During these strange times of pandemic and quarantine people are turning to their favourite genre for the escape they need from the added stresses that the situation has created. The online horror communities are buzzing with film quizzes, watch parties and lots of conversation.
It is great to have the online community at a time like this, because the interaction with others, sharing the things we love can be very beneficial to our mental health.
I've seen people choosing to immerse themselves in genre films and books that focus heavily on pandemics and outbreaks, like The Stand by Stephen King, Outbreak, Contagion and The Crazies to name a few. Charles Band over at Full Moon Features has even cashed in on the whole thing by creating the Corona Zombies film!
Others have chosen to steer clear of those types of books and films, and instead settled on old favourites and more lighthearted watches. I have fallen into this second category. The VHS collectors club that I admin on has been holding weekly watch parties since the lockdown started, and we've been choosing films with a very fun element like Chopping Mall, Killer Klowns from Outer Space and Maniac Cop. I've also been delving into some of the old drive in classics for some real B-Movie comfort.
So whether you're in camp A or B, or not even able to contend with horror at all at the moment, Positively Horror hopes your physical and mental health is being looked after and that you are all staying as safe as you can.
And remember to wash your hands!
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