Layered Butter: Modern Horror
"Horror is no longer the monsters under your bed. It’s the monsters
in your head."
“I never wanted to be your mother.”
Modern horror isn’t just about jump scares. It’s a reflection of identity, trauma, social anxiety, and political unrest. In this issue, Layered Butter curates global artwork and critical essays exploring how filmmakers like Jordan Peele, Ari Aster, Jennifer Kent, and more are reinventing horror for the 21st century. We chose this theme to spotlight horror’s evolution into a space for social commentary and personal catharsis—something bold, brutal, and deeply human.
Print length 130 pages
Language English
Publisher Layerered Butter
Publication year 2021
Dimensions 8.5 x 0.6 x 11 inches
Cover artist Hans Woody
First Edition Run 1000
Current Availability Sold Out
Artists
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Alan Hynes
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Alex Vincent
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Anni Jyn
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Ben Turner
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Binod Tamang
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Cap'n Mikey Art
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Cherie Chapman
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Corned Beef Taro
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Dan Perri
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Ed Harrington
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Edward Kinsella
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Emily Harris
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Felix Tindall
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Greg Ruth
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Halil Karasu
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Hans Woody
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Igor Campos
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Jason Edmiston
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Laura Racero
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Leslie Herman
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Mariia Menshikova
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Mario Pegas
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Matt Ryan Tobin
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Met Mangindaan
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Michael Calandra
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Mu-Pan
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Nick Charge
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Nour Kzar
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Nuno Ribeiro
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Peter Strain
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Plakiat - Maks Bereski
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Rafa Orrico Díez
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Royalston
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Sam Wolfe Connelly
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Sara Deck
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Scott Saslow
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Sonny & Biddy
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Suspiria
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Tom Ralston
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Tula Lotay
“It might sound cliche, but I think the attraction to horror is similar to skydiving or riding a roller coaster. It’s not a rush of fear, it’s more of a safe fear.”
— Interview with Matt Ryan Tobin
“I think the goal of an artist is to kind of look around it all, see what is possible, what others have done, cherry pick what you like aesthetically the most, and turn that into something that you put out. Hopefully you create something that’s new.”
— Interview with Jason Edmiston
The Goods.
“Modern Horror Playlist”
— Justin Knoepfel
“A New Age of Horror”
— Ryan Hook
“You Got Your Politics in my Horror!”
— Justin Knoepfel
“Jordan Peele: A Horror Icon for a Modern Generation”
— Joshua Ryan
“Poster Spy: Modern Horror Selects”
— Layered Butter
“The Cult of Midsommar”
— Layered Butter
“Mu-Pan’s Movie Project”
— Mu-Pan
“The Making of TITANE Poster”
— Greg Ruth
“Dead Formats”
— Sean Hayes
“Visceral Empathy”
— Brendan Whelton
“Invitation for Terror: Kusama’s Challenge”
— Andrea Ziedenberg
What Our Readers Are Saying
“Been buying from Layered Butter for several years. I own quite a few of the volumes they have released, they are all fantastic. Definitely can positively recommend!”
— Nick S.
“I have been a customer of Layered Butter for years. They have the highest quality products, with outstanding customer service. If you are a film buff, this is the store for you!”
— Andreja J.
“Recently received and read through Layered Butter's Kubrick issue. I was really excited to add it to my collection and it did not disappoint. Not only is it gorgeous, especially with the slipcover, but the contents are absolutely incredible (as always). If you're a fan of pop art and film, you need to do yourself a favor and check out Layered Butter.”
— Kurt L.
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