Horror Boom StokerCon Virtual Panel
Summary
Host Rob Hart moderates a StokerCon panel titled "The Horror Boom," featuring Ellen Datlow, Becky Spratford, Jeremy Robert Johnson, Yaya Schofield, and George Dunn. The group discusses the current surge in horror popularity, attributing it to diverse voices, indie-to-mainstream crossovers, and cultural shifts. They identify key inflection points like *A Head Full of Ghosts* and *Get Out* that helped legitimize the genre.
Topics discussed
Introduction and panel overview
Panelist introductions and bios
Is there a horror boom? Initial perspectives
Diverse voices and mainstream acceptance
Indie publishing, Bizarro, and the new boom
Key moments: Head Full of Ghosts and Get Out
Cultural impact and the Pulitzer Prize
StokerCon growth and community ecosystem
Future hopes: Diversity, history, and normalization
Closing remarks and final thoughts
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