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Faculty of Horror Andrea Subissati and Alexandra West
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- Society & Culture
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4.7 • 1K Ratings
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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 on all things that go bump in the night.
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!
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Episode 130. Nature Calls: Eden Lake (2008) and Backcountry (2014)
Pack your bags and your partner because this episode leaves the comforts of civilized society far behind. In this episode we unpack the need for serenity, the heritage of toxic masculinity, and why a bear might actually make a great boyfriend. REQUIRED READING Eden Lake. Dir. James Watkins, 2008. Backcountry. Dir. Adam MacDonald, 2014. […]
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Episode 129. Bad Trip: Angel Heart (1987) and Jacob’s Ladder (1990)
Whether you’re ascending or descending, spiritual journeys through the afterlife are never easy. In this episode, Andrea and Alex tackle two films that share some overlapping tendencies but deviate in unexpected ways. REQUIRED READING Angel Heart. Dir. Alan Parker, 1987. Jacob’s Ladder. Dir Adrian Lyne, 1990. EXTRA CREDIT Satanic Feminism: Per Faxneld’s book about […]
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Episode 128. The Feral Feminine: Cat People (1942)
Coming to you live from Salem Horror Fest, Andrea and Alex prowl the darkest corners of RKO’s cult classic Cat People. From the themes of immigration and assimilation to the parallels of sex and power, we uncover how Jacques Tourneur and Val Lewton’s dark vision of 1940s America remains a prescient warning. REQUIRED READING Cat People. […]
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Episode 127. In Plain Sight: Manhunter (1986)
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. REQUIRED READING Manhunter. Dir. Michael Mann, 1986. EXTRA CREDIT How Thomas Harris defined a genre and created […]
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See you at SALEM HORROR FEST 2024!
We’re packing our bags to hop onto our broomsticks for our annual trip to SALEM HORROR FEST 2024 – and you’re invited!Listen in for important info, dates, and highlights! Buy your tickets here! LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As”
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Episode 126. Bad Habits: The Devils (1971)
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. […]
Customer Reviews
One of my fave podcasts
It’s really interesting to get the context for a horror movie, it adds so much to learn about the cultural vibes and events of the time a movie was made, what past stories and influences can be seen, what influence it had on later movies as well as broader culture. And the hosts are fun to listen to :)
Just Fascinating
Wow! Fascinating takes on horror. I can’t believe it took me so long to learned about this podcast. Where have u two ladies been all my life? No longer do I have to listen to a bunch of dorks just doing movie recaps and offering unsubstantiated opinions on other podcasts. These hosts actually dive into the psychology and the deeper social implications that are inherent to the horror movies genre. I actually do my home work before listening to the podcast.
Just Terrific!
I just stumbled onto this podcast and find it to be a fantastic show! The explorations of the themes of great horror are so thoughtful. This has to be the most intelligent show on horror out there. Give it a listen. You’ll be glad you did!