Curiosities, Corpse Honey & Creature Features The Best Indie Horror You Haven't Read Yet!

Dive deep into the independent horror underground today as we explore a chilling trio of small-press masterpieces and the creators behind them! From historical folk dread to sticky small-town body horror and high-octane B-movie creature features, independent publishing is where the real nightmares live. In this episode, we're reviewing: The Devil's Colony by Marie Lestrange – A claustrophobic, beautifully illustrated dive into the dark supernatural mystery of the lost Roanoke colony. Corpse Honey by Bert Lestrange – A sweet, rotting blend of folk horror and body horror about a small-town honey farm with a deadly secret. Popcorn & Guts: Scary Stories (ed. Tucker Joneson / Silver Bullet Books) – A high-octane, drive-in style tribute to classic pulp monster mayhem. Plus, we’re taking a closer look at Crimson Curiosities, the brick-and-mortar sanctuary for dark fiction, oddities, and independent creators run by Bert and Marie Lestrange. If you love vintage paperbacks, retro pulp horror, and supporting indie authors, hit that subscribe button and let me know your favorite indie horror read in the comments! https://www.crimsoncultbooks.com/ https://crimson-curiosities.myshopify... Crimson Curiosities 1167 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, United States, 37830 The Devil's Colony by Marie Lestrange [03:05] The Premise: A dark psychological and historical horror take on the lost Roanoke Colony mystery [03:14], focusing on Eleanor and Anise Dare [04:35] as they face profound isolation, wilderness paranoia, and ancient witchcraft [07:21]. The Vibe: Claustrophobic, atmospheric, and reminiscent of old-world Gothic horror [07:05]. Corpse Honey by Bert Lestrange [09:01] The Premise: A unique body horror debut novel [08:28] where a city journalist named Clara visits a picturesque small town for an apple and honey festival, only to uncover deeply unsettling secrets about the local farmer Liam and a horrifying twist regarding the local honey [11:51]. The Vibe: Blends cozy rural tropes with folk horror and visceral body horror [13:36], expertly pulling readers between a false sense of comfort and sudden, shocking twists [10:10]. Popcorn & Guts: Scary Stories edited by Tucker Johnson [14:38] The Premise: An independent horror short-story anthology published by Silver Bullet Books [15:05] featuring classic B-movie monster mayhem [00:43], including mummies, werewolves, and aliens [16:36]. The Vibe: A fast-paced, adrenaline-amped love letter to classic Hammer and MGM monster films [15:45]. Spotlight on Crimson Curiosities Towards the end of the video, the creator highlights Crimson Curiosities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee [01:06], praising its eclectic inventory of weird curiosities and its vital support for local indie horror authors [20:19].