Episode 217: Sebastian Mahfood on his book The Victim Soul in the Dark Night of Nosferatu (October 23, 2025)

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Sebastian Mahfood on his book The Victim Soul in the Dark Night of Nosferatu (October 23, 2025) This book is a ChatGPT-illustrated theological retelling of Nosferatu (1922), portraying Ellen as a Christ-like victim soul. As her husband, Hutter, departs for Orlok’s castle, she offers herself in prayer and fasting. Orlok’s arrival brings plague and terror, and Ellen, through self-sacrifice, lures him until dawn, destroying him with divine light. Her martyrdom redeems the town, emphasizing themes of faith, sacrifice, and triumph over evil. The Victim Soul in the Dark Night of Nosferatu by Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP | En Route Books and Media