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Episode 113. Stayin’ Alive: Black Christmas (1974) and Halloween (1978) - Faculty of Horror

Episode 113. Stayin’ Alive: Black Christmas (1974) and Halloween (1978)

Released on 12/13/2022

We’re live from Toronto to celebrate our 10th anniversary! This episode revisits the films of our first-ever episode to explore whether our opinions on two horror classics have changed. We dig into the evolution of slashers and the conservative monsters that came to life during a wave of social change while we try to find […]
Episode 112. Intruder Alert: Them (2006) & The Strangers (2008) - Faculty of Horror

Episode 112. Intruder Alert: Them (2006) & The Strangers (2008)

Released on 11/22/2022

Lock your doors and check your windows because some uninvited guests are on their way. In this episode, Andrea and Alex explore the origins and hyperbole around the home invasion sub-genre and why there may be more to fear than those trying to break in.    Become a Patron!   Class of 2022 Merch is […]
Episode 111. Homegrown: 28 Days Later (2002) - Faculty of Horror

Episode 111. Homegrown: 28 Days Later (2002)

Released on 10/28/2022

Andrea and Alex cross the pond to revisit Danny Boyle’s post-apocalyptic film that brought the zombie genre back to (un)life. From virology to bodily autonomy to Brexit, there’s a lot to chew on.    Become a Patron!   Class of 2022 Merch is here! Get our limited edition design with art by Laura Hokstad on […]
Episode 110. Fight or Flight: Final Destination (2000) - Faculty of Horror

Episode 110. Fight or Flight: Final Destination (2000)

Released on 09/26/2022

Andrea and Alex evoke the spectre of Death in their analysis of James Wong’s turn of the century ode to vibes. From risk society to the abject, Final Destination has a plan for everyone.    Become a Patron!   Class of 2022 Merch is here! Get our limited edition design with art by Laura Hokstad […]
Episode 109. Class Act: Society (1989) - Faculty of Horror

Episode 109. Class Act: Society (1989)

Released on 07/30/2022

The elite are literally a different breed in Brian Yuzna’s cult classic film about the perils of popularity and privilege. In this episode, Andrea and Alex dive into the mystique that surrounds the wealthy and explore why they need the rest of us to survive.    Become a Patron!   REQUIRED READING Society. Dir. Brian […]
Episode 108. Souped Up: Blade (1998) and Constantine (2005) - Faculty of Horror

Episode 108. Souped Up: Blade (1998) and Constantine (2005)

Released on 06/29/2022

  Using two popular examples, Andrea and Alex look at the collision between the horror and superhero genres. From conservative leanings to taboo-breaking stories, we explore two films that deviate from the norm (and occasionally, their own source material) to embark in two very different directions.    Become a Patron!   REQUIRED READING Blade. Dir. […]
Episode 107. Ultraviolence: A Clockwork Orange (1971) - Faculty of Horror

Episode 107. Ultraviolence: A Clockwork Orange (1971)

Released on 05/26/2022

  Time to take a break from the ol’ Ludwig Van and join us at the Korova Milkbar for a trip into the near dystopian future of A Clockwork Orange. From our Pavlovian responses, to patient care and British Literature, we’ll slooshy what Kubrick’s film has to offer.    Become a Patron!   REQUIRED READING A […]
Episode 106. Home Sweet Home: The Haunting (1963) - Faculty of Horror

Episode 106. Home Sweet Home: The Haunting (1963)

Released on 04/21/2022

  Time to walk the halls of the terrifying Hill House with Andrea and Alex as they explore what it means to be haunted, gender dynamics in times of duress and why it’s hard to remake a classic.    Become a Patron!   REQUIRED READING The Haunting. Dir. Robert Wise, 1963.    EXTRA CREDIT Shirley […]
Episode 105. Doom Scroll: Pulse (2001) and Suicide Club (2001) - Faculty of Horror

Episode 105. Doom Scroll: Pulse (2001) and Suicide Club (2001)

Released on 03/24/2022

  In this episode, Andrea and Alex explore two different yet eerily similar films that came out of Japan in 2001. The conversation covers where history, humanity and community end, exploring what is left in its wake and the new limitations of imagining the future.   CW: Suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free […]
Episode 104. Dark Ages: Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and Relic (2020) - Faculty of Horror

Episode 104. Dark Ages: Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and Relic (2020)

Released on 02/24/2022

  Whether you call them Hagsploitation, Psycho-Biddy or just plain Elder Horror, growing old is a scary prospect and horror has mined those depths to great effect. Andrea and Alex dive into the murky waters of gender and aging, the burden of care and whether the cycle can be broken.   Become a Patron!   […]
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