I was made aware of this new documentary from my friend and fellow horror fan, BJ Colangelo, and knew that not only did I need to contribute, but also help spread the word about it. For a lifelong horror fan that has been defending this deviant genre of cinema seemingly since I became a fan at 6-years old, it’s hard to get anybody to see any positive attributes to watching scary movies! I’ve always said that this passion has helped me not only get though some tough times, but also gave me a community that I felt like I belonged to. So yes, for me, it had a positive effect. But that is only the beginning.

Jonathan Barkan is creating a documentary, with tons of interviews with people that are horror fans, creators in the industry, to health professionals who agree that the horror genre can have a positive impact on people. So far, they have interviewed close to 30 people, from horror fans, icons, critics, historians, directors, and writers, from around the world and are not done just yet.

There are many ways to support this project so click on the link HERE to be taken to their indiegogo page. If there is a way to help prove any positive impact the horror genre has to people, I’m all for it. Check out the trailer below and please do what you can to help, from donating to even helping spread the word.