Author Archives
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Weapons – Marketing Misdirection, Foreshadowing, and Broken Logic
Weapons is taking America by storm, but is it worth the watch? Learn about some of the issues we had with the story.
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Worms on the Brain: Analyzing The Troop by Nick Cutter
The Troop by Nick Cutter is a masterclass in body horror. See how he weaves a harrowing tale of survival where the real danger is beneath the skin.
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Fantastic Franchise: Friday the 13th Still Chills and Thrills
Friday the 13th is an icon of horror cinema, so on this Friday the 13th, we fondly remember its impact on the genre and the legacy of Mrs. Voorhees.
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“Creep” and the Unsettling Horror of the Understated
“Creep” shows a killer doing what he does best, but what if he isn’t seeking a victim, but a friend? Find out how “Creep” uses very little to accomplish a lot.
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How to Overcome Fear: Fight, Flight, and Fright
What is Fear and what does it have to do with Horror? Simply Shocked explores the biochemical nature of fear and how it impacts our relationship with the world around us.
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Horror Comedy: Slaughter and Laughter at the Movies
Horror Comedy is totally a genre, but what exactly is the relationship between Horror and Comedy? Simply Shocked explores why these genres intersect.
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Analysis: The Lobster
I had the opportunity to watch “The Lobster” the other night. It’s not necessarily your typical horror fare. It’s labeled a dark comedy, which is spot on, but the movie is presented in the surreal dreamlike style that is familiar… Read More ›
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Facing Fear: Open Waters
The other day was July 4th, and I found myself constantly thinking about one of my favorite horror movies. No, not Independence Day. Jaws. I, like many other kids, was obsessed with sharks. I have a clear memory of using… Read More ›
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What is Horror?
“[Horror] shocks, or even frightens the reader, or perhaps induces a feeling of repulsion or loathing.” J.A. Cuddon, Literary Historian. By definition, the horror genre is best understood through its intent: to induce negative emotional reactions in its audience. Typically,… Read More ›
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Ring Around the Rosie
Trick or Treat? In “Ring Around the Rosie,” Travis awakens in the middle of the night to find a strange presence in his closet and soon is unable to escape an endless loop in some otherworldly dimension. Experimenting with motion-blur… Read More ›