The novella may be one of the great mysteries of modern literature. Clocking in at an estimated 17,000 to 40,000 words, this unique example of narrative...
There’s no denying the power of a good exorcism film. Whether or not you subscribe to the teachings of the Catholic Church, there’s something uniquely terrifying...
“I feel confused and lost. Perhaps, though I try to be good, I am bad. Perhaps I am a bad, inconstant woman.” Few villains in the...
Sean Byrne never does anything halfway. The visionary director excels at creating visceral nightmares that twist audience expectations through familiar terrain. His 2009 debut The Loved...
As far as the hiring team at Dallas Medical Center knew, their newest doctor, Christopher Duntsch, was a well-respected neurosurgeon with an impressive CV and a...
“If we learn our lessons properly when young, we can expect a calm and happy life when faced with the distractions of the world.” Young women...
We come to the horror genre to be shocked. Fans flock to scary movies for a variety of reasons, but one is to be jolted out...
“But everything she said was true. She knew… and nobody believed her. Not even me.” Mothers come in all shapes and sizes. From apron-wearing nurturers who...
Constant Readers are a bit divided on the subject of Holly Gibney. Some love the intrepid private investigator and her evolving confidence through horrific adventures while...
In 2005, Eli Roth’s Hostel took the horror world by storm. This gritty film about American tourists who become the playthings of wealthy international sadists helped...
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Final Destination: Bloodlines. Final Destination feels like an anomaly. Debuting in 2000, James Wong’s brutal shocker serves as a...
Nihilism has always had a place in horror. As Stephen King himself once said, “Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us,...
“How do you control people who no longer believe? You create something to fear.” Horror in the 1970s was dominated by the catholic church. With the...
Deserts are inherently horrific. One of the most inhospitable places on earth, these wastelands are characterized by the lack of rainfall needed to support human life....
“I did it because I LOVE YOU!” We’ve all made poor decisions when it comes to love. From late-night confessions and ill-advised texts to bold declarations...
Countess Elizabeth Báthory of Ecsed is widely regarded as one of the world’s most prolific serial killers. A Hungarian noblewoman born in 1560, she’s said to...
Two things were hot in 1980s horror: formulaic slashers and Stephen King. The mega success of Brian De Palma’s Carrie in 1976 followed by Stanley Kubrick’s...
Andrew Douglas’s The Amityville Horror is one of the most profitable entries in the early aughts series of classic horror remakes. Premiering in 2005, it takes...
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Season 3 of Yellowjackets. Yellowjackets has always worn its cannibalism on its sleeve. The series opens with a disturbing...
“You just have to fight for yourself; no one’s going to save you. That’s just life, right?” Generational identity is a sensitive subject. We often feel...
“You weren’t supposed to help her.” Who doesn’t love a good urban legend? From Bloody Mary and the ghostly passenger to alligators in the sewers and...
In 2016, Ben Young’s disturbing Hounds of Love took the Venice International Film Festival by storm. This disturbing story of torture and extreme codependency won over...
“My face frightens me. My mask frightens me even more.” Does appearance create identity or is it the other way around? How do we show our...
As horror fans, we love our villains. We spend hours analyzing signature weapons while geeking out over our favorite kills. These discussions often lead to imagined...
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