Good faces off against evil in James Herbert’s The Dark
Herbert’s novel combines elements of a haunted house story, a zombie tale, and a meditation on the nature of evil.
Why it’s so difficult to adapt Stephen King’s books for film
Being able to see King’s horrors is a significant drawback in terms of their emotional and affective impact – with one exception.
“You don’t really believe what you read”: Stephen King on the attraction of horror fiction
Horror fiction provides a buffer against the ongoing stresses and upheavals of the real world.
What we fear
The genre that preys on the subconscious is more varied and interesting that it is frequently given credit for.
Grady Hendrix recalls popular horror’s heyday in Paperbacks from Hell
Grady Hendrix’s Paperbacks from Hell is a nostalgic tour through 1970’s and ’80s horror fiction.
The eyes have it: “I Am the Doorway” by Stephen King
Stephen King's short story "I Am the Doorway" rides the line between science fiction and horror.