Taming Terror
Your Guide to Safe Scares
The goal of this blog is to help general audiences approach the genre by sharing spoiler-free jump scare warnings, describing themes and tropes within the stories, and encouraging discussion about the relatable elements that make me a huge fan of the genre.
General content warnings are provided with exact, specific phrasing and could be considered spoilers. Lists of CWs in this blog should not be considered all-inclusive.
The Curse of La Llorona, 2019
As if social work in a huge city isn’t enough, Anna’s work throws her into the world of La Llorona, whose character design is delightfully creepy. A little slow to start, the tension slowly builds throughout the movie, creating an atmosphere of unease at every turn.
The Haunting, 1999
An ornate estate sets the scene for an interesting retelling of Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House.
The Haunting of Hill House Episode 1: “Steven Sees a Ghost”
The Haunting of Hill House, Episode 1: “Steven Sees a Ghost”