Horror Joy is a podcast by two university professors who take a deep dive into horror in hopes of finding joy lurking in the shadows.

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This episode of Horror Joy ventures into the unsettling realm of religious horror. Brian and Jeff explore the depths of this subgenre through a chilling double feature: A24&#39;s critically acclaimed &#39;Saint Maud&#39; (2019) and the recently released Neon film, &#39;Immaculate&#39; (2024).Prepare to dissect some truly horrifying themes:*We’ll analyze how both films explore the control exerted over the female body, through spectacle in &#39;Immaculate&#39; and denial in &#39;Saint Maud&#39;*We’ll delve into the contrasting ways these films utilize both physical and supernatural elements to create dread*We’ll explore the chilling impact of institutional control within a religious framework*We’ll work to uncover the difficult intellectual and emotional joys found in both filmsSo, light a candle and prepare for a haunting exploration of faith, fear, and the films that blur the line between them.<a href="https://a24films.com/films/saint-maud" rel="nofollow">St. Maud</a><a href="https://neonrated.com/films/immaculate" rel="nofollow">Immaculate</a><a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Getting_Medieval/P5mOHUJraPoC?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Carolyn Dinshaw</a> – Getting Medieval<a href="https://wgsi.utoronto.ca/person/s-trimble/" rel="nofollow">S. Trimble – A Demon Girl’s Guide to Life</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teresa_of_%C3%81vila" rel="nofollow">St. Teresa of Ávila</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lollardy" rel="nofollow">Lollards</a><a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/97996083-5fe9-41d5-824e-f069a412ed76/episodes/abe56ece-1e54-46c8-9d34-fc4711ef0542" rel="nofollow">Horror Joy – We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Pod</a><a href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/04/17/arizona-1864-abortion-law-history" rel="nofollow">Arizona’s 1864 Abortion Law</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controversies_about_Opus_Dei" rel="nofollow">Opus Dei</a><a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Powers_of_Horror/NCnoEAAAQBAJ?dq=abjection+of+horror&gbpv=1&hl=en&printsec=frontcover" rel="nofollow">Julia Kristeva – Powers of Horror: An Essay on Abjection</a><a href="https://academic.oup.com/book/11736/chapter-abstract/160727766?redirectedFrom=fulltext" rel="nofollow">Plato and Augustine on the body</a><a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/william-blake" rel="nofollow">William Blake</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary%27s_Baby_(novel)" rel="nofollow">Rosemary’s Baby (Ira Levin)</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affective_piety" rel="nofollow">Affective Piety</a>

Oh, God - Religious Horror

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This week on Horror Joy, Brian and Jeff dive headfirst into the churning waters of Steven Spielberg&#39;s classic, Jaws. We&#39;ll explore what makes this film a titan of terror, from John Williams&#39; unforgettable score to the lurking dread of a small island community. But Jaws isn&#39;t just about a giant shark. We&#39;ll also be dissecting the three major themes:*An island paradise that becomes an isolated, exclusive community*Performing masculinity and the environmental cost of unchecked ambition.* The ecological nightmare of a displaced predatorSo grab your floaties and prepare for a clumsy chase into the unknown. Come for the horror, stay for the joy. <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender_Trouble" rel="nofollow">Judith Butler - Gender as Performance</a><a href="https://www.feministpress.org/books-a-m/it-came-from-the-closet" rel="nofollow">Jen Corrigan – Three Men on a Boat</a><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/55026/discipline-and-punish-by-michel-foucault-and-alan-sheridan/" rel="nofollow">Surveillance – Discipline and Punish by Michel Foucault</a><a href="https://web.mit.edu/allanmc/www/freud1.pdf" rel="nofollow">Sigmund Freud – The Uncanny</a><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/273793942_The_Jaws_Effect_How_movie_narratives_are_used_to_influence_policy_responses_to_shark_bites_in_Western_Australia" rel="nofollow">Christopher Neff - The Jaws Effect</a><a href="https://www.euppublishing.com/doi/abs/10.7227/GS.0014" rel="nofollow">Nicole Neff – The Belly of the Beast: The Uncanny Shark</a>

Jaws

Jaws - We're Gonna Need a Bigger Pod

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*In this episode we introduce the idea of Horror Joy and discuss how we have found joy in horror as professors.*We take a trip down childhood chills with a discussion of our shared love for Goosebumps, Stephen King, and how nostalgia and joy mix.*Jeff recounts his introduction to horror through old black and white movies and his recent viewing of Willow Creek, while Brian describes a late blooming interest in horror movies and his love for It Follows.*The episode finishes with a brief discussion of The Blair Witch Project, exploring how our geographical backgrounds shape our reactions to horror.*If you want to jump into our analysis, head over to episode 2 where we discuss Jaws. Otherwise, come for the horror. Stay for the joy. <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2885364/" rel="nofollow">Willow Creek</a><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3235888/" rel="nofollow">It Follows</a><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185937/" rel="nofollow">The Blair Witch Project</a><a href="https://www.dukeupress.edu/staying-with-the-trouble" rel="nofollow">Donna Haraway: Staying with the Trouble</a>

Episode 1 - What is Horror Joy?

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Horror Joy is a podcast by two university professors who take a deep dive into the world of horror. Join us as we seek to find joy, even in horror.

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Horror Joy is a podcast by two university professors who take a deep dive into horror in hopes of finding joy lurking in the shadows.