146 episodes
Faculty of Horror Andrea Subissati and Alexandra West
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5.0 • 3 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 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. […]
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Episode 125. Fack XI: 2023 Year in Review
It’s time to look back before we scream forward! Join Andrea and Alex for horror and non-horror faves and a game that will decide their fate for 2024. Alex’s Horror/Horror Adjacent Faves 1. Red Rooms (dir. Pascal Plante) 2. Godzilla Minus One (dir. Takashi Yamazaki) 3. Talk to Me (dir. Danny and […]
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Episode 124. Death in Venice: Don’t Look Now (1973)
Andrea and Alex delve into the murky depths of Nicolas Roeg’s classic to uncover the film’s themes of mysticism, misogyny and the ethics of mourning. Class of 2023 merch Artwork by @thelastjohnyontheleft REQUIRED READING Don’t Look Now. Dir. Nicolas Roeg, 1973. EXTRA CREDIT Daphne du Maurier’s short story. The Year of Magical […]
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The Best Horror Podcast Out There
I must be honest, I get so mad at this podcast. Every time Andrea Subissati and Alex West cut to a trailer or a clip in an episode, I lose thirty or more seconds of their phenomenal insights every time. It gets quite taxing.
And that’s what I think makes this podcast so great: that I want it to go on for as long as it can; that it doesn’t seem like a single second is wasted; that I end up watching horror movies in order to hear this talented duo discuss them.
But I get ahead of myself. Andrea and Alex’s monthly podcasts carry a staggering amount of academic material, research and fun trivia about all sorts of horror movies and the production and pacing on each is excellent. Movies that you have previously watched only for their badassery, cult status, or to see how much blood the human body contains, you will suddenly find containing much more social commentary and impactful themes than you had ever thought possible. And never once does it feel condescending. We’re all fans here.
But most importantly, to me and I hope to many, are the keen gender insights they bring to each film. Horror films are rife with questions of gender and identity (good or bad, conscious or unconscious) and these are explored at length and add a sorely needed dimension to horror movie discussions, which are all too often filled with male-dominated discourse.
My only regret is that I can’t meet these two in person (being South African), and have long rambling discussions about horror movies over a drink or two.
But to sum it all up, listen to this podcast. Andrea and Alex recognise horror for what it is, what it can be, and what it should be.
Favourite Episode: The Shining