We’ve examined the Horror Heroine Hierarchy already, now it’s time to switch the mirror and shine it on the XY chromosomal pair. That’s right people of the Jackverse — menses help make horror just like the womenses do. But how does the XY differ from the XX? Is it a […]
horror thriller
Ah the horror movie heroine. They are, in all honesty, that which drives the horror film forward. They offer the story tension, fear, strength, a good scream, and (in some cases) a layer of sexuality. Without the heroine, horror would have a much harder time competing with modern genre cinema. […]
Horror Heroine Hierarchy
That’s right lovelies and gentlemints of the Jackverse — zombies have taken over Louisville, Kentucky. Or at least that’s what one construction sign would have us believe. Of course, we all know that I believe! And boy do I believe. The zombies will arrive…no, actually they already have arrived. Only […]
Beware: Zombies Ahead
After doing a grueling twelve hour mountain bike race last Saturday, the next day was all about finally seeing the movie that has had more hype than any other sci-fi film since Lucas released the first of the Star Wars prequels. And instead of going home thinking “What was he […]
Prometheus: Scott shows Lucas how to do the prequel
As everyone in the Jackverse knows, I loves me some horror. I have since I was a child (thank you Sammy Terry). I should have known that passion for fright would lead me on a collision course with a career as a writer of horror. At the moment, I am […]
What makes good horror?
The other night I took the time to finally watch The Woman In Black. This looked to be a nice, atmospheric ghost story that could be a real gem. I hadn’t read any of the reviews (intentionally) and grabbed some pop corn and soda, turned out the lights, and hit […]
Six ways to ruin a good creepy ghost story
Disclaimer: These letters are fiction. They are meant for entertainment purposes and are only loosely based on real killers. John Wayne Gacy, aka The “Killer Clown”. Few men illicit such revulsion as he. A rapist and murderer of young boys and men, Gacy buried his victims within the crawl space […]
Killer Missives: Jack Hanley to John Wayne Gacy
A game of death. A battle for life. The slaughter of the innocent is at hand and a dreadful game that began during The Depression, has come to claim new victims. Death has found a new dealer and the game a new ferocity. Detectives Jamie Davenport and Skip Abrahms find […]
Endgame is now on sale!
Disclaimer: These letters are fiction. They are meant for entertainment purposes and are only loosely based on real killers. Piety at the hand of a twisted, merciless killer is something everyone should witness. Either first hand, or vicariously through, say, a letter – the proclamation of divinity from the mouths […]
Killer Missives: Albert Fish
Disclaimer: These letters are fiction. They are meant for entertainment purposes and are only loosely based on real killers. Good day fellow lovers of the macabre. Your favorite collector, Craven, here and I have dug up a rare beauty. You may know the name Ed Gein. He was the serial […]
Killer Missives: Ed Gein
I am kicking off a new spotlight section on Get Jack’d. Every Monday I will highlight a new book by a writer of Horror. This first installment — Edward Lorn’s Bay’s End. Follow Email PostShare on Tumblr
Highlighting Horror: Bay’s End by Edward Lorn
I love a good scare. And seriously, who doesn’t? Being frightened is a catharsis you don’t find with any other emotional response to an external stimulus. And even better when you’re being scared out of your underpants, nightgown, boxers, or skinsuit, when tucked in safely under mounds of blanket. And […]
Five of the scariest books you’ll regret reading (at night)
Last week I had one of those moments where I though my heart was going to slosh out of my nether-holes and I was just going to give up the writer ghost. Okay, I kid — I didn’t let it effect me THAT badly; but I must channel George Washington […]
Writely Advice: Turn away from rankings
I recently had the eerie privilege of interviewing a very like and very dark soul who also happens to be quite the brilliant writer of things horror. Her name is Nina D’Arcangela. Get used to it — you’ll be hearing a lot about it soon. Follow Email PostShare on Tumblr
The brilliantly dark Nina D’Arcangela
Girls, boys, and in-betweens of the Jack-verse, I recently had the privilege of interviewing Annetta Ribken for the 12 Days of Creepfest. Are you scared? You should be… Follow Email PostShare on Tumblr