Hello my Freaky Darlings, Last week we chatted about Modern Horror, this week we'll be chatting about Women in Horror. 'It is women who love horror. Gloat over it. Feed on it. Are nourished by it. Shudder and cling and cry out-and come back for more.' - Bela Lugosi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bela_Lugosi ). When I tell people … Continue reading Women in horror
Writing
Guest Post: Writers are Whores
Hello my Freaky Darlings, Today I have Angel Leigh McCoy on my blog. She's an incredible writer and one of the few who has managed to make me truly uncomfortable and creeped out, but at the same time make me go wow, that's so beautifully written. Writers are Whores By Angel Leigh McCoy I’ll say … Continue reading Guest Post: Writers are Whores
Modern Horror
Hello my Freaky Darlings, Last week we discussed the history of horror, today we'll be chatting about modern horror. 'Apart from the often head-on, graphic quality of today’s horror, there’s not much difference between the works of the ‘old guard’ and those of the new blood. All horror is a journey into darkness – as … Continue reading Modern Horror
What is Horror
Hello my Freaky Darlings, This week we'll chat about what horror is. "There's a major difference between real-life horror and fictional horror and how we respond to it on a visceral and emotional level. There is nothing scarier than the 3am phone call, the sound of breaking glass when you're in the house by yourself … Continue reading What is Horror
