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Episode 25. I Thought There’d Be Stars: The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Released on 03/27/2015
Andrea and Alex return to the outskirts of civilization with Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon’s The Cabin in the Woods. Looking at archetypes, genre tropes and the limits of humanity, the Faculty ponders the fate of horror and if it should survive. REQUIRED READING The Cabin in the Woods. Dir Drew Goddard. 2012. EXTRA CREDIT […]
Episode 24. Kill is Kiss: Pontypool (2008)
Released on 02/25/2015
Up is down, left is right and black is white in this month’s episode. Tackling the Canadian winter horror film Pontypool, Andrea and Alex talk about national identity, broadcast journalism and how the stories we tell should stop making sense. REQUIRED READING Pontypool. Dir Bruce McDonald. 2008. EXTRA CREDIT Marshall McLuhan’s Understanding Media: The Extension […]
Filmmaker Spotlight: Ashlea Wessel
Released on 02/23/2015
Andrea and Alex talk to emerging filmmaker Ashlea Wessel about her new body-horror/creature feature “Ink”. The ladies talk filmmaking styles, assembling a crew and horror influences. She also created this amazing photo of The Faculty of Horror! In case you ever wondered what our babies would look like… The Indiegogo campaign for INK is still going. Please […]
Review: Witching & Bitching
Released on 01/29/2015
We mentioned that Andrea reviewed Álex de la Iglesia’s Witching and Bitching in our Assessment episode. As it turns out, the movie came out too long ago for Rue Morgue to run her review in the mag, so here it is for your critical reading pleasure! WITCHING & BITCHING Starring Mario Casas, Hugo Silva and Carolina Bang […]
Episode 23. The Assessment Part 2: The Revenge
Released on 01/19/2015
Andrea and Alex venture once more into the breach and tackle the questions and comments received over the last year. They also look back on a year’s worth of topics and reassess their own opinions. EXTRA CREDIT The 8-bit Lakeside Lunatic by artist Trevor Henderson. House of Psychotic Women: An Autobiographical Topography of Female Neurosis […]
All Things Horror – December 27, 2014
Released on 01/10/2015
“The Faculty of Horror stands out as one of the more intelligent discourses on genre cinema today and stands as proof that the horror genre can offer thematic depth and richness that critics often overlook.” Full article here
Goodpodcasts.com – October 13, 2014
Released on 12/27/2014
“The hosts use their knowledge of psychological themes and awareness of social issues, along with wide range of film knowledge and references to create a thoroughly interesting, intelligent, and engaging conversation in each show – highly recommended.” Full review here
Episode 22. You Better Watch Out: Santa Claus Comes to Town in Saint (2010) and Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)
Released on 12/27/2014
Andrea and Alex get in the holiday spirit by exploring the myths, legends and traditions that surround one of the most beloved and iconic figures in North America, Santa Claus. In both Saint and Rare Exports, our notions of Santa are turned on their heads but we might still discover the true meaning of Christmas. […]
Episode 21. What To Expect When You’re Expecting: Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
Released on 11/27/2014
Don’t drink the herbal remedy, don’t eat the mousse because Andrea and Alex are back to talk about Roman Polanski’s 1968 film, Rosemary’s Baby. By looking at filmic techniques, societal changes and our relationship with evil, you’ll see that this is no dream, this is really happening. REQUIRED READING Rosemary’s Baby. Dir Roman Polanski. 1968. […]
Pod on Pod – October 24, 2014
Released on 11/04/2014
“If you’ve ever enjoyed a college class, and you like the genre of horror… you’re gonna feel right at home here.” Full episode here
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