hotj1llypepper's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
This was so much fun to read, and I came away with a new appreciation for some old favorites plus a bunch of additions to my watchlist
illtakethenightshiftx's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Essay collections are usually hit or miss for me, and this collection was definitely a hit! Each piece was tender and honest and made me emotional - I definitely cried a few times while reading. This collection is essential for anyone who likes to think critically about the media they consume and for horror fans.
Reading these have changed the way I think about horror media and the lenses I use to make sense of it all. I loved the diversity of movies written about and have added several to my watchlist.
There were 2 pieces that I found a little off-putting and they didn’t flow as well as the others, but they were still very thought-provoking pieces.
marissaevonne's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
hedmunds's review against another edition
4.0
While there were some essays I enjoyed more than others, the entire collection is definitely something you should read if you are a fan of horror.
maecaitlin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
[OLD REVIEW COPIED OVER FROM ACCIDENTAL RECORDING OF THIS AS AN AUDIOBOOK]
Brilliant and tender exploration of the monster in the closet.
Fav essays being: ‘A Demon-Girl’s Guide to Life’, ‘Both Ways’, ‘Twin/Skin’, ‘Indescribable’, and ‘Good Guys, Dolls’.
Brilliant and tender exploration of the monster in the closet.
Fav essays being: ‘A Demon-Girl’s Guide to Life’, ‘Both Ways’, ‘Twin/Skin’, ‘Indescribable’, and ‘Good Guys, Dolls’.