Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl has ruined the pirate genre for me
But not how you might think
By Stephen A. RoddewigPublished 3 years ago • 1 min read
A salute to the greatest captain of them all
It was the first movie I remember seeing in theaters, and my admiration for its storytelling grows with age. It is the penultimate blend of action, wit, and mystery on the high seas.
And every attempt I make to add to the genre results in a pale imitation. Save one.
About the Creator
Stephen A. Roddewig
Author of A Bloody Business and the Dick Winchester series. Proud member of the Horror Writers Association 🐦⬛
Also a reprint mercenary. And humorist. And road warrior. And Felix Salten devotee.
And a narcissist:
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