![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Nowhere is this more obvious than in the indie horror community. Not only can people tell their stories unhindered, but consumers can say yes, I want more of that and actually be heard. With virtually no barrier between creator and consumer, diverse media can flourish. We have the internet: the largest campfire in human history. Now, the world of creative work is rapidly changing, all because of one thing. A lot of folks weren’t allowed to tell their stories. The metaphorical “campfire” was the movie industry, the radio industry, the publishing industry - mediums controlled by a small group of privileged people. ![]() Until recently, though, the genre (like many others) has been constrained by the gatekeepers of traditional media. That’s something we all deserve to take part in. Consuming horror in media is a safe, communal way to explore our fears - it assures us we’re not alone and that, no matter how bad things are, we can make it out alive. Horror is an integral part of the human experience. We’ve always told scary stories around the campfire, trying to explain what lurks beyond the safety of its light, trying to lend shape to the unknown. The internet has given marginalized creators a platform to tell their stories exactly how they want and to tell stories that have needed to be told for years. Classic Pixel Monsters: From Lunar: Silver Star Story via 90s Reviewer ![]()
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