Chthonic

Some dictionaries, such as the OED, state that the first two letters should be pronounced (as /k/), /ˈkθɒnɪk/, while others, such as the AHD, record these letters as silent, /ˈθɒnɪk/. The modern pronunciation of the Greek word "χθόνιος" is [ˈxθonios],[2] although the Classical Greek pronunciation would have been [ktʰónios]. Chthonic and Olympian[edit] While terms such as "Earth deity" or Earth mother have sweeping implications in English, the words khthonie and khthonios had a more precise and technical meaning in Greek, referring primarily to the manner of offering sacrifices to the deity in question. Some chthonic cults practised ritual sacrifice, which often happened at night time. Cult type versus function[edit] While chthonic deities had a general association with fertility, they did not have a monopoly on it, nor were the later Olympian deities wholly unconcerned for the Earth's prosperity. In between[edit] The categories Olympian and chthonic were not, however, completely separate.

Psychological horror Psychological horror is a subgenre of horror fiction, film, and video games (as a narrative) which relies on the characters' fears and emotional instability to build tension. Characteristics[edit] Plot twists are an often used device. Characters commonly face internal battles with subconscious desires such as romantic lust and the desire for petty revenge. Books[edit] The novels Silence of the Lambs written by Thomas Harris, The Shining by Stephen King, and The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King are some examples of books categorized under the genre of Psychological Horror. Films[edit] Psychological horror films differ from the traditional horror film, where the source of the fear is typically something material, such as creatures, monsters or aliens, as well as the splatter film, which derives its effects from gore and graphic violence, in that tension is built through atmosphere, eerie sounds and exploitation of the viewer's and the character's psychological fears. Video games[edit]

Found footage (genre) The following films all fall into the found footage category. Also listed are the films' directors, production company and release date. Cenobite (Hellraiser) The Cenobites vary in number, appearance, and motivations depending on the medium (film, comic book, etc.) in which they appear. The involvement of multiple parties in the production of Hellraiser films and comics (many eschewing the creative supervision of Clive Barker) has led to varying levels of consistency regarding the canonical aspects of their philosophies and abilities. The only constants are that they take the form of ritually mutilated creatures with varying degrees of human characteristics, and that they can only reach Earth's reality through a schism in time and space, which is opened and closed using an innocuous-looking puzzle box called the Lament Configuration. The term cenobite is a word meaning "a member of a communal religious order"; The Hellbound Heart specifies that they are members of The Order of the Gash. The text also refers to them as Hierophants. Why then was he so distressed to set eyes upon them?

Incubus Incubus, 1870 An incubus (nominal form constructed from the Latin verb, incubo, incubare, or "to lie upon") is a demon in male form who, according to a number of mythological and legendary traditions, lies upon sleepers, especially women, in order to have sexual intercourse with them. Its female counterpart is the succubus. An incubus may pursue sexual relations with a woman in order to father a child, as in the legend of Merlin.[1] Religious tradition holds that repeated intercourse with an incubus or succubus may result in the deterioration of health, or even death.[2] Ancient and religious descriptions[edit] Debate about the demons began early in the Christian tradition. Though many tales claim that the incubus is bisexual,[10] others indicate that it is strictly heterosexual and finds attacking a male victim either unpleasant or detrimental.[11] There are also numerous stories[where?] Incubi are sometimes said to be able to conceive children. Regional variations[edit] See also[edit]

Cthulhu Cthulhu is a deity created by writer H. P. Lovecraft and first introduced in the short story "The Call of Cthulhu", published in the pulp magazine Weird Tales in 1928. Considered a Great Old One within the pantheon of Lovecraftian cosmic entities, the creature has since been featured in numerous popular culture references. Etymology, spelling and pronunciation[edit] Though invented by Lovecraft in 1926 the name Cthulhu is probably derived from the word chthonic meaning subterranean, but often used in reference to deities or spirits of the underworld in Greek religion. Cthulhu has also been spelled as Tulu, Clulu, Clooloo, Cthulu, Cthullu, C'thulhu, Cighulu, Cathulu, C'thlu, Kathulu, Kutulu, Kthulhu, Q’thulu, K'tulu, Kthulhut, Kutu, Kulhu, Kutunluu, Ktulu, Cuitiliú, Cqulu, Thu Thu[2] and in many other ways. Lovecraft transcribed the pronunciation of Cthulhu as Khlûl′-hloo and said that "the first syllable pronounced gutturally and very thickly. Description[edit] Publication history[edit]

Dracula: Dead and Loving It Plot[edit] The year is 1893: solicitor Thomas Renfield travels all the way from London to "Castle Dracula" in Transylvania to finalize Count Dracula's purchase of Carfax Abbey in England. As the sun sets, and the stagecoach driver refuses to take him any further, Renfield continues on foot despite the villagers pleading with him to turn back. Renfield arrives safely and meets Count Dracula, a charming but rather strange man who (unbeknownst to him) is a vampire. The next day, Mina discovers Lucy still in bed late in the morning, looking strangely pale. Van Helsing meets Dracula and begins to suspect him of being the local vampire after the two trade words and phrases in Moldavian, each attempting to have the last word in the foreign language 'discussion'. Dracula's next victim is Mina, but he has bigger plans for her; he wants her to be his undead bride throughout eternity. With Dracula finally vanquished, Renfield falls into despair with no master to serve. Cast[edit] Production[edit]