Watch or Don’t: We Are What We Are

The recent release of We Are What We Are on Netflix has led to comparing this American version with Mexico's Somos Lo Que Hay on Horror-Writers.Net first here and then here. Their verdict is that the original is a more textured, mindful film. I have not seen it yet, but watching the American version was … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: We Are What We Are

Why Horror

Kira Butler recently asked on Twitter why people write horror. As a writer in the genre, she used these tweets to begin crafting her own response. This is the tweet I sent, and the extension of my response. It applies not exclusively to me as a writer of horror, but as a fan too: "I write horror to … Continue reading Why Horror

Four Lessons from Dr. Hannibal Lecter #marchtowardmadness

Congratulations to Dr. Hannibal Lecter, our March Toward Madness Chiller Champion! It's been a harrowing journey for Dr. Lecter. He defeated Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers in the human division before facing Pinhead in the Final Cut Four and Vigo in the championship match. So, what have we learned? Lesson #1 Humans prefer other humans. … Continue reading Four Lessons from Dr. Hannibal Lecter #marchtowardmadness

Vote Now: Final Cut Four #marchtowardmadness

Things are heating up as our villain divisions collide. Who will survive for the Chiller Championship later this weekend? Vote now before you lose your favorites! Ghosts vs. Monsters Vigo (Ghostbusters II)                                   Count Dracula (Dracula) Kills: Hundreds                                                       Kills: Tons Weapons:                                                                 Weapons: Army of Spirits & Baby Possession                      Fangs & Sexiness Demons vs. Humans Pinhead (Hellraiser)                    … Continue reading Vote Now: Final Cut Four #marchtowardmadness