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Silhouette of a hooded figure standing in front of a cloud of red smoke, surrounded by darkness—conveying mystery, danger, and the atmospheric tension of horror storytelling.

Silhouette of a hooded figure standing in front of a cloud of red smoke, surrounded by darkness—conveying mystery, danger, and the atmospheric tension of horror storytelling.

Overused Horror Tropes That Need a Break (and What to Write Instead)

Some horror tropes need a nap. Here are ten overused conventions to avoid and smarter, scarier ways to subvert them.

Aug 5, 20253 min read

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