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Apr 29, 2026 44 min

Why do we love being scared to death? Kutter Callaway explains

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Kutter Callaway on Comedy, Horror and human imagination. Since he first encountered Star Wars as a young boy, Kutter Callaway has been fascinated by film, television and the stories that capture our collective imaginations. With PhDs in theology and also psycho-social science, he applies his skill and experience in these areas to interpret visual storytelling and examine key aspects of being human. What are the factors of modern life that enhance our imaginations? And how much do we find ourselves part of a story that can sustain us and answer our deepest longings? Kutter Callaway speaks to Life & Faith about comedy, horror and how beauty can be found in even the darkest of places. Discover: Dr Callaway’s website https://www.kuttercallaway.com/ His upcoming book on Horror Films, Be Afraid: What Horror Reveals about Facing the Darkness Reel Dialogue: Pulling back the curtain to see the connection between film and faith.

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