Catholic Horror

The Christian Origins of Western Horror

Halloween is the perfect time to reflect on how Westen horror fiction stands apart from other fiction genres. Whereas other storytelling forms have veered away from their spiritual and moral foundations, only horror has retained a clear link to its Christian roots. From medieval Europe’s tales of demonic possession to…
October 31, 202425 Comments
Marble Hornets

The Link From Gen Y Nostalgia to Gen Z Horror

Our recent post on analog horror brought out a lot of folks to comment. It was especially edifying to get more of the Millennial view on the genre. Related: Analog Horror: The Past as Nightmare, Not Nostalgia The most copious treatment of the subject comes from commenter Rudolph Harrier: This…
August 14, 202410 Comments
Analog Horror

Analog Horror: The Past as Nightmare, Not Nostalgia

In recent years, a fascinating trend has emerged within the horror genre that has captivated the imaginations of Generation Z: analog horror. Cribbing the aesthetics of VHS tapes, public access television, and other analog media, this subgenre is the opposite of retrowave. Becauuse instead of eliciting nostalgia for simpler times,…
August 13, 20249 Comments
Tales From the Darkside

Tales From the Darkside: The Movie

In honor of the Spooky Season, and to give my regular readers a sample of the fun they're missing out on, I here repost a patron exclusive from last month: my review of Tales From the Darkside: The Movie. Don't let the title fool you. Tales From the Darkside: The…
October 17, 2023
Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2, the sequel to the beloved 1982 original, certainly has its macabre storytelling moments. While it doesn't quite reach the same heights as its predecessor, it manages to deliver a decent dose of chills that should satisfy fans of anthology-style horror. One of the movie's standout segments is "The…
September 18, 2023
creepshow

Creepshow

Special Offer: All writing is persuasion. But knowing what approach works and when can be a challenge. Let best selling ghostwriter Joshua Lisec show you the best persuasive techniques to supercharge your writing. Check out his offer now. The anthology format is a woefully underused cinematic style, in particular when…
September 13, 20236 Comments
Sam McGee

The Cremation of Sam McGee

The cozy season is upon us once again. In honor of the year's spookiest holiday, please enjoy this rendition of the classic chiller, "The Cremation of Sam McGee' by Robert W. Service. Read for our delight by Cozy.TV's poly/sci savant, Wendell: For all the behind-the-scenes political dirt your American history…
October 31, 20221 Comment

Deracinated Horror

Horror stories give special insight into a culture's belief system. Since they serve as cautionary tales more than any other type of story, they tend to embody their native society's moral code. Throughout the lifespan of Western civilization, nearly all horror stories incorporated Christian beliefs or were at least rooted…
August 24, 202026 Comments
The Coof Cult

The Coof Cult

As the world braces for the looming coronavirus pandemic, scattered details are emerging of a deliberate and sinister motive behind the outbreak. Kudos to internet sleuth Mister Anti-Bully and Metokur's Sweetie Squad for piecing this horrifying puzzle together. Jim's friend's Twitter feed has gained a well-deserved reputation for breaking news…
February 24, 202012 Comments
The Can that Laughs

The Can that Laughs

In a turn worthy of a coke-fueled Stephen King novel, reports have surfaced of Amazon's Alexa digital assistant exhibiting eerie behavior. Amazon is trying to stop its Amazon Echos, powered by the Alexa voice-activated assistant, from suddenly laughing. The online retail giant told to tech news publication The Verge on…
March 8, 201811 Comments