Slasher 101: Stephen Graham Jones dissects the horror genre with dark humour in newest novel

When Drew Goddard’s savvy 2012 horror-comedy Cabin in the Woods hit theatres, author Stephen Graham Jones found himself in high demand.

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Goddard’s film, once described by the late Roger Ebert as “a puzzle for horror fans to solve,” is part homage and part postmodern subversion of the slasher flick. As an acclaimed and bestselling author of savvy horror, Jones was often called upon to introduce the film during its festival run.