Dani Soncasie on Horror: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Dani Soncasie, creator of the vampire graphic novel Blood of the Forsaken, discusses horror’s strengths and weaknesses. She praises horror’s range in exploring human emotions like grief, guilt, love and family through supernatural frameworks, allowing meaningful storytelling alongside entertainment. She criticizes straight slasher films that prioritize gore and shock value over character development and tension, arguing that blood cannot substitute for compelling narratives. She condemns the industry’s reliance on reboots, remakes and endless sequels, contending that horror should introduce new monsters, mythology and voices rather than repeatedly resurrecting existing franchises. Soncasie advocates for allowing dead franchises to remain dead and supporting original stories from new creators.

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