Creating a truly terrifying horror film involves balancing deep fears, compelling storytelling, and emotion-manipulating techniques. Directors like John Carpenter and Ari Aster emphasize psychological elements and relatable fears, while others focus on atmosphere, sound, and character development. The genre continues to evolve, reflecting societal anxieties and exploring profound themes beyond simple scares.
Author Archives: L. Marie Wood
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It’s awards season again! I’ve had the honor of being included in some amazing magazines and anthologies this year, as well as had a few of my solo projects release. If you are part of the voting membership in the Horror Writers Association (Stoker Awards), the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (Nebula), and theContinue reading “… And just like that…”
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Writer and professor, Lisa Wood, offers a comprehensive deep dive into the study of horror fiction. With importance placed on knowing the history of the genre and how integral to storytelling research is, this textbook will serve as a referenceable guide for anyone interested in writing in the horror genre. This work, which is accessibleContinue reading “Whatchu Know About This? 13”
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A group of friends head out to enjoy a much-deserved night out and paintballing is on the menu. But the team they are playing against has something entirely different in mind. The friends find themselves in a battle for their lives in unfamiliar terrain against well-equipped opponents whose motivations are both irrational and lethal. Considered,Continue reading “Whatchu Know About This? 12”
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Bloodshot eyes stare at me curiously, peering out of one of those ski masks that cover your whole face. It wasn’t cold enough for that kind of thing – I don’t even think I’ve ever seen one of those in the stores around here. Must have bought it online. Just black. No design, no patternContinue reading “Whatchu Know About This? 11”
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“Penny Candy” from The Tales of Time
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“We cheer for the victories and gasp at the shortfalls, engrossed in the way her unique vision plays out, because it’s delivered with authenticity and an honesty we don’t always get from storytellers.” – R. J. JOSEPH, AUTHOR OF MONSTROUS DOMESTICITIES BUY NOW!
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“L. Marie Wood… might be rewriting existences and what we thought we understood reality and free will to be.” – R. J. JOSEPH, AUTHOR OF MONSTROUS DOMESTICITIES BUY NOW!
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“[The Realm] brings Cosmic Horror into the 21st century.” – John R. Robison, Priest, Sci/Fi/ Horror Enthusiast BUY NOW!
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2024-09-24-223208991 In here, things are strange. Imitation of Life is the third installment in The Open Book universe and is the product of a fevered dream experienced by one of the survivors. From his scratchings, “Hands moving, words flowing from someplace else, someplace other, someplace… Fevered dream disconnected life eternal dead void life nonexistent Life… Limbo… WordsContinue reading “Whatchu Know About This? 6”
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