Description
The 1692 Salem Witch Trials may seem like ancient history but Alice Markham-Cantor, a researcher, author and descendant of an accused witch, is here to set us straight on the recipe (or perfect storm) for a modern-day witch hunt.
This is a very special close-to-Halloween episode where we learn about and celebrate one of the most iconic spooky archetypes: The Witch.
Alice’s book is The Once and Future Witch Hunt: A Descendant’s Reckoning from Salem to the Present
Immaculate and The First Omen have similar settings (convents) and though the goal of the antagonists is quite opposing, we can’t deny that both films are on the cutting edge of culture, commenting on the religious patriarchy controlling women’s bodies.
Leave it to horror to always comment on...
Published 11/12/24
Horror is definitely for weirdos, but is it really Weird (with a capital 'W')?
In this episode we look at the simultaneous resurgence of the Weird genre and how this has influenced and flavoured New Horror.
Plus, we'll look at how this perfect pairing has brought new themes and a new depth to...
Published 11/05/24