Kid horror definitely has a place and it opens up dialogue and encourages kids to read horror classics, unlike Harry Potter which encourages kids to read Harry Potter. The urge to find grislier more adult material is present in all kids. That's why one fateful night as my grandfather slept in the livingroom, I popped in Hellraiser and opened up a magical world of adventure. It was a special time. A queasy time, but a special one nonetheless. Make sure, however to set up your DVD collection so you can cause your kids to sneak worthwhile movies.
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Horror and Bizarro novelist and editor
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