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Why Your Favorite Trope Isn't As Cliche A You Think

We've all got that one storytelling trope we can't help but love, no matter how many times we've seen it before. Whether it's the haunted house with a dark secret, the split up squad in a slasher film, or the misunderstood monster, tropes are the secret code of storytelling. But when does a tried and true classic cross the line into lazy writing?

In this episode of The Evil Hour Podcast, Dom and Seán (Including a Special Guest) break down their absolute favorite horror and fiction cliches. They dive into why certain tropes stand the test of time, how to subvert them without angering your audience, and why embracing a good old fashioned cliché might just be the key to compelling storytelling.

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