About us

The Nottingham Horror Collective is an independent DIY publisher dedicated to crafting beautiful, illustrative zines for horror fans, by horror fans. Each issue is lovingly made by those who enjoy plunging their hands into the bloody chest of Horror cinema to understand its heart.

TNHC came to life when we realised just how much Horror had shaped us. The power it holds—its ability to subvert traditional gender roles, thrive off societal taboos, and allow us to safely confront our fears. Horror transcends traditional storytelling, offering a rich playground to explore what it means to be human, to survive, to evolve.

This project also began in the Summer of 2020, when many of the structures we considered normal crumbled, revealing what truly matters to us. So, it’s no accident that we chose The Tower issue to introduce this collective labour of love to you—a tarot card symbolising the demolition of useless structures, the collapse of plans, and the elimination of what is worthless. An awakening.

Through this project, we seek to uncover the rich, multifaceted layers of Horror, providing a platform for emerging voices and a space for bold artistic and narrative perspectives on the genre. We invite all film lovers to delve into cinema's darker corners, with each issue offering both visual and written expressions that aren’t afraid to poke at the gooey innards of our shared world.

With love from the things that live under your bed,

Ruth Skrytek (Co-Founder & Art Director) & Emily Malone (Co- Founder & Editorial Director)