31 Days of Nerd Horror: Day 19
Welcome to Day 19 of our 31 Days of Nerd Horror series! Today’s horror journey begins with Mercedes M. Yardley’s modern, nightmarish retelling of an old fairytale, Little Dead Red. Then we take a comedic turn with the movie Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, and delve into the darkly charming world of Cult of the Lamb. We close out the day by exploring the strange happenings at Skinwalker Ranch. Let’s dive into the fun, the weird, and the terrifying!
LITTLE DEAD RED BY MERCEDES M. YARDLEY (2016)
Little Dead Red is a novella that gives a modern and dark twist to the classic Red Riding Hood tale. Mercedes M. Yardley delivers a haunting and heartbreaking story of a young girl navigating a world filled with predators. When Little Red disappears, her mother must confront dark forces in a desperate quest for justice. Yardley's reimagining blends dark fantasy, horror, and tragedy into a gripping and emotionally intense read.
TUCKER AND DALE VS. EVIL (2010)
In this horror-comedy gem, two lovable hillbillies, Tucker and Dale, find themselves mistaken for murderers when a group of college kids assumes they’re homicidal maniacs. As a series of hilarious and bloody misunderstandings ensue, the film cleverly subverts horror tropes, blending slapstick humor with moments of genuine tension. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil is a perfect choice for those looking to mix laughs with gore.
CULT OF THE LAMB (2022)
Cult of the Lamb is a quirky yet darkly sinister game where players take on the role of a possessed lamb saved from death by a mysterious stranger. In return, you must build a loyal following to repay your debt, creating your own cult through dark rituals, resource management, and action-packed dungeon crawling. With its charming art style and cult-building mechanics, Cult of the Lamb brings a fun but eerie atmosphere to the horror genre.
SKINWALKER RANCH (UTAH)
Skinwalker Ranch in Utah is one of the most infamous paranormal hotspots in the world. The ranch is named after the Navajo legend of the Skinwalker, a malevolent shapeshifter, and has been the site of numerous reports of UFO sightings, strange creatures, and unexplained phenomena. From cattle mutilations to eerie lights in the sky, the mysteries of Skinwalker Ranch have been the subject of intense scrutiny, documentaries, and speculation for decades. Some believe it’s a portal to other dimensions, while others see it as a supernatural battleground.
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That’s it for Day 19. Join us tomorrow as we continue our month-long exploration of all things horror.
