Dark Fantasy vs Horror: What’s the difference? | Minisode w/ Melissa

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Join Melissa as she walks us through the ins and outs of the Dark Fantasy genre. 

"Ever since I was young, though, I have ALWAYS adored dark fantasy. The worlds of Tim Burton and Jim Henson, though filled with puppets and adventure, have some incredibly dark elements that are just as nightmare inducing as those found in horror movies. They give the thrill of high stakes without hitting too close to home or making the audience feel unsafe. But what actually makes dark fantasy distinct from horror? In fact, what is even is it?" -Melissa

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