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Faculty of Horror — Society & Culture
Faculty of Horror

Podcasting from the Horrored Halls of Academia

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Episode 97. No Future: Jack the Ripper in The Lodger (1927) and From Hell (2001) Jun 29, 2021
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The fog of Victorian London settles on Alex and Andrea as they dive into “Ripperology”: the facts, fiction and shadow cast by Jack the Ripper over our culture. By examining how the figure is depicted in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Lodger and The Hughes Brothers’ From Hell, we can begin to untangle the history of more than one problematic man involved in creating their own mythology.
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The Lodger: A Story of London Fog. Dir. Alfred Hitchcock, 1927. From Hell. Dir. The Hughes Brothers, 2001.
EXTRA CREDIT
The Lodger. Marie Belloc Lowndes’ novella. From Hell. Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell’s iconic graphic novel. London: A Biography. Peter Ackroyd’s seminal book on a sprawling city with an even bigger history. The “Lodger Evil” and the Transformation of Progressive Housing Reform, 1890–1930. An in-depth look at the lodging house boom of the turn of the century. Rule, Britannia!: The Biopic and British National Identity. An examination of how popular British figures have shaped the country’s film output. “Murder for a Penny: Jack the Ripper and the Structural Impact of Sensational Reporting” by A. Luxx Mishou – the history of sensational reporting and its role in Jack’s reign of terror. “Jack the Ripper, the dialectic of enlightenment and the search for spiritual deliverance in White Chappell” by Alex Murray – how Jack contributed to Horkheimer and Adorno’s dialectic of enlightenment.
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Episode 96. Missing Links: Trollhunter (2010) and Willow Creek (2013) May 25, 2021
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If you go down in the woods today
You’re sure of a big surprise
Andrea and Alex leave the comforts of modernity and go back to nature to discover what humanity has left behind through our obsessions with cryptids and conspiracy theories. From our fascination with humanity’s evolution to our need to colonize, we have a lot of explaining to do.
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Trollhunter. Dir. André Øvredal, 2010. Willow Creek. Dir. Bobcat Goldthwait, 2013.
EXTRA CREDIT
Grizzly Man. Dir Werner Herzog, 2005. The Unidentified: Mythical Monsters, Alien Encounters and Our Obsession with the Unexplained. Colin Dickey’s in-depth examination of the myths that keep us up at night. CBC Ideas Podcast: Conspiracy Theories. A fascinating look at the rise of fringe theories invading the mainstream. “Survivorman Bigfoot” takes on the provincial government of British Columbia. “Cryptozoology in the Medieval and Modern Worlds” by Peter Dendle. Bigfoot myths not only bridge the gap between humanity and beasts but science and faith. ERRATA: Andrea referred to American primatologist Dian Fossey as having been murdered by the gorillas she was studying – she was actually murdered via machete, a crime which remains unsolved.
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Episode 95. Faith and Chance: Possession (1981) Apr 27, 2021
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In this episode, we delve into the murky waters of intimate relationships, nuclear families, and revolutionary theatre practices with Andrej Zulawski’s Possession. From the film’s almost instant cult-status to its rocky release, we look at what has made Possession one of the great filmic break-ups and breakthroughs of the late 20th century. Become a Patron!
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Possession. Dir Andrej Zulawski, 1981.
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House of Psychotic Women. Kier-La Janisse’s examination from horror from her perspective. A ground-breaking and personal look at the genre. Once Upon a Text: Hysteria from Hippocrates. Helen King’s chapter on the patriarchal uses of the term “hysteria.” Five of the best… Sarah Kane Plays. The National Theatre’s overview of Kane’s writing with links, if you’d like to learn more about her. Possession: A Marriage of the Natural and Supernatural. David West’s look at the film and Anna’s cryptic monologue. The Coronavirus Crisis Shows It’s Time to Abolish the Family – an article on why emancipation from capitalism might mean the abolition of one of our most sacred institutions.
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Fack Flash! Mortal Kombat (2021) – PREVIEW Apr 25, 2021
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CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY! Andrea and Alex got unreasonably excited about the new Mortal Kombat movie, so we recorded our pre-and post-movie impressions in an all-new Fack Flash.
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Episode 94. Bad Romance: Twilight (2008) Mar 21, 2021
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Get out the glitter and baseball bats because we’re diving into the complex world of Twilight. From fandom to first love to coming of age and problematic depictions, we’re going deep with this one. Hold on tight, spider monkey! Become a Patron!
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Twilight. Dir. Catherine Hardwicke, 2008.
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How Twilight Changed Fan Culture Forever. A look at Twilight‘s intersection of fandom and the rise of social media. “I Can’t Believe We Read This Whole Book!” How Reading for Their Own Purposes Affected Struggling Teens. Examining the power of reading from a teaching perspective. Mormon Vampires in the Garden of Eden. How Stephanie Meyer’s Mormonism presents in her text. Reviving Ophelia. An iconic text that looks at the intersection of teenage girls and media. The Twilight Saga’s Issue with Indigenous Culture. A breakdown of how the Twilight Saga‘s representation of Indigeneity is problematic. Catherine Hardwicke Broke Records With ‘Twilight.’ Then Hollywood Labeled Her ‘Difficult.’ Hardwicke’s 2018 interview that details her struggles with getting the film made and her fight for a more diverse cast. Twilight’s Heteronormative Reversal of the Monstrous: Utopia and the Gothic Design. Is Twilight an inversion of the Gothic? Teams, Tears, and Testimonials. A cultural analysis of the fan-populated Twilight Time Capsule. Twilight: the franchise that ate feminism. An overview of the popular criticisms leveled at the series. Twilight reviewed by Mark Kermode. The veteran film critic goes to bat for Twilight.
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Episode 93. Candid Camera: Perfect Blue (1997) and Cam (2018) Feb 25, 2021
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From pop idols to cam girls, the line between reality and perception is dangerously blurred. In this episode, Andrea and Alex delve into the world of personas, obsession and perfection with two films, released decades apart, that grapple with modern anxieties. Become a Patron!
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Perfect Blue. Dir. Satoshi Kon, 1997. Cam. Dir. Daniel Goldhaber, 2018.
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Ways of Seeing. John Berger’s BBC series on gaze and perception. Why We’re Obsessed with Celebrities. Psychology Today‘s take our desire for fame equating goodness. Camgirl. Isa Mazzei’s memoir of camming. Algorithms have already taken over human decision making. The impact of algorithms on our day-to-day lives. #Horror – Is It Worth the Fight? A discussion of censorship and the hashtag #horror.
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Fack Flash! Best Couples in Horror – PREVIEW Feb 13, 2021
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Roses are red,
Violets are blue
The best couples in horror!
From us, to you <3

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Episode 92. 2020 Year In Review: Dawn of the Fack Feb 06, 2021
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A year in review of a year like no other. The world may have been disrupted in a myriad of ways but we still watched a lot of great content so enjoy our favourite films of last year, a Q&A with questions from you, a very special crossover with Gaylords of Darkness and bloopers. Always bloopers. Become a Patron!
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Alex’s picks: Movies 9. The Invisible Man 8. Vivarium 7. Possessor 6. Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist 5. Host 4. Swallow 3. She Dies Tomorrow 2. La Llorona 1. His House Books Ghostland by Colin Dickey Art of the Occult by S. Elizabeth The Witches are Coming by Lindy West Shit, Actually by Lindy West The Home by Mats Strandberg Andrea’s picks: 5. The Invisible Man 4. The Hunt 3. His House 2. Possessor 1. La Llorona Books A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay
Circe by Madeline Miller
Devolution by Max Brooks
The Witches are Coming by Lindy West
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Episode 91. Reality Bites: Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) Dec 22, 2020
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In our final episode of 2020, Andrea and Alex venture back in time to Franco’s Spain to face down nightmares, bravery and politics – both real and imagined – as they break down Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth. The Fack Dispatch – Subscribe to our monthly newsletter! Become a Patron!
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Pan’s Labyrinth. Dir. Guillermo del Toro, 2006.
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Stuff You Missed in History Class: A look at Franco’s rise to power and his destructive decades long grip on Spain. Spain Tackles Franco’s Ghost (again): Politico’s analysis of how Spain continues to deal with Franco’s lasting impact. Insights into Self-Deception: The New York Times piece invoking the “Vital Lie.” Speaking the Truth with Folk and Fairy Tales: Jack Zipes’ essay about the ongoing power of the stories we tell. “With a smile and a song …”: Walt Disney and the Birth of the American Fairy Tale. What Mickey Mouse, fairy tales and the American Dream have in common. Vice International: Inside Spain’s Fascism Fandom.
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Episode 90. Dream Within a Dream: Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) Nov 24, 2020
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In this episode, Alex and Andrea we venture into the knowns and many unknowns of Peter Weir’s seminal Australian film. From missing white women to colonialism and purity and propriety, we tackle the many mysteries of Hanging Rock. Class of 2020 Merch is now available! The Fack Dispatch – Subscribe to our monthly newsletter! Become a Patron!
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Picnic at Hanging Rock. Dir. Peter Weir, 1975.
EXTRA CREDIT
Gaylords of Darkness’ Episode 71: Their fantastic episode on Picnic at Hanging Rock. The Secret of Hanging Rock: A PDF of the excised final chapter and accompanying essays. Miranda Must Go: A campaign to overhaul the tourism surrounding Hanging Rock. The Uses of Fear: Spatial Politics in the Australian Whiter-vanishing Trope: Elspeth Tilley’s article examining Australian fascination with missing white women. The Apology and the Battle over Australia’s Founding Myth – Lindy Edward’s piece on reparations in Australia.
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