Horror

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A spy briefcase submerged in dark ocean water with a shadowy figure on a rocky shore under a stormy sky, symbolizing darker debut novels.

The Guardian Spotlights Darker Debut Novels

A new debut novel combines a 1984 Cold War spy thriller with horrors beneath the sea, while another reimagines 19th-century New England vampire panic.

Jonah Kline·June 15, 2026

A cinematic depiction of a long, empty, and unsettling hallway in the Backrooms, evoking a sense of dread and mystery.

Lifestyle

Backrooms Movie Earns $38 Million, Breaks A24 Record

The film 'Backrooms' shattered A24’s opening weekend record, earning $38 million domestically on Friday alone from 3,442 theaters, according to Variety .

Jonah Kline·May 31, 2026