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
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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: Chiller Championship #marchtowardmadness
This is it, the final moment! Who will emerge victorious? P.S. If anyone in Hollywood wants to make this movie, call me. Ghosts vs. Humans Vigo Von Homburg Deutschendorf (Ghostbusters II) Kills: Hundreds Weapons: Army of Spirits & Baby Possession As a human, Vigo was a medieval tyrant and sorcerer. When his serfs finally captured … Continue reading Vote Now: Chiller Championship #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
Does Sanctuary Exist? #TheWalkingDead “A”
SPOILER ALERT In the finale, much of the group is reunited at Terminus, which is just as nefarious as we thought. They put all our dear friends in a train car. No word on Beth, Carol, Tyreese, or Judith. The Details Rick, Michonne, and Carl are attacked by Joe's group, which threatens to rape both … Continue reading Does Sanctuary Exist? #TheWalkingDead “A”
Ghosts and Humans–The Sweetly Sick-steen #marchtowardmadness
If you missed Demons and Monsters yesterday, you can still vote. Division 3: Ghosts Freddy Krueger Vigo (A Nightmare on Elm Street) (Ghostbusters II) Kills: 35 Kills: Hundreds Weapon of Choice: Weapons of Choice: Dreams Army of Spirits & Baby Possession Poltergeist (Poltergeist) Samara Morgan … Continue reading Ghosts and Humans–The Sweetly Sick-steen #marchtowardmadness
Jennifer Brinkmeyer 