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Splatterpunk's Not Dead
From the creator of Splatterpunk Zine comes Splatterpunk’s Not Dead, an anthology consisting of 8 horror stories, ranging from new upcoming writers to genre favourites, featuring new fiction by Jeff Strand, Adam Cesare, Shane McKenzie, Nathan Robinson, Robert Essig, Brendan Vidito, Saul Bailey and Paul Shrimpton. Edited by Jack Bantry and including an introduction by Jeff Burk, head editor at Deadite Press. Cover illustration by Dan Henk.
Praise for Splatterpunk
“Splatterpunk is 100% the real deal, and if seedy-but-brilliantly-written hardcore horror is your pleasure, guilty or otherwise, I’d say this zine is essential reading.” – Kit Power, Ginger Nuts of Horror
“These are great days for horror fiction and Splatterpunk is a great return to bloody roots.” – John Boden, Shock Totem
“It’s a zine in the 80s sense of the word… It makes me nostalgic” – Wrath James White
“This is an old school handmade hardcore horror fiction zine… I liked it a lot.” – Mark Sieber, Horror Drive-In
“Bantry is providing a great time for fans of horror fiction. If you haven’t jumped on this viscera-covered bandwagon, what are you waiting for?” – Sean Leonard, HorrorNews. net
“Splatterpunk Zine has thrown down the gauntlet to any and all challengers, and assumed its place at the head of the pack. This is exactly how underground horror fiction should be, unfettered, uncompromising and deliciously nasty. Horror has a new voice.” – Mass Movement
“Sometimes you stumble across something and you want to tell the world about it. It happens I’ve found something I’d like to share, something joyous, yet unsettling, amateur, yet smart. I’m talking about Splatterpunk Zine.” – Snakebite Horror
Praise for Splatterpunk
“Splatterpunk is 100% the real deal, and if seedy-but-brilliantly-written hardcore horror is your pleasure, guilty or otherwise, I’d say this zine is essential reading.” – Kit Power, Ginger Nuts of Horror
“These are great days for horror fiction and Splatterpunk is a great return to bloody roots.” – John Boden, Shock Totem
“It’s a zine in the 80s sense of the word… It makes me nostalgic” – Wrath James White
“This is an old school handmade hardcore horror fiction zine… I liked it a lot.” – Mark Sieber, Horror Drive-In
“Bantry is providing a great time for fans of horror fiction. If you haven’t jumped on this viscera-covered bandwagon, what are you waiting for?” – Sean Leonard, HorrorNews. net
“Splatterpunk Zine has thrown down the gauntlet to any and all challengers, and assumed its place at the head of the pack. This is exactly how underground horror fiction should be, unfettered, uncompromising and deliciously nasty. Horror has a new voice.” – Mass Movement
“Sometimes you stumble across something and you want to tell the world about it. It happens I’ve found something I’d like to share, something joyous, yet unsettling, amateur, yet smart. I’m talking about Splatterpunk Zine.” – Snakebite Horror
118 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 10, 2016
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June 14, 2020
You know how some people compare themselves to famous people?
Well, until now, I thought I was about the opposite of Tom Cruise...
I don't have a big, bright, winning smile. I don't dump women when they are older than 27.
I don't have weird looking breasts - if you haven't noticed, watch him without a shirt in one of his newer movies, and then watch him when he was younger in something like TOP GUN - it's always been there, it's just more pronounced.
Anyhoo - I don't have gazillions of dollars and I don't believe in, well, I don't even wanna get into the whole Scientology debate.
Point is, I just didn't think we had anything in common.
But I had an epiphany when I finished this book:
Just like his character in A FEW GOOD MEN, I can't handle the truth...about anthologies, that is. I just can't handle it when I read a really good story followed by a below average one.
In my opinion, Strand and Cesare saves this one from mediocrity.
Well, until now, I thought I was about the opposite of Tom Cruise...
I don't have a big, bright, winning smile. I don't dump women when they are older than 27.
I don't have weird looking breasts - if you haven't noticed, watch him without a shirt in one of his newer movies, and then watch him when he was younger in something like TOP GUN - it's always been there, it's just more pronounced.
Anyhoo - I don't have gazillions of dollars and I don't believe in, well, I don't even wanna get into the whole Scientology debate.
Point is, I just didn't think we had anything in common.
But I had an epiphany when I finished this book:
Just like his character in A FEW GOOD MEN, I can't handle the truth...about anthologies, that is. I just can't handle it when I read a really good story followed by a below average one.
In my opinion, Strand and Cesare saves this one from mediocrity.
November 29, 2016
What a gem of a collection. I had never read Splatterpunk before, despite being an avid horror fan. Consider me converted!
Eight horror stories from eight authors. Some names I knew, many I didn't. This was exciting! I love discovering new talent. I was in for a brilliant ride. Each story is very different which I loved and whilst it's hard to sometimes rate an anthology I can say that each story had a 4 or 5 star rating from me.
Special favourite stories you ask? Okay then, the first story Another Bunch of Flowers by the Road written by Nathan Robinson was a cracker! Totally original with no idea where it was heading, left me with my mouth hanging open. Stirred emotions too. Superb!
The last story (can't believe it's his first published story - keep writing!) is called Walter's Last Canvas by Paul Shrimpton. Whoa! Great writing, unique and dynamic plot with a mind-blowing ending that left me speechless! Loved it! High-five Paul!
Eggbeater by Saul Bailey gets a mention for the sheer willingness to go there. Totally horrifically bizarre from the start but with an ending that was visually disturbing yet kind of funny in a weird way too. Very enjoyable!
I liked all the stories but they are my top three. It's a great anthology this and if you've not tried this genre then do! It's not what I expected at all, I thought it was mindless gore and splatter but it's not. Sure there is gore and splatter but it's not overdone, the stories are great, characters are great. Heck - it's just great!
5 happy stars from me. Grab this one. It's not a hugely long book and well worth the investment! Thank you Jack Bantry for the book and opening my mind to Splatterpunk. Job well done!
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Eight horror stories from eight authors. Some names I knew, many I didn't. This was exciting! I love discovering new talent. I was in for a brilliant ride. Each story is very different which I loved and whilst it's hard to sometimes rate an anthology I can say that each story had a 4 or 5 star rating from me.
Special favourite stories you ask? Okay then, the first story Another Bunch of Flowers by the Road written by Nathan Robinson was a cracker! Totally original with no idea where it was heading, left me with my mouth hanging open. Stirred emotions too. Superb!
The last story (can't believe it's his first published story - keep writing!) is called Walter's Last Canvas by Paul Shrimpton. Whoa! Great writing, unique and dynamic plot with a mind-blowing ending that left me speechless! Loved it! High-five Paul!
Eggbeater by Saul Bailey gets a mention for the sheer willingness to go there. Totally horrifically bizarre from the start but with an ending that was visually disturbing yet kind of funny in a weird way too. Very enjoyable!
I liked all the stories but they are my top three. It's a great anthology this and if you've not tried this genre then do! It's not what I expected at all, I thought it was mindless gore and splatter but it's not. Sure there is gore and splatter but it's not overdone, the stories are great, characters are great. Heck - it's just great!
5 happy stars from me. Grab this one. It's not a hugely long book and well worth the investment! Thank you Jack Bantry for the book and opening my mind to Splatterpunk. Job well done!
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August 1, 2023
This is one of the best splatterpunk anthologies I’ve ever read! Highly highly recommend! Great for people who have read tons of splatter and also great for beginners!
October 18, 2024
A decent collection.
May 26, 2021
Great collection of stories, also a great series of books.
March 4, 2024
Like every other splatterpunk/extreme horror anthology I've read, this was hit or miss to a certain degree; that being said, I was really impressed with three quarters of the stories in here. My top two favorites in here are the first and the last of the colection: "Another Bunch of Flowers by the Road" by Nathan Robinson and "Walter's Last Canvas" by Paul Shrimpton.
November 1, 2016
They've got a story where a guy has an eggbeater for a penis.
How brilliantly weird is that?????
How brilliantly weird is that?????
July 22, 2019
Ugh, my heart yearns for the splatterpunk of olden days. That being said, there are some gems in this collection. Really loved the last story.
October 4, 2024
Pleasantly surprised that EVERY story was a good read.
September 24, 2024
I don’t even know where to start with this thing, so I’ll start with the good. The first, and last stories were actually really enjoyable. Both great concepts, and were executed well given such a short length. However. All of the stories in between are genuinely bad. I’ve never had this hard of a time getting through such a short book. Some of the stories are overly sexual for no real reason at all, and the rest are just a drag to get through. Some because they’re boring, others because they’re so weird (and also boring). Apparently I’m in the minority on this, so maybe it’s just not style. If you can read this for free, just read the first and last, and go from there.
July 9, 2021
Not bad installment
Book was good. I started reading and was lost in the content quickly to the end. Didn't realize it was the end and them was sorely disappointed. Good stories in total and looking forward to next installment
Book was good. I started reading and was lost in the content quickly to the end. Didn't realize it was the end and them was sorely disappointed. Good stories in total and looking forward to next installment
April 1, 2017
Uncaged Book Reviews:
A short booklet called Splatterpunk that is done so well. It’s built itself a loyal fan base which progressed into a bunch of writer’s coming together to make this book. For fans of splatters gore and horror. This is a real short book but it should have something in it for everybody to read. Reviewed by Jennifer
Full review at UncagedBooks.com
A short booklet called Splatterpunk that is done so well. It’s built itself a loyal fan base which progressed into a bunch of writer’s coming together to make this book. For fans of splatters gore and horror. This is a real short book but it should have something in it for everybody to read. Reviewed by Jennifer
Full review at UncagedBooks.com
April 30, 2020
Awesome Awesome Awesome!!
Another awesome anthology, edited by the immortal Jack Bantry, everything the man touches is pure splatter gold. 8 wildly different stories in this one, each one is EPIC. I made so many weird faces reading through this baby, it RULED. I’ll never look at an eggbeater the same way again. Neither will you. Trust me on this.
5/5 Skulls
☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️
Another awesome anthology, edited by the immortal Jack Bantry, everything the man touches is pure splatter gold. 8 wildly different stories in this one, each one is EPIC. I made so many weird faces reading through this baby, it RULED. I’ll never look at an eggbeater the same way again. Neither will you. Trust me on this.
5/5 Skulls
☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️
October 4, 2019
Only the last story is splatterpunk. So I guess the genre is dead. Instead of reading extreme stories filled gore and sex we get mostly bizarro pieces. Sorry but strands story ain’t sppatterpunk. Foreword by Jeff Burk should be telling. At the time of this anthologies making he was editor for a bizarro laden book company. Just very dissapointed by the bait and switch. Sell me splatterpunk? Give me what I expect
December 7, 2025
The first two stories were...fine. It was with the next one that things really kicked into high gear. For the rest of this anthology, I found myself uttering the words "what the fuck..." more often than not, but in the absolute best way. It was getting a little close to the bizzaro-genre, but managed to stay slightly within the realm of reality-adjacent.
"Eggbeater" had me cackling and was probably my favorite story, but almost all of these were great.
4.25 out of 5 severed thumbs-up.
"Eggbeater" had me cackling and was probably my favorite story, but almost all of these were great.
4.25 out of 5 severed thumbs-up.
May 17, 2025
3.5 ⭐
this definitely wasn't the best splatterpunk I've ever read, but I did really enjoy the two stories called "another bunch of flowers by the road" by Nathan Robinson and "Walter's last canvas" by Paul Shrimpton. definitely worth a read if you're a fan of the genre though!
this definitely wasn't the best splatterpunk I've ever read, but I did really enjoy the two stories called "another bunch of flowers by the road" by Nathan Robinson and "Walter's last canvas" by Paul Shrimpton. definitely worth a read if you're a fan of the genre though!
May 12, 2020
Inconsistent
Some of the stories are great, some weird (in a good way), but some are just boring. A decent read.
Some of the stories are great, some weird (in a good way), but some are just boring. A decent read.
November 24, 2020
Splatterpunk may not be dead, but if this is the measure, then it’s only half alive. Here's my full review: http://theakersquarterly.blogspot.com...
December 30, 2020
not my kind of book.
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