My Favorite Horror Movie
Published by Black Vortex Cinema, 2018. 223 pages.
Edited by Christian Ackerman

I had picked a copy of this up some a little while ago, but like a lot of the books I have, sometimes they get filed away and I forget about them. But after a little discussion with a friend about it, and that I’m working on a similar project myself, I decided to dive into it. For those looking for a quick and fun read, look no further.

This is a collection of 48 essays by people in the horror business, either actors, makeup artists, producers, writers, bloggers, or countless other positions, that were given the task to write an essay about their favorite horror film. Some of these people you might have heard of, some not, while some you might have heard of some of the projects they have worked on. The best part of this volume is it is all about passion, no matter who they are. With every single film being discussed, you can feel the author’s passion and love just seeping through the pages. There are plenty of childhood memories of being scared (in a good way) for life, with many of them having their destiny being changed at that very moment. Continue reading →