HP Lovecraft

making monsters meaningful, part 2

Posted on October 19, 2015 by kentonkilgore

Previously, I had discussed what it is about monsters that (when done correctly), they frighten us. And though you and I could sit here for hours and name numerous monsters from film, literature, myths, and legends, there are really only two types. Only two? Stephen King, in his under-appreciated treatise Continue reading making monsters meaningful, part 2→

when the world was young: h.p. lovecraft

Posted on February 17, 2014 by kentonkilgore

The latest in a series about influences from my childhood When I tell you that author H.P. Lovecraft was a big influence on me, I imagine that hardcore horror-, sci-fi-, and fantasy fans reading this can only reply, “DUH!” Lovecraft casts a HUGE shadow over those genres, especially the first, Continue reading when the world was young: h.p. lovecraft→