Author: Cris Mark Baroro

Spectral Cities: Urban Decay through the Lens of Horror

Spectral Cities: Urban Decay through the Lens of Horror

In the crevices of urban landscapes, where the vibrancy of city lights dims, a different, more haunting beauty emerges. Spectral cities, or metropolises exhibiting signs of urban decay, often serve as the perfect backdrop for horror tales and the macabre. Through the lens of horror, these cities are not just spaces of neglect but realms where the past and present coalesce, birthing stories that captivate and terrify.

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Beneath the Mask: Psychological Horror and the Human Psyche

Beneath the Mask: Psychological Horror and the Human Psyche

 

Psychological horror occupies a special place at the top of the horror genre. But it grows in the strange shadows of the mind, not in overt acts or visible monsters. This article does just that by exploring the central role psychological horror plays in penetrating our deepest fears and penetrating the veil of consciousness. 
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