In Praise of Shadows
@praiseofshadowsTracked since May 2026
creating Horror Video Essays.
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Where the 1,630 observed tier members sit
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575 paid members · past 30 days
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Where In Praise of Shadows ranks
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Ranking data · includes stale rows| Rank | Creator and why included | Total audience | Gap vs In Praise of Shadows | Freshness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 |  Nick CrowleyWritingContent relevance + business context | 5,017 | 3.4K more | Jul 31, 2026 |
| #3 |  ymfahWritingContent relevance + business context | 2,057 | 416 more | Aug 7, 2026 |
| #4 | In Praise of ShadowsProfileWritingTotal audience position in Recommended cohort | 1,641 | Reference | Aug 1, 2026Stale |
| #5 |  Nyx FearsWritingContent relevance + business context | 1,394 | 247 fewer | Aug 2, 2026 |
| #6 |  Shrouded HandWritingContent relevance + business context | 1,229 | 412 fewer | Jul 19, 2026Stale |
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Recent posts
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Video Latest post$1 tier & upNew Video! The History of Horror ScarecrowsJuly 17
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