Samantha Almeida
Bio
I am obsessed with horror books and films! When I'm not working on my debut novella—which I am excited to announce I have just completed and am now searching for an interested publisher (wish me luck!)—I am reading and watching anything and everything in the horror genre. When my 9-5 corporate gig isn't working me like a colony ant, I also host a podcast called ScareMeSam!, a show about horror books, new and old.
To remain eclectic in my interests, I have also narrated and produced a couple of audiobooks available on Audible; surprisingly, neither are horror-related! Both are meditation guides, which we all should incorporate into our daily existence to combat the everyday horrors of reality. Feel free to reach out if you want to chat about books, films, or TV in the horror or fantasy genre.
Stories (4/0)
Wickedly Enchanting: Ray Bradbury’s Dark Carnival in Book and Film
Let’s enter the eerie world of Something Wicked This Way Comes — where Ray Bradbury’s words and Jack Clayton’s cinematic vision collide in a carnival of dark delights. Whether you’re a fan of spine-chilling books or creepy ’80s movies, this is one showdown you don’t want to miss.
By Samantha Almeida12 days ago in BookClub
The Watchers: Why A.M. Shine’s Novel Outshines Its Film Adaptation
A.M. Shine’s The Watchers is a horror novel that delves into Irish folklore, explicitly focusing on the Fae — creatures far from Tinkerbell’s benign image. The book’s eerie atmosphere and chilling narrative have captivated readers, making it a standout in contemporary horror literature. However, the newly released film adaptation has not entirely lived up to the novel’s haunting brilliance.
By Samantha Almeida16 days ago in BookClub
A Halloween Eve Horror Story. Content Warning.
Angel thought of her brain melting in her skull as she stared at the microwave that hummed and spun in a warm yellow radioactive glow. Inside, popcorn danced, and salty butter permeated the air. It was Halloween Eve, quiet and drafty inside the dark but sophisticatedly decorated interior of the Castevets’ cabin.
By Samantha Almeida30 days ago in Fiction
The Charming Dr. Jekyll. Content Warning.
I’ve confessed to my soul that evil lies within my bones. Even when my world is in perfect harmony, I can hear his whispers, wishing I’d become vile. I’ve accepted this much but I have not given up on redemption. My work is my savior and as such, I drown myself in it. Can evil acts be canceled out by good deeds? I hope so. I don’t like to feel these itches — these immoral cravings. Yesterday was a good day however! I removed a tumor from a 3-year-old girl’s neck. Her parents were thankful for the success of course and called me their hero. Those are the moments that redeemed my soul and I absolutely live for them.
By Samantha Almeidaabout a month ago in Horror
