The Leech May 2026

: Readers on The StoryGraph and Reddit rave about the "vivid elements of folklore" and unique body horror. The world-building and isolated setting are frequently cited as highlights.

: Reviewers describe it as a claustrophobic psychological drama that transforms into a "fever-dream weird" and "brutal" spectacle. It is noted for its off-kilter cinematography and dark humor. The Leech

This debut novel is a post-apocalyptic gothic horror about a parasite that has replaced the consciousness of every doctor in the world. : Readers on The StoryGraph and Reddit rave

: Some viewers found the background music occasionally overshadowed the dialogue, and the pacing in the final act felt messy to some. Leech by Hiron Ennes (Gothic Horror Novel) It is noted for its off-kilter cinematography and dark humor

This holiday horror-comedy directed by Eric Pennycoff follows a devout priest who invites a struggling couple into his home, only for things to spiral into a "sin-filled fever dream".