Day 17 of the 31 Days of Nerd Horror
Welcome to Day 17 of our 31 Days of Nerd Horror! Today, we’re spotlighting the haunting novella, Mapping the Interior, by Stephen Graham Jones, a classic slasher film with Friday the 13th Part 2, the spine-chilling video game, The Evil Within, and the cryptid mystery of The Loveland Frogman. Let’s dive into today’s terrifying lineup!
MAPPING THE INTERIOR BY STEPHEN GRAHAM JONES (2018)
Mapping the Interior is a haunting novella by Stephen Graham Jones that follows a young Native American boy who begins seeing the ghost of his deceased father in their home. As the boy uncovers more about his father's life and death, he grapples with issues of identity, heritage, and the supernatural. The novella deftly combines horror with themes of cultural displacement and family, creating an unsettling and thought-provoking read.
FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2 (1981)
In the sequel to the iconic slasher film, Friday the 13th, the story continues at Camp Crystal Lake, now two months after the first film’s events. Part 2 introduces Jason Voorhees as the main killer, seeking revenge for his mother’s death. The film is filled with suspense, inventive kills, and some of the most memorable moments in slasher history. If you’re looking for classic camp horror with a legendary villain, this is your pick for today.
THE EVIL WITHIN (2014)
The Evil Within is a third-person survival horror game that plunges players into a nightmarish world where survival is constantly at stake. You play as Detective Sebastian Castellanos, investigating a mass murder scene when you're suddenly pulled into a terrifying alternate reality filled with grotesque creatures, psychological horror, and dangerous traps. The game combines intense action with a deeply disturbing atmosphere, keeping players on edge as they fight to escape this waking nightmare.
THE LOVELAND FROGMAN (LOVELAND, OHIO)
The Loveland Frogman is a cryptid legend originating from Loveland, Ohio, where residents have reported sightings of a strange, humanoid frog-like creature since the 1950s. Witnesses describe it as a small, leathery-skinned frog standing on two legs and standing around 3 to 4 feet tall. Encounters often happen near rivers or roadsides, with some claims involving glowing eyes or strange tools held by the creature. Whether it's folklore or something more sinister, the legend of the Loveland Frogman endures in local Ohio lore.
Illustration by Rachel Liebowitz
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That's it for Day 17! Come back tomorrow as we explore more horror-filled media and chilling lore!
