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Hope Springs Eternal – An Original Short Story
Hope Springs Eternal No-one with any sense likes them, but due to what could only be described as childhood trauma, I could never shake my phobia of funerals. A traumatic event happened at my first, the
The Other Side: Delving into the Dangers of Excessive Exposure to Horror
While many relish the spine-tingling thrill of horror films and literature, few consider the darker side of their fascination: the potential for lasting psychological and physical harm. Delving into the dangers of excessive exposure to horror content reveals a spectrum
Real-Life Horrors: When Truth is Scarier than Fiction
In a world where the line between reality and fiction blurs, the most chilling tales often don’t spring from the minds of horror writers but unfold in the world around us. From spine-tingling true crime stories that surpass any novelist’s
The Inherent Inevitablities of Horror
Growing up with a deep-seated fascination for the macabre (See my Films That Shook Me Up series), I’ve always been drawn to the way horror movies weave together the primal themes of sex and death, a relationship as old as
My First Predator: A Review of Sweetheart
In a recent surge of interest towards genre-blending films, Sweetheart emerges as a captivating narrative that ingeniously melds the thrills of sci-fi horror with the relatable journey of teenage resilience and rebellion. This film, often likened to a more accessible,
Why Horror Plays a Vital Role in Society
As Stephen King once eloquently put it, ‘We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.’ This sentiment beautifully encapsulates the essence of our exploration into the critical role horror plays within society. Delving into the depths
Just Breathe: The Psychology of Horror
One of the most interesting aspects of being a fan of horror, is having a think about the psychology of it all. So, to that end, here’s a delve into the intriguing world of horror films and their profound impact
When Evil Lurks: Creeping Death in Horror
Have you ever felt the chilling sensation of being followed by something you can’t see, but its presence looms over you, inching closer with each passing moment? This eerie concept, often referred to as ‘Creeping Death,’ taps into the primal
Near Death Experience – Microfiction
Sixteen-year-old Jacob was trapped, trapped in a hellish existence unlike any teenager you’d ever come across. Beginning with small acts of evil, and building up to a marked cruelty, he had lost any sense of empathy. Before long, his life
The Stuff: Enough is Never Enough
Introduction As a young boy, renting The Stuff was a rite of passage into the mysterious and unnerving world of horror films. I distinctly remember watching it with my friend Paul, our eyes glued to the screen, only to
