Reflections on Horror
Short essays, videos & community collaborations focused on the humanity within the horror genre
Sometimes serious. Oftentimes not.
Always a safe space for 'fraidy cats. Never glorifying extremity.
The Benefit of Embracing Belief
Two films by Demián Rugna, Terrified & When Evil Lurks, reap rewards by skipping the stages of denial and getting straight to the point.
Less in More: The Art of Simplicity in World-Ending Horror
Three films that take big, apocalyptic swings on a low budget: Pontypool, The Beach House & Coherence
What It Means to Live Without Pain
Decacdence, Dependance & Death on display in The Fall of the House of Usher
Get to Know Me: John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness
What does my life-long love for this overlooked gem say about me, and what I seek in a horror film?
Competent Horror’s Connection Problem
Enjoy the ride or become invested in what happens onscreen - that’s the difference between a competent film and a great film.
Grief: A Shared and Isolating Emotion
Grief is like scar tissue. It identifies the existence of a wound while creating a new form of pain for the bearer. I explore two cinematic - and realistic - portrayals.
Pulse/Kairo: The Loneliness of Connection
What makes us lonely? Why do we avoid human connection while simultaneously craving it? Find out while exploring the similarities between the 2001 Japanese film Pulse, and my days working in a bank. (4 min read)