The GCSU Fright Society is an on-campus organization that focuses on all aspects of horror media. It is collaborating with others in the English department to draw more attention to the variety of clubs offered.

Tanner Harris, a junior English major is the president and founder of the Fright Society. He was inspired to start the club as a way to bring together students who are passionate about multi-medium horror. 

“The Fright Society is different from other clubs in that we appreciate these mediums of horror, and then critically engage with it,” Harris said. “We discuss why it’s scary, what its approach is and who it’s speaking to.”

The Fright Society was founded in 2024 and has been gaining members steadily. 

“Horror isn’t afraid to talk about what makes us human,” Harris said. “I wanted to make a space to embrace the scare.”

The organization hosts events like movie watch parties, cemetery walks and discussions relating to the genre. 

Jamaree Brown, a junior psychology major and club treasurer, enjoys all the events hosted by the organization and is proud to be a part of the Fright Society. 

“My favorite aspect of the Fright Society is the variety of activities we get to do,” Brown said. “From our fun trivia nights and film screenings to the graveyard walks, there’s always something engaging and unique happening.” 

Hanna Lovern, a freshman mass communication major and the club’s GCSU Connect manager, appreciates the originality of the club and highlighted a memorable event held in the previous semester.

“My favorite event has definitely been going to the cemetery together as a club,” Lovern said. “We brought flowers to put on the graves that we felt needed some love and learned about Milledgeville’s history. We also talked about our own ghost stories. It was a fun night for sure.”

The Fright Society uses Milledgeville’s rich history to further conversations about horror. 

“The plot of land that A&S is on was once a state penitentiary,” Harris said. “It is important to know our history and talk about all of the things that society shuns.”  

The organization meets every month and holds different events throughout the semester.

“I’m really looking forward to our upcoming movie nights,” Brown said. “It’s going to be a great time.”

The Fright Society has a strong sense of community and welcomes students to attend the monthly events. At upcoming meetings, attendees can expect games and interactive experiences for students to enjoy.

“I love the little community that we have built,” Brown said. “It really makes the experience special and memorable.”

There are several clubs formed through the English department that go unrecognized by students across campus. 

The Fright Society has big plans to expand its reach within the GCSU campus in the near future. They are taking part in a department-wide newsletter to bring more attention to many unique clubs. 

“By connecting with the other groups we can provide students with pathways into organizations that pique their interest,” Harris said. “With a newsletter, clubs will have the space to announce their meetings and topics surrounding their clubs.”

The introduction of a consistent newsletter will allow clubs within the English department to broadcast their events to students faster and to a larger audience. 

Students interested in joining The Fright Society are encouraged to attend the upcoming meetings. 

“If you’re looking for a community related to anything horror and thriller media with kind people, please drop by,” Lovern said. “We’re always so excited to see new members who just enjoy talking and learning about this spectrum of genre.”

The Fright Society offers an outlet for horror fans of all genres to view and discuss media and be part of a unique community.