Children’s horror is a fairly overlooked genre, which is surprising, considering that we are definitely in the age of the young adult novel. YA books are being consumed by all audiences from ju...
I think it’s fair to say that there are far fewer female villains in horror than males. They’re out there, of course, but sometimes people struggle to think of them. The balance here is ...
Music plays an integral role in the horror genre. The soundtrack assists in setting the tone. The suspension of disbelief regarding characters bursting out into song can be a stretch when trying to il...
When you’re just dipping your toes into the genre, it’s tough to gauge where to go. There is, after all, just so much content out there, especially now. And a the vast majority of it is ...
As a hard-core horror movie fan I have many friends and family members that do not get my desire for, as they call it, “messed-up” movies. While I can get away with sneaking in a little ...
David Cronenberg is undeniably the master of body horror, so much that the sub-genre has become synonymous with his name, even if he hasn’t directed a movie of this type in years. He will alway...
In many ways, Bride of Frankenstein set the standard for just about every trope in horror sequels. From the darker approach to the quirkier, more comedic sequel, Bride really did it all. The most obvi...
There are certain horror movies and franchises that tend to set the standard for their era. In the ‘70s, there were a lot of isolated exploitation pictures inspired by The Texas Chain Saw Massa...
Horror anthologies are great. There are some that have more staying power than others, some that get a little more acclaim than the rest because of a few standout stories rather than just one or two. ...