First Word On Horror

A new documentary series featuring interviews with and stories from bestselling horror authors.

From the award-winning film-making team whose credits include The Spine of Night, Love Death + Robots, and Europa Report comes a dark new exploration of terror, psychology, and the fears that make us human.

First Word on Horror

Available only on Substack, this 15 part documentary series features interviews with five of the most unique, insightful horror writers working today. They tell personal stories, read from their scariest works, and discuss the ins and outs of both writing and writing horror.

Starting in February, new episodes will release every Friday, sent directly to subscriber’s email & available here on the Etch Substack page.

Episodes run 10-15 minutes in length. Free subscribers get a preview; paid subscribers get the full episode.

Across the first season, fact and fiction blend, secrets are told, and the delicate alchemy that turns human experience into creative expression starts to reveal itself.

Series premiere the week of February 3rd 2025.

And many thanks to Korb / Mutante for the usage of their music in the trailer.