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Horror Without the Monster: How Authors Create Fear Through Atmosphere and Suspense
When most people think of horror, they imagine grotesque creatures, terrifying monsters, or supernatural entities lurking in the shadows....
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 15, 20244 min read
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The Shining: Novel vs. Movie – Two Horror Icons, One Terrifying Legacy
When it comes to horror, few stories loom as large as The Shining. Â Whether you first encountered the eerie corridors of the Overlook...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 14, 20244 min read
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Evil Technology: How Horror Fiction Explores Our Growing Fear of AI and Advanced Tech
In an era where smartphones, AI assistants, and self-driving cars are no longer the stuff of science fiction, it’s no wonder that horror...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 11, 20244 min read
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The Horror of the Mind: How Mental Illness is Depicted in Psychological Horror
Psychological horror taps into the deepest fears we hold—those that don’t rely on jump scares, gore, or monsters lurking in the shadows...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 10, 20244 min read
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Horror in the Wilderness: Why Nature Can Be as Terrifying as Any Monster
My love of horror started with the sub-genre "nature horror." My first love in horror was Jaws and I have always had a soft spot for the...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 9, 20244 min read
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Body Horror and the Fear of Transformation: Why Changing Forms Terrifies Us
Body horror is one of the most unsettling subgenres in horror fiction, and for good reason. There’s something universally terrifying...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 8, 20245 min read
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Review: Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981) – A Chilling Tale of Vengeance and Small-Town Horror
People sometimes dismiss TV horror, but the fact is, there has never been a better time for horror on the small screen. Of course, I am...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 7, 20243 min read
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Top Folk Horror Movies That Will Give You Chills
Folk horror is the kind of slow-burning, atmospheric nightmare that creeps into your bones and stays there. If you’re into ancient...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 4, 20244 min read
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The Best Psychological Horror Films of All Time: Mind-Bending Frights You Need to Watch
Psychological horror is the perfect blend of fear and mental torment. It messes with your head, makes you question reality, and keeps you...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 3, 20244 min read
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The Evolution of the Haunted House: From Gothic Mansions to Modern Suburbia
From the eerie, sprawling manors of classic Gothic literature to the seemingly innocent homes tucked away in modern suburban...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 2, 20244 min read
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The Psychology of Fear: Why Horror Movies Keep Getting Under Our Skin
There’s something deliciously terrifying about watching a horror movie. You know you’re safe on your couch or in a theater, but the jump...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 1, 20244 min read
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The Rise of Folk Horror: How Folklore and Superstition Shape the Modern Horror Genre
If you’re a fan of eerie, atmospheric horror that crawls under your skin, chances are you’ve heard of folk horror . In recent years, this...
Bryan Alaspa
Sep 30, 20244 min read
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The Role of Religion in Horror: Exploring the Sacred and the Profane
Religion and horror have been intertwined for centuries, with religious themes and imagery creating some of the most terrifying and...
Bryan Alaspa
Sep 27, 20244 min read
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Monsters Reimagined: How Authors are Redefining Classic Horror Creatures
Monsters have always lurked in the dark corners of our imagination, terrifying us for centuries. From the towering figure of...
Bryan Alaspa
Sep 26, 20244 min read
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Why Slow-Burn Horror Is Making a Comeback: The Thrill of the Wait
Horror fans, rejoice! Slow-burn horror, that creeping, tension-building style of storytelling that pulls you in and refuses to let go, is...
Bryan Alaspa
Sep 25, 20245 min read
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Three Summer 2024 Horror Movies that Just Missed It
Summer 2024 is over and I am taking the time to look back at the films I saw this year. I am not a professional critic (I was so close...
Bryan Alaspa
Sep 24, 20246 min read
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Movie Review: "Milk & Serial" the YouTube Freebie Horror Movie
You kinda have to love the way things can get out to audiences these days. I was there to jump immediately on the bandwagon when Amazon...
Bryan Alaspa
Sep 23, 20243 min read
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Movie Review: The Creepy-Crawly Horror of "Infested"
Back in 2018 I wrote and published a novel called S.P.I.D.A.R. and it was set in the remote (and real life) town of Whittier, Alaska....
Bryan Alaspa
Sep 20, 20244 min read
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Now is the Time for the Horror Fiction Novella: Why Novellas are Having a Moment
The horror genre has always had a dedicated fanbase, from Stephen King’s full-length epics to Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling short stories....
Bryan Alaspa
Sep 19, 20244 min read
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Book Review: Duncan Ralston's "Puzzle House"
I've said it before, and I will say it again (right now, in fact) but it has never been a better time to be a fan of horror literature....
Bryan Alaspa
Sep 18, 20244 min read
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