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10 Gifts for Someone Who Loves Horror

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The Buffalo Hunter Hunter

The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Etsy Beaucarne follows the journey of an academic striving to achieve professional success by uncovering hidden family history. When a journal written in 1912 by her grandfather, Arthur Beaucarne, a Lutheran pastor, is discovered within a wall during renovations, Etsy sees it as her opportunity to publish and secure tenure. As she delves into the journal's pages, Etsy unveils the life of her grandfather and encounters the story of Good Stab, a Blackfeet man who shared the narrative of his incredible life with Arthur. The documents unfold a slow massacre and a chain of events that maps the formation of Montana state. It is a chilling tale of violence beginning with the murder of 217 Blackfeet in the snow, encapsulating the brutal history...

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Angel Down
Winner 2026 Pulitzer

Angel Down

A stylistically bold and innovative, cinematic horror novel about greed and paranoia, set amongst the grit and mud of the trenches in WW1. Perfect for fans of Stephen Graham Jones and Alma Katsu. From the New York Times bestselling author of Whalefall, and the co-author of The Shape of Water alongside Guillermo del Toro. Private Cyril Bagger has managed to survive the unspeakable horrors of the Great War through his wits and deception, swindling fellow soldiers at every opportunity. But his survival instincts are put to the ultimate test when he and four other grunts are given a deadly mission: venture into the perilous No Man's Land to euthanise a wounded comrade. What they find amid the ruined battlefield, however, is not a man in need of mercy...

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A History of Horror, Fear, and the Uncanny

ByDK

A spine-chilling look at the subject of horror through history and across the world. Take a step - if you dare - into the shadows and the story of our primal fascination with fear, terror, and the macabre. This comprehensive and creepily illustrated guide explores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the centuries and across the world - from prehistoric death rituals and early monster myths to modern manifestations of the subject in art, literature, and film. Discover how horror has evolved through the ages, beginning with the ancient visions of a hellish underworld. Encounter terrifying figures like Medusa and the Babylonian demon Pazuzu. Tread carefully through the medieval world, where a fear of the unknown stoked apocalyptic terror around the Black Death and gave rise...

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Betrayal at House on the Hill Third Edition

3-6 players

The House on the Hill still sits abandoned, and fearless group of explorers has been drawn to the house to discover its dark secrets. Immerse yourself in the narrative gameplay as you take on the role of one of those explorers. The Betrayal at House on the Hill 3rd Edition cooperative board game includes 50 chilling haunts and dozens of danger-filled rooms that will terrify even the strongest among you. At first you'll work together, but beware, one explorer will betray the others and then the haunt begins. This edition of the popular haunted house traitor game features content and gaming elements that help new players jump right in. So gather friends for a game night of monsters, miniatures, and modular board pieces in this immersive, story-driven hidden...

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Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft the Horrors Within Hardcover

D&D Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft the Horrors Within Hardcover provides everything you need to terrify your players with the ultimate horror D&D expansion. Dive into Ravenloft’s Domains of Dread, explore sinister Darklords, encounter grotesque monstrosities, and discover haunting new player options. Unveil shadowy domains and plunge your players into darkness with 16 elusive Domains of Dread, each aligned with a different genre of horror, and including one new domain. Summon the Darklords and cast an ominous shadow over your party’s ill-fated journey, with 17 Darklords each featuring their own stat block. Create custom-made horror for your party by drawing from 10 genres of horror and building your own Domain of Dread. This results in distinctive horror adventures, full of unexpected thrills for your party. Enjoy haunted heroes, sinister...

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Nemesis: Retaliation Core Box

1-5 players

Highly trained marines enter an alien nest with strict orders and advanced tools. 1-5 Players | 120-180 Mins | Ages 14+ Features: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Hidden Roles, Modular Board, Player Elimination, Semi-Cooperative Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, Traitor Game, Variable Player Powers Theme: Exploration, Fighting, Horror, Miniatures, Science Fiction Nemesis Retaliation is the third instalment of the Nemesis horror board game series. Like the first two, it is designed as a standalone game. This time, players take on the roles of highly trained marines, entering the alien nest with strict orders and the most advanced tools available. But will they be well-prepared enough to face the unrelenting horde that awaits them? Players must survive against overwhelming odds and the possibility of betrayal at every step.

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Final Girl: Core Box

1 player

Playing on a famous horror movie trope, Final Girl is a solitaire-only game that puts the player in the shoes of a female protagonist who must kill the slasher if she wants to survive. 1 Player | 20-60 min | Ages 14+The Core Box, when combined with one of our Feature Film Boxes, has everything you need to play the game. Each Feature Film Box features a unique Killer and and iconic Location, and the more Feature Films you have, the more killer/location combinations you can experience!In game terms, Final Girl shares similarities with Hostage Negotiator, but with some key differences that change it up, including a game board to track locations and character movement. You can choose from multiple characters when picking someone to play and multiple...

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Arkham Horror: The Card Game - Core Set

1–4 players

The world has changed. The page has turned. And now, a new chapter awaits. Introducing the newest core set for Arkham Horror: The Card Game! Serving simultaneously as both a continuation and a fresh starting point, this new core set heralds the beginning of Chapter Two for the game. Taking place several months after the city of Arkham suffered a devastating calamity, this box provides a new introductory campaign, five mechanically-new investigators, and a fresh card pool to expand your collection—or start a new one! Whether you’re an Arkham Horror veteran or a newcomer looking to get into the game, you won’t want to miss out on this new core set. This core set will replace the Revised Core Set from 2021 and become the new evergreen core...

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Mansions of Madness - Second Edition

1–4 players

Unravel mysteries in Arkham with your investigative team in this app-guided game. 1-5 Players  |  120-180 Mins  |  Ages 14+ Features: Area Movement, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Map Addition, Modular Board, Role Playing, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, Stat Check Resolution, Traitor Game, Variable Player Powers Theme: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Horror, Miniatures, Murder / Mystery, Mythology, Puzzle Description: Mansions of Madness Second Edition is a fully cooperative board game of horror and mystery for one to five players that takes place in the same universe as Eldritch Horror and Elder Sign. Explore the veiled and misty streets of Innsmouth and stumble through the haunted corridors of Arkham’s cursed mansions as you search for answers and respite. Eight brave investigators stand...

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Ravensburger Horrified World of Monsters Game

1-5 players

When unimaginable horrors erupt from a doorway between worlds, Earth's secret guardians call upon YOU! As premier monster experts, combine your unique talents against Sphinx, Yeti, Jiangshi, and Cthulhu. Each monster presents a unique challenge and can be combined differently for infinite thrills. Can you save the world before terror overwhelms you? 1-5 Players | 60 Min | Ages 10+ Horrified is a cooperative board game that pits the players against storied monsters and unique puzzle-like challenges inspired by monstrous legends and lore. Work together to collect item tokens, protect citizens, avoid attacks, and solve a new combination of monster challenges every game. Lauded for their "impeccable aesthetic", every Horrified is an immersive, detailed world in a box! QUALITY YOU TRUST – 1 gameboard, 5 monster mats, 4 monster figures, 5 hero standees,...