Horror, in all its forms—books, movies, and other media—has captivated audiences for centuries. However, beyond the spine-chilling tales and fear-inducing narratives, lies a profound connection between horror and individuals who have experienced real-life trauma, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex-PTSD (C-PTSD). As a horror writer and former therapist, I have observed the intriguing…
Welcome, dear readers, to another chilling exploration into the realm of horror cinema. Today, we delve into the twisted and infernal world of Kirsty Cotton, one of the finest examples of a final girl in the genre. In the Hellraiser franchise’s first two installments, Kirsty faces unimaginable horrors and adversaries, exhibiting a remarkable strength of…
I had a chat with Michael the other night while we were watching a run-of-the-mill slasher that shall remain unnamed. Now I’m dragging you into it, dear reader. Let’s venture into the twisted realm of nightmares and explore the tenacity and resilience of one of horror cinema’s most iconic figures: Nancy Thompson from Wes Craven’s…
This post first appeared on Quora March 31, 2020 Is it true that the more you watch thriller horror movies, the more will you think bad about life? Not at all. There is no evidence to support this idea at all. In fact, horror films can be therapeutic. I’m one of the most optimistic people…
A wolf’s cry, for a long time, has been a signal of danger to humans. We hear that cry and it could mean more of them are on their way, on their way to hurt us and harm our flocks.
This post originally appeared on Quora January 15, 2019. H. P. Lovecraft was one of Stephen King’s greatest inspirations. Is there a more influential writer of horror than H.P. Lovecraft? If so who and why? Considering that Lovecraft was heavily influenced by Edgar Allan Poe, the argument could be made that Poe was a more…
This post appeared on Quora March 6, 2020. Do children find jack in the boxes inherently creepy or is it just years of horror movies that instilled this feeling in us? No and no. This is not an either/or situation. Children who are presented with a Jack in The Box are not afraid of them…
This post originally appeared on Quora February 19, 2020. What are some childhood horrifying stories? I have several and have detailed them in other answers. I survived attempted murder when I was eight. That same year, I survived two attempted kidnappings. The attempted murder was a neighbor who tried to drown me in our backyard…
These posts originally appeared on Quora. I am a die-hard Addams Family fan. Are the Addams Family considered evil or just insanely obscure? The Addams family is not evil, nor are they really considered evil by fans of the show/comic/films. They’re eccentric and… They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky! They’re altogether ooky the…
This post originally appeared on Quora March 21, 2020. Is Candyman a scary movie? For some people, yes, Candyman is a scary movie. Some people I know, to this day, will not say “Candyman” in a mirror five times for fear of what will happen to them. Typically these are people who are superstitious or…
