132 episodes
Faculty of Horror Andrea Subissati and Alexandra West
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4.7 • 980 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 115. House Guest: Misery (1990)
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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Episode 114. Facks: 2022 Year in Review
We cast one last glance at a year with a lot of horror highs. Featuring our best of 2022, things we can’t live without, our top 10 horror movies of all time, and, of course, some bloopers. Become a Patron! EXTRA CREDIT Alex’s Best of 2022 1. Nope 2. Barbarian 3. Prey 4. […]
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Episode 113. Stayin’ Alive: Black Christmas (1974) and Halloween (1978)
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 […]
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Episode 112. Intruder Alert: Them (2006) & The Strangers (2008)
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 […]
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Episode 111. Homegrown: 28 Days Later (2002)
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 […]
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Episode 110. Fight or Flight: Final Destination (2000)
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 […]
Customer Reviews
Awesome podcast
I’ve started listening to your podcast about a month ago. I’m very impressed on how well it’s put together. I’m a long time listener to Evolution of Horror and Projections podcast and the podcast is a pleasure to listen to. I also love the music that is played to end each episode. Keep up the great work!
Great, Informative Podcast
Faculty of Horror is my go-to podcast for horror movie analysis. As a fellow sociologist, I’m a huge fan of the wonderful movie breakdown provided by these two talented ladies. I also enjoy their perspectives which is both refreshing and in many cases nuanced. Take the time, and listen from episode 1.
Listen or die trying
Since the pandemic, I’ve been watching horror consistently. I tend to think hard about media and so I decided to start listening to horror podcasts and such to learn more about the social and historical contexts of the genre. My husband recommend this podcast after I complained about another podcast I’d been listening to shrugging at Robert Shaw’s performance of Quint in Jaws (while the host ate and talked with mouthfuls of pasta). I’ve been enjoying TFoH! I’m listening to older episodes first, and only on episode 38. The production is so-so at times, but I’m assuming it’ll be ironed out soon as at this point, the hosts now have 3+ years under their belts (episode 38 is from May 2016). There’s an annual “Assessment” episode that excites my subversive educator need for revisiting past discussions. I enjoy the fan feedback and have learned so much.