Because I am in my Sleep No More era, I have been rewatching many of my favorite Hitchcock films. Rebecca (1940) is based on the novel of...

The Lesser Key is a grimoire on demonology compiled in the mid-17th century. The text lists out 72 demons of hell in the Ars Goetia, the beginning of the grimoire, and a system for invoking the 72 demons, and allowing the invoker to control the demons if done properly. It outlines an incredibly specific and intense ritual, including diets and prep time. Recently, on the Lunatics Radio Hour podcast we explored how this grimoire has influenced the depiction of demons in horror

Though “Lisa Frankenstien," from writer Diablo Cody, wasn’t my favorite example of 80s teen horror romance, it certainly inspired me to visit some of its predecessors. “Lisa Frankenstein” is fun, silly, dreamy and neon. It’s got charm and wit, but it doesn’t hit as hard as “Jennifer’s Body,” or “Heathers,” not even close. When I try to nail down the ideal elements that make a teenage horror film (to my taste) I think about quirky horror. Here are some of the best quirky teen