Faculty of Horror Podcast
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Tackling all things horror with a slash of analysis and research, horror journalists and occasional academics Andrea Subissati and Alexandra West are your hosts for brain plumping discussions. Produced independently in Toronto Ontario The Faculty of Horror is your best source for classic and contemporary horror film discussions that will haunt the libraries of your mind.
Faculty of Horror Podcast
1M ago
In this episode, Andrea and Alex investigate how multiple characters are perceived and perceive Michael Mann’s entry into the Hannibal Lec(k)tor cinematic universe. From cops to killers and the humanity in between, these cuts go deep.
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Manhunter. Dir. Michael Mann, 1986.
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How Thomas Harris defined a genre and created fiction’s most likeable villain. An overview of the Hannibal Lecter saga and what made it unique.
The Tabloid that Launched America’s Obsession with True Crime. Joe Pompeo’s look back at the lasting impact of t ..read more
Faculty of Horror Podcast
1M ago
We’re packing our bags to hop onto our broomsticks for our annual trip to SALEM HORROR FEST 2024 – and you’re invited!
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Faculty of Horror Podcast
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From the depths of Warner Bros archives, Ken Russell’s infamous film The Devils has been resurrected (ish) once more! Andrea and Alex take this opportunity to dive into the politics, contractions, and naughtiness present within one of the most controversial cult films ever made.
REQUIRED READING
The Devils. Dir. Ken Russell, 1971.
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Ars Erotica. Excerpt from Mario Vargas Llosa book on the influence of spectacle on the West.
Society of the Spectacle. Guy Debord’s treatise on performance and coercion.
Sex Education in the ..read more
Faculty of Horror Podcast
3M ago
It’s time to look back before we scream forward! Join Andrea and Alex for horror and non-horror faves and a game that will decide their fate for 2024.
Alex’s Horror/Horror Adjacent Faves
1. Red Rooms (dir. Pascal Plante)
2. Godzilla Minus One (dir. Takashi Yamazaki)
3. Talk to Me (dir. Danny and Michael Phillippou)
4. The Curse (TV, created by Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie)
5. Poor Things (dir. Yorgos Lanthimos)
6. Fall of the House of Usher (TV, created by Mike Flanagan)
7. Beau is Afraid (dir. Ari Aster)
Andrea’s Horror/Horror Adjacent Faves
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Faculty of Horror Podcast
5M ago
In this episode Andrea and Alex delve into some truly long-term relationships and their lasting implications. From ageless vampires to hipster gentrification, sometimes loving someone “forever and ever” isn’t as fun as it seems.
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Artwork by @thelastjohnyontheleft
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The Hunger. Dir. Tony Scott, 1983.
Only Lovers Left Alive. Dir. Jim Jarmusch, 2013.
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Not All Fangs are Phallic. James Craig Holte’s investigation of the female vampire film.
Why hipsters could be seen as moder ..read more
Faculty of Horror Podcast
6M ago
We all float down here… or we’ll lose our minds trying to make sense of Andy Muschietti’s blockbuster horror films based on Stephen King’s classic novel. In this episode, Andrea and Alex investigate the depths of Derry’s sewer system, summer holidays and sexual awakenings.
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Artwork by @thelastjohnyontheleft
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It Chapter 1 and It Chapter 2. Dir. Andy Muschietti, 2017 and 2019.
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Danse Macabre. Stephen King’s treatise on horror.
Why do Students Get Summers Off? A history of getting to play ho ..read more
Faculty of Horror Podcast
9M ago
From economic disruptors to controlling techbro exes, the unseeable has been used as a metaphor in a variety of ways. In this episode, Andrea and Alex look back at H.G. Wells’ original text, James Whale’s Universal classic and how #MeToo created a new kind of monster.
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REQUIRED READING
The Invisible Man. Dir. James Whale, 1933.
The Invisible Man. Dir. Leigh Whannell, 2020.
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The Invisible Man. H.G. Wells’ Victorian classic.
Simulacra and Simulation. Baudrillard continues to be worried about copies.
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Faculty of Horror Podcast
10M ago
Dust off the telepods and put your swatters away – it’s time for our thoughts about a short story, an iconic original film, and an even better remake to mingle molecules in an all-new episode.
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REQUIRED READING
The Fly. Dir. Kurt Neumann, 1958.
The Fly. Dir. David Cronenberg, 1986.
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“The Fly” By George Langelann. The original short story that appeared in Playboy in 1957.
From Pathos to Tragedy: Two Versions of The Fly. Mary Ferguson Pharr’s essay about the different interpretations of the two films.
The Beetle and the Fly. David ..read more
Faculty of Horror Podcast
1y ago
We’re back on our old stomping grounds of Salem Horror Fest to plow the fertile fields of themes and metaphors to unearth why the British folk horror classic, The Blood on Satan’s Claw, left us feeling so icky. From teens and occultism to PSAs and power, we dig deep.
Tickets for Alex’s Brexit lecture on Tues May 2 are available now!
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REQUIRED READING
The Blood on Satan’s Claw. Dir Piers Haggard, 1971.
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Folk Horror Hours Dreadful And Things Strange. Paul Scovell’s essential text for British folk horror.
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Faculty of Horror Podcast
1y ago
Mind the roads this time of year because we’re covering Rob Reiner’s iconic film that delves into the murky territories brought to light when your saviour is also your #1 fan. We cover romance novels, toxic fandom, addiction, and more so buckle up! And make sure you know where the Dom Pérignon is kept.
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Misery. Dir. Rob Reiner, 1990.
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On Writing by Stephen King
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