Hollywood's horror maestros step into the spotlight as independent production company Etch unveils a captivating 15-part documentary series exploring the craft and creative process of five acclaimed authors.
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The series, 'First Word on Horror', will debut exclusively on Substack on February 7, 2025, featuring New York Times bestsellers, multi-award winners, and cult favorites like Stephen Graham Jones, Paul Tremblay, and Mariana Enriquez.
Acclaimed filmmaker Philip Gelatt, known for his work on 'Love Death + Robots', directs the series, which aims to 'remind us of the humanity at the core of creativity' during a time of technological advancement and uncertainty.
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Stephen Graham Jones, Paul Tremblay, Elizabeth Hand, Laird Barron, Mariana Enriquez, Philip Gelatt, Will Battersby, Morgan Galen King, Etch, Substack, First Word on Horror