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World-renowned author Stephen King is known for his ability to terrify his audiences with his spine-chilling tales; however, in his essay “My Creature from the Black Lagoon,” King takes a step away from horror and analyzes the imagination, or lack thereof, of his readers. By bringing forth elements of science, literature, and his own childhood, King is able to provide different stand points for which his can readers to connect. King starts off by recounting the first movie he remembers seeing…

For as long as people have communicated, they’ve written and listened to horror stories. Whether it’s the old Mexican folktale of “La Llorona,” or even Stephen King’s “IT,” horrifying stories have been one of the most successful genres of all time. Why? The characters within these works often transform into better people by the end of the story, grasping the need for change in all those who watch it. Characters often face horror throughout their development in a narrative. These experiences…

The top novels to read this fall Fall is the perfect time to start thinking about new books that you want to read. Publishers release their heavy hitters in the fall as a lead up to Christmas sales, and this year there are some excellent choices to choose from. Be sure to pick up these top novels this season, and of course gift them to your friends! Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Celeste Ng is the author of Everything I Never Told You, and fans of her work have been eagerly awaiting…

Gothic literature has distinct characteristics. Examples of this style includes the work of an incredibly famous poet known as Edgar Allan Poe. Poe has a morbid style which is unique and makes him a well-known name in gothic literature. He remains well-known in current culture with works such as “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Raven.” Since the beginning of Edgar Allan Poe’s literary career, readers everywhere have been blown away by the gruesome tales Poe crafts from his own mind. Due to such…

Horror is a genre of films and literature which stimulates negative emotional reactions of its viewers and readers respectively. The reactions would primarily be fear, shock, terror, anger and pure agony. “The 3 types of terror: The Gross-out: the sight of a severed head tumbling down a flight of stairs, it's when the lights go out and something green and slimy splatters against your arm. The Horror: the unnatural, spiders the size of bears, the dead waking up and walking around, it's when the…

Lost at Sea Lost at Sea is a 60 minutes documentary showcasing Ross Chapman’s harrowing ordeal. The documentary focuses on a series of blind luck events leading up to Ross Chapmans rescue of the coast of Exmouth. Ross Chapman is presented as a daring fisherman living life on the edge. The viewers are positioned to sympathise with the adventurous fisherman through events showcased in the documentary. Produced by Garry Mcnab, Lost at Sea follows Ross Chapman a young and daring fisherman swept…

On Writing is written by and about Stephen King, throughout the book King tells what inspired him to become a writer and how he went about becoming one. Along with telling his journey as a writer King tells about his childhood and his family life. When Stephen was in his early teens he sent a story into a mystery magazine in the hope of it being published but it was sent back with a rejection slip, this slip King nailed to his wall. Over the years as he began to write more and sent in more…

theater room that is hosting the newest horror movie, sitting patiently waiting for that moment that is approaching fast, but why is it that this feeling always seems to occur when watching a horror movie? Many wonder the same thing, this is why Stephen King has answered a lot of many wondered questions. Three great claims that are brought up in his essay “Why We Crave Horror” mentioning the reasons why people dare to enter the theater room to watch the horror film: one, being to have fun;…

In Maggie: A Girl of The Streets, the main character, Maggie, and her boyfriend Pete go on three main dates. During that time, their relationship becomes worse and eventually ends. Stephan Crane thought of the world as a jungle and humans at the same level as all other animals in the animal kingdom. This book and the characters in it prove that theory. Maggie’s relationship with Pete slowly deteriorates through the quality of the dates, the characters’ behaviors, and the impact of outside…

American gothic literature is the owner to some of the darkest and frightening stories in literature. The story “The Reaper’s Image” by Stephen King is about how people look into an old mirror, and they disappear forever without a trace. “The Reaper’s Image” fits into the American gothic literature tradition because there is a bleak setting, tortured characters, dark events and the supernatural. First, “The Reaper’s Image” demonstrates a very bleak setting, that really makes you feel the horror…