Thunder Clan Productions Presents: Backwards Walkers — A Horror Anthology Reclaiming Indigenous Storytelling

Los Angeles, CA — 13 time award-winning Indigenous Journalist Association (IJA) Prairie Band Potawatomi journalist and producer Charlie Perry announces the release of his debut fiction collection, Backwards Walkers, a chilling anthology where Indigenous folklore and fear collide.

Blending the nostalgic fright of Goosebumps with the cultural depth and bone-deep horror of Never Whistle at Night, Backwards Walkers delivers 13 haunting tales that unearth the unseen spirits, warnings, and terrors that have lived in Native stories for generations.

“As an artist, I believe storytelling is a powerful bridge between the past and the present. BACKWARDS WALKERS is not just a horror anthology; it’s a reclamation of Indigenous stories that have been whispered through generations, now brought into contemporary settings to reflect the resilience, creativity, and lived experiences of Native communities. By blending traditional folklore with modern themes, this project shines a light on the evolving nature of our cultural narratives while addressing timeless fears and present-day struggles. Through these stories, I aim to remind readers that our traditions, our voices, and our spirits are alive, dynamic, and deeply relevant in today’s world.”
 — Charlie Perry, Author

13 Chilling Tales Where Indigenous Folklore and Fear Collide

In this spine-tingling collection, ancient warnings are ignored, shadows whisper your name, and terror slips quietly into everyday life. Backwards Walkers peels back the edges of reality to reveal what’s been lurking all along—waiting.

From a dancing deer woman, to a Heyoka living in Hollywood, a Two-Faced Woman lurking under the bed, and a racist taken back in time to the Wounded Knee Massacre, these stories and others are brought screaming into the present.

Dare to read after dark. But remember: No one can escape the past.

A Perfect Time for Indigenous Horror

The release of Backwards Walkers comes at a crucial moment in American culture. Across publishing, film, and television, Indigenous voices are rising, claiming long-overdue space in genres once dominated by outsiders. Perry’s collection is both a work of resistance and renaissance, a testament to Native storytelling’s ability to evolve without losing its roots.

In a nation wrestling with its identity and history, Backwards Walkers offers a profound reflection on what it means to be American, haunted not only by ghosts, but by the stories we’ve silenced, forgotten, or tried to bury.

“This book reminds us that horror isn’t just about what frightens us, it’s about what follows us,” says Perry. “It’s about our history, our land, and remaining strong in the face of erasure.”