Cosy Horror, with Holly from RPG Reanimators
Topics discussed
Introduction and host introductions
Defining cozy horror and initial examples
Nostalgia, safety, and the role of atmosphere
Nostalgia as a double-edged sword and Mark Fisher
Critiques of cozy horror and genre policing
Cozy horror as a gateway for new audiences
The need for positivity and low-stakes narratives
Horror as a reflection of societal upheaval
Analyzing 'The White People' and 'Over the Garden Wall'
Debating the 'Top 50 Cozy Horror Books' list
Discussing Rachel Harrison's 'Cackle' and witch tropes
Grie Hendricks and the gender dynamics of cozy horror
Cozy horror as an emotional mode vs. visual aesthetic
Tanya Huff's 'Direct Descendant' and cozy Lovecraftian fiction
Personal recommendations: Films, books, and games
More recommendations: 'The Dark' and 'Welcome to Night Vale'
Darcy Coates, 'Dead of Winter', and art style in horror
TV examples: 'Invaders', 'Stranger Things', and 'Scooby-Doo'
TTRPG adaptations: 'Brindlewood Bay' and Call of Cthulhu
Puppet scenarios and the indie game 'Puppets'
Wrap-up, Patreon updates, and outro
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