Dread Central

<img src="http://www.dreadcentral.com/img/byfansforfans.jpg"> Dread Central has always been a family endeavor. We're a mom and pop shop to the greatest extent. We've made it 10 years with absolutely no help from anyone. No parent company. Nobody watching our backs. It's with a great deal of humility that we say we think we've become a cornerstone within the genre. And that's because of you guys. It's you, the talented creators out there, the readers, and the close friends who have lifted us up when we were down, who have allowed us to do what we do for this long; and words cannot describe how grateful we are to each and every one of you. We will never forget this time... these past few years. That being said... we know this news that Dread Central needs your patronage may be a shock to you. Hell, it's a shock to us. Unfortunately, after dealing with a perfect storm of sorts where everything has either changed abruptly or just not gone our way, we find ourselves still standing, but on our last legs. <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YZtMYpYRcqY" width="853"></iframe> Even though our site is doing great traffic-wise, advertising dollars are shrinking more and more every month. These changes are largely beyond our control and have hit the entire online publishing industry hard. Quietly many sites have been absorbed into parent companies, filed for bankruptcy, or have closed for good. Even sites that get 10x our traffic have felt the squeeze, laying off writers or in some cases turning to crowdsourced content and paying far below industry standards for articles. This is the tipping point. Ad-supported websites are on the way out. We have staved this off for as long as possible. We are tired of running click-bait stories, of making multi-page galleries, of having to put revenue concerns ahead of the user experience. <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.dreadcentral.com/img/stronger.gif"></div> We are hoping that moving to a reader-supported model will allow us to bring fans and filmmakers the kind of site they deserve. And allow us to continue to grow the site and create original content that celebrates the genre we all have come to love. It's a scary prospect. People may not be ready for this. Everyone is used to things being free on the internet, but few realize how much time and money goes into running a website. With mounting costs and an ever-increasing demand for original, in-depth content, being shackled to an ad-supported model that is offering publishers less and less is not a sustainable plan anymore. Patreon will allow us to reward our friends and readers who support our site. Those who choose to support Dread Central on a monthly basis can contribute as little as $1 a month and be rewarded and recognized for their contribution. <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.dreadcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dollargoeslong.jpg"></div> We've launched this Patreon initiative, which will let our patrons get Dread Central ad-free with no click-bait for just $1 a month / $12 a year. We don't want to sell out to a company, but rather to the fans and the industry itself.  At the end of the day we remain hopeful that we can actually come together and make this work. We don't know where our future lies, but we do know what we'd like to be doing now, and that's bringing you all the content you want - THE WAY THAT YOU WANT IT.  We love you guys, and we mean that. It's been a hell of a ride and we hope it continues. This is new territory for us and everyone. But that's what we do... we get back up and we keep fighting. One way or another. Thank you so much, so very much for your time and consideration.

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<ul><img src="http://www.dreadcentral.com/img/no-ads.gif" style=""> NO MORE ADS. The Desk-top site will run as intended and you'll also be getting a clean mobile-friendly interface whenever you need it, wherever you are. This money goes to server costs and keeping the lights on. All patrons will be recognized and thanked on a special area of Dread Central for as long as our doors are open. In addition to that all patrons will be INSTANTLY entered into all Dread Central contests. You don't have to do a single other thing other than be signed up at the one dollar tier. </ul>

Ad Free Dread Central

<ul><img src="http://www.dreadcentral.com/img/sneakpeak.jpg"> All of the above, plus get exclusive early access to all of our podcasts, exclusives, and featured video content. Patrons will also be able to vote on new designs for the site and what content we cover. </ul>

Ad Free Plus Your Say!

<ul><img src="http://www.dreadcentral.com/img/stickysituation.jpg"> All of the above plus you'll be sent a vinyl Dread Central window decal*. You'll also get access to a Patreon exclusive message board for you to chat with other horror fans in. (*Product will be mailed after the first month you subscribe at this level - one time only. Please allow 3-to-4 weeks for shipping). </ul>

Sticky Situation!

<ul><img src="http://www.dreadcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ondemand.jpg"> All of the above plus you'll be sent a redeemable coupon (up to $5.00) to rent and watch a new horror movie monthly via select services like Amazon Instant and iTunes! </ul><ul>[Product will be mailed after the first month you subscribe at this level - one time only. Please allow 3-to-4 weeks for shipping.]</ul>

Horror on Demand

<ul><ul><img src="https://www.rottencotton.com/images/DREAD-BIG.jpg" style="width: 223px;"></ul>All of the above plus you'll score a Dread Central T-Shirt via <a href="http://RottenCotton.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RottenCotton.com</a>.  [Product will be mailed after the first month you subscribe at this level - one time only. Please allow 3-to-4 weeks for shipping.</ul><ul>Be sure to include a shirt size somewhere in the address you provide!]</ul>

Dread Central "Wearwithall"!

<ul><ul><img src="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0707/5787/products/dread_pin_1024x1024.jpg" style="width: 227px;"></ul>All of the above plus you'll be getting an exclusive enamel pin! The pin pictured above was the design we did for our 10 year Anniversary. Patreon supporters will get a special design all for themselves! [Product will be mailed after the first month you subscribe at this level - one time only. Please allow 3-to-4 weeks for shipping. </ul><ul>Be sure to include a shirt size somewhere in the address you provide!]</ul>

Pin-up Hotness!

<ul><img src="http://www.dreadcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/openthebox.jpg"> All of the above plus you'll get one month of Box of Dread FREE along with a Box of Dread store coupon!  </ul><ul>[Product will be mailed after the first month you subscribe at this level - one time only. Please allow 3-to-4 weeks for shipping.</ul><ul>Be sure to include a shirt size somewhere in the address you provide!]</ul>

Open The Box! 

<ul><img src="http://www.dreadcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/inthebag.jpg"> All of the above plus you'll get a Dread Central Tote bag to carry everything in! </ul><ul>[Product will be mailed after the first month you subscribe at this level - one time only. Please allow 3-to-4 weeks for shipping.</ul><ul>Be sure to include a shirt size somewhere in the address you provide!]</ul>

In the Bag!

<ul><img src="http://www.dreadcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dude.jpg"> WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE? You get everything from above, PLUS - well ... for $1,000, why don't you just tell us what you want? Within reason of course. We'd preferably not break the law.  </ul><ul>[Product will be mailed after the first month you subscribe at this level - one time only. Please allow 3-to-4 weeks for shipping.</ul><ul>Be sure to include a shirt size somewhere in the address you provide!]</ul>

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