Now that's a little TOO scary!
Horror is perfect for metaphor and allegory. In fact, a horror story is often allegorical by default, what with its bizarre landscapes and freaky beasties.
Here are some categories of horror and some thoughts on what they symbolize:
Reality Bites
psycho killer! Qu ...
Horror in Pieces
Banes at 12:00AM, Oct. 1, 2020Hung, drawn and quartered - Making goals for comics
Emma_Clare at 12:00AM, Sept. 18, 2020
We are well into the second half of the year, spring is here in the southern hemisphere, whilst the autumn winds are settling in for winter in the north. With the change in seasons, what better time to get inspired and motivated than now and you know what that means ...
It's Not Yours
Banes at 12:00AM, Aug. 6, 2020
We interpret things differently.
I'll give an example from the 2000's version of The Hills Have Eyes (spoilers ahead).
There's a scene early in that movie, when the family is stranded but they haven't realized how much trouble they're really in. The husband of the ...
Get ready for the Drunkduck Anthology 2020
Emma_Clare at 12:00AM, July 31, 2020
As you might be aware, the voting for the Drunkduck anthology theme is coming to a close. If you’re reading this, and have missed the vote, never fear, for that means the next exciting stage of the project is coming and that, my friends, is preparing for your potential ...
On the Purging of the Past in Art
Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, July 4, 2020
First off, Happy 4th of July to all USA Duckers!
Recently I listened to Lindsey Ellis' excellently made video essay on so-called ‘woke Disney’: the company's attempt to remake or edit or outright hide past works because they are now judged to be problematic in some way or other ...