4 Great Resources For Fans Of Horror
If you love spooky stories, ghostly happenings, and things that go bump in the night, you're probably a fan of horror. From books to movies to podcasts, there are plenty of ways to experience scary tales about everything from supernatural specters to cold-blooded serial killers. The resources listed here are worth checking out if you're looking for a new way to enjoy this genre. This video was made with Ezvid Wikimaker.
Resources For Those Looking For Horror Media
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Hellbent for Horror | Podcast that delves into horror movies, books, stories, and songs |
| BloodList | Annual list of unproduced horror & dark genre scripts |
| Sebastian Bendix | Los Angeles-based writer and musician and host of Friday Night Frights |
| PseudoPod | Podcast that presents short horror fiction |
Fun Activities for Horror Fans
For some of us, Halloween is a year-round event. Whether you want to prepare for next October, or always enjoy bringing a little spookiness into your life, here are some fun ideas you could try:
- Read horror books and Creepypastas
- Get a fog machine and make your own haunted house
- Bake spooky desserts, like zombie gingerbread men
- Decorate with cauldrons and skeletons
- Use a Ouija board to hold a seance
- Make a spooky playlist on your favorite music app
What Horror Films Teach Us About Ourselves
Classic Horror Novels
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
- The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe
- Dracula by Bram Stoker
- The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Why Do We Like Being Scared?
In Depth
If you're a fan of all things dark, twisted and macabre, you've come to the right place. From frightful podcasts, to spooky short stories, you'll want to check out everything on this sinister list. Here, in no particular order, are four creepy resources you can enjoy all year round.
Up first, in the #1 spot, we have Hellbent for Horror. This podcast is produced by writer S.A. Bradley, a lifelong fan of all things horror. By exploring a wide array of movies, books, stories, and songs, Bradley seeks to remind fans of why they love this genre in the first place. Episodes of the podcast focus on everything from George Romero to video stores.
Bradley champions the proud tradition of the horror story and how it can utilize allegory and metaphor to connect with audiences. He also seeks to work past the shame that often plagues fans of the genre. In 2018, he published a book about his own fascination with violent stories, using his personal experiences to examine motifs and tropes.
Bradley champions the proud tradition of the horror story and how it can utilize allegory and metaphor to connect with audiences.
At #2, we have BloodList, an annual list of unproduced horror and dark genre screenplays and pilots voted upon by working industry professionals. It was created by literary manager and producer Kailey Marsh in 2009 to bring attention to unproduced thriller and horror scripts in circulation. The list is announced each year around Halloween.
BloodList has become a resource for producers searching for their next project, as well as for aspiring writers to gain exposure. Past entries have included Black Swan, Bird Box, Arrival, and Chronicle. Since 2016, Bloodlist has also hosted the Fresh Blood Screenwriting Initiative, a free submission system for unrepresented writers.
In the #3 spot is Sebastian Bendix, a Los Angeles based writer and musician, as well as host of the horror film series, Friday Night Frights. The bi-weekly screening series showcases cult classic horror and genre films such as The Mutilator, Re-Animator, and The House of the Devil.
The bi-weekly screening series showcases cult classic horror and genre films such as The Mutilator, Re-Animator, and The House of the Devil.
Bendix is a contributor to the horror fiction podcast, The Wicked Library. His prolific writing portfolio includes two published novels, The Patchwork Girl and The Stronghold, the horror-superhero comic Mister Simian, and several short stories. He also contributed to the genre-bending science fiction anthology film Portals.
And finally, #4 on our list is PseudoPod. For over a decade, this podcast has been producing short horror fiction in audio form. PseudoPod features diverse tales that run the spectrum from grim realism to blatantly supernatural dark fantasy. Its archives include highly literary stories reminiscent of Poe or Lovecraft as well as vulgar shock-value pulp fiction.
This weekly podcast reaches a larger audience than any other short fiction horror market, and contributors are paid professional rates. Each year, PseudoPod celebrates a month of stories by women, promoting the women on its staff, and with special guest hosts. The podcast also semi-regularly showcases themed flash fiction stories.
