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Pennywise from IT crouches and grins beside Art the Clown dressed as a blood-stained Santa, both representing modern horror icons.

Why Are Horror’s Biggest Icons… Clowns?

Antheny / November 10, 2025

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.

Freddy Krueger facing the Myers house at night, symbolizing the clash between Nightmare on Elm Street and Halloween in 1980s horror.

Blog, Horror History & Industry Stories, Horror Philosophy

Freddy Krueger Ruled the 80s

Antheny / November 2, 2025

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.