Shannon Devine
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I love movies, music, books, and travel.
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These 5 creepy psychological thrillers are scarier than famous horror films.
Psychological thrillers are a class of films that when done correctly can be utterly terrifying and disturbing. However, they achieve this by using different techniques than conventional horror films. The genre of horror is famous for following rules and a formula that makes predicting the outcomes of horror movies far too easy. I absolutely love horror for what it is. However at times repeated jump scares can become more silly than frightening, the pattern of people consistently behaving in ways that no rational human being ever would becomes unbelievable, newer movies become reminiscent of older films that did it better, and the fear in my stomach turns into something more like amused entertainment.
By Shannon Devine4 years ago in Horror
Hitchhiker
Zeke Daniels let the cool breeze from the open window blow through his hair as he drove along the empty Nebraskan highway. He felt completely and utterly alone, in the good way. He fiddled with the radio until he found a clear enough station. Hurt by Johnny Cash played through the old radio piercing the quiet in the old Chevy pickup truck. Zeke had turned thirty last week, but he felt older. His hands were calloused and weathered from a lifetime of work. His father had been dead for a long time, and he hadn’t seen his mother since he had run away at 16 years old. He didn’t often smile, but in times like this when he was alone on the road just him and a good song he struck a grin. Zeke had had a good weekend. He felt in the mood for smiling.
By Shannon Devine4 years ago in Horror
6 travel books to inspire your wanderlust
1. A Walk in the Woods; by Bill Bryson This is a true story about hiking the Appalachian Trail. Bryson tells of his adventures in a funny lighthearted way while managing to still capture the grueling difficulty and incredible beauty of the trail. As he hikes with his old friend Katz they travel from Georgia to Maine encountering interesting townsfolk, gorgeous scenery, eccentric hikers, and a few animals. Bryson includes interesting information about the history of this scenic trail and an honest perspective on thru-hiking. For the outdoorsman or the wannabe hiker, this book is a great trip through the wilderness of the eastern United States
By Shannon Devine4 years ago in Wander
8 Horror Movies With Great Plots
1. 'Psycho' (1960) Based on a novel by Robert Bloch, this Hitchcock classic from 1960 features the infamous character of Norman Bates and a girl who checked into the wrong motel. What it lacks in color and special effects it more than makes up for in suspense, creepy dialogue, and storytelling that is lost in most modern horror movies. The last scene is sure to give you chills, and you'll never forget the Iconic shower moment. Psycho is still a relevant classic over 50 years later.
By Shannon Devine6 years ago in Horror
