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This is a navigational list of notable writers who have published significant work in the horror fiction genre, who also have stand-alone articles on Wikipedia. All items must have a reference to demonstrate that they have produced significant work in the horror genre.
Anthony John Horowitz CBE (born 5 April 1955) is an English novelist and screenwriter specialising in mystery and suspense. His works for children and young adult readers include the Alex Rider series featuring a 14-year-old British boy who spies for MI6, The Power of Five series (known as The Gatekeepers in the US), and The Diamond Brothers series.
Alexander lives in Los Angeles, [18] California, where, in addition to writing, she pursues her passion of sword fighting. She has studied Shinkendo, tameshigiri, stage combat, and the European small sword, [19] and appeared in a special issue of Katsujinken Magazine entitled "Women of the Sword Arts."
The tropes of horror comedy go back a long way; the genre probably dates to “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein,” released in 1948, with a few electro-roots in “The Bride of Frankenstein.”
While writing a book on philosophy, he was visited by a ghostly figure bound in chains. The figure disappeared in the courtyard; the following day, the magistrates dug in the courtyard and found an unmarked grave. [7] Elements of the horror genre also occur in Biblical texts, notably in the Book of Revelation. [8] [9]
As an adult, he worked in the library of the American Society for Psychical Research before turning to professional writing. [6] Alongside his novels, he has written for numerous media outlets, including Playboy magazine and the New York Post. Prior to its closure in 2008, he was a film critic for the New York Sun. [7]
The Blood List was an annual survey of the best unproduced horror and thriller screenplays as voted on by industry professionals. It was created by Kailey Marsh and ran from 2009 to 2022. Films such as Bird Box and Cobweb, as well as the series Severance, originated as scripts on the list.
Moran's television writing debut was writing episodes for Doctor Who, and its adult themed spin-off, Torchwood. He lobbied his agent for many years to get him a job on either show. First came Torchwood with the episode, "Sleeper", in the second series. It concerns a burglary that goes wrong, revealing a plot that leaves the whole planet in danger.