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A Note From the EIC of Horror Press
Hello! Hi! Greetings!
I know I don’t make posts here very often but here I am! I needed to take a moment from torturing the writers of Horror Press in the basement to make an announcement.
I recently received some feedback regarding the content published on Horror Press, specifically mentioning “too many rankings” and “too many listicles.”
I wanted to take a moment to address this directly.
Since Horror Press began in 2022, we’ve published over 800 articles. (I’m very proud of that number btw!) While that might not seem like a lot, it’s important to consider that every single writer who contributes to the site is paid. I personally handle everything on the backend, and on average, we publish more than 20 articles each month, and that’s on top of my full time job. Yes, I am very busy, which is also why I don’t have much time to make little posts like this.
I manage nearly every aspect of the website myself, including disbursing payments to each writer directly from my own personal income. I’m fortunate enough to have a stable job and the disposable income that allows me to cover the overhead for Horror Press, and I do this because it genuinely brings me joy.
In many ways, I’m the sole driving force behind everything you see here on the site.
It’s also worth noting that the vast majority of websites today don’t generate profit, and those that do often struggle to fully cover operational costs and provide a comfortable living for everyone involved. It would be a dream to pay every writer a full time livable salary. Seriously, the writers at the HP estate are the best and I wouldn’t trade them for anything (except for maybe a taxidermied peacock for my bathroom).
With AI on the rise, and Google constantly changing the rules of the game every other weekend, things are stacked against websites.
My main goal when I started Horror Press was to create an outlet for my passion for horror, and a need to create a platform for underrepresented voices within the genre.
I feel like I have achieved that goal, however, I can always do better, and the goalpost is always moving.
Over the past three and a half years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many writers, and the brainstorming sessions with them has been some of my most rewarding experiences. Beyond publishing articles, I’ve also made a consistent effort to support creators and their projects through sponsorships and features on our website.
Now, back to the comment about our content: Out of the 800+ articles we’ve published, approximately 60 have been categorized as “rankings.” This represents roughly 7.5% of our total output. My intention with these rankings is for them to be fun and lighthearted. However, if I’ve missed the mark, then please, by all means, join our Patreon, and sign up for the tier to help choose what content we focus on in the future. Hell, sign up for any of the tiers available!
Until then, I remain the Curator of all things Horror Press, and decide what makes it to the website, and you can continue to cry about things like Bella Ramsey on Reddit. Until next time,
JM
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, the Holiday season has REALLY kicked off. We’ve covered our fair share of Holiday horror from underappreciated gems like Christmas Bloody Christmas and Dial Code Santa Claus to Black Christmas and Krampus! In the hopes of spreading some Holiday cheer (and fear!), the curator of all things Horror Press, James-Michael, has decided to bring the cloven-foot killer that is Krampus into your homes! But this isn’t your ordinary Krampus…this Krampus is chock full of special features and gift wrapped in 4K!
If you haven’t seen Krampus, then what are you doing with your life? For those unfamiliar, Krampus follows a large family gathering of frustrating people who all get snowed in three days before Christmas. One by one, the family gets picked off by Christmas-themed creatures. Sometimes, the holidays truly are killer.
Enter Our Holiday Giveaway!
How to Enter:
Step 1. Make sure to FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!
Step 2. LIKE the giveaway post!
Step 3. TAG A FRIEND who you think Krampus should visit!
The winner will be announced on Monday, December 15th and notified via direct message. If the winner does not respond within 24 hours, we’ll randomly select another winner.
WHAT YOU’LL WIN
What’s included in Krampus: The Naughty Cut? Let’s unwrap it and look:
- Audio commentary with director/co-writer Michael Dougherty, and co-writers Todd Casey and Zach Shields
- NEW interviews with Michael Dougherty, Visual Effects Artist Richard Taylor, Actors Allison Tolman, David Koechner and Emjay Anthony, Co-Writer/Co-Producer Todd Casey and more…
- Alternate ending
- Deleted/extended scenes
- Gag reel
- Krampus Comes Alive! – Five-part featurette including Dougherty’s Vision, The Naughty Ones: Meet the Cast, Krampus and his Minions, Practical Danger, and Inside the Snowglobe: Production Design
- Behind the scenes at WETA Workshop: Krampus
- And more!
So head over to our Instagram, follow our account, like our giveaway post, and tag a friend who you think Krampus should go visit!
Good luck!
**Giveaway entries are limited to addresses in the United States.**
**All entries must be 18 or older to enter**
Enter Our Halloween Giveaway!
How to Enter:
Step 1. Make sure to FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP!
Step 2. LIKE AND SHARE the giveaway post!
Step 3. This is the most important step, email us at contact@horrorpress.com with your FULL Facebook name (so we can verify you’re in the group) and who your favorite character is from the Texas Chainsaw franchise.
**Giveaway entries are limited to addresses in the United States.**
**All entries must be 18 or older to enter**
What You’ll Win
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) Limited Edition 4K UHD from Arrow Video
- 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
- Original DTS-HD MA 7.1 and 5.1 surround audio and lossless stereo audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Brand new audio commentary with Dread Central co-founder Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton and co-host of The Spooky Picture Show podcast Chris MacGibbon
- Archival audio commentary with director Marcus Nispel, producer Michael Bay, executive producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form and New Line Cinema founder Robert Shaye
- Archival audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, director of photography Daniel Pearl, production designer Greg Blair, art director Scott Gallager, sound supervisor Trevor Jolly and composer Steve Jablonsky
- Archival audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, Michael Bay, writer Scott Kosar, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form and actors Jessica Biel, Erica Leerhsen, Eric Balfour Jonathan Tucker, Mike Vogel and Andrew Bryniarski
- Reimagining a Classic, a brand new interview with director Marcus Nispel
- Shadows of Yesteryear, a brand new interview with cinematographer Daniel Pearl
- The Lost Leatherface, a brand new interview with actor Brett Wagner
- Masks and Massacres, a brand new interview with makeup effects artist Scott Stoddard
- Chainsaw Symphony, a brand new interview with composer Steve Jablonsky
- Chainsaw Redux: Making A Massacre, a making-of documentary
- Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield, an in-depth look at the infamous killer who inspired the character of Leatherface
- Severed Parts, a look at the cutting room floor and some of the scenes excised from the final edit
- Deleted scenes including an alternate opening and ending
- Screen tests for Jessica Biel, Eric Balfour and Erica Leerhsen
- Behind-the-scenes featurette
- Cast and crew interviews
- Theatrical trailers and TV spots
- Concept art galleries
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Aaron Lea
- Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Aaron Lea
- Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Michael Gingold
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