Unraveling Horror: Fear, Taboo, and Creativity

In this episode of Beyond the Big Screen Podcast, Steve and Mustache Chris to delve into the horror genre. Chris, a horror enthusiast, discusses the essential elements that define horror films and their unique ability to evoke fear and discomfort. The conversation explores how horror tackles taboo subjects in ways other genres cannot. They discuss classic and influential horror films such as 'The Exorcist,' 'Nightmare on Elm Street,' 'Halloween,' and 'Night of the Living Dead,' and their impact on the genre. The episode also touches on the cyclical nature of horror, the influence of international films, and the varying sub-genres within horror. Chris shares his favorite horror films to revisit and offers recommendations for those new to the genre.
00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Big Screen Podcast
00:33 Diving into the Horror Genre
01:06 Essential Elements of Horror 
01:45 Horror's Unique Appeal and Taboo Topics 
03:30 Iconic Horror Films and Their Impact
04:45 Horror as Political Metaphor
05:18 Modern Horror: Hits and Misses 
09:51 Revisiting Classic Horror Films
11:37 Horror Subgenres and Their Appeal
16:10 Horror Recommendations for Skeptics

Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/Mz6kDQbKrgs

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