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
