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What Makes A Monster?

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  Source: https://www.northernlightsuk.co.uk/2019/03/04/how-godzilla-1954-was-ruined-by-america/ Hi everyone! This essay revisits a piece I wrote last year. As a fan of horror and media analysis, I’m fascinated by how monsters reveal deeper truths about who we fear—and why. Hope you enjoy! “Monsters are tragic beings. They are born too tall, too strong, too heavy, they are not evil by choice. That is their tragedy.” ~ Ishirō Honda What Makes a Monster? Across cultures, wherever there are stories, there are monsters. Throughout human history, monsters have stood in for what humanity abhors. They represent our collective fears around death, disease, and even each other. At its core, the figure of the monster often embodies what philosophers and social theorists call ‘The Other’—that which is seen as different, alien, or outside the accepted norms. Historically, this ‘otherness’ has been used to justify fear, exclusion, and even violence against marginalized groups. Their v...
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Carrie (1976)

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Hello everyone! Today, we're in for a real treat. I will be reviewing and analyzing a classic from the King of Horror, Carrie (1976) . For the longest time, I've wanted to watch this adaptation but always put it off because I related a little too much with the titular character. However, I took the leap and was not disappointed. I'd like to preface that I have never read the novel, so there are some details that I'm sure I haven't addressed here. For simplicity, I wanted to focus on my opinion and analysis on some of the more immediate themes I gathered from the film. So without further ado, here is Carrie . Synopsis:  Withdrawn and sensitive teen Carrie White faces taunting from classmates at school and abuse from her fanatically pious mother at home. When strange occurrences start happening around Carrie, she begins to suspect that she has supernatural powers. Invited to the prom by the empathetic Tommy Ross, Carrie tries to let her guard down, but things eventual...
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Product Review: Nature's Touch

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 Hello everyone!  Today is a little different from before! I will be giving my honest review for one of my favorite skincare brands, Nature's Touch. So buckle up and get ready for the ride. Nature's Touch is a wellness brand based in Dominica that is dedicated to providing natural health products to its customers. A childhood friend of my mother, founder Misana Harris has changed what wellness looks like in Dominica. She is a natural health care specialist and herbalist who founded Nature's Touch Body Therapy and Wellness Services in 2003. Working in natural healthcare has been a childhood aspiration for the entrepreneur. As someone who suffers with acne and eczema, it was hard finding products that were gentle on my skin while cleansing it thoroughly. From Dove to Aveeno, I'd tried almost everything. While some products were better than others, nothing really helped clear up my skin. It really gets into your pores and scrubs out all the oil, dirt, bacteria to keep the ...
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Like Clockwork

Like Clockwork Hi everyone! This short story was born from an idea I had a couple years ago. I just sat down last night and it poured out of me. I'm glad I'm able to share it with all of you. My inspirations for it were Frankenstein and Robecca Steam from the Monster High franchise. I wanted to explore mad science and grief. No particular reason. The idea just seemed interesting to me. Content Warning: This story contains themes of grief, death of a child, disinterment (grave digging), body horror, and emotional distress . Reader discretion is advised. There was a storm the day Becca died. It was an accident, they said. The roads were slick with rain. The driver may or may not have been on his phone.  But the collision was deadly.  Metal tore through muscles and tissue. Bones twisted in impossible angles.  It all ended with two battered and bruised cars, and a girl who’d never wake up again.  As Becca’s coffin was lowered into the damp, unholy ground, many gave thei...
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