Dario Argento is a horror legend. He may also be legitimately insane. We examine the 1985 cult classic “Phenomena” — a trip into the mind …continue reading The Insanity of Dario Argento: Phenomena
Miskatonic Institute presents a scholarly and deeply compelling panel discussion on H.P. Lovecraft’s well-documented racism and its effect on his legacy. Accountability is the …continue reading Event Recap: The Shadow Over Lovecraft
Exploring Lovecraft’s racist roots, Miskatonic Institute asks a very timely and relevant question: Should we separate the creator from the creation? The Miskatonic Institute …continue reading Miskatonic Explores the Shadow Over Lovecraft
When Jordan Peele said he wanted to exclusively make black stories, some people got angry; but let’s discuss why we actually need more diversity. …continue reading Diversity in Horror Matters, and Here’s Why
We Are the Weirdos: Feminine power in “The Craft” and why it may be the best time for a remake of the iconic 90s …continue reading Digging Deep: The Craft (1996)
I Think We’re Alone Now: An Analysis of the Important Themes of Femininity, Masculinity, and the Female Experience Explored in “10 Cloverfield Lane” Editor’s …continue reading Digging Deep: 10 Cloverfield Lane
From women bound by blood to those bound by loyalty and friendship, sisterhood is an important and often overlooked theme of many genre films. …continue reading The Ties That Bind: Exploring Sisterhood in Horror
More than an allegory for puberty told through the lens of horror, “Ginger Snaps” is an empowering and subversive tale of sisterhood. Ginger Snaps …continue reading Subversive Sisterhood: Ginger Snaps (2000)
The brilliance of “Savageland” lies in its ability to deliver relevant scares, while examining the dangers of our tribalistic tendencies. Although released in 2015, …continue reading Macabre Menagerie: Savageland (2015)
Statistically Speaking: This academic study on the preference for horror among men and women may surprise you — and give you plenty to think about. …continue reading A (Very) Brief Study of Gender in Horror
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