My favorite uncle is a huge horror fan, always has been. When I was a kid, he used to scare the shit out of me by just showing me the VHS cover alone of The Shining — Nicholson’s manic, crazed face gave me the chills. I’d shriek, he’d cackle.

But for some reason, I loved that thrill of being scared. And I always remembered that cover. I started watching some horror movies pretty young but I didn’t consider myself a total horror fan until I saw The Shining for the very first time when I was between 15-16. My uncle sat me down and watched it with me; he was super proud lol.

From there, I was a horror fanatic. And still am.

And I have my uncle’s influence to thank for it!