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Horror/Scary: August 29, 2018 Issue [#9090]

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 This week: The Graphic Nature of Horror
  Edited by: Dawn Embers Author IconMail Icon
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Horror/Scary Newsletter by Dawn

Horror is a genre that lends itself well to imagery. This newsletter discusses that aspect along with their use as inspiration for stories or any type of writing.


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When it comes to genres, horror/scary is well known for the graphic nature involved or the potential for intense imagery. Whether it's billboards of nuns with their faces shadowed out, demons tattooed on someone's back or the cover of an Stephen King novel, horror lends itself naturally to an image.

While any genre can have a picture involved, scary ones have specific aspects that are noticeable and that goes beyond the obvious variety in subject matter. Gore can have a wide range of textures, creating intense, crazy visuals that are meant to not only look like whichever twisted image is desire but often has an added ability to haunt an individual for long after they no longer have the source in their sight. And often times, unlike other sources, a horror image isn't stagnate. Even a simple sounding run down shack when done in the lighting and overall style of the horror genre can give that particular picture a spark of life to it.

And these images have many uses. Aside from the obvious visceral vehicles of the genre (like that of horror movies) there are ones that we can do right here on the site and that is through the use of a prompt and/or a source of inspiration.

Contest Prompt

If you have a contest or are thinking of holding a round, consider using an image prompt. A picture can spark creativity. And with horror there are many options available. The only caution that comes into play is making sure the image doesn't go over the content rating of the contest/forum or item. Some of the images can get a bit graphic to the point of not being E rated, so with anything on the site always remember to use caution and this does go for prompt as well. Still, the use of a picture for a horror contest/round is a great option. Plus, it's fun to try and find the right image you want for the prompt.

Inspiration

You don't have to host a contest in order to use a horror/scary image as a source of inspiration. Whether it's for a poem, short story, novel, or even an activity, you can find an image to help spark that desired sense of creativity needed to come up with an idea. Wanting to create something? Pick a picture and go from there. Even I might pick an image and try to write a horror story very soon. We'll see.

What do you think of horror images?


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Do you use images as inspiration or prompts for horror stories?


I last edited this newsletter, I discussed how people can enjoy horror/scary stories at any age. Here is the comment sent in over the topic of horror movies in particular:

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When it comes to Horror movies, I prefer a creature feature over a slasher show. Likewise, I prefer zombies, werewolves, and vampires over demons.

- It's interesting what different people enjoy. I just can't get into vampires and haven't really watched any zombie movies.


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