Faculty of Horror

Andrea Subissati and Alexandra West
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Faculty of Horror

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!

  1. 30 OCT

    Episode 133. Missionary Position: The Conjuring (2013)

    James Wan’s blockbuster horror offering The Conjuring thrilled audiences and created a cinematic universe but for Andrea and Alex it left an icky feeling that has nothing to do with demonic possession. By investigating the politics, means and ideology behind the film, they’ll uncover the true villains behind this narrative.  Check out our Class of 2024 […]

    1h 4m

  2. 19 SEPT

    Episode 132. Mother May I?: Suspiria (2018) with Stacie Ponder

    For this very special back-to-school episode, Andrea and Alex are joined by the one and only Stacie Ponder to dig into the depths of Luca Guadagnino’s remake of Dario Argento’s classic. From the dance of politics to the dance of sexuality, there’s more under the floorboards of the Markos Dance Academy than meets the eye. […]

    1h 41m

  3. 30 JUL

    Episode 131. Clever Girl: Island of Lost Souls (1932) and Jurassic Park (1993)

    Pack your bags and leave your conception of the social fabric that binds us behind because we’re going to two private islands in this episode! From the darkness of Dr. Moreau’s experiments to John Hammond’s capitalist enterprise, these journeys into the human desire for control rarely end well for anyone involved.    REQUIRED READING Island […]

    1h 28m

  4. 25 JUN

    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.    […]

    1h 30m

  5. 29 MAY

    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 […]

    1h 37m

  6. 29 APR

    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. […]

    57 min

  7. 23 MAR

    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 […]

    1h 41m

  8. 18 MAR

    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”

    18 min
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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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  • Creator
    Andrea Subissati and Alexandra West
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2024
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © Faculty of Horror 2019
  • Show Website
    Faculty of Horror

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