EOH Revisited #5: The Evolution of Occult Horror with Alex Ayling & Mike Lee-Graham
Summary
Host Mike Munster is joined by Final Cut creators Mike Lee Graham and Alex Ayling to discuss the occult horror subgenre. They explore themes of witchcraft, Satanism, and the devil as a narrative device, analyzing classics like The Exorcist and The Omen. The conversation also covers the cultural impact of the Satanic Panic, the ritualistic nature of cinema, and how occult fears reflect societal anxieties about science and authority.
Topics discussed
Intro, Patreon, and EOH Revisited Series Overview
Guest Introductions and Evolution of Horror Book Launch
Defining the Occult, Satanism, and Counterculture
Witch Archetypes, Patriarchy, and the Definition of Occult
Cinema as Ritual and the Magic of Collective Viewing
The Exorcist, The Omen, and 1960s Religious Anxiety
Slasher Morality, Witch Empowerment, and Haxan
Rosemary's Baby and the Tropes of Occult Horror
Decline in the 80s/90s and the 2010s Occult Revival
Hereditary, The Witch, and Modern Psychological Horror
Recent Hits: Weapons, Bring Her Back, and Obsession
Guests' Top 5 Occult Horror Movies and Outro
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