Horror and scary tales have long been intertwined with the history and cultural identity of humanity. In the modern moment, horror as a genre has been co-opted by Gen Z fans, many of whom enjoy the stimulation of frightening content and how it effectively communicates experiences of crisis.
Ben Ditto is a creative director and social media commenter, working with fashion and music clients and represented by Concrete Rep. LTD.
Karina Wilson is a writer and story consultant. She brings her unique experience and story skills to bear on developing screenplays and other intellectual property with Hollywood screenwriters, producers, and production entities, as well as UK universities. She's a specialist in the horror genre and leads a horror screenwriting lab for Stage32. She also features in the award-winning documentary The History of Metal and Horror.
Bee Beardsworth is a writer, curator, creator, and cultural/creative consultant based in London. Her work focuses on postmodernism, aesthetics, art, and fashion through the lens of feminism, queer theory, spatial biopolitics, and cultural critique.