Why Are Horror’s Biggest Icons… Clowns?
From Pennywise to Art the Clown, modern horror’s greatest monsters all wear makeup. Here’s why today’s generation has turned to the circus for its nightmares.
Horror Philosophy
People Who Say Horror Doesn’t Scare Them Can Go to Hell
Horror snobs who brag they’ve never been scared by a movie? Go to hell. Modern horror still works, it’s just waiting for you to meet it halfway. A raw look at why fear isn’t dead, audiences are just too numb to feel it.
Freddy Krueger Ruled the 80s
Freddy Krueger wasn’t just a slasher, he was the 1980s. He cracked jokes, haunted dreams, and showed up everywhere from MTV to lunchboxes. While Jason and Michael lurked in the shadows, Freddy owned the spotlight. Here’s why the dream demon ruled the decade… and how he got buried under the sands of time.
When Halloween Outgrew John Carpenter
Every movie outgrows its maker, but Halloween (1978) went further. Somewhere between Carpenter’s script and the final cut, it started saying things even he didn’t plan. This is a look at how that film, through accident, instinct, or something darker, became its own myth, its own boogeyman.
4 Mistakes New Horror Fans Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Getting into horror for the first time can feel intimidating, but every fan starts somewhere. Here are four common mistakes new horror fans make and how to dodge them quicker than your stalker at an ice cream social.
Ethics of Fear: The Jeepers Creepers Conundrum
Can you admire a horror film while condemning its creator?
In The Ethics of Fear: The Jeepers Creepers Conundrum, we dig into what it really means to separate art from the artist and why horror fans shouldn’t have to surrender their right to think for themselves.