
The best horror analysis podcast for the BIG questions we ask of horror movies and books: The symbolism of slime? A zombie zeitgeist? Your weapon choice to survive a slasher? Anyone can summarize and review a horror movie but there's SO much more to horror than the list of shrills and kills. Horror is the genre pushing boundaries and taking society to task with monsters and mayhem, slashing and se... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 114 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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This week, I’m joined by author Dianna Gunn to talk about writing across genres, finding inspiration in tabletop gaming and fantasy worlds, and why online communities remain such an important part of the literary ecosystem.
We discuss the realities ... more
What if we thought of monsters as the self-help gurus of the goths?!
In this episode we explore what our favorite monsters can teach us about our shadows and how we can be better humans. I know, ewww.
We get into how vampires reveal our fear of mo... more
What do classic horror icons reveal about us?
In this episode, I’m with horror narrator and creator, Professor Shadow to explore the human shadow hidden inside classic monsters and those of his own creation.
We talk about why horror continues to re... more
What does horror allow us to feel safely that everyday life often punishes?
In this episode, we explore horror as an emotional classification system that shows us how socially forbidden emotions finally get permission to exist under certain subgenre... more
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Ashe is an excellent host with a deep knowledge of all things spooky and dark. She keeps the conversation focused while digging deep, giving each episode both an intellectual edge and an entertaining flair. I’m so glad I came across this podcast.
While I was a guest on the show. (Thank you Ashe) I started following the show as well. This is a unique podcast. I am a horror movie fan with tattoos of Annabelle and the conjuring on my left arm and when I heard this podcast, I knew I found an great show if you’re a fan of horror or spooky things and movies you want to check the show out
Absolutely love this podcast. It’s my new go to for spooky. The episodes are funny, well researched and insightful. I’ve just started but can’t wait to listen to the entire catalog!
Smart and Spooky- love this deeper look at horror. Cheers!
Great topics! Great host! Can’t wait to see what’s coming up next. Keep up the great work!
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A sharp, academically oriented horror analysis show that treats genre fears as lenses on culture, gender, technology, and society. Hosts and guests dissect symbolism, psychology, and ethics behind monsters and myths, offering rigorous literary and cinematic critique while staying accessible to general listeners. Episodes frequently pair scholarly perspectives with practical storytelling insights, making the show appealing to fans of theory-driven discussion as well as practitioners seeking deeper context for horror trends, representation, and creative process. A distinctive trait is the blend of academic rigor with approachable storytelling, plus recurring themes around feminism, trauma, and the cultural function of fear.
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