***Special Episode*** - Halloween (1978)!
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Join us as we plunge into the shadowy world of Haddonfield, Illinois. In this special episode of Horror Joy, Jeff and Brian dissect John Carpenter's iconic 1978 slasher film, Halloween. We'll explore: The Shape's Morality: Is Michael Myers a terrifying villain or a moral compass?Beyond the Mask: Can we find a more subversive reading of this classic horror film?The Rules of the Slasher: How Halloween established the blueprint for countless horror films to follow.The Psychology of Fear: Unraveling the psychological underpinnings of the film's enduring terror. So, lock the doors, grab your sharpest knitting needles, and join us as we explore one of horror’s most enduring masterpieces. But be careful, we can’t all be the final girl.          Emmanuel Levinas The Thing from Another World (1951) You’re Next directed by Adam Wingard Scream Franchise My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones Psyche as soul
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