About

Greylock (also referred to as The Greylock Tapes or The Greylock Archives) is an analog horror web series created by Rob Gavagan^[1] in 2023. The series centers around the fictionalized events surrounding Mount Greylock^[2], the highest peak in Massachusetts, blending supernatural phenomena with psychological and body horror. A recurring theme in the series is the concept of thoughtforms, entities created through human belief and mental focus. These beings and their influence are tied to a sinister government conspiracy, forming the crux of the series' disturbing narrative.

Background

The series launched on YouTube as part of the growing analog horror genre. Drawing inspiration from classic conspiracy theories, psychological horror, and cosmic horror, Greylock sets itself apart with its focus on the human mind's ability to manifest the supernatural. Episodes are presented as recovered tapes, instructional videos, or public service announcements, all tied to the mysterious events around Mount Greylock.

The analog presentation, complete with VHS tracking issues and grainy visuals, adds a nostalgic yet unnerving tone, adding a sense of mystery to the antique. Themes of paranoia, isolation, and existential dread run through the series.

^[1] https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3027453/

^[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Greylock