Recs if you like The Queen...

Botanical horror is great and all, but have you ever thought about all the horrors scuttling beneath the leaves?

Horror that features bugs (insects and arachnids - argue about whether shellfish should be involved in the comments) as a major antagonist.

continuing with my series of lists inspired by singular & genre-defying filmmakers, this list looks at the ongoing legacy of david cronenberg, offering works that in some way feel reminiscent of his. recommendations, as always, are welcome, and feel free to request filmmakers in the comments!

I can't be the only one who want to remember all the books without jumping around in a video, right?

I like grasshoppers cause frogs eat 'em I like bees cause flowers need 'em I like spiders, I like slugs I like caterpillars, I like bugs I hate crowds, I love people I ain't down with the plague But I'm cool with beetles and bugs

I wish we could make communal lists, because this would be a helpful one to be able to ask others to contribute to

Books mentioned in ToastyGoobus/Gab Smolders book talk videos in 2026

so I can remember when I finish a book which ones I really want to finish this year