Independent digital horror publication NightTide Magazine has announced the launch of I AM HORROR, a global archival initiative dedicated to documenting creators of color actively shaping the horror genre across disciplines and continents.
Founded by horror writer, lecturer, and NightTide Editor-in-Chief Mo Moshaty, the I AM HORROR project seeks to address a long-standing gap within the genre ecosystem: while horror has always drawn from global traditions, folklore, and lived experience, the creators behind those works are often difficult to locate, cite, consult, or collaborate with. In Moshaty's words:
“I AM HORROR exists to build a record. The work is out there, the voices are out there, but too often people claim they ‘can’t find anyone.’ This archive is about making sure that phrase no longer holds.”
An official press release details that, through the initiative, creators working within horror, including writers, filmmakers, scholars, critics, podcasters, and interdisciplinary artists, will be documented within a growing NightTide archive featuring their work, creative perspectives, and areas of specialization. Each entry will include a personal declaration reflecting on the creator’s relationship to horror, allowing the archive to capture not only professional work but also the cultural, mythological, and lived experiences shaping the genre today.
The project also responds to ongoing conversations within the industry about representation and accessibility. From film production to festival programming to academic research, locating diverse voices and specialists in specific areas of horror has often required extensive personal networks or detective work.
Submissions to the archive are now open, and creators of color working within the horror genre across the global diaspora are encouraged to participate. More information and submission details can be found right here.
