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The Dead Girl and the Survivor Trope

The Dead Girl and the Survivor Trope

Emily Smith on two key female archetypes in the thriller, and why they're two sides of the same coin.

By Emily Smith | November 1, 2023

How Unlikeable Characters Freed Me From Perfectionism

How Unlikeable Characters Freed Me From Perfectionism

Olivia Worley considers the psychological thriller as a space free from judgement.

By Olivia Worley | November 1, 2023

On the Uncanny Delights of the <em>The Invisible Man </em>

On the Uncanny Delights of the The Invisible Man

James Whale's 1933 horror film is eerily charming and visually dazzling.

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 31, 2023

Monster, Survivor, Villain, Victim: The Many Faces of Queer Horror

"In horror—even poorly crafted horror—queers can find something to love and turn into a shelter."

By Adam Sass | October 31, 2023

What Are Thriller Authors Truly Afraid Of?

What Are Thriller Authors Truly Afraid Of?

Danielle Trussoni talks with some of today's top authors about what frightens them and how those fears play out in their fiction.

By Danielle Trussoni | October 31, 2023

Setting a Gothic Thriller in the World of Nonprofits

Setting a Gothic Thriller in the World of Nonprofits

Luke Dumas on the nuances of working at nonprofits, and why the sector was perfect for his new gothic novel.

By Luke Dumas | October 30, 2023

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A Roundtable Discussion on Indigenous Horror

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How the Intensity of Female Relationships Leaves the Door Open for Horror

How the Intensity of Female Relationships Leaves the Door Open for Horror

"in the company of other women, we are primed to trust deeply and let our guard down."

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Allison Epstein on the intersection of terrifying traditions

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90s Horror-Thrillers Created a New Generation of Would-Be Detectives

90s Horror-Thrillers Created a New Generation of Would-Be Detectives

Or, how Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer restored the mystery to slashers.

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100 years of Supernatural Searching

100 years of Supernatural Searching

Or, what the 1920s teach us about grief, fraud, and spiritualism.

By Anbara Salam | October 17, 2023

From Broadway Musicals to Thrilling Mysteries: A Writing Life in Two Acts

From Broadway Musicals to Thrilling Mysteries: A Writing Life in Two Acts

"I realized something that was huge but also completely grounding: Whatever format it takes, a story is a story."

By Heather Hach | October 17, 2023

Lately I’ve Been Dressing For Revenge: What Taylor Swift Teaches Us About Genre Fiction

Lately I’ve Been Dressing For Revenge: What Taylor Swift Teaches Us About Genre Fiction

Mandy McHugh on learning craft from a pop icon.

By Mandy McHugh | October 17, 2023

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