/r/spacehorror
For fans of the place where Science Fiction meets Horror, whether in Space or on Earth. Also called Sci-Fi Horror or Cosmic Horror.
From films such as Alien, The Thing and Event Horizon, to games like Dead Space and Doom, to dozens of stories from authors such as H.P. Lovecraft and Peter Watts, share your love for the deepest, darkest subgenre of horror.
For fans of the place where Science Fiction meets Horror, whether in Space or on Earth. Also called Sci-Fi Horror or Cosmic Horror.
From films such as Alien, The Thing and Event Horizon, to games like Dead Space and Doom, to dozens of stories from authors such as H.P. Lovecraft and Peter Watts, share your love for the deepest, darkest subgenre of horror.
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http://www.reddit.com/r/scifi http://www.reddit.com/r/horror http://www.reddit.com/r/lv426 http://www.reddit.com/r/lovecraft http://www.reddit.com/r/deadspace http://www.reddit.com/r/cryosleep https://www.reddit.com/r/NegativeAtmosphere http://www.reddit.com/r/TheHyacinthDisaster
/r/spacehorror
Anybody listen to anything worth adding to the tbr in the audible plus catalogue recently?
I LOVE this genre but I'm afraid I've seen all of the good movies.
Here's what I've seen so far:
I'm looking for high quality films that really pull you in, nothing that relies too heavily on jump scares or monsters/aliens. I prefer the atmospheric/psychological side of space horror.
Please save me from boredom if you have a suggestion :).
I just finished Nether Station by Kevin J. Anderson. Anderson has written some Star Wars books and Dune books among other stuff. The book was really good in my opinion. It uses the classic plot outline of mystery object found in space, people go to check it out, shenanigans happen. It's a quick read or listen (9 hours on audible) and satisfies the space horror itch.
The amazon synopsis:
*"*From New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson comes Nether Station, a thrilling mix of epic science fiction and Lovecraftian horror.
Space is vast. Space is full of wonders. Space is terrifying.
In the darkest part of the solar system lies a wormhole. Nether.
Astrophysicist Cammie Skoura has joined the first research team traveling to the Nether anomaly, eager to understand the mechanics of the wormhole and to explore its possibilities as a shortcut to Alpha Centauri.
But another race of ancient beings has already been here--an impossibly long time ago--leaving remnants of their vast complexes and gigantic temples built for horrific beings beyond comprehension.
What dangers did those elder races find in the hidden corners of spacetime?
What did they unleash?
And what remains?
Now, Cammie and the crew of Nether Station must find the answers--before the darkest part of the cosmos swallows them up ..."
Hey all, new to the sub! Was wondering if anyone has any book recs that line up with Dead Space or something similar:
Isolated in space (either solo or a small group)
Mysterious abandoned ship or location
Psychological horror
Maybe an unreliable narrator? Don’t tell me if it is but bonus points if it fits :)
Claustrophobia, bleakness, hopelessness, etc.
Can also take place in the deep ocean since I’ve seen some recs like Sphere tossed around. Most of the threads I’ve seen (mostly on r/horrorlit) are pretty dated so I’m looking for a fresh take on this!
Thanks in advance!
I hope this is okay to post—if not, feel free to remove. I have a hobby of creating t-shirt designs inspired by my love for all things horror, and I wanted to share a recent one that leans into the unsettling realm of cosmic horror.
The design depicts an astronaut's helmet with a cracked visor, revealing a skeletal face beneath. The static, glitch-like effect gives the feeling that something—or someone—was watching. On the back, the astronaut drifts helplessly away from the ship, tether snapped, hinting at a failed mission. It's as if the void itself claimed him, an eerie reminder that space is as much a tomb as it is an exploration.
I find the concept of being lost in space horrifying—silent, endless, and indifferent. This design captures that chilling idea: the loneliness, the finality, and the thought of an unseen presence observing it all.
I'd love to hear what you think! If you’re curious, you can check it out on my website https://www.twistedthreadsapparel.com/products/lost-in-space-comfort-colors
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