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Horror Science
by Olivia Eiler
A podcast examining the facts behind your favorite scary movies. New episodes are released every other week.
Episodes
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Episode 8: Scream
Episode eight focuses on media effects. The top of the show explores a couple copycat crimes related to the Scream franchise; however, copycat crimes are less common than the news media would have you believe. The episode closes with a look at George Gerbner's cultivation theory, with a focus on...
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Episode 7: The Silence of the Lambs
Episode seven explores the criminology behind The Silence of the Lambs. What is life like at the FBI Training Academy at Quantico? How are serial killers profiled, and what role do modus operandi and signature play? Which real-life serial killers inspired the characterization of Buffalo Bill?...
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Episode 6: Let the Right One In
Episode six explores several questions raised by the Swedish vampire horror Let the Right One In. What medical conditions could have lead to the creation of the burning in sunlight myth? Have children ever been part of a serial killing team? How have animals adapted to survive on blood? What do…
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Episode 5: Halloween
Episode five covers the science behind John Carpenter's 1978 Halloween. Is Halloween more dangerous than any other day of the year? What happened in the case of the Liske family murders? Could Michael's parents have been warned about his violent tendencies by the MacDonald Triad? Why does Michael...
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Episode 4: Pan's Labyrinth
Episode four differs from the usual content of the podcast; it begins by providing historical context for the film. Who is Pan, and how does the translation of the film's title from Spanish to English affect its meaning? What was life like for the Republicans in Francoist Spain? After this, we…
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Episode 3: The Shining
Episode three looks into the medical science of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining and offers a case study. Could the weather be to blame for Jack's mental decline? What impact would alcoholism have upon the father? Is there any scientific basis for the shining abilities, including precognition,...
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Episode 2: The Babadook
Episode two provides psychological, biological, and physiological explanations for Jennifer Kent's 2014 The Bababook. What effects can mental illnesses, such as postpartum depression and psychosis, have upon a new mother? What is the normal response to grief, and how do complicated grief and…
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Episode 1: A Nightmare on Elm Street
Episode one explores the biology, psychology, and culture surrounding Wes Craven's 1984 A Nightmare on Elm Street. Why do we have nightmares? Why do some people act out their dreams? And is it possible to die as a result of your nightmares? Learn the story of the Hmong people, an inspiration for...
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How many episodes does Horror Science have?
Horror Science currently has 8 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Horror Science about?
A podcast examining the facts behind your favorite scary movies. New episodes are released every other week.
How often does Horror Science release new episodes?
Horror Science has 8 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Horror Science?
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Who hosts Horror Science?
Horror Science is created and hosted by Olivia Eiler.
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