Could horror be exactly the right kind of fiction for the holidays? "Whether the festive season makes you happy or miserable, you can read about people who are (hopefully) in more immediate and serious trouble than you," argues author Erika Johansen. She selects 10 slow-build tales, from "The Terror," by Dan Simmons, which will get you through a long plane ride, to "The Witching Hour," the only Anne Rice she's ever liked.
Hey, hey! Episode 3 is up! Check out my conversation with evolutionary biologist Zack Blount, who lets us know why #scientists need to read widely—and tells us what makes for good #horror and a good #bookstore .
📽️ What's a horror movie that you feel is so: striking, unique, disturbing, profound, &/or beautiful that it transcends to the level of ART?
(Not for just a scene, or moments, or even a performance, but for the ENTIRE film.)
Four that immediately occurred to me:
The Shining
The Devils
The Wolf House
There Will Be Blood
I can think of more but I'm curious what YOU all think...
I have to go eat & do stuff but I'll be back on later to see what you all said!