Krystle Ratticus | Scary Studies

Krystle Ratticus is a writer, illustrator, and no-budget film editor. Also involved in independent publishing and performing spoken for over 20 years.

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Scary Movies

Behind The Silence: Real True Crime’s Influence on The Hannibal Lecter Franchise

Thomas Harris first introduced the world to Dr. Hannibal Lecter in his 1981 novel, Red Dragon. Described as a reserved gentleman with exquisite ...

By Krystle RatticusMarch 1, 20220

Scary Movies

The Eternal Vibes of Dr. Phibes: Resurrecting a Horror Movie Icon

The year 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of Robert Fuest’s comedy horror film, The Abominable Dr. Phibes. Starring the legendary Vincent Price as ...

By Krystle RatticusFebruary 14, 20220

Scary Movies

Oven Fresh Hell: The Relationship Between Pizza and Horror

Little compares to the combination of pizza and a horror movie. Whether a Friday night in or a Saturday sleepover, every weekend begs ...

By Krystle RatticusFebruary 10, 20220

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Horror de Lucha Libre: A Brief History of Mexico’s Luchador Movies

The roots of lucha libre are believed to have begun during the Second Franco-Mexican war. A free-style form of Grego-Roman wrestling was developed ...

By Krystle RatticusJanuary 14, 20220

Scary Stories

Dr. Bloodmoney or: The Post-Apocalyptic Novel to Begin Your New Year With

Hailed as “The Godfather of Science Fiction”, Phillip Kindred Dick was born prematurely on December 16th, 1928. His twin sister, Jane Charlotte, would ...

By Krystle RatticusJanuary 3, 20220

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With These Hands: A History of Mad Love (1935)

The 1930s were peak in Hollywood’s Golden Age of horror. Universal led the way with its legendary monster movies and Paramount added sophisticated ...

By Krystle RatticusDecember 29, 20210

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A Grief That Shall Not Be Named: Explaining the Personal Demons of The Vigil

Within the many faces of trauma there lies a reflection of ourselves. Coming from the darkness to disturb our sleep with nightmares or ...

By Krystle RatticusDecember 13, 20210

Scary Movies

The Horrors of Fame: Exploring Horror Musicals Phantom of the Paradise and Shock Treatment

Whether adapted from stage or produced strictly for the big screen, musicals have been popular entertainment across many generations. Choreography and music interwoven ...

By Krystle RatticusNovember 21, 20210