EPISODE · Oct 19, 2023 · 38 MIN
1.6: Fright Night | Jon Greenaway (Spooky Scary Science Club)
from After School Science Club
October is arguably one of the best times for movie lovers. Whether you’re into classic monster stories, psychological thrillers, or more wholesome tales, there’s something for everyone.Though we may prefer cozy spooky films (Hocus Pocus, anyone?), we’re still scientists, so we asked horror and literature expert Jon Greenaway how horror gets inside our heads – and why some people actually enjoy their visceral reactions.Is the science in horror movies actually any good – or just scarily bad? How has Hollywood manipulated the science to create effective experiences for audiences? And what real-world events and phenomena inspired our most iconic horror tales?Grab your popcorn and get settled in for the second episode in our Spooky Scary Science Club seasonal special!Show NotesJon Greenaway has a PhD in literature and is an expert in horror from the late 18th century to the present. He is the author of multiple books including the forthcoming Capitalism: A Horror Story.Listen to Jon’s podcast: Horror Vanguard on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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October is arguably one of the best times for movie lovers. Whether you’re into classic monster stories, psychological thrillers, or more wholesome tales, there’s something for everyone.Though we may prefer cozy spooky films (Hocus Pocus, anyone?), we’re still scientists, so we asked horror and literature expert Jon Greenaway how horror gets inside our heads – and why some people actually enjoy their visceral reactions.Is the science in horror movies actually any good – or just scarily bad? How has Hollywood manipulated the science to create effective experiences for audiences? And what real-world events and phenomena inspired our most iconic horror tales?Grab your popcorn and get settled in for the second episode in our Spooky Scary Science Club seasonal special!Show NotesJon Greenaway has a PhD in literature and is an expert in horror from the late 18th century to the present. He is the author of multiple books including the forthcoming Capitalism: A Horror Story.Listen to Jon’s podcast: Horror Vanguard on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1.6: Fright Night | Jon Greenaway (Spooky Scary Science Club)
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