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This blog is dedicated to the discussion of contemporary visual media within the context of historical representation combined with artistic expression.

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• Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” Remake, Dracula as the Home Invader, and the Legacy of German Expressionist FilmJune 24, 2025
  When Robert Eggers’ 2024 remake of the horror classic “Nosferatu” was first announced to be in production, I could hardly contain my excitement. The original 1922 film by F.W. Murnau has always been one of my all-time favourites, and it’s legacy in the world of horror film (and film history in general) is one that… Read more: Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” Remake, Dracula as the Home Invader, and the Legacy of German Expressionist Film
• Returning to Silent Hill and its Legacy of Psychological Horror in GamingNovember 28, 2023
  Hello again, Internet! It’s been a while since my last post. With my life and work it’s been absolutely crazy and I haven’t had time to sit down and write another blog post, but I’m back now and ready to continue gushing about games! I hope you’ve all been doing well since my last post… Read more: Returning to Silent Hill and its Legacy of Psychological Horror in Gaming
• How Amnesia: The Bunker Uses Environmental Design to Create Feelings of Anxious DreadMay 25, 2023
  I have to be honest – I had initially planned to write this week’s blog post gushing about how much I adore Destiny 2. I, like many others who love and play the game, have been anticipating the new Season of the Deep content that just went live this week, and thought it would be… Read more: How Amnesia: The Bunker Uses Environmental Design to Create Feelings of Anxious Dread

About the Author

I’m a life-long lover of video games and movies, but I’ve also been an artist and lover of history ever since I was young. Illustration, digital photography, and art direction and production design for film are all fields of study I’ve engaged with over the years, but most recently I completed a Bachelor’s degree in Dalhousie University’s Costume Studies program with Honours in 2021. When I’m not gaming, sewing, or drawing I’m most likely doing some creative writing, and hanging out my adorable pet Cockatiel, Luna.