Samantha Schorsch, Author at The Escapist

Samantha Schorsch

Samantha Schorsch is a very loud writer from Chicago who specializes in horror and general media criticism. She has an MA in Writing from DePaul University, and will use all of these skills to rant about how Jason is indeed better than Freddy.

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Previews

Metamorphosis Is a Charming but Buggy Adventure Adaptation of Kafka’s Masterpiece

By Samantha SchorschJuly 6, 2020

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Opinion

Fatal Frame II Turns Separation Anxiety into a Literal Curse

By Samantha SchorschJune 28, 2020

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Opinion

The Rejection of Utilitarian Sacrifice in Fatal Frame

By Samantha SchorschApril 30, 2020

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Features

How the Cursed Development of Fatal Frame Created a True Horror Story

By Samantha SchorschMarch 24, 2020

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Opinion

Silent Hill 3 Is Still a Teenage Girl’s Worst Nightmare

By Samantha SchorschFebruary 25, 2020

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Opinion

Silent Hill 2 Has the Best Depiction of an Abuse Survivor in Games

By Samantha SchorschJanuary 21, 2020