By Mary SanGiovanni Writers are often posed the question of responsibility in their writing, particularly if they are writers of horror. Where are the lines in fiction which should not be crossed? When does fiction devolve into degeneracy? Do creatives have a responsibility for monitoring what they write and how they write it, and if...
by Destinee Schriner Art is more than an expression of oneself; it is and can be used to express an entire group of people. Jordan Peele is a prime example of doing this, not only in his movies but in television as well. What drew most American’s attention was his very successful movie, Get Out,...
Enemy Territory A cult classic waiting for its cult. With all the video stores I worked in, I can’t believe I never saw this one. Glorious 80’s action, Ray Parker Jr as our gun-toting hero, Jan-Michael Vincent as a burned out Vietnam vet who won’t take any shit, and Tony Todd’s dry run for the...
South Korea has a thriving film industry, and they are excelling with horror films. If you’re looking for some stories to keep you on the edge of your seat or biting your nails down to the quick, look no further than these offerings. Train to Busan Dad is busy and distracted, and his daughter is...
by V. Castro Halloween will always be my favorite holiday. It gives you something to look forward to once the school year begins, but is not as far away as Christmas. Growing up in Texas, October was also the beginning of a break from the sweltering summer temperatures. The crisp air and dark nights shifted...
“We forget that we are princes, warriors, tigers when things outside come to get us.” Estrella is in school, working on an assignment to write a fairy tale, when shots ring out. Her class dives to the floor, taking cover until the violence stops. While she is lying there her teacher gives her three pieces...
Until last week, I’d only attended crime fiction conventions. Entering the world of horror was an intriguing prospect, although it was apparent from the start that horror conventions are quite different from events like Bouchercon and Left Coast Crime. One of the strengths of horror conventions is that they are multimedia. This means that there...