As a whole, the horror genre comes off as more of a gratuitous show of violence and gore than anything remotely layered or worthwhile. However, there are exceptions, and of these gems, I find myself completely and utterly immersed in them.

I have also found that I prefer horror video games rather than movies. I believe this is largely in part that a video game forces one to interact with the often bleak and ghostly environments, effectively enhancing the experience via immersing the viewer/player. Additionally, one is able to watch the story unfold as they play, which is a wondrous experience indeed.

I enjoy horror. I like macabre and grotesque. But I also need substance - a plot, characters that are dynamic, real, and/or someone you can relate to on some level. And at present, most of the horror movies I have seen fall short of this, instead relying on pure shock value and tiring displays of gore and violence.


I haven't read many horror books, but they seemed to be good. Not quite scary or frightening, but more or less well-written and most definitely worth the time it took for me to read them. The greatest aspect of the horror books I have read is that the plot and mystery played pertinent roles, forcing them to become elaborate, complex dynamics that draw the reader in. And how some authors can handle the complexities of characters and their development is delicious.