Welcome Back, Apparently

Well. Surprise: I apparently had a Substack three years ago called The Horror Honey… and I only remembered because a brand-new subscriber showed up out of nowhere.

So first of all: hi, new subscriber. Your timing is impeccable. A+ haunting. 👻🐝

Second: welcome (back) to The Horror Honey. It’s my little corner of the internet where I can indulge my horror “WTF did I just watch?” side, deliver one-take reviews with fluffy snark, and lovingly roast movies that deserve it.

But remember, above all, I’m a horror movie fan. However, I don’t get down and dirty with films like The Terrifier, Human Centipede, or any “torture for torture’s sake” movies. No shade to those who dig that vibe: It’s just not my cuppa dark roast coffee.

Here’s what you can expect:

• horror movie reviews (especially found footage, wilderness horror, and creature features)

• quick “DNF Dispatch” posts when I bail on something truly unhinged (no guilt, only self-care)

• occasional “Surprise Snack” reviews when a movie is better than the internet says it is

• a general commitment to asking the important questions, like:
  “Why are you still filming?” and “Who packed a ukulele for this camping trip?”

To kick things off, I just watched Vicious and ended up liking it more than I expected — not because it’s flawless, but because the ending actually does something interesting with fear and survival. And I also started Don’t Go in the Woods (2010) expecting a chase-y slasher… and got ambushed by a horror musical I could not emotionally survive. (DNF. I left the woods.)

If you’re reading this: say hi in the comments and tell me your favorite kind of horror (found footage? monsters? haunted houses? “friends go on a trip and regret everything”?). I’m always taking recommendations — and I promise to suffer through at least some of them on your behalf.

Cheers and happy horror watching!

— Dee