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Final Grrl Horror

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All things horror, curated by a final girl. Reviews + recommendations for movies, books, games, and more. I survived the horror and I have opinions Linktr.ee/FinalGrrlHorror

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A death-row cult leader. A kidnapped governor’s wife. A missing manuscript that could expose everything. The Chain House is a smart, twisty horror thriller built for the screen. ★★★★½ Read my spoiler-free review below: #horrorsky #booksky #bookreview #netgalley 🩸📚

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The Chain House by J. H. Markert

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

What would you do with a house that could make the dead disappear? I devoured The House That Eats the Dead by Max Doty in one day. A fast, clever supernatural horror thriller with a house that feels almost alive. 4.5/5 🏚️ My spoiler-free ARC review: #BookSky #HorrorBooks #horrorsky 🩸📚😱

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The House That Eats the Dead by Max Doty

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Some horror stories find their way back to the exact fears that unsettled you as a child. The Residency by C.D. Major is being promoted as a Gothic horror novel set on a remote Scottish island releases on August 6, 2026. Full Review Below: #horrorsky #booksky 🩸📚😱 #horrorcommunity #horrrobook #book

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The Residency by C.D. Major

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

White Veil has learned to treat murdered girls like a fact of life. Noor Winters has other plans. Full Review up now! #horrorsky #booksky 🩸📚😱

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The Veil by Niyyah Ruscher-Haqq

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

"Home Sick" pulls you so deeply into one woman’s unraveling that, after a while, every sound in the house starts to feel suspicious. It’s introspective, deeply unsettling, and had several genuinely freaky moments that made me glad I wasn’t listening alone late at night. Releases July 14, 2026 🩸📚😱

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Book Review: Home Sick by Rhiannon Grist

Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The Secret Dinner felt like Ozark turned into a full-blown horror novel, and it just shot straight to the top of my 2026 favorites. Perfect pacing, unforgettable characters, and gore that actually matters. Read my spoiler-free review: #HorrorBooks #BookSky 🩸📚😱

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August Release: The Secret Dinner by Raphael Montes

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Dreamlike, isolating, and almost impossible to put down. The Turn by Rachel Feder kept me questioning what was real until the end. Read my full 4.5-star review below: Thanks to NetGalley and TriQuarterly Books for the ARC. All opinions are my own. #NetGalley #BookSky #HorrorBooks 🩸📚😱

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July New Release: The Turn by Rachel Feder

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Pictures of You is an unsettling suspense novel with horror elements built around one of the most creative concepts I’ve read this year. It’s less about scares and more about tension, mystery, and slowly unraveling what’s really happening. 🩸📚😱 #horrorsky #booksky #thrillersky #bookreview

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Coming Soon: Pictures of You by Josh Malerman

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I’ve got one that you need to put on your TBR immediately. The Devil’s Pocketbook by Ross Jeffery is coming August 18. This is sea folk horror about something pulled from the water that should’ve been left alone. You don’t want to miss this one! 🩸📚😱 #horrorsky #booksky #horrorcommunity #books

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Coming Soon: The Devil's Pocketbook

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

"Fabulous Bodies" is fast, weird, bloody body-horror chaos with influencer culture, a morally messy mom, and a killer Mara Wilson audiobook performance. July 7th! 5/5 ⭐ If you like "John Dies at the End" or "Like a Hole in the Head," add this to your list. #horror #horrorsky #booksky🩸📚😱

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Coming in July: Fabulous Bodies by Chuck Tingle

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Headlights by C.J. Leede releases June 9, 2026, and it’s a strong pick for readers who like FBI thrillers with a supernatural edge, dark mysteries, and horror that feels grounded but unsettling. Full no-spoiler review is up now: #horrorcommunity #horrorsky #booksky #NetGalley #Headlights 📚🩸😱

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New Release: Headlights by C.J. Leede

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Question of the Day! Which horror movie monster or villain do you think you could defeat in a 1-on-1 fight? #questionoftheday #horror #horrorcommunity #FinalGrrlHorror #Horrormovies #horrorsky 🩸😱

Question of the Day!

Which horror movie monster or villain do you think you could defeat in a 1-on-1 fight?

Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Saccharine is for horror fans who like their body horror supernatural, character-driven, and just gross enough to make you nervous. Full Review Below: #Saccharine #horrormovies #indiefilm #nowplaying #HorrorReview #horrorsky #NowPlaying 😱🩸🎬

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Now Playing: Saccharine

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I am unbelievably excited! Got my hands on an advance readers copy of CJ Leede’s new book Headlights! I’ll have the audio book review up very soon. Keep an eye out 👀 #horror #headlights #cjleede #netgalley #bookreview #horrorsky #booksky #bookstagram #booklover #booktok #horrorcommunity 🩸📚😱

Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Is God Is is a movie about monsters. This is for people who like revenge films, Kill Bill, Oldboy, grindhouse violence, strange indie horror, and stories where the monster is human. Full review below: #Horror #MovieReview #IndieHorror #Horrorsky #Moviesky #horrorcommunity🩸😱🎥🎬

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Now Playing: Is God Is (2026)

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

House of Margins by Tlotlo Tsamaase releases May 25, 2026, and this is one for readers who like their horror literary, layered, and intentionally disorienting. 4/5 Stars. #HouseOfMargins #NetGalley #HorrorBooks #bookstagram #BookReview #booksky #horrorsky #horrorcommunity 📚🩸😱

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House of Margins (2026)

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Obsession starts quiet, awkward, and uncomfortable. Then, it snaps and goes SO much further than I thought it would. #Horrorsky #NowPlaying #MovieReview #Horrorcommunity #HorrorMovie #Movie 🩸😱🔪🎬🎥

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Now Playing: Obsession (2026)

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Saw An American Werewolf in London at Regal for Fangoria’s Staff Picks. $13 ticket, themed patch, big-screen practical effects, and a Rick Baker feature after the movie. More horror classics in theaters, please!! 🙏 #Horrorsky #Fangoria #Regal 🩸😱🔪🎥🎬

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Fangoria’s 45th Anniversary Screening of An American Werewolf in London

Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Grief Eater by Emma Osborne releases June 1st and I highly recommend you add it to your tbr. It follows a queer young adult as she processes her trauma from childhood as a newly turned zombie. It’s poignant, heartbreaking and fresh. I’ve never read zombies like this before. #horrorsky #booksky 🩸📚😱

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Grief Eater (2026)

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Mārama is a hidden GEM. If any horror movie wins awards this year, it's this debut film! I don't give it lightly but 5/5 stars for me. Go see this if you can! #Horrorsky #Horrorcommunity #MovieReview #Movies #NowPlaying 🩸🎬🍿😱

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Now Playing: Mārama

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

DEAD WEIGHT wasn’t as horror-forward as I expected at first, but when the dread hit, it really hit. Short, well written, easy to fly through! #booksky #horrorcommunity #horrorbooks #bookreview #netgalley🩸📚😱

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Dead Weight (2026)

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I ordered one signed copy of Wretch from @ericlarocca.com through Night Worms they absolutely over-delivered. They included the signed book, a signed copy of Demon Song by Kelsea Yu, and a whole pile of spooky bookish extras. I’m floored! I’ve just sub’d to June’s box. 🖤

Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Courier by Zoe Rosi is a psychological thriller that leans hard into obsession, voyeurism, and the idea of getting involved in someone else’s life by crossing a boundary as a stranger. Definitely worth picking up. 4.5/5 #Booksky #Horrorsky #Horrorcommunity #Books #HorrorFam 😱🩸📚

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Courier by Zoe Rosi

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Mother Mary is not horror in an obvious way. It’s horror in the Shakespearean tragedy way, built on grief, tension, beauty, performance, and ghosts that cut. Full spoiler-free review is up now. #MotherMary #A24 #MovieReview #FilmSky 🎬

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Mother Mary (2026)

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

I thought I knew The Evil Dead. After the 45th anniversary rewatch, I’m not so sure Evil Dead II is still my “better than the original” answer. Might have to go back to Aliens like everyone else. Full Review Below: #EvilDead #HorrorSky #MovieReview #HorrorCommunity 🩸😱🎬

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I Thought I Knew The Evil Dead

I saw The Evil Dead in theaters for its 45th anniversary, and I’m honestly so glad I did.

Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Still freaking! When Grady Hendrix couldn’t join MMC Book Club for Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, he sent signed copies to a few members, and I was one of the winners. We read horror, meet authors, and interview them, which is why this group is so special. Club link in bio. 🩸📚 #Horrorsky #Booksky

Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is brutal, possessed, and absolutely not for the faint of heart. Might be THE best horror movie of 2026. Full spoiler-free review below. #TheMummy #HorrorSky #Horror #MovieReview #BodyHorror #horrorcommunity

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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Morsel by Carter Keane is out today! Starts as a mystery then gets darker, weirder, and bloodier. Great banter, strong audio narration, and a lot of fun once it gets moving. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars. Full review below: #NetGalley #Morsel #HorrorBooks #BookSky #HorrorSky 😱🩸📚

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Book: Morsel (2026)

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I thought #FacesOfDeath would be decent, but I didn’t expect it to be bad ass! My full review is below. I gave this one a 4.5 out of 5 stars! #Horror #MovieReview #HorrorCommunity #nowplaying #Horrorsky #moviesky #intheaters #facesofdeath

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Movie Review: Faces of Death (2026)

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Now Playing in Theaters! #Exit8 is a creepy, surreal, slow-burn that is way more immersive than I expected. Check out my full review below! 4.5 out 5 stars #NEON #Horror #HorrorSky #nowplaying #MovieSky #HorrorCommunity

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Movie Review: Exit 8

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

If you like historical horror and don’t mind a war-heavy setup before the darkness really takes hold, Sarafina may be for you. Very well written, grim, and definitely aimed at readers who like their horror literary and brutal. #Sarafina #PhilipFracassi #HistoricalHorror #BookSky

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Book Review: Sarafina

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

If you like your horror invasive, angry, and a little skin-crawly, Itch! is worth a peep. It leans into feminist horror, body unease, and small-town dread instead of playing it safe. I gave it 3.5/5. #NetGalley #Itch #HorrorBooks #BookReview #HorrorBookReview #HorrorSky #BookSky 📚🩸

Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

If you love atmospheric horror, mystery, and books that get under your skin,Wolf Worm is worth a look. Gothic mood, creepy biological horror, and a strong audiobook performance made this a standout for me. Nothing like I’ve ever read before! 4.5/5. #Horrorsky #Booksky 🩸📚 #Netgalley #BookReview

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Book Review: Wolf Worm (2026)

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

If The Substance, Excision, or Black Swan worked for you, Starry Eyes is absolutely worth your time. Body horror, Hollywood desperation, and a slow unraveling that gets real ugly. #StarryEyes #Horror #BodyHorror #MovieReview #HorrorMovies #Horrorsky #moviereview

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Movie Review: Starry Eyes (2014)

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Kombucha is weird, creepy, and way more interesting than I expected it to be. The concept alone had me locked in, and once it started getting stranger, I was all in. #Kombucha #Horror #horrormovies #MovieReview #horrorsky

Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

She Waits Where Shadows Gather releases May 5, 2026. If you enjoy slow-burn haunted house horror with strong cultural roots and a focus on family history, this may be worth checking out. #NetGalley #SheWaitsWhereShadowsGather #BookSky #HorrorBooks

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

They Will Kill You - Gorgeous cinematography, killer fight scenes, big horror energy, and hilariously absurd! If you like Rosemary’s Baby, The Shining, Susperia, Kill Bill & Evil Dead, this movie is for you! #horror #horrormovies #horrorfilm #horrorcommunity #horrorfamily #horrorsky #filmsky

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Movie Review: They Will Kill You

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I took the Antichrist challenge because people kept warning me how brutal it was, and honestly… they weren’t wrong. Beautiful, brutal, artsy, slow as hell, and definitely one I won’t forget. Full review on below. #Horror #MovieReview #Antichrist #HorrorCommunity #indiefilm #ElevatedHorror #Horrorsky

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Movie Review: Antichrist (2009)

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

If you love slow-burn sci-fi horror, deep-space isolation, and atmospheric tension, Crawlspace may be your kind of read. Strong writing, solid audiobook narration, and a story that leans into a more measured build. Full review below. #NetGalley #Crawlspace #BookSky #SciFiHorror

Book Review: Crawlspace (2026)

Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

If you’ve got a younger horror reader in your life, Meat Bees may be worth a look when it releases August 4. Teen perspective, creepy setup, and a style I could easily see clicking with middle school and younger YA readers. 3.5/5. #NetGalley #MeatBees #BookSky 🩸😱

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Meat Bees (2026)

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

I asked for horror recommendations, and you all really said “get weird,” because From Beyond (1986) was one of the picks. My review is now up on Substack. #Horror #FromBeyond #BodyHorror #80sHorror #MovieReview #HorrorCommunity #CultHorror #JeffreyCombs

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From Beyond (1986)

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I got my Blindly horror box & this was such a fun unboxing. They included a horror book, snacks, stickers, bookmarks, and even a handwritten note. Also, Onyxia immediately decided the box was hers, so clearly it was a hit 🖤📚🩸🐈😱 #BookSky #HorrorBooks #Books #Horror www.instagram.com/p/DWWxDX1lL8...

Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

I went into Cannibal Mukbang expecting a gimmick and came out actually loving it. Bloody, emotional, strange, and surprisingly effective. My full spoiler-free review is here: open.substack.com/pub/finalgrr... #Horror #MovieReview #IndieFilm #CannibalMukbang #HorrorCommunity

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Movie Review: Cannibal Mukbang (2023)

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Excision (2012) is the kind of movie that makes you want to look away and keep watching at the same time. Weird, surreal, uncomfortable, and way more intentional than I expected. Full review on my substack below: #HorrorMovies #Horrorcommunity #MovieReview #Horror 🎥 🍿 😱 🩸

Movie: Excision (2012)

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

I did manage one important contribution to society though, I told a guy selling wrestling cards and 3D horror plates that Rhea Ripley is going to be in Terrifier 4. So honestly, not a total loss. #horrorcards #HorrorCollectors #TradingCards #CardShowFinds #SpokaneEvents #horror

Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

What horror card sets are actually worth looking for? What should a beginner keep an eye out for? And do you all notice this too at card shows, where horror is barely represented compared to everything else? #horrorcards #HorrorCollectors #TradingCards #CardShowFinds #SpokaneEvents #horror

Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

At a card show and let me tell you, it is basically sports cards and Pokémon exclusively. Which got me thinking, where are the horror cards? #horrorcards #HorrorCollectors #TradingCards #CardShowFinds #SpokaneEvents #Horror

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

I got an advanced copy of Marion by Leah Rowan, and the premise hooked me immediately. If psychological horror with a Psycho-inspired twist is your thing, my full no-spoiler review is up on Substack. #Netgalley #Marion #HorrorBooks 🩸📚 open.substack.com/pub/finalgrr...

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Book Review: Marion by Leah Rowan

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

I did a Ready or Not double feature with my daughter, the original at home and then Ready or Not 2 in theaters, and honestly? Such a fun time. Bloody, chaotic, funny, and way more rewatchable than a lot of horror sequels manage to be. Spoiler-free review is up: open.substack.com/pub/finalgrr...

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Movie Review: Ready or Not & Ready or Not 2

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Final Grrl Horror @finalgrrlhorror.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

I got an advanced copy of Marion by Leah Rowan, and the premise hooked me immediately. If psychological horror with a Psycho-inspired twist is your thing, my full no-spoiler review is up on Substack. open.substack.com/pub/finalgrr...

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Book Review: Marion by Leah Rowan

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