Gather 'round ye old gravestone, sharpen your finest meat hook, and put on your fanciest hockey mask because the most special time of the year has arrived: Fright Fest V is finally here!

In this year's edition, we tackle the intersection of politics and horror, and how society's fear and anxiety are reflected in our entertainment media. We're focusing on three particular branches (themes) of political horror:

• Legislation

We'll review 6(!) movies this month that touch on some aspects of those branches.

First up, a little intro into how legislation can create an environment of fear.