It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when snowmen turn homicidal and terrorize the town the red. Santa Claus stalks your children and threatens them with punishment. The quiet neighbor finally snaps and unleashes an anti-Christmas hell fury upon the carolers. Sigh. It’s simply magical. Here are some shorts that capture the essence of … Continue reading
Happy Krampusnaucht! Today is the day we celebrate that old Christmas Devil that is every horror fan’s answer to celebrating the holidays with some edge. Here I have an entertaining history book on Krampus (a biography, if you will) that lays out where he came from, why he does what he does, and why we … Continue reading
I always take a moment of pause when I type “her” instead of “him.” I think about how often we speak of authors as “she” and not “he” and it’s not nearly enough. I wonder what women will become a part of the masters of horror lists we are so adept at rattling off when … Continue reading
It’s the holiday season and you’re a horror fan. You’ve got priorities, right? But if you’re too busy hanging up belles to watch Silent Night, Deadly Night or you can’t seem to get away from the phone to tune into Black Christmas, these holiday horror shorts have you covered. Take one in while wrapping gifts … Continue reading
There’s a severe lack of female horror authors in popular media today. Or rather, there’s a lack of exposure for them. I can assure you that the list is much longer than this; there are authors waiting to be discovered and authors that have already achieved much deserved recognition. I invite you to look beyond … Continue reading
Music is the backbone of horror films. The scoring of any horror film is what incites emotion within the viewer, when paired with the right imagery. In some cases, it is the calculated use of no sound or the exaggerated addition of volume that gets the most response. A proper soundtrack is key in order … Continue reading
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