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For the Gothic Heroine

Apr 4, 2022

Strict movie censorship in America kicked off in 1934- but what horrors were they able to get away with before then?


Dec 24, 2019

It's the father of all cursed media, the first haunted horror movie or novel, the original creepypasta.  Let's crack open the King in Yellow.

Ambiant music is by Michael Vrazitoulis at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1wvDTPKcLr2lqGkSZvl9AQ.  Audio clips used were from Rocky Horror Studio Cast, Cassilda's Song by...


Oct 13, 2019

From old gods that demand human sacrifices to haunted villages with even more haunted villagers, it's time to examine horror movies based around folklore- the folk horror revival.  This episode contains religious debate, fairy tales, and the archetypal female coming of age story.

Ambiant music is by Kevin Macleod. ...


Jul 9, 2019

What makes a horror movie bad- so bad it's good, or so bad it's unwatchable?  In this episode, we'll be taking a look at when and how horror doesn't work.

Recommended Media:

Films (Good):

The Most Dangerous Game

The Thing

Alien

Midsommar

Rebecca

The Haunting

The Babadook

Get Out

Films (Bad):

High School...


Jun 10, 2019

In part B of the Frankenstein series, we'll talk about how film and literary adaptations have portrayed the infamous Monster- often as seen through the eyes of his Bride.

Ambiant music is by cinematicwaves.  Audio clips used were from Rocky Horror Studio Cast, The Bride of Frankenstein, the trailer for The Bride, and...