That above quote is from the legendary author Isaac Asimov, known to be one of the “Big Three” science fiction writers. But this post isn’t about science fiction, or about writing. It’s about education. Now, the word education can have a few meanings but for my purpose today, it about the act of learning.

The above quote is just as powerful about the horror genre as it is for any other subject. For me, it means never stop learning about the genre. Never stop watching different kinds of films. Never stop learning about those who are making them, or had made them. Doesn’t matter if we’re talking about a film that came out this year or one that from a 100 years ago, we need to invest our time to know more. It will not only open up more doors to different point of views and cultures, but it can possibly help you understand and see things that you already know a little differently.

I know I may sound like a broken record sometimes here but since there is always new people stumbling up the Krypt, I want to make sure that this little message is always being thrown around. Not only do you owe it to yourself to know more about the genre you love, but you will find so many amazing facts and features to put even more fuel to that fire.

One last little note in my lecture for today. Once you find that hidden gem, pay it forward. Let your friends know about it. Point others in that direction so they can enjoy it and continue their horror education as well. Because at the end of it all, the more knowledgeable and educated we are about the genre, the better we are to defend it, as well as explain why it is just as important as any other genre out there.

Okay, resume your normal activities.