“I’d have to be pretty stupid to write a book about killing and then kill him the way I described in my book. I’d be announcing...
When we think about legendary Scream Queens from the world of horror, it’s usually iconic final girls or empowered assassins who jump to mind – women...
Warning: the following contains mild spoilers for The Blackcoat’s Daughter, I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, and Gretel & Hansel. In 1960,...
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for the X trilogy. Ambitious women are rarely judged kindly by history. Often called cruel or heartless, they’re punished for...
“I’m telling you, if you want boys to respect you, you have to show them that you’re serious. Blow something up. Shoot someone. Nothing gets a...
The slasher first established itself as the dominant art form of 1980s horror by capitalizing on the calendar. Arguably beginning with Black Christmas (1974) and Halloween...
“You know I don’t like blondes.” When referring to orgasm, the French use the term la petite mort which literally translates to “the little death.” At...
“The Queen must ride alone.” Grief is the great equalizer. No matter how hard we try to repress our pain after facing immense loss, sooner or...
“They’re not as nihilistic as they look on the internet. That’s just what they want you to think.” If there’s one thing Gen X and Elder...
“You see, I’ve always wanted a little girl.” School’s out for the summer and it’s time to roll up our sleeping bags, forge our physicals, put...
Warning: the following contains major spoilers for In a Violent Nature. Most seasoned horror fans have seen their share of slashers. From massive franchises to indie...
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Tarot. Tarot is one of the oldest and most popular methods of divination. A form of cartomancy, it’s the practice...
“A crying woman is a scheming woman.” Women are supposed to be natural caregivers. Once we become mothers, we’re expected to put aside our own physical...
“You killed my son! And, now, I kill you and I can’t think of anything more rational.” Compared to traditional slasher fare, there are many things...
Warning: The following contains major spoilers for The Strangers, The Strangers: Prey At Night, and The Strangers: Chapter One. Nothing sparks fear in the opening moments...
Stephen King is an interesting follow on the site formerly known as Twitter. When not posting about politics or his latest literary find, he’s ranting about...
Stephen King may be known for epic novels like It and The Stand, but many Constant Readers first met the Master of Horror through his short...
“She’s mine, and I’m hers.” The prison movie is a cornerstone of the cinematic landscape. Often adjacent to horror, there’s something inherently horrific about a building...
“When I was just a little girl I asked my mother, what will I be? Will I be pretty? Will I be rich? Here’s what she...
“You’d be a good mom someday, Auntie Beth. You know how to lie to kids.” In 1981, visionary director Sam Raimi unleashed The Evil Dead and...
“Chip! Our mother is Charles Manson!” What does it mean to be a good mother? Is it the ability to cook the perfect meatloaf or a...
“I am every little girl you ever watched, touched, hurt, screwed, killed.” Being a teenager is hard. In addition to raging hormones, awkward social interactions, and...
“This is life’s ultimate cruelty. It offers us a taste of youth and vitality, and then it makes us witness our own decay.” Is there anything...
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Immaculate and The First Omen. Horror has always served as a frightening mirror to reality. In his 1981 treatise...
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