Category Archives: Women in Horror Month

Interview with Horror Author Alisha Rath [Women in Horror Month 2021]

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Please introduce yourself.
My name is Alisha, I write under the pseudonym Angh Chu. I have publications in various genres, but horror is my passion. My hobbies include crossfit, hiking and I am currently obtaining my BA in Sociology.

What is it that attracts you the horror genre for your chosen field of creative work?
I’m not sure attraction would be an accurate depiction of my relationship with horror. I feel it has deeper value, stronger roots. I think I would describe it as a visceral fascination, an innate sense to delve further into the boundaries which encompass a societal view of “horror.” My focus is primarily on the tangible expressions of horror. I find people to be the scariest monsters in existence.

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Interview with Filmmaker “Sarah of Horror” [Women in Horror Month 2021]

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Please introduce yourself.
I am Sarah Giercksky also known as Sarah of Horror and I am a filmmaker and actress from Sweden. I have directed, written and acted in feature films, short films, tv-series and I am also the host of the Youtube Channel Sarah of Horror and Co-Host to the Youtube Channel Bitches of Horror.

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Interview with “Sirens of Horror” [Women in Horror Month 2021]

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Please introduce yourself.
Ela: I’m a sarcastic, blunt ex-chef who adores horror movies. I got into horror back with Goosebumps, and ‘Are You Afraid of the Dark.’ back in elementary school. Since then my love has grown from Universal, Hammer, camp, and especially dark fairytales. I am obsessed with Wendigos, and Werewolves.
Ashy: My name is Ashy Slashy I am the second half of Sirens of Horror and my favorite Horror Movie of all time is Evil Dead! I love all kinds of Horror movies but I think favorites are definitely either campy fun like The Final Girls horror or dramatic story-driven horror like Mama.

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Interview with Horror Filmmaker Natalie Simonov [Women in Horror Month 2021]

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Please introduce yourself.
Hi, I’m Natalie Simonov. I’ll be 22 this year and I live and work in Brisbane, Australia. I recently graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production. At the Griffith Film School we did a lot of hands on learning and I was given the opportunity to work with high equipment in realistic film set environments. In my spare time I love to draw and play video games (Yes including horror games).

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Interview with Horror Author Laurel Hightower [Women in Horror Month 2021]

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Please introduce yourself.
Sure thing, glad to be here! My name is Laurel Hightower, I’m a horror writer, horror reader, podcaster, paralegal and mom. I live in Kentucky with my husband, son, and rescue pit bull, and I love bourbon and chocolate. I also like sending people bourbon and chocolate, because I’m southern and like to feed people.

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Interview with Rachel Belofsky, Founder of LA Scream Festival [Women in Horror Month 2021]

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Please introduce yourself.
I’m Rachel Belofsky, the founder of Screamfest Horror Film Festival and producer of the documentary Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Genre.

What is it that attracts you the horror genre for your chosen field of creative work?
I love supporting and meeting so many talented filmmakers from around the world in the horror genre. It is an honor to be able to screen their films in our festival. I truly find joy in helping them make connections.

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