#horror lore

LOCATION: Internal Interview Room Gamma-3, Observation Subnet Active SUBJECT: Agent [REDACTED] INTERVIEWER: Delta Green Division – VELUM DATE: October 25th TIME: 03:19 AM

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VELUM: Last time you spoke of memory as a battleground. This time, I want specifics. Where were you when it happened?

AGENT: (pauses) I don’t know. That’s the point.

VELUM: Then explain what you mean by "the event."

AGENT: You ever walk into a room... and freeze? Like you were about to do something, but now it’s gone? Like the universe hiccupped and dropped your thought behind a locked door?

VELUM: Yes. That’s common.

AGENT: (leans forward) No. That’s deliberate.

VELUM: You’re suggesting... intentional memory erasure?

AGENT: Not “suggesting.” I’m remembering trying to remember. Which means something’s still there.

VELUM: (quiet) Describe the sensation.

AGENT: Imagine holding a photo you’ve never seen. A family you don’t know. And still—your chest tightens. Your eyes water. You know them. But someone has torn their names out of the caption.

VELUM: Is this related to Carcosa?

AGENT: Carcosa is just one infection vector. It’s not about where. It’s about what you’re allowed to retain. You think you’ve never seen the King in Yellow? You have. But you called it something else. A panic attack. A dream. Static on an old VHS tape.

VELUM: So what did you forget?

AGENT: (whispers) That I screamed. And no sound came out.

VELUM: …Agent?

AGENT: They don’t erase to protect you. They erase to keep you useful. Because if you remembered what you saw... You’d stop being able to see at all. Your sanity wouldn’t break. It would evaporate. Like sugar in rain.

VELUM: And yet here you are.

AGENT: Am I?

(long silence)

VELUM: What would you tell other agents reading this?

AGENT: (a smile like rust) When you walk into a room and forget why… Check the ceiling. There might be a camera. Or worse— A mirror that wasn’t there yesterday.

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In the Terrifier series, Jonathan Shaw, the younger brother of protagonist Sienna Shaw, plays a pivotal role, especially in Terrifier 2 and Terrifier 3. His character arc intertwines deeply with the narrative's exploration of trauma, resilience, and the supernatural.

Jonathan's Fate in Terrifier 3

In Terrifier 3, Jonathan's fate is shrouded in ambiguity. He is last seen in his dorm room, and subsequent events suggest he may have fallen victim to Art the Clown and Victoria Heyes. Sienna is presented with a disfigured head, purported to be Jonathan's, but the evidence is inconclusive. The head's flesh is peeled off, making identification difficult, and the only link to Jonathan is a pair of glasses placed on it by Victoria, who has previously lied about the head's identity. This leaves room for doubt about Jonathan's actual fate.

Screen Rant

Director's Insights

Director Damien Leone has addressed the off-screen nature of Jonathan's presumed death, acknowledging fan reactions and suggesting that the character's fate is intentionally left uncertain. Leone emphasizes that his characters are unpredictable and not to be trusted, hinting that Jonathan's story may not be concluded.

Entertainment Weekly

Potential for Redemption or Resurrection

The Terrifier series delves into supernatural elements, particularly with Art the Clown's enigmatic nature and apparent immortality. Jonathan's deep connection to the lore, especially his understanding of Art's demonic essence and the significance of the pale girl as a vessel, positions him as a character with potential for further development. Given the series' thematic focus on resurrection and the battle between good and evil, it's plausible that Jonathan could return in future installments, possibly undergoing a redemption arc or playing a crucial role in confronting the malevolent forces.

Conclusion

Your dreams are mine, your head is mine. And reality is but a thin page of paper which can be ripped easily by those who know. And I know, and I've seen, through the thinly made veil which protects us from them. Your God is fake and even if he wasn't, I guarantee you: He'd be no match for the others, unchained; unanchored; Space is their rightful kingdom, and we're a part of it. "

I have a ton of respect and admiration for those who go above and beyond the more general and laid back horror movie fan (not there is anything wrong with that because honestly I wish I could leave it as that) but going through the thought process of “well that was a good movie” and calling it a night to “that was a good movie. let’s watch the whole series and take notes about it” until they’re addicted to caffeine, have 100 tabs open on their computer and an entire notebook filled with scribbles only they can decipher.

Alien hand syndrome (your own hand may try to choke you 💀)

Locked in syndrome (your entire body is paralyzed & you can't move nor speak)

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (you will try to eat yourself)