Hey GOB writers, you write mysteries but do you like horror movies?
Christie: That’s a loaded and complicated question. I love the days when I write from the point of view of the serial killer but can’t stand slasher films. I like to scare other people but my kids have seen my wrath when they try it back. I couldn’t get enough of Stephen King books in high school but vowed never to watch another Friday the 13th movie after a terrifying experience in 11th grade. If I had to analyze this dichotomy then I would say that I’m easily scared so I’m the perfect horror movie viewer but my heart can’t take that fear too often and I need that organ to live. I have a friend who loves horror movies and convinced me to go with her once. It was The Village and she thought it was very tame while I squeezed the blood out of her hand. I survived the experience and found that I do love the suspenseful scary just not the gory scary. I’m currently watching Castle Rock on Hulu because of the connection to Stephen King (already mentioned I’m a fan) and let’s just say I double lock the doors and jump at every sound afterwards … and I can’t wait until the next episode.
Cathi: I, too, am a Stephen King fan. Long ago, when I was teaching Composition classes, I once taught an essay from King entitled Why We Crave Horror Movies. I don’t remember the exact details, but King made a compelling argument that it’s part of the human condition to enjoy being scared from time to time. If it’s a spectrum thing, I’m on the if-it’s-not-too-scary side of enjoying horror movies. I enjoy the October re-runs of Scream and Halloween, but that’s my limit. My daughter lands at the other end. She can’t get enough of horror movies. She’s been anticipating The Nun for months. I don’t like it and I don’t get it, but I know I’ve got a date if I get the nerve to go the theater this fall to see the next installment of Halloween franchise.
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