The monsters we fear

Horror and faith may seem like unlikely companions, but both wrestle with deep questions about evil, fear, and what it means to be human. From The Exorcist to Jordan Peele’s modern thrillers, horror stories mirror the Bible’s own “texts of terror,” revealing uncomfortable truths about the world and ourselves. When approached thoughtfully, the genre can deepen our understanding of faith—inviting us to confront darkness not to glorify it, but to better recognize the light.

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This article was published in The Christian Century in October 2023, and was written by Brandon R. Grafius