James Sabata and Don Guillory will be exploring social issues in horror. Each week we will down a different film or topic. Horror as Social Commentary is a topic we’ve covered at a few comic conventions in the past year. It’s become something that we each sincerely believe in academically as well as…
Thomas Brungardt joins us one last time as we discuss THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. We're looking at feminist themes, power dynamics, the problematic nature of Buffalo Bill during the AIDS crisis, and the REAL meaning of the title. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Brian Haas joins us to talk THE STUFF. We're looking at Capitalism, Consumerism, Addiction, practical effects, miniatures, and more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Alex Woodroe of Tenebrous Press joins us to chat about TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE. We're talking bigotry and hate, ageism, unchecked authoritarian power held by someone with a child's mindset, the fight for sanity, and so much more! Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
SA Bradley joins us to talk about A DARK SONG. We're looking at grief, horror, the occult, rituals, abuse, vulnerability, and more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
joins us to talk Django Unchained. We're exploring history, revisionist history, chattel slavery, bravery, myth, vengance, the absolute need for excessive violence in this film, and much more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Allison and Ian Lovecraft join us to talk about GINGER SNAPS. We're looking at werewolves, societal views of sexuality and womanhood, female adolescence, suburbia, depression, and violence. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Jason McCord of AEA Press joins us to talk THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. We're looking at themes of dehumanization, institutionalization, friendship, justice, and hope. And the greatness of Clancy Brown. Can't forget about that. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Artist joins us to talk about THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI. We're exploring Authoritarian dictatorships, insanity and reality, the subjective perception of reality, the duality of human nature, and why you should always seek out a copy of the original print of a film. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
William Sterling joins us to discuss Pirate of the Caribbean. We're looking at Freedom, Class Divide, Pirating vs. Privateering, Gender Role Expectations, The Price of Greed, and the Complexity of Morality. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Author joins us to look at BUBBA HO-TEP. We're chatting about conspiracy theories, ageing, identity, community, what it means to be a man, anachronism, cultural relevancy, and the supernatureal. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Authors Bridget D. Brave and Laurel Hightower join us to talk about THE ENDLESS. We're looking at Generational Trauma, Brotherhood, Sacrifice, Existential Dread, Time Loops, and more... and tangenting on Lost, Star Wars, and Groundhog's day. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Ai Jiang and Bridget D. Brave join us to talk about OKJA. We're looking at Capitalism, meat consumption, various levels of hypocrisy and injury to others, environmentalism, propaganda, and more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Danger Slater joins us to talk about JACKASS FOREVER. We're looking at themes of freedom, what it means to "be a man," social norms, gender norms, political norms, friendship, getting older, and literally laughing in the face of death. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
joins us to talk about VIDEODROME. We're looking at body horror, transformation, media influence, desensitization, media culpability, and the blurred lines between reality and perceptions. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Author Rhonda Jackson Garcia aka RJ Joseph stops by to talk about the Shudder Original film SPIRAL. We're looking at the AIDS crisis, small towns, different levels of fear and how they affect individuals, and teenagers doing teenager things. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
stops by to discuss LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. We're looking at socioeconomic conditions, the deals we'll accept to get ahead, domestic violence representations in film, and talking about his novella LUMBERJACK (available through ) Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Vincent Cava joins us to talk SORRY TO BOTHER YOU. We're looking at Corporate Greed, Exploitation, Class Struggle, Code Switching, Identity, Media Manipulation, Identity Politics, and the Absurdity of Capitalism. And doing a terrible job of getting you to check out our new book series: MIDNIGHT MONSTER MADNESS. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Author Chris Vander Kaay joins us to talk TREMORS. We're looking at daylight horror, a change in the film industry, isolation, feminism, communal survival, non-toxic male friendships, and how Tremors subverted most expectations for a creature feature at the time. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Author Clay McLeod Chapman stops by to chat about BODY PARTS (1991), sing the praises of Shortwave Publishing, tell what became James's favorite story ever told on this show, and more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Author Alvaro Zinos-Amaro stops by to talk about SUNDOWN. We're looking at debilitating diagnoses, escape from reality, detachment, isolation, indifference, and more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Screenwriter Jamie Flanagan joins us to discuss The Blackcoat's Daughter. We're exploring loneliness, grief, and loss. We additionally talk a lot about writing this episode. Jamie is a guest at SPIRITED GIVING, a horror themed fundraiser. Learn more here - . And pick up the Shadows in the Stacks anthology featuring Jamie's story MOIRA here - Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Author Anton Cancre joins us to talk about TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, JULIE NEWMAR. We're looking at Acceptance and Tolerance, Representation, Gender Stereotypes, Loyalty and Solidarity, the joy of Self-Expression and so much more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Thomas Brungardt joins us as we take on GODZILLA MINUS ONE. We're talking guilt, shame, trauma, war, survivor's guilt, and pitching a ridiculous follow up movie. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Author joins us for a look at Birth/Rebirth. We're exploring themes of loss, trauma, refusal to let go, manipulation, science, motherhood, bodily autonomy, and more. We're also looking at the process of writing his new book . Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Author (owner of ) joins us to talk HELL HOUSE, LLC. We're looking at haunted houses, gateways to hell, found footage, exploitation of tragedy, trauma, and people who won't just rewind the footage to see where their friend went. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Michael Bettendorf and Jason McCord join us to chat about THE DESCENT. We're looking at trauma, survival, female empowerment, friendship, betrayal, and some creepy creatures trying to eat everyone. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Authors and join us to discuss I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER. We're looking at grief, guilt, trauma, loss of a child, and more... and then discussing every teen slasher and we can think of! Join us. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Rebecca Cuthbert and Laurel Hightower join us to discuss ROSEMARY'S BABY. We're deep diving into both Ira Levin's novel and the 1968 film and looking at gender roles, mental illness, oppression of women, isolation, control, gaslighting, marital rape, and more. Then we lighten the mood by learning one of Laurel's hidden talents! Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Ruthann Jagge joins us to discuss DRAG ME TO HELL. We're looking at shame, guilt, the price we'll pay for the things we want, digging up graves in the rain, and more. And we chat a bit about the weird things that happened to us at a haunted hotel. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
SA Bradley of Hellbent for Horror and Alok Mishra, producer of 1BR, join us to talk about WHEN EVIL LURKS, a movie we collectively agree is our favorite movie of the year. We're looking at Demons, disease, religion and lack thereof, the stupidity of humans, a little girl and her dog, and the defiance of humans to do what's best for them. And we find out which movie Alok would be forced to watch in Hell! Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Author Michael David Wilson (of the podcast) joins us to discuss KILL LIST. We're looking at religion, violence, corruption, trauma, exploitation, cultism, and fanaticism... including a look into our shared fanaticism. We're also talking about Wilson's newest book, House of Bad Memories, which you can order . Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Author/Artist joins us to talk Banshee Chapter. We're looking at government programs, conspiracy theories, Lovecraft, mind-altering drugs, and more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Screenwriter/Podcaster Dwan L Hearn joins us to talk about THE MENU. We're looking at class, freedom, selling yourself, the service industry, and a LOT of references to professional wrestling. :) Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Author Zachary Ashford joins us to discuss the film TALK TO ME. We're looking at addiction, peer pressure, social media concerns, and the proper ettiquete when you find a suffering kangaroo on the side of the road. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Throughout the month of October 2020, we looked at each episode of The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror! They made us do it again the next year... and the next year... and now again THIS year... So we're here looking at WILD BARTS CAN'T BE TOKEN, EI8HT, and LOUT BREAK... Enjoy... or at least don't complain... we did PLENTY of that for you already
Author Katherine Silva joins us to discuss the 1939 classic THE WIZARD OF OZ. We're talking powerful women, coroners with weird rating systems, abuse in Hollywood, the bodily autonomy of trees, and so much more. :) Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Author ( and ) joins us to discuss THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, on the 30th anniversary of its release. We're looking at cultural appropriation, Jack and Sally's relationship, gratitude, and respect. Trailer For Rent / Streaming Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Youtuber joins us to look at FNAF. We're looking at trauma, kidnapping, nostalgia, guilt, and why in the world ANYONE would want to visit Nebraska (jk, home state!) Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books:
Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books:
Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books:
Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books:
Alex Woodroe joins us for 8 episodes breaking down each episode of Guillermo Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Author William Sterling joins us to talk about THE CONJURING. We're looking at reality vs. how the Warrens are portrayed, exorcisms, the questionable misogyny involved, and the mystery of how a family of seven couldn't finish a single pizza. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
RJ Joseph, AKA Rhonda Jackson Garcia, joins us to look at MASTER. We're talking race, higher education, the ghosts of the past, the terrors of the present, how public policy is affecting teachers, the tenure policy, and so much more. And James tries desperately to form sentences while fighting losing his voice. You've been warned. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Author Tim Meyer stops by to talk PLEASANTVILLE. We're looking at racism, societal norms, morality, gender roles, the effect art has on our lives and more. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Filmmaker Josh Ickes joins us to talk about Bones and All. We're looking at otherness, community, finding your family, self-discovery, and just how many calories are in a person if you eat them BONES AND ALL. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
Author joins us to talk about self discovery, redemption, men who can't take a hint, motherhood, and how to make a well-worn genre feel fresh. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate code: NECRO Twitter: Buy our Books: As always, reviews and online shares are greatly appreciated. TheNecronomi.com - Analyzing horror movies as social commentary
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