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My Teenage Obsession with the Halloween Films

As I reflect on my teenage years, I’m struck by the duality of my relationship with John Carpenter’s Halloween. On the surface, the 1978 classic was a staple of sleepovers and clandestine gatherings, its eerie … Read This Story

Chernobyl Diaries

Re-Examining the Radioactive Horrors of Chernobyl Diaries

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986 stands as one of the most chilling events of the 20th century. An uncontained reactor explosion leading to mass radiation poisoning seems ripe for hair-raising fiction. Yet it took … Read This Story