The Horrors of Star Trek: An Introduction
Amidst its scientific optimism and tales of space exploration, the various Star Trek television series have frequently delved into the darker side of storytelling, drawing heavily from the horror genre.
Day 20 of the 31 Days of Nerd Horror
Day 20 of our 31 Days of Nerd Horror begins with Gary A. Braunbeck’s award winning novella Afterward, There Will Be A Hallway. Then we move onto the 2005 film, The Descent, and the open world survival horror game, Dying Light 2. Finally, we look at Nevada’s legend of the tall whites.
Psychological Horror in Star Trek
The Star Trek universe isn’t just about exploring new worlds and seeking out new life and civilizations; it also delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche.
Day 7 of the 31 Days of Nerd Horror
We wrap up the first week of October with Day 7 of our 31 Days of Nerd Horror series. Today we have a book called Ararat by Christopher Golden. Our movie for today is The Mist starring Jake starring Thomas Jane and Laurie Holden. The game we’re highlighting today is Amnesia: The Dark Descent. And finally, Day 7’s Legend & Lore is The Enfield Horror.
31 Days of Nerd Horror: Day 6
Welcome to Day 6 of our 31 Days of Nerd Horror series. Today we have a book called The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay. Our movie for today is Donnie Darko starring Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal. The game we’re highlighting today is The Last of Us. And finally, Day 6’s Legend & Lore is The Mothman.
31 Days of Nerd Horror: Day 5
Day 5 of our 31 Days of Nerd Horror. Today we have a book called The Only Good Indians by Stephen Jones. Our movie for today is Silver Bullet starring Gary Busey. The game we’re highlighting today is Dead Space. And finally, Day 5’s Legend & Lore is The White Lady.
Day 4 of the 31 Days of Nerd Horror
Our Day 4 book highlight isThe Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix. Our movie for today is The Fly starring Jeff Goldbloom. The game we’re highlighting is the Silent Hill 2 remake developed by Konami. And Day 4’s Legend & Lore is The Goat Man.
31 Days of Nerd Horror: Day 3
Day 3 of the 31 Days of Nerd Horror highlights the original 1979 made-for-TV Salem’s Lot miniseries, the novel The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias, the Resident Evil 4 video game remake, and the legend of the Devil’s Path in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York.
Nerd Horror Artist Spotlight: Junji Ito
Junji Ito is a horror mangaka and illustrator from Japan known worldwide for creating Uzumaki, and his wide collection of other stories..
Mark Hamill, Tom Hiddleston, and more in Stephen King’s Latest
Star Trek Horror is The Embodiment of Nerd Horror
Nestled within Star Trek's vast and optimistic universe are episodes that dive deep into realms of horror.
How to Host the Ultimate Nerd Horror Movie Marathon
Planning and hosting a movie marathon is always a blast. Adding a nerd horror twist can make it an even more unforgettable experience. Whether you're a die-hard horror fan or looking to introduce your friends to the genre, here's a step-by-step guide to hosting the ultimate nerd horror movie marathon.