Michael J. Seidlinger
Michael J. Seidlinger is a Filipino American author of My Pet Serial Killer, Dreams of Being, The Fun We’ve Had, and nine other books. He has written for, among others, Buzzfeed, Thrillist, and Publishers Weekly, and has led workshops at Catapult, Kettle Pond Writer’s Conference, and Sarah Lawrence. He is a co-founder and member of the arts collective, The Accomplices, and founder of the indie press, Civil Coping Mechanisms (CCM). He lives in Brooklyn, New York, where he never sleeps and is forever searching for the next best cup of coffee. You can find him online on Facebook, Twitter (@mjseidlinger), and Instagram (@michaelseidlinger).
The Real Life of Mary Mallon, the Infamous Typhoid Mary
Far more than the stuff of legends, Typhoid Mary wreaked havoc on 20th-century New York City.
7 Meta Horror Movies That Will Make You Think
Satisfying and self-aware scares.
The Terrible Crimes of Sada Abe
A destructive passion that led to—and transcended—death.
The Most Upsetting Lars von Trier Films: Ranked
From the sexually explicit to the viscerally sadistic.
Juliane Koepcke, the Sole Survivor of a Plane Crash who Lived in the Jungle for 11 Days
How a real-life nightmare unfolded for one teenage girl.
James Ruppert and the Easter Sunday Massacre
The brutal, unmotivated slaying of nearly a dozen family members.
Nicolas Cage's Most Over the Top Horror Roles
From the gory to the downright perplexing.
Horror Books for Fans of Welcome To Night Vale
Unsettling reads that redefine the bizarre.
The Mysterious Origins of Ordo Templi Orientis
Conspiracy theories swirl around this occult organization.
Memoirs From the Horror Industry
A look into the life and experiences of the people who chill us to the bone.
A Selection of Horror Games That Should Be Boss Fight Books
Terrifying immersive experiences that deserve a closer look.
The Highs and Lows of the Life of Shelley Duvall
How the actress' magnetic energy gave way to a trauma-induced struggle.
Jennifer's Body May Have Been Inspired By This Real-Life Murder
There are eerie similarities.
The Exceptional Life and Odd Tales of Leonora Carrington
Surreal short stories that slip under your skin.
Everything We Know About The Shining Spinoff Series Overlook
Settle in for a long stay at your favorite hotel...
Music to Our Ears: The Scariest Movie Scores of All Time
These soundtracks are undeniably creepy.
The Best True Crime Books About Family Annihilator Chris Watts
Unpack this tragic case.
The Most Jaw-Dropping True Crime Books of 2020
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The men and women in the pages of these 15 books sure do.
