Subgenre, Tropes, And Story Essays
Musing’s and Case Studies about different Subgenres, Tropes, and subjects related to Story, Structure and Character
My Experience With Killer Dolls
Like most my first experience with Killer Dolls was Child’s Play, but i’ve watched and read plenty since then, and look forward to more coming from the Killer Dolls subgenre in the future
Fats and Tiffany: The Extremes of The Killer Dolls
While the majority of Killer Dolls are mindless killers, there were some before and after Chucky that differed from the early rules, like Fats and Tiffany.
What The Hell Are Killer Dolls?
Is there actually anything more terrifying than Dolls? How about… Killer Dolls. An introduction to the Killer Dolls subgenre.
The Curious Case of James Gunn’s Superman Structure
An examination of the bizarre and ambitious structure of James Gunn’s 2025 Superman Movie. Part of my look into Story, Structure and Character.
A Reliable Narrator is Still Telling Us Their Point of View: Renton in Trainspotting
A look at the reliability of Renton as our narrator in Transporting, and whether even a Reliable Narrator can be one hundred percent truthful. Part of my Story, Structure and Character Series.
Temptation Vs Ambition… A Blue Crush Character Study
A look at Anne Marie (Kate Bosworth) Temptation Vs Ambition Character arc in John Stockwell’s Blue Crush. Part of my Story, Structure, and Character Series
My Experience With Movie Theatre Horror
I share my experiences of Movie Theatre Horror through both what i’ve watched, and what I written. Also couldn’t help but discuss Movie Theatres in films in general.
Movie Theatre Horror Case Study: Slasher’s In The Aisles
I look at the role of Slashers in the Movie Theatre Horror subgenre using Witching Hour Theatre and Popcorn as examples.
Movie Theatre Horror Case Study: Demons Use Of The Cinematic Space
A look at how the quintessential Movie Theatre Horror film Demons effectively uses its Cinematic Space in both a literally and figurative metaphorical sense.
What The Hell Is Movie Theatre Horror?
There’s plenty of classic settings for Horror Movies, but one of my absolute favourites is the Movie Theatre itself.
My Experiences of Neo-Noir
A look at my experiences in Neo-Noir from the movies and books that influenced be early on, to my limited writing but future ambitions with the subgenre.
Neo-Noir Case Study: The Dangerous Anti-Hero Of James Sallis’s Drive and Driven
A look at the dangerous anti-hero of James Sallis fantastic Neo-Noir novella’s Drive and Driven.
Neo-Noir Case Study: Neo-Noir Femme Fatales Through The Lens of David Lynch
A look at the modern role of Femme Fatales in Neo Noir through the lens of David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive and Lost Highway.
Neo-Noir Case Study: The Morality of L.A Confidential
A look at the morality tales of the three detectives in Curtis Hanson Neo-Noir masterpiece L.A Confidential. Part of my Neo Noir subgenre Series.
What The Hell Is Neo-Noir?
From the sinister tense shadows of Film Noir emerges a more vibrant and disturbing anti hero and femme fatale within Neo-Noir
My Experience of Space Critters
A look at my own experiences within the Space Critters Subgenre from watching Gremlins, and making Pepperdine Method, to writing Terraroid.
Space Critters Case Study: Critters Proves You Can Torment No Matter Your Size
A look at how Space Critters use their size to torment and attack their victims, using the 1986 Classic Critters.
What The Hell Are Space Critters?
Not all Aliens have to be giant monsters. Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Space Critters
Introduction To Subgenre Work
An Introduction to the work I’m planning to do within Subgenres over the next few years (and hopefully beyond)