Category: Writing

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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Eternal Return: Hell on Earth – Microfiction

  … He remembered dying. The searing pain, the fading light. Then, darkness. Oblivion. He woke up gasping, a newborn again. Life, a cruel joke, began anew. He lived, he loved, he lost. He died. The searing pain, the fading light. Then, darkness. He

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