This week brings a bumper episode, cos Philip Fracassi never stops.

Since he and I last spoke, in 2022, he’s published a wealth of amazing, terrifying, heartfelt horror, emerging as a major voice, and one of
my favourite writers.

First we spend a good hour on Philips’ new novel, The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre – talking about geriatric slashers, elderly protagonists and how Phil’s own loss transformed the novel. Then we take a tour through some of his other books, including the modern classic Boys in
the Valley and the nasty demonic desk romp, Gothic.

Plus, a lot of info about future books and movie adaptations.

Enjoy! Phil is fantastic company.

Other books mentioned:

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  Boys in the Valley (2021), by Philip Fracassi


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  Gothic (2022), by Philip Fracassi


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  A Child Alone With Strangers (2022), by Philip Fracassi


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  No One Is Safe (2024), by Philip Fracassi


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  The Third Rule of Time Travel (2025), by Philip Fracassi


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  Serafina (2026), by Philip Fracassi


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  The Thursday Murder Club (2020), by Richard Osman


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  Fahrenheit-182 (2025), by Mark Hoppus


• “The Veldt” (1950), by Ray Bradbury


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  Daytide (2026), by Chris Panatier


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  The Reformatory (2023), by Tananarive Due


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  Your Favorite Scary Movie: How the Scream Films Rewrote the Rules of Horror (2025), by Ashley Cullins

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