Colors of the Dark Bonus Episode - Medieval Horror
Summary
This episode explores medieval horror, highlighting themes of isolation, plague, and religious guilt. The hosts discuss the video game *Dawnwalker*, where vampires exploit the Black Death, and analyze films like *The Witch*, *Hagazusa*, and Ingmar Bergman’s *The Seventh Seal*. They also recommend deep cuts such as the Soviet film *V* and *Sauna*, emphasizing how historical fears of the unknown and high mortality rates fuel the genre’s enduring appeal.
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