Fight Club (1999)
“We’re the middle children of history, man. No purpose or place. We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our great war is a spiritual war…our great depression is our … Continue reading Fight Club (1999)
What is a Cult Film, Anyway?
When I started this blog last year, I knew I wanted it to cover the endless facets of the horror genre. When considering all of the different films I love … Continue reading What is a Cult Film, Anyway?
Readers’ Choice: The Grudge (2004)
“It is said in Japan that when a person dies in extreme sorrow or rage, the emotion remains, becoming a stain upon that place. Death becomes part of that place, … Continue reading Readers’ Choice: The Grudge (2004)
The Collector
“She closed the book. ‘Tell me about yourself. Tell me what you do in your free time.’ I’m an entomologist. I collect butterflies. ‘Of course,’ she said. ‘I remember they … Continue reading The Collector
My Favorite International Horror Films
I don’t know about you all, but…the past couple of years have led to some serious wanderlust. Being confined and separated from so much for so long, I have come … Continue reading My Favorite International Horror Films
The Babadook
” ‘If you’re really a clever one / And you know what it is to see / Then you can make friends with a special one, / A friend of … Continue reading The Babadook
Midsommar
“As Hårga takes, so Hårga also gives” – Midsommar (2019) One night in early October of 2019, I saw Midsommar (2019) was available to rent and purchase online. I started … Continue reading Midsommar
Horror Nominees & Winners at the Oscars
I follow the Oscars nominees every year, and I agree with a decent amount of the decisions that are made. However, there has consistently been an exclusion of horror and … Continue reading Horror Nominees & Winners at the Oscars
Spree (2020) & the Influencer Complex
“If you’re not documenting yourself, it’s simple: you just don’t exist” – Joe Keery, Spree (2020) After a couple weeks of reviewing older horror films, I wanted to try out … Continue reading Spree (2020) & the Influencer Complex
Midnight Movies: The Raven (1963)
” ‘Are you some dark, winged messenger from beyond? Answer me, monster. Tell me truly! Shall I ever hold again that radiant maiden whom the angels call Lenore?’ ‘How the … Continue reading Midnight Movies: The Raven (1963)
Readers’ Choice: The Blob (1958)
“You know, plenty of people in their right minds thought they saw things that didn’t exist. You know, like flying saucers. The light was just right, and the angle, and … Continue reading Readers’ Choice: The Blob (1958)
My Top 10 Scariest Movies
I started this horror blog around six months ago, so I felt it was time to share the movies that have scared me more than any others. The titles I … Continue reading My Top 10 Scariest Movies
Women Horror Authors You Should Know
In continued celebration of Women’s History Month, I wanted to share my favorite women horror authors and some of the titles they have gifted to the world of horror. Check … Continue reading Women Horror Authors You Should Know
Horror & Cult Films Directed by Women
In recognition of Women’s History Month, I want to turn the spotlight to women who have directed horror and/or cult films. Not only do I get to share some of … Continue reading Horror & Cult Films Directed by Women
Death Becomes Her
“Drink that potion, and you’ll never grow even one day older. Don’t drink it, and continue to watch yourself rot” – Isabella Rossellini, Death Becomes Her (1992) Death Becomes Her … Continue reading Death Becomes Her
Black Experience in Horror Films
I want to preface this post by stating that I am a white woman, and I therefore have no experience to equate to those experienced by people of color. I … Continue reading Black Experience in Horror Films
Black Horror Creatives
The world of horror has evolved due to the work of countless individuals for as long as people have told stories. However much the genre has grown, the issue of … Continue reading Black Horror Creatives
Vampire Valentine: Only Lovers Left Alive
“How can you have lived for so long and still not get it? This self-obsession, it’s a waste of living…that could be spent on surviving things, appreciating nature, nurturing kindness … Continue reading Vampire Valentine: Only Lovers Left Alive
Gothic Romance in Crimson Peak
“But the horror…the horror was for love. The things we do for love like this are ugly, mad, full of sweat and regret. This love burns you and maims you … Continue reading Gothic Romance in Crimson Peak
Sweeney Todd & the Call for Horror Musicals
“There was a barber and his wife / And she was beautiful / A foolish barber and his wife / She was his reason and his life / And she … Continue reading Sweeney Todd & the Call for Horror Musicals
Revisiting Misery
“She tossed the open bottle of Betadine over her shoulder, her face blank and empty and yet so inarguably solid; she slid her right hand down the handle of the … Continue reading Revisiting Misery
Chilling Horror Novels for Your Winter Reading List
From early nightfall, dangerous conditions, and other issues and inconveniences no matter where you live, winter is the scariest time of year. I have lived in Ohio my entire life, … Continue reading Chilling Horror Novels for Your Winter Reading List
Hairy on the Inside: Themes in The Company of Wolves
“Never stray from the path, never eat a windfall apple, and never trust a man whose eyebrows meet in the middle” – Angela Lansbury, The Company of Wolves (1984) *Content … Continue reading Hairy on the Inside: Themes in The Company of Wolves
Best Horror Novels of 2020
If there is one feat I managed to accomplish in 2020, it was a lot of reading. A lot…according to my Goodreads account, I read over 400 titles in 2020. … Continue reading Best Horror Novels of 2020
Edward Scissorhands: The Unofficial Holiday Movie We Need More Than Ever
“You see, before he came down here, it never snowed. And afterwards, it did. If he weren’t up there now…I don’t think it would be snowing. Sometimes, you can still … Continue reading Edward Scissorhands: The Unofficial Holiday Movie We Need More Than Ever
Celebrating Yule Cat
The holiday season as we know it sparkles with magic and hope, literally and figuratively. However, cultural traditions and folklore around the world take advantage of the oppressive darkness of … Continue reading Celebrating Yule Cat
Your Spooky Holiday Viewing Guide
Enough stressors haunt us all during the holidays; deciding what to watch to enjoy the season should not be one of them. I enjoy a traditional holiday film like anyone … Continue reading Your Spooky Holiday Viewing Guide
Not a Phase: My Relationship with Horror Films over my Lifetime
One of the many things I love about horror is its capacity to mark time. A horror film produced in one decade is very different from a horror film produced … Continue reading Not a Phase: My Relationship with Horror Films over my Lifetime
Cozy Home Inspiration
We are (hopefully) used to being home more often at this point, but we naturally feel a little more down in the colder months. I am a homebody by nature, … Continue reading Cozy Home Inspiration
The True Terror of The Shining
“It was the place he had seen in the midst of the blizzard, the dark and booming place where some hideously familiar figure sought him down long corridors carpeted with … Continue reading The True Terror of The Shining
5 Lessons I Learned from Drafting a Horror Novel
Hello all, I appreciate your patience the past couple of weeks while I worked toward my goal of finishing the first draft of the horror/thriller/mystery novel I started last year. … Continue reading 5 Lessons I Learned from Drafting a Horror Novel
Pondering the Mystery: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
“To see him striding along the profile of a hill on a windy day, with his clothes bagging and fluttering about him, one might have mistaken him for the genius … Continue reading Pondering the Mystery: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Happy Halloween!
I have been posting a lot lately, but I just wanted to say: Happy Halloween, everyone! Or Samhain, Day of the Dead, Saturday, whatever you are celebrating! This has been … Continue reading Happy Halloween!
All-in-One, Spooky Season Fun: Van Helsing
“Tomorrow night is All Hallows’ Eve. Here in Budapest, there is a wonderful masquerade ball” – Elena Anaya, Van Helsing (2004) Not sure which monster movie you want to watch … Continue reading All-in-One, Spooky Season Fun: Van Helsing
More Than an Icon: Vincent Price
“I sometimes feel that I’m impersonating the dark unconscious of the whole human race. I know this sounds sick, but I love it” – Vincent Price One of my favorite … Continue reading More Than an Icon: Vincent Price
An American Werewolf in London: The Rhetoric of Space
“How could there have been witnesses? It was so dark. We were running and I fell and Jack went to help me up and this thing came from nowhere” – … Continue reading An American Werewolf in London: The Rhetoric of Space
Impromptu Halloween Reading Recommendations
I have been typing away at my personal and film posts after launching this blog a couple weeks ago, and I realized I have not written much about the pillar … Continue reading Impromptu Halloween Reading Recommendations
The Love Witch: The Delectable, Feminist Horror Film You Have to See
“I’m the love witch…I’m your ultimate fantasy!” – Samantha Robinson, The Love Witch (2016) What can I say about The Love Witch by Anna Biller… I have used many keywords … Continue reading The Love Witch: The Delectable, Feminist Horror Film You Have to See
“Why Am I Like This?”: Some Fun Facts about Me
No matter the topic, everything is more impactful when you know a little about the person behind the work. If you feel so inclined, check out these facts about me: … Continue reading “Why Am I Like This?”: Some Fun Facts about Me
Welcome to By Night
Hello, my friends, and welcome to the By Night Horror Blog! I’m Jordan (26 going on 27, Cincinnati, OH; she/her), and I am lifelong horror lover and aspiring writer who … Continue reading Welcome to By Night
