EOH Revisited #2: The Evolution of the Ghost Story with Adam Z. Robinson
Summary
Host Mike Munser and guest Adam Robinson revisit the ghost story subgenre in this bonus episode of *Evolution of Horror. They discuss the genre’s primal fears, its literary roots with authors like M.R. James and Shirley Jackson, and the influence of photography on cinematic hauntings. The conversation also covers the distinction between horror and terror, the "coziness" of traditional ghost tales, and modern examples like *Host*.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro to Evolution of Horror
Interview with Adam Robinson on Dead Vault
Defining ghost stories and primal fears
Historical roots from antiquity to M.R. James
Victorian technology, photography, and the uncanny
Cinematic tropes and psychological horror
Bombastic vs. subtle ghost stories and Amityville
Modern trends, found footage, and immersive theater
Top five favorite ghost story films
Adam's tours, Deadpool, and closing remarks
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