The Saw franchise is one of the most iconic and profitable in the horror genre today. Since its inception in 2004, it has spawned nine sequels to date (with an eleventh film currently in development). One element that sets the series apart from other popular horror franchises is its soundtrack. Every film in the franchise… Continue reading Dissecting the Sound of Saw
Author: Will Thompson
Swancore
Swancore is a subgenre of post-hardcore music that originated in the 2000s. The term itself refers to a more progressive approach to post-hardcore music, these features range from experimental song structures, complex instrumentation, and intricate guitar work. These qualities have served as the primary basis for artists who have associate themselves with this sound. The… Continue reading Swancore
Achieving So Much With So Little
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre from 1974 is one of the most well-known and celebrated horror movies of all time. The film is considered a landmark for the genre, spawning a franchise of sequels, remakes and reboots, along with being credited for having established many elements that are common in the slasher genre to this… Continue reading Achieving So Much With So Little
StoryCorps #1 – William Thompson
This week I listened to two different stories. The first story titled, How One Man Found Purpose in Being a Death Doula, by Michael Rogers, was aired on July 12th, 2024 and is a discussion about death and the acceptance of life before passing on. The second one was a broadcast, Sixty years Later: The… Continue reading StoryCorps #1 – William Thompson
