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The Legacy of Shirley Jackson: More Than Just 'The Lottery'
Shirley Jackson influenced me at an early age. Can you believe her seminal short story "The Lottery" is generally taught in grade school...
Bryan Alaspa
Jan 35 min read
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Stephen King vs. Clive Barker: A Comparison of Two Horror Masters
When it comes to horror fiction, two names loom large over the genre: Stephen King  and Clive Barker . Both authors are titans in their...
Bryan Alaspa
Jan 25 min read
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From Panels to Nightmares: The Chilling History of Horror Comic Books
I loved comic books as a kid. I was horribly teased and the number of times I wished I had a super power or could pop some claws and go...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 31, 20244 min read
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The Phantom of the Opera: From Page to Screen – A Legacy Unveiled
The fact is, I have always had a fascination with the ol' Phantom. My dad had a book all about the history of horror and nothing captured...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 30, 20244 min read
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The Hottest Trends to Look Forward to in Horror in 2025
Horror fans, rejoice! The genre we love is evolving yet again, and 2025 promises to be a year filled with blood-curdling chills,...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 27, 20244 min read
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2024’s Hottest Horror Trends: How Modern Scares Are Redefining the Genre
The horror genre is experiencing a renaissance, with 2024 marking a year of innovative narratives and thematic explorations that resonate...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 26, 20242 min read
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Being Part of the Wicked House Anthology
I am always going to be eternally grateful for Wicked House Publishing and Patrick Reuman who created it. Patrick is a young man with a...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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Top Found Footage Horror Films That Feel Too Real to Be Fiction
Found footage horror films are a unique breed. They blur the line between fiction and reality, giving audiences a visceral sense of dread...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 23, 20245 min read
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Monsters in Horror: How Different Cultures Shape Our Fears
Monsters have always lurked in the dark corners of our collective imaginations. From the vampires of Eastern Europe to the yokai of...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 20, 20244 min read
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What a Saturday the 14th It Was!
Writing is a very solitary thing, You sit in a room and write and work and write and work and then your story goes out and you go on to...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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The Chilling Embrace of Isolation: Why Loneliness Amplifies Fear in Horror
Horror, at its core, thrives on playing with our deepest anxieties. While jump scares and gore certainly have their place, true terror...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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Why We Love to Love Villains: A Celebration of the Dark Side
When I was a kid my parents took me to see Star Wars (I am so old, it was a brand new movie in theaters then) and I came out dazzled....
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 17, 20245 min read
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Top Horror Crossovers: When Horror Mashes Up with Sci-Fi, Fantasy, or Noir
Horror has always been a genre of boundless creativity. From haunted mansions to cursed objects, it thrives on unexpected twists and...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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Psychological Horror Films That Will Keep You Up All Night
There’s something uniquely terrifying about psychological horror. Unlike jump scares and gore, these films get under your skin, burrowing...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 13, 20245 min read
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Slasher Films We Can't Stop Watching: What Makes Them So Addictive?
It seems to be one of the most enduring of modern horrors. A genres that (debatable) started with Hitchcock's Psycho and then the...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 12, 20245 min read
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The Scariest Horror Novels of All Time: Are These Titles Still Terrifying Today?
Horror fans know the thrill of turning the page, feeling a chill creep up their spine as tension builds and darkness unfolds. But as time...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 11, 20244 min read
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Splatterpunk Fiction: The Most Disturbing Titles You’ll Never Forget
Splatterpunk—a genre that boldly goes where few others dare. Defined by its graphic depictions of violence, gore, and depravity,...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 10, 20244 min read
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How Horror Reflects Society’s Biggest Fears: From Nuclear Threats to Isolation
Horror isn’t just about jump scares, gore, or monsters lurking in the dark. It’s a mirror reflecting society’s deepest anxieties. Over...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 9, 20244 min read
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10 Lesser-Known Horror Novelists Every Die-Hard Fan Should Read
Horror fiction fans, rejoice! While Stephen King and Shirley Jackson dominate the landscape, there’s a treasure trove of lesser-known...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 6, 20244 min read
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Villains We Love to Hate: Ranking the Most Iconic Horror Antagonists
Horror thrives on its villains. These characters torment our heroes, haunt our dreams, and leave us peeking through our fingers while...
Bryan Alaspa
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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