Philip Fracassi

Philip Fracassi is an American fiction writer known for his horror and dark fantasy novels, including "A Child Alone with Strangers," "Gothic," "Boys in the Valley," and "The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre." His short story collections, such as "Behold the Void," "Beneath a Pale Sky," and "No One Is Safe!," have garnered critical acclaim, with "Beneath a Pale Sky" earning a Bram Stoker Award nomination and recognition as one of Rue Morgue Magazine's best collections of the year. His work has appeared in prestigious publications like "Best Horror of the Year," "Nightmare Magazine," and "Black Static."

Fracassi's writing blends psychological tension with visceral horror, often exploring themes of isolation and existential dread. His stories have been adapted for film, including the A24 feature "Altar," based on his short story of the same name. Additionally, his novels and collections have been published in multiple languages and released in deluxe editions by specialty presses such as Cemetery Dance and Lividian Press. Beyond fiction, he has written screenplays for films distributed by Disney and Lifetime.

Based in Los Angeles, Fracassi continues to expand his literary footprint with upcoming novels like "The Third Rule of Time Travel" and "Sarafina." His work has earned nominations for major awards, including the Bram Stoker and British Fantasy Awards, and has been praised by The New York Times as "terrifically scary." He remains active in both publishing and film development.