Sometimes, the scariest, most inescapable horror is the kind that occurs in one’s own head. This month, we look at madness in horror. After …continue reading Donna Tha Dead: March Madness
Horror has a long and problematic relationship with how it depicts and stigmatizes mental illness, especially as it relates to women. There is a …continue reading Let’s Talk About: Mental Illness and the Unreliable Narrator
Want to feel good about your horror obsession? Here are five scientifically-backed mental health advantages of watching horror films. For many, the appeal of …continue reading Horror Heals: Why Horror is Good for Your Mental Health
In the face of annihilation, two films ask what it means to be human — magnificent but monstrous — are we destined or doomed? When the …continue reading Perfect Replication and Evolution
The most iconic horror movie villains deliver thrills and chills, but they also cut much deeper to reflect collective fears and humanity. Though the …continue reading 10 Iconic Horror Movie Villains and What They Represent
Part of what makes horror so effective is how well it taps into deep-rooted trauma to scare you and, in some cases, scar you …continue reading Six Films That Scared Me Shitless
Horror is as much education as entertainment. Take our quiz to see if you recognize the genre gem based on the pearls of wisdom …continue reading Five Life Lessons From Horror
The holiday horror anthology “Nightmare on 34th Street” looked promising, but an egregiously misplaced focus on mental illness left me cold. Because it’s the …continue reading Reel Review: Nightmare on 34th Street
Craving horror that lingers long after the last scene and leaves you with plenty to think about and discuss? Dig into these genre classics. …continue reading Horror Movies Worth Watching or Writing About: A Fear-Inducing Cinematic Delight
When it comes to the psychology of horror, creating fear is all about the art of disruption and challenging our sense of normalcy. Normalcy. …continue reading Psychology of Horror: The Art of Disruption
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