Horror: Defining the Genre, Sub-genres, Styles, and More
Two of my favorite topics in all the world are genre and horror. I'm simply fascinated by the ways that we, as creators and consumers, decide to delineate and define genre. What "counts" as what? Who decides? When is it black and white vs. shades of gray? Horror, in particular, is a fascinating conversation to have, not just because I like it so much, but because of all the genres, horror probably has the most stigma and shame swirling in its depths (though erotica is in the running). What this leads to is a lot of skewing and denial, muddying otherwise clear waters until it becomes much more difficult to see the blocks that horror is made up of.
Genre talks, meet horror talks. This is my jam. Let's talk about the horror genre in all if its dark, controversial glory. And what the hell, let's do it in an infographic. (Click to enlarge.)
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This might be your best column yet (and probably the one you spent the most time on). Making these points graphically is effective.
Also, candy corn.
Great column! Is this the top secret thing you've been waiting to do?! Also, I see you sneaking candy corn in there.
Kristin- Thank you so much!! Yes, I spent hours and hours making this one--so glad you like it. :)
Ashley- Thanks! Yep, this is the one I've been itching to do for a long time. (It seems inevitable, doesn't it?)
I don't know what y'all are talking about with candy corn, though. All I see is a mountain. ;)
I got to be Facebook like #666! Hehe.
Great article, Annie.
Ha, nice! XD Thanks, Repo!