Episode 8: Osmosis, 80s parenting and Aliens School Assembly

In Episode 8 of The Horror and Her I am joined by journalist, essayist and horror critic, the fantastic Kat Hughes. We talk about what it means when horror is intrinsic — how early encounters shape our tastes, and why some of us don’t “find” horror at all, but are introduced to it early, safely, and with joy through family. What Should Everybody Be Watching? Kat recommends Bliss (dir. Joe Begos) and Hellbender (dir. The Adams Family), and also makes a passionate case for genre festivals as a vital way to discover bold, independent horror. We talk about the importance of seeking out festivals and curated genre spaces to find indie films that might otherwise slip under the radar Guest Bio + Links - Kat Hughes https://linktr.ee/kathughes?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1ea551bc-07df-4734-8195-78f687e086c2 The Horror and Her is part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Hosted, produced and edited by Emma Arneil Theme Music "Red Skies,Laugh Now" 💕Stay Connected If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and review wherever you listen — it really helps new listeners find the show! Follow https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorandherpodcast? igsh=bm92emN5MWx4ZXk%3D&utm_source=qr Instagram forupdates, behind-the-scenes bits, and all things horror. Thanks for listening - and remember: horror stays with us, shapes us, and sometimes even saves us.