Humans are the Scariest Monsters in Genre Television
We look at the “humans are the real monsters" trope and present seven classic examples. Read More
October 13, 2020
Tropes
The Most Annoying Mad Scientist Cliche is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Fault
‘Frankenstein’ brought it to the movies, but Mary Shelley’s not to blame. Read More
September 13, 2020
The Mysterious Case of Vanishing Corpses, Explained
Sometimes when characters die, their bodies disappear. Let's talk about why. Read More
August 21, 2020
Why Zombies Never Go Out of Style
To raise the stakes, just add zombies. It may never go out of style. Read More
July 27, 2020
Why Dead Birds are the Ultimate Warning Sign
It's all fun and games until the chirping stops. Read More
July 10, 2020
Why Mentors Have To Die
Some archetypes should really come with hazard pay. Read More
March 12, 2020
How the Devil Became a Dreamboat: Exploring the Byronic Hero with Kylo Ren
As it turns out, the popular problematic favorite and the OG problematic favorite are basically the same person. Read More
February 14, 2020
Have You Considered the Kettle of Rising Tension?
Water isn't the only thing coming to a boil. Read More
October 1, 2019
The History and Transformation of the Final Girl
The trope carries implications of strength, perseverance, and resilience. But where did the Final Girl come from, and how has… Read More
September 30, 2019