Faculty of Horror | Podcasting from the Horrored Halls of Academia

Sep 27 2025

Episode 143. Rage: Apt Pupil (1998) and We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)

In this episode Andrea and Alex delve into the dark side of masculinity with the film adaptations of Apt Pupil and We Need to Talk About Kevin to explore the manosphere, motherhood, and the complexities of anger.

Please note: this episode was recorded September 5, 2025.

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REQUIRED READING

Apt Pupil. Dir. Bryan Singer, 1998.
We Need to Talk About Kevin. Dir. Lynne Ramsay, 2011.

EXTRA CREDIT

Guns by Stephen King. King’s essay on gun culture and mass shooting in America.

How American Racism Influenced Hitler. Alex Ross’ New Yorker piece on America’s dark relationship with the Nazis.

The Cultural Contradictions of Motherhood. Sharon Hays’ treatise on the profession and expectations of mothers.

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Jul 25 2025

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Episode 142. Teen Dreams: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

Buckle up and keep your eyes on the road because we’re chatting about the teen slasher thriller I Know What You Did Last Summer. From morality and justice to small town trappings, we unearth a murky past that refuses to stay buried!

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REQUIRED READING

I Know What You Did Last Summer. Dir. Jim Gillespie, 1997.

EXTRA CREDIT

Behavioral Risks during the Transition from High School to College. The NIH report on tendencies and actions during the last summer before adulthood.

Generation Multiplex. Timothy Shary’s examination of youth culture at the movies.

The Vanishing Hitchhiker: American Urban Legends and Their Meanings. Jan Harold Brunvand’s seminal work on modern folklore.

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Jun 25 2025

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Episode 141. Blood Relations: The Hills Have Eyes (1977 & 2006)

Pack your car and mind the detours because we’re kicking off summer with an episode on The Hills Have Eyes. From familial tensions to political warfare in the original and the remake, there’s a whole host of darkness to be found under the summer sun.

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REQUIRED READING

The Hills Have Eyes. Dir. Wes Craven, 1977.

The Hills Have Eyes. Dir. Alexandre Aja, 2006.

EXTRA CREDIT

Sawney Bean – Scotland’s Most Famous Cannibal. An overview of the Scottish legend.

Fairy Tales for the Apocalypse. Christopher Sharrett’s interview with Wes Craven.

Through the Eyes of America: Wes Craven’s “The Hills Have Eyes.” Matt Carlin via Mubi.com.

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May 21 2025

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Episode 140. Pump It Up: The Substance (2024) Live from Salem Horror Fest

Join Andrea and Alex live from Salem Horror Fest for feats of strength (!) and a discussion of the horrors of beauty standards, the weight of celebrity culture, and the algorithms that are out to get us.

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