Welcome to My Brain
home to thoughts, speculation, and unsubstantiated theories on all things horror
I decided one day, perhaps foolishly, to record my thoughts and feelings on various horror stories because no one else I know is willing to talk about them with me and I need to get it out somehow.
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Latest from the Blog
Click on the links below for the full list of posted and upcoming essays.
The Stephen King Reading List
A look at each King book and major work with accompanying essay with analysis and discussion about King’s life, his work and his themes. Ongoing, with a new entry every two weeks.
The Steps of the Exorcist
A look at the major books and films of William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist. Completed.
… of the Dead Film Review
A look at the major zombie works of George Romero, the spin-offs, the homages and the main man himself. Completed.
A History of Horror Film
A list of films covered by the blog, organised in chronological order.
Assorted Other Essays
Home for other essays previously linked to larger discussions from other series, but still worthy of a home.
Latest Post Feed
Complete feed of all the essays in publication order. Personally find it a bit overwhelming, but some people like that way, and who am I to judge?
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What the Internet’s value is that you have access to information but you also have access to every lunatic that’s out there that wants to throw up a blog.
George A. Romero
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