8 Creepiest Christmas Folklore from Around the World
The holiday season is a time of twinkling lights, cozy fireplaces, and the warmth of being surrounded by your loved…
Category: Horror Studies
What are the ‘Supernatural’ and ‘Paranormal’?
We often hear the two words “Supernatural” and “Paranormal” used interchangeably. A simple online search shows overlapping horror television and…
What is a Poltergeist?
Chances are, if you’re into scary movies and spooky books, you’ve heard of the ‘Poltergeist’. Belonging in the realm…
The Nature of Horror
In the horror genre, a setting only nature can provide is a vital tool used among storytellers. Whether…
7 Undead Creatures… including Zombies
The mid-season return of The Walking Dead on AMC is upon us, and zombies are once again in…
‘Based on a True Story’: A Look at the Use of this Horror Movie Tagline
‘Based on a True Story’ is eye-catching, head-turning and ticket-worthy for many movie fans. For horror, this tagline alone and its…
Let’s Play! The Ouija Board
Whether or not you consider yourself a fan of horror, chances are you’ve heard of the famed Ouija Board….
Listening for Romance in Horror: A Playlist
Not many storytellers tackle romance when confronting horror, the two just don’t seem to mix. Who has time to…