Rebellious Roots: Punk Rock Vampire Horror with Author Steve Sxaks

Steve Sxaks’s novel, Invasion of the Punk Rockers, Who Drink Blood! taps into and explores how counter-culture is a key part of horror history. His horror narratives about punk rock vampires, get to the heart of punk and goth culture and what it means to be part of a group and part of the system. As a former soldier, Steve has a unique take on what it means to be part of a group, a clique, and what it really means to wear a ‘uniform’.We talk influences like Troma Entertainment, horror comics, other nerdy ideas and more in this one, all getting to the main point that horror has been built on punk rock, counter-culture ideals and it’s gotta stay that way. *This episode may contain spoilers for:Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024)The Long Walk (2025)💀Find Steve at letsgoguy.com and @stevesxaksGet your copy of Invasion of the Punk Rockers, Who Drink Blood!: An Ashwood Story💀Follow us on Instagram @spooky.scholars💀💀Join the ongoing conversation and LIVE salon each month at spookyscholars.com🖤Full show notes at patreon.com/spookyscholarsEnjoy the show? Trade ya for a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐review!Wanna share private thoughts? Eww, but ok. Get in touch via email at  ✉️ [email protected]