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254 – Philip Fracassi & The Fresh Young Heart of Old-School Horror
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:
St Joseph's Orphanage - Buzzfeed Article
Boys in the Valley (2021), by Philip Fracassi
Gothic (2022), by Philip Fracassi
A Child Alone With Strangers (2022), by Philip Fracassi
No One Is Safe (2024), by Philip Fracassi
The Third Rule of Time Travel (2025), by Philip Fracassi
Serafina (2026), by Philip Fracassi
The Thursday Murder Club (2020), by Richard Osman
Fahrenheit-182 (2025), by Mark Hoppus
Daytide (2026), by Chris Panatier
The Reformatory (2023), by Tananarive Due
Your Favorite Scary Movie: How the Scream Films Rewrote the Rules of Horror (2025), by Ashley Cullins
EVENT LINKS
Good Boy Book Launch, with Gemma Amor (October 10th) – Tickets
Powerhouse of Horror Party (October 24th) – Tickets
Creepaway Summer Camp (June 29th – July 3rd 2026) – Tickets
Support Talking Scared on Patreon
Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch
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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:
St Joseph's Orphanage - Buzzfeed Article
Boys in the Valley (2021), by Philip Fracassi
Gothic (2022), by Philip Fracassi
A Child Alone With Strangers (2022), by Philip Fracassi
No One Is Safe (2024), by Philip Fracassi
The Third Rule of Time Travel (2025), by Philip Fracassi
Serafina (2026), by Philip Fracassi
The Thursday Murder Club (2020), by Richard Osman
Fahrenheit-182 (2025), by Mark Hoppus
Daytide (2026), by Chris Panatier
The Reformatory (2023), by Tananarive Due
Your Favorite Scary Movie: How the Scream Films Rewrote the Rules of Horror (2025), by Ashley Cullins
EVENT LINKS
Good Boy Book Launch, with Gemma Amor (October 10th) – Tickets
Powerhouse of Horror Party (October 24th) – Tickets
Creepaway Summer Camp (June 29th – July 3rd 2026) – Tickets
Support Talking Scared on Patreon
Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch
Come talk books on Bluesky @talkscaredpod.bsky.social on Instagram/Threads, or email direct to [email protected]
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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