Gored to Death:
Friday, 14 May 2010 02:44 | 
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A not-for the weak of stomach discussion on gore and fiction.
The topic of gratuitous gore in fiction is an issue which only came about in the past few decades. Before that transformation, most horror was dark, insidious and malignant. Since that time, the professional horror fiction industry has become a manufacturer of seemingly repetitive pulp that focuses on the mundane instead of the macabre. Instead of running for our lives, we're busy gouging out eyeballs, peeling back flesh, and following other protracted ventures through substandard Biology 101.
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Just a Good ol' Boy: A Horror Archetype?Tuesday, 04 May 2010 19:39 | Written by Admin | | |
This unspoken subgenre of casual horror was established by the reigning king of horror: Stephen King. He single-handedly brought horror fiction, not only to the forefront of the publishing industry, but made it completely accessible to the average American adult. Rather than regarding his work as the "fast food" of the literary industry, we would be better served to regard his work as something which has saved professional publishing much fiscal hardship by bringing in millions of new and faithful readers. He was an innovative pioneer that brought an unimaginable wave of interest to reading and writing fiction. Last Updated (Tuesday, 04 May 2010 19:56)
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The Fascination of FearSunday, 28 June 2009 15:19 | Written by Admin | | |
It’s easy to see why many horror fans may gravitate towards foreign material when you compare the general factors. Foreign horror tends to lean more towards the classic side of horror, as in Gothic novels and complete attention on the elements that make the novel truly, “horror.” Foreign filmmakers don’t appear to simply look for a response; they look for a reaction to horror. Many American counterparts seem to desire the opposite. They want to “shock” the viewer instead of scare them. Many of the respective entities used in books and film are just “in-your-face,” and leave no room for suspense or doubt. Last Updated (Tuesday, 04 May 2010 20:00)
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