horror

Books vs. Movies: which horror format is scariest?
What does the research literature say about which format is the scariest? What does that mean for indie creators?
 • John Ward
It's launch day!
Are you hungry for horror? Consumed is now live on Kickstarter.
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One week until launch
Early bird reward information for the Consumed anthology
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Dialling up the fear
Lessons from research on how to make horror stories even scarier!
 • John Ward
How to differentiate between horror and non-horror films
A quantitative framework to help creators trigger a fear response in their audience.
 • John Ward
Are you looking for a new spooky season read?
Twenty-eight stories. One horrifying anthology.
 • John Ward
The three types of horror fan
Research suggests there are three types of horror fan, each finding different values from engagement with horror media. Understanding these different…
 • John Ward
Are horror fans more empathetic than we think?
Many people still believe horror fans are lacking in compassion and empathy, but is that actually the case?
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Why do we enjoy horror movies?
Lessons from a horror movie study that could be useful for creators.
 • John Ward
Short sharp shock
Greatest hits. Strike action. New comics.
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Does being a horror fan make you more resilient?
Studying the impact of horror fandom on resilience during the pandemic.
 • John Ward
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Does being a horror fan make you more resilient?
Studying the impact of horror fandom on resilience during the pandemic.
 • John Ward
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