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.

: A common critique is that the second half "loses steam" or shifts away from its unique medical mystery toward more conventional character drama, which some found disappointing. The Leech

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". This debut novel is a post-apocalyptic gothic horror

: 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) The Leech