOOK ALIVE Directed by: Amanda Prescott Country: US Run Time: 3 mins Synopsis: Moral of this film - just don’t do dishes. It invites evil into your life. Favorite line: N/A (no dialogue) Thoughts: The lack of backstory and context adds SO much to the three minutes. It feels longer and that it will never end but in a creepy, scary, spooky kinda way. Very minimalistic, no dialogue, and the suspense between the two characters… killer. Also, it seems she has a ru

Title: THE PROTOCOL Directed by: John Rizzo Country: US Run Time: 8 mins Synopsis: … when a plan doesn’t go the way one thought. Favorite line: “You saved me, now I’m going to save you.” Thoughts: For eight minutes, Rizzo decides to just make the viewer feel every emotion possible. Confusion? Yes. Hope? Yes. Anger? Oh, yeah. Fear? Sure. But he also forces the viewer to ask questions - Would I do the same thing the female main character did? Was the release worth the

Title: PSYCHO SLASHER Directed by: Ted Hogeman Country: US Run Time: 5 mins Synopsis: Killers are gonna kill, am I right? Favorite line: “Claiming souls is my game and I’m on fire.” Thoughts: Imagine IN A VIOLENT NATURE but make it funny and add a sprinkle of Dexter. Bloody and girl power fueled, the viewer is along for the ride of insanity and let me tell you, it’s a ride. Actor to watch for: Psycho slasher - Kristen Hopkins Title: MEGA BALL Directed by: Max August

Title: HEIRLOOMS Directed by: Dan Ambramovici Country: US Run Time: 13 mins. Synopsis: When Jamie’s mother dies, she is forced to clean and get rid of household goods. But one in particular is going to be a bit to deal with. Favorite line: “I’m cancelling my meetings.” Thoughts: There is a scene that just broke my heart. It was the bamboozle of the festival for me. HEIRLOOMS is creepy, relatable, and deeply unsettling. I loved every second of it. Actor to watch for:

Title: THE RESERVOIR Directed by: Jack Gardner King Country: US Run Time: 15 mins Synopsis: A group of friends enjoy a lake but that same lake holds secrets that only one knows the truth about. Favorite line: “Maybe I can see my sister, Rebecca.” Thoughts: King brings the suspense in this short film. Between the confusion of the characters and the growing tension, the viewer is left on the edge of their seat. And the bamboozles? Plentiful. Actor to watch for: Nate -

Uncomfortably Dark Presents a brand-new release from author PJ Verfall! 13 KISSES BY PJ Verfall In a world driven by greed--the filthy rich and powerful can do as they please. They used Katerina, they fed her to a demon from the pits to further their own desires for power. She didn’t die, she became something else, driven to have revenge. They may have it all, but will that be enough to defend themselves from what they created? Who will receive 13 Kisses? PRE-ORDER THE PAPER

Title: THE TENSILE STRENGTH OF AIR Directed by: Shayna Connelly Country: US Run Time: 16 minutes Synopsis: When Lauren witnessed a tragedy, she has to question everything she holds dear. Favorite line: “Desire doesn’t fade with age… or marital status.” Thoughts: This short is so damn well done. Between the vulnerability the FMC portrays to the realization that photos truly only tell one half of a story that is a millisecond in time. The viewer walks away with heavin

Have you read the Stoker-nominated novel MOLTING by Kathryn Tennison? Be sure to check it out! MOLTING by Kathryn Tennison Michelle Callaway falls in love at first sight with the dilapidated A-frame house in the New Hampshire woods. Wanting a fresh start, she pours herself into making this house her perfect home. But someone – or something – already nests in that house. Can Michelle force it to leave before she loses her sanctuary, her sanity, and her sense of self? Praise fo

Our new indie creative spotlight this week introduces Brandon Davis. He is a voice actor, narrator, and actor. Brandon is looking to branch out into other areas in which he can utilize his talents, including audiobooks. He has an impressive range of voices and approaches every project with enthusiasm and professionalism. Check out his interview below, and if you are an author, be sure to add him to your reference list if you need a narrator, actor, or voice actor! If you are

Title: DAGON Directed by: Paolo Gaudio Country: Italy Run Time: 6 mins Synopsis: When a traveler comes home from a tragic situation, he may not have come back alone. Favorite line: “If it bleeds, we can kill it.” Thoughts: DAGON has one of the most oppressive feelings of the festival. What fascinated me the most about this short was the open endedness. Was the boat a warship? Titanic? Was it PTSD? It’s all up to the viewer and with each decision comes a completely d

Title: CRAMPS! A PERIOD PIECE Directed by: Brooke H. Cellars Country: US Run Time: 89 mins Synopsis: A young woman must choose her own path but her uterus makes a few decisions for her. Favorite line: “I don’t drink that hippy swill.” “Put a curse on them.” “I’m a Satanist. Not a witch.” Thoughts: Cellars brings it with CRAMPS! From the commentary of patriarchy to loyalty, self-discovery melding with self-love, the viewer is taken on a journey of womanhood. Can it

Title: DEMONETIZE Directed by: Alexander Watson Country: US Run Time: 96 mins Synopsis: Five influencers are offered the gig of a lifetime, spend some time in a house and get paid. The problem is, a few former tenants aren’t all that keen on the visiting. Favorite line: “What are you, a ghost gobbler or something.” - Cherdleys “Oh, I’m about to Build-A-Bear inside of you.” - Cherdleys Thoughts: Imagine the most annoying YouTubers currently (and I could name a few

Title: THE BLACK HILLS NIGHT HIKE Directed by: Various Country: US Run Time: 78 minutes Synopsis: A young woman goes on a night hike with a rag tag group of strangers, but her life will never be the same after. Favorite line: “Do I look like aluminum foil right now?” (SNALLYGASTER) “No, I’m afraid of bears, raccoons, and weirdos.” (SNALLYGASTER) Thoughts: Six different scary stories for the brave at heart. While the main story (the hike) as well as a few others a

Kerry is back this week to help us celebrate Mary Shelley's Birthday! Happy Birthday, Mary Shelley! Written by Kerry E.B. Black Called “The Mother of Science Fiction” and “The Original Goth Girl,” Mary Shelley was born on 30 August, 1797. Her most famous written work, Frankenstein: or the Modern Prometheus, was written and published when she was still a teen. However, this wasn’t the sum total of her impressive literary output. To her credit are six novels (Valperga, 1823; Th