Note: While the author intentionally waited until after Dragon Con had concluded to write a comprehensive retrospective of the event, unforeseen circumstances delayed this piece from running before now. I've been fortunate enough in my time with 52 Weeks of Horror to cover some cool events. From movie screenings and film festivals to conventions and more, I've had a chance to experience and share with you some amazing stories. While all of it is fun, nothing can quite compare

Music can move us in ways that nothing else can. The combinations of instrumental tones and vocalizations can literally change lives and the course of history. In horror, a film is truly only as good as its soundtrack. From the synthesizer stylings of the late Johan Johansson that have helped make Mandy a VOD classic to the impressive discography of John Carpenter, music is essential to creating the atmosphere and ambiance of a scary movie. In horror culture, music that featu