EOH Revisited #6: Mind & Body Horror with Juliet Sugg
Summary
Host Mike Munter and guest Juliette Sugg revisit the "Mind and Body" series from the Evolution of Horror podcast. They explore the intersection of psychological and body horror, discussing films like The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Gaslight, and The Substance. The conversation examines how these subgenres blur boundaries, challenge social norms, and reflect collective anxieties about identity and the physical self.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and Intro to Mind and Body Series
Edinburgh Fringe and Series Concept
Shifting from Genre to Conceptual Horror
The Collapse of Mind and Body Distinctions
Historical Madness, Gender, and Snobbery
Domestic Horror and Female Protagonists
Surrealism, Bunuel, and Early Body Horror
Sponsors: Upwork, Aura, and OnDeck
Lynch vs. Cronenberg: Subconscious vs. Flesh
Practical Effects and The Monstrous Feminine
Glossy 90s Psychological Thrillers
New French Extremity and Torture Porn
Transgressive Cinema and Lars von Trier
Modern Body Horror and Inclusivity
Guest Recommendations and Video Essays
Next Week: Cosmic Horror and Outro
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