ABOUT US
Darkness falls across the land…
and, make no mistake
it is darkness that Phantasmag concerns itself with. The gloomy and the macabre, the strange and unusual. There is a wealth of words to describe this phenomenon because our beloved horror genre is a multifaceted beast—and we aim to explore its many faces.
Reanimating the corpses of 70s and 80s horror zines, Phantasmag is a biannual print publication. First and foremost, the magazine was born out of necessity. Horror, above all other other genres, has always celebrated outcasts. However, as a queer person obsessed with horror, mine is the position of an outsider in an outsider’s community. Therefore, while we take an interest in all stories, Phantasmag is at its heart the product of queer and female perspectives.
I’ve always sought out horror in its various forms. Accordingly, Phantasmag is a cabinet of curiosities. We love scary films and TV as much as the next ghoul, but we also spotlight everything from groundbreaking gruesome literature to eerie liminal space photography. Across our grim pages, you’ll find articles on fashion, history, art, music, and more.
Let Phantasmag be your new haunt. We aim to cure those cursed with a perpetual hunger for horror, or at least satiate them for a little while.
Reanimating the corpses of 70s and 80s horror zines, Phantasmag is a biannual print publication. First and foremost, the magazine was born out of necessity. Horror, above all other other genres, has always celebrated outcasts. However, as a queer person obsessed with horror, mine is the position of an outsider in an outsider’s community. Therefore, while we take an interest in all stories, Phantasmag is at its heart the product of queer and female perspectives.
I’ve always sought out horror in its various forms. Accordingly, Phantasmag is a cabinet of curiosities. We love scary films and TV as much as the next ghoul, but we also spotlight everything from groundbreaking gruesome literature to eerie liminal space photography. Across our grim pages, you’ll find articles on fashion, history, art, music, and more.
Let Phantasmag be your new haunt. We aim to cure those cursed with a perpetual hunger for horror, or at least satiate them for a little while.
Stay scared,
Lana
Lana
MEET THE PHANTASMAG TEAM
Lana Thorn (Editor-in-Chief)
I’m a London-based writer, researcher, and artist. Phantasmag is my brainchild, born out of a lifelong obsession with horror and death. I am currently studying History of Design at the Royal College of Art.
Alex Secilmis (Senior Editor)
I’m a writer, film composer, and academic based out of Switzerland. I love movies and music (and horror, of course). I have an MA in Film Studies and BA in English with Film Studies from King’s College London, specialising in nostalgia in American popular media.
Jack Rogers (Graphic Designer)
I’m a graphic designer based just outside of London, I usually work within the music industry creating merch designs, album layouts, and more, and have been lucky enough to work with some of the world’s biggest bands & brands including Green Day, Paramore, Universal Music, Dropdead clothing, and more!
Dr. Heather O. Petrocelli (Editor-at-Large)
I’m a film critic, writer, and researcher who works with transdiscplinary methods across film studies, queer theory, and public history. I’m especially passionate about engaging with and making visible queer stories and experiences. Reach out to me @queerforfear on Bluesky or IG for horror film recommendations.
I’m a London-based writer, researcher, and artist. Phantasmag is my brainchild, born out of a lifelong obsession with horror and death. I am currently studying History of Design at the Royal College of Art.
Alex Secilmis (Senior Editor)
I’m a writer, film composer, and academic based out of Switzerland. I love movies and music (and horror, of course). I have an MA in Film Studies and BA in English with Film Studies from King’s College London, specialising in nostalgia in American popular media.
Jack Rogers (Graphic Designer)
I’m a graphic designer based just outside of London, I usually work within the music industry creating merch designs, album layouts, and more, and have been lucky enough to work with some of the world’s biggest bands & brands including Green Day, Paramore, Universal Music, Dropdead clothing, and more!
Dr. Heather O. Petrocelli (Editor-at-Large)
I’m a film critic, writer, and researcher who works with transdiscplinary methods across film studies, queer theory, and public history. I’m especially passionate about engaging with and making visible queer stories and experiences. Reach out to me @queerforfear on Bluesky or IG for horror film recommendations.