How Taming Terror Works

Taming Terror

Hello! Welcome! Ready to be scared?

Maybe not, which is why I made this guide. This basic format will likely evolve and change as I work through various shows, movies, etc. 

The format currently looks like this:

Title of work, episode/season/year

“Quote from the work.”

Spook Factor: 👻 out of 5

The more ghouls, the spookier it gets. One spooky ghoul is fairly tame, usually a slow-burn episode or a very mildly creepy film. Five out of five? Hold on to your butt lest you poop yourself from fright.

Jump Scares:

Because one of the many reasons people often avoid horror as a genre is jump scares, I will list the number of jump scares and provide some spoiler-free context for each to prepare those who don’t want to be startled. There are many reasons a person may want to avoid jump scares; I don’t judge. Sometimes, I hate them, too!

What to Expect:

This section aims to cover basic themes and concepts, as well as include some editorial bits (e.g., what I like and think viewers should pay special attention to). Most especially, I want this section to serve as an introduction to the work to draw you in without spoiling anything. I can’t guarantee that everything will be spoiler-free, but I will try my best to keep the writers’ secrets until you’re ready to experience them for yourself.

Content Warnings (CWs):

Explicit, uncensored warnings are included in this section. Most of these are general and are not meant to cover all phobias or trauma. If you think a particular CW should be included, feel free to message me. I include CWs in this series as a courtesy to others, not as judgement or proclamation that any of these things are necessarily bad or triggering.

Other Warnings (OWs):

Because when else does the hot sex scene come on than when a parent walks into the room? These warnings prepare you and yours for potential embarrassment and awkwardness, especially with those who may be less than impressed with anything racier than Disney.