This is such a beautiful piece and recognition of a genre that I love but have always struggled to put that adoration into words. This is how true crime feels for me as well. A way to slowly let my fear rather than bury it.
Great essay! I used to watch so many horror movies. Now that I’m a parent, I cannot stomach harm to a child (or animal). Now I have to read reviews, plot synopses, Reddit, etc before watching the movie. I need to know what happens, who lives, who dies, and who did it or I get way too anxious.
This is such a beautiful piece and recognition of a genre that I love but have always struggled to put that adoration into words. This is how true crime feels for me as well. A way to slowly let my fear rather than bury it.
Great essay! I used to watch so many horror movies. Now that I’m a parent, I cannot stomach harm to a child (or animal). Now I have to read reviews, plot synopses, Reddit, etc before watching the movie. I need to know what happens, who lives, who dies, and who did it or I get way too anxious.
I get it. Weirdly, I used to be that way when I was younger, and now I'm pretty much open to anything. Then again, I am not a parent.
I have major trouble with scene of animals being killed, as well, but it's easy enough for me to simply look away and compartmentalize it.