TIH 668: Eliza Jabore on True Crime Research, Bigfoot, and Subverting Slasher Tropes

In this podcast, Eliza Jabore talks about true crime research, Bigfoot, subverting slasher tropes, and much more.

[2:50] Elevator pitch for Backstabbers. [4:25] True crime research and Bigfoot. [13:20] Subverting slasher tropes. [18:15] Misdirection and The Descent vibes. [21:10] Jeremiah’s name origin. [24:00] Real-world cabin and trails influence. [27:30] Travel, horror, and risk taking. [31:30] Lessons learnt writing Backstabbers. [36:20] Writing insecurity and self-doubt. [42:30] Single location horror and suspense. [46:00] Eliza’s first signing. [50:15] Writing to music vs. to silence. [54:10] Best and worst writing advice.

Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-668-eliza-jabore-on-true-crime-research-bigfoot-and-subverting-slasher-tropes

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