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Movie or Series? How do you like to be scared on screen?
My copy of The Devil in Silver. I’m currently reading The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValle, which is the source for the next series of the horror anthology series The Terror . As Dan Simmons, who wrote The Terror , the historical Arctic horror that was adapted for the first series, has recently died, and as there are several horror adaptations on the horizon, I thought I’d look at what feels like a fairly modern debate – do you adapt for movie or TV? Now, when I say TV, I’m

W M Parslow
Mar 66 min read


Damnation or Deliverance:
“What dost thou want?”
The illusion of choice.
“Wouldst thou like the taste of butter, a pretty dress? Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?”Temptation to a better, more independent life.
“Dost thou see a book before thee? Remove thy shift. I will guide thy hand.”
And then we have submission before forbidden knowledge. How does Robert Eggers have such deep insight into the oppression and sacrifices of women, and how loudly does he have to continue to scream before others

Eris Grey
Jan 29 min read


Top 5 Horror Cold Opens that Go Hard
Most horror movies take their time — a little atmosphere here, a spooky hint there — before pulling you into the dark. But every so often, a film doesn’t wait. It opens the door, pulls you inside, and locks it behind you. These are our top 5 horror cold opens that go hard — the scenes that don’t need setup, don’t waste a second, and tell you everything you need to know about the horror to come. The Empty Man (2020) The Empty Man's cold open is arguably better than the entir

Eris Grey
Nov 12, 20253 min read
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