Horror Films

My Comfort Horror Rewatches (Yes, That's a Thing)

Who says comfort movies can’t be terrifying? Here are the horror films I rewatch when I need a dose of dread that somehow soothes—plus why they keep pulling me back.

Renee

Jul 83 min read

Comfort Horror and Why it Works

Some horror films scare us. Others soothe us. Discover why “comfort horror” taps into predictable fear and emotional resonance—and why that’s good news for horror writers.

Renee Miller

Jul 42 min read

Close-up of a decaying human skull among a pile of bones, illuminated by soft light—evoking death, decay, and the atmospheric tone of gothic or psychological horror.

The Best Horror Films of the 2000s You Forgot to Watch

Think you’ve seen all the great horror movies from the 2000s? Think again. These five underrated gems still deliver nightmares.

Renee

Jun 32 min read

Two pale, claw-like hands with long red nails emerge from darkness, posed in a menacing grip

Why We Need More Women Leading Horror Films (And Why I Write Them)

Women in horror have long been victims or survivors—but that’s changing. Today’s female-led horror reclaims fear as power, rage as story, and survival as choice. I write horror to center complex women who don’t just face the monster—they become it.

Renee

May 22 min read