I read “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie in middle school and was hooked on the murder mystery. “Scream” had come out only a year earlier and I knew that was supposed to be quite a mystery as well, mixed with horror elements. So after I watched it, I had found my new obsession. The whodunnits paced the way for my love of Jason and Michael, and eventually branched out into every corner horror has to offer. I love to incorporate lots of mystery and dread in my stories. I love to build tension and have the reader question everything and everyone within the story. I get a thrill out of messing with the reader.
Why do you think the horror is so popular in both literature and films?
I think horror is so popular because fear is something everyone has in common. Everyone is afraid of something, even if they won’t admit it. Horror films and literature have a way of tapping into those fears and getting your heart racing. And that itself is a thrill.
What do you think of the alternative sources of horror, such as Reddit’s No Sleep stories?
I love the alternative sources. I love a good Creepypastas story, especially when it deals with the fear of something unknown. Those are the most powerful when they’re done correctly. I think a good chunk of the future horror classics will have origins in the Creepypastas or No Sleep realm.
What kind of horror do you prefer for your own entertainment?
I love slasher films. They’re my favorite sub-genre of horror. The old Friday the 13th and Halloween films are like comfort food to me. Toss in the whodunnit aspect with a shocking twist or reveal at the end, and I’m 100% in on that.
What is your favorite kind of horror monster and why?
Aside from the iconic slasher villains, I love a good giant animal movie. Alligator from the 80s is one of my favorites. Anaconda, Lake Placid…all really fun. I also love monsters that have a sympathetic backstory.
Do you do anything special for Halloween?
Nothing super crazy. I have three kids, so family friendly Halloween movies have become normal. Trick or treating is a must as well. And I try to squeeze in AMC Fear Fest whenever I can.
Name one of your horror stories you think fans should read.
I’ve been proud of quite a few of my horror stories in the last two years. I wrote a slasher thriller called Cheater, Cheater back in 2019 and just re-released it with a new ending this summer. It is also currently in pre-production as an indie horror film, so that’s better exciting to be a part of that process. Another one would be The Whool, which will be re-released through Raven Tale Publishing very soon under the title The Blood of Burrows. That story had gathered so much more positive attention than I ever expected it to.
I love slasher films. They’re my favorite sub-genre of horror. The old Friday the 13th and Halloween films are like comfort food to me. Toss in the whodunnit aspect with a shocking twist or reveal at the end, and I’m 100% in on that.
What is your favorite kind of horror monster and why?
Aside from the iconic slasher villains, I love a good giant animal movie. Alligator from the 80s is one of my favorites. Anaconda, Lake Placid…all really fun. I also love monsters that have a sympathetic backstory.
Do you do anything special for Halloween?
Nothing super crazy. I have three kids, so family friendly Halloween movies have become normal. Trick or treating is a must as well. And I try to squeeze in AMC Fear Fest whenever I can.
I’ve been proud of quite a few of my horror stories in the last two years. I wrote a slasher thriller called Cheater, Cheater back in 2019 and just re-released it with a new ending this summer. It is also currently in pre-production as an indie horror film, so that’s better exciting to be a part of that process. Another one would be The Whool, which will be re-released through Raven Tale Publishing very soon under the title The Blood of Burrows. That story had gathered so much more positive attention than I ever expected it to.
Special thanks to Scott Donnelly for giving us such a big update! I'll be revisiting CHEATER CHEATER next week.
As always,
AstraDaemon
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