Fear is one of the fundamental emotions not just of the human condition, but of animal life in general. It has fundamental ties to the evolution of awareness. Being such a basic emotion, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that upon closer analysis it can be divided into more precise descriptions of the feelings involved.
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The Art of Anachronisms
There’s an art to using anachronisms in storytelling. Just throwing it into a story because you’re too lazy to make the period adjustments rarely works. It can make a story feel poorly researched or poorly put together. However, it has its uses when used well.
Continue reading “The Art of Anachronisms”Why Does the Horror Genre Exist?
It’s not uncommon to see people who are not into Horror question why it exists. Even people who are into Horror find themselves questioning it at times. On the surface, it does seem strange. Fear is a negative emotion that is uncomfortable and it is a basic instinct to avoid things that cause fear. Why would anyone seek it out?
Continue reading “Why Does the Horror Genre Exist?”Horror and Comedy: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Anyone who has studied both genres probably has reacted to this title with something along the lines of “well duh!” However, many people have only lightly glanced at one or both genres. A few people even refuse to consume one of them. So, the close relationship between the two may be lost.
Continue reading “Horror and Comedy: Two Sides of the Same Coin”Battle Epics: The Forgotten Movie Genre
War Movies have been a mainstay of cinema since the medium has existed. Even in the days of silent film, many of the early hits were War Movies. Take a look at The General (1926) as an example of an early one and Greyhound (2020) as a more recent one. However, with the constant presence of this genre, there is a subgenre that has largely disappeared.
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