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My First Virtual Film Fest: HorrorHound FF 2020
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My First Virtual Film Fest: HorrorHound FF 2020

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Haunted by Deadlines • Leave a comment

Yes, we’re in a pandemic. Yes, to all of those things that go along with it. No, that doesn’t stop life from happening. We change and reconfigure. We adapt. A special place for the genre community is often the cinema, which is dealing with its fair share of challenges. But sprinkled throughout the calendar year … Continue reading →

‘Gretel and Hansel’ is the Fairy Tale Every Girl Should Be Told
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‘Gretel and Hansel’ is the Fairy Tale Every Girl Should Be Told

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Haunted by Deadlines • 2 Comments

Maybe it’s just me, but it was hard growing up as a girl. There were times that I wish I wasn’t one but in a complaining, woe-is-me sort of way. “Why did I have to go through puberty so obviously and brutally? Why do I have to bleed FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE? Why … Continue reading →

5 More Christmas Horror Shorts to Watch Now
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5 More Christmas Horror Shorts to Watch Now

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Haunted by Deadlines • Leave a comment

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 →

Horror Novels by Female Authors You Can Buy Now
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Horror Novels by Female Authors You Can Buy Now

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Haunted by Deadlines • 2 Comments

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 →

5 Christmas Horror Shorts to Watch Right Now
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5 Christmas Horror Shorts to Watch Right Now

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Haunted by Deadlines • 2 Comments

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 →

Creepy Books by Creepy Women You Need to Read
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Creepy Books by Creepy Women You Need to Read

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Haunted by Deadlines • 1 Comment

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 →

Best Horror Soundtracks of 2017
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Best Horror Soundtracks of 2017

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Haunted by Deadlines • Leave a comment

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 →

Protected: Short Story: The Joy of Giving (2017)
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Protected: Short Story: The Joy of Giving (2017)

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Haunted by Deadlines

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Why Summer Horror Movies are the Best
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Why Summer Horror Movies are the Best

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Haunted by Deadlines • Leave a comment

Warm weather and teenage slaughter seem to pair perfectly, like ice cream and sprinkles. The shining rays act as the innocent bystander to the dark and violent passerby of psycho killers. Here’s the breakdown on the elements that make summer slashers the first word in horror cinema and why they make for a more terrible … Continue reading →

Revealing the Mask: An Analysis of Horror’s Most Famous Masks
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Revealing the Mask: An Analysis of Horror’s Most Famous Masks

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Haunted by Deadlines • Leave a comment

The history of masks dates back 9,000 years and for a variety of uses: be it ceremonial and sacred, theatrical and entertaining, or medicinal and macabre. Regardless of how one is used, it has one ultimate purpose- to hide the wearer’s own face and features from others that view them. But what does the wearer … Continue reading →

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