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Bryan Alaspa
7 hours ago3 min read
Why Horror Can Be Enjoyed Year-Round and Not Just at Halloween
Halloween may be the undisputed king of horror season, but true horror fans know that scares, chills, and eerie storytelling are not...
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Bryan Alaspa
3 days ago3 min read
The Truth Behind the Zombie Apocalypse: Real Stories That Inspired the Genre
Few horror tropes have gripped audiences as tightly as the zombie apocalypse. From the shuffling hordes of Night of the Living Dead  to...
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Bryan Alaspa
4 days ago3 min read
The Connection Between Horror Fiction and Metal Music
When it comes to raw, visceral storytelling, few genres complement each other as perfectly as horror fiction and metal music. Both thrive...
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Bryan Alaspa
5 days ago4 min read
The Importance of Atmosphere in Horror Fiction
Horror fiction thrives on its ability to evoke fear, unease, and suspense, and few elements are as critical to achieving this as...
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Bryan Alaspa
6 days ago4 min read
Werewolves in Horror: Why They Still Terrify Us
Few monsters have remained as consistently terrifying as the werewolf. While vampires, zombies, and ghosts have all had their peaks and...
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Bryan Alaspa
Feb 104 min read
Horror Novels with Villains You Secretly Root For
Horror fiction is filled with monsters, slashers, and supernatural entities that we’re meant to fear. But every so often, a horror novel...
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Bryan Alaspa
Feb 74 min read
Horror Paperbacks of the 80s: Hidden Gems You Need to Read
The 1980s were a golden age for horror fiction. The success of Stephen King, Clive Barker, and Peter Straub paved the way for an...
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Bryan Alaspa
Feb 64 min read
How My Bloody Valentine Went from Critically Reviled to a Cult Classic
In the blood-soaked annals of slasher history, few films have experienced as dramatic a reappraisal as My Bloody Valentine  (1981). Upon...
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Bryan Alaspa
Feb 54 min read
Should Horror Fiction Ever Be Censored?
I can answer the above question very simply - no. Not in my world. But let's dive a little deeper shall we? Horror fiction has always...
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Bryan Alaspa
Feb 44 min read
Revisiting Stephen King’s Early Works: What Made Them So Scary?
Stephen King is, without a doubt, the undisputed master of horror. From the moment his debut novel Carrie  hit shelves in 1974, he...
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Bryan Alaspa
Feb 34 min read
The Enduring Legacy of Edgar Allan Poe in Modern Horror
Few names in horror fiction command as much reverence as Edgar Allan Poe. His macabre tales of madness, death, and the supernatural have...
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Bryan Alaspa
Jan 313 min read
The Ethics of Writing About Real-Life Horror in Fiction
Horror fiction has always drawn inspiration from reality. The most chilling and unforgettable stories often stem from true-life...
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Bryan Alaspa
Jan 295 min read
Valentine’s Day Horror Fiction: When Love Turns Deadly
Valentine’s Day is often associated with romance, chocolates, flowers, and declarations of undying love. But for horror fans, this...
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Bryan Alaspa
Jan 284 min read
The Evolution of the Monster: From Dracula to Modern Day
Monsters have haunted our imaginations for centuries, slinking out from the shadows of folklore, myth, and literature to prey upon our...
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Bryan Alaspa
Jan 275 min read
The Art of Pacing in Horror Fiction: Building Tension and Suspense
When it comes to horror fiction, one of the most powerful tools an author can wield is pacing. The way a story unfolds, ebbs, and flows...
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Bryan Alaspa
Jan 245 min read
Why Horror Fiction and True Crime Are More Connected Than You Think
For fans of both horror fiction and true crime, it might seem like the two genres occupy different realms of storytelling. Horror fiction...
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Bryan Alaspa
Jan 235 min read
Best Horror Novellas or Short Horror Novels for a Spine-Tingling Quick Read
For fans of horror fiction, sometimes a full-length novel is too big a commitment, while a short story might not deliver enough chills....
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Bryan Alaspa
Jan 224 min read
Top Horror Anthologies Every Fan Should Own
For diehard fans of horror literature, anthologies are a treasure trove. They’re a chance to sample works from multiple voices, styles,...
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Bryan Alaspa
Jan 215 min read
Dreams, Darkness, and Genius: A Tribute to David Lynch and His Enduring Legacy
I was stunned when I heard that artist, writer and movie director David Lynch had passed away. It has taken me days to try and come to...
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Bryan Alaspa
Jan 205 min read
The History of Gothic Horror: What Makes It Timeless and Why Is It Still Popular Today?
Gothic horror is one of the oldest and most enduring subgenres in literature, film, and art. From the eerie castles of the 18th century...
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