The Future of Fright

Ep. 17 The Quarry

This week's a short intro to Supermassive's new cinematic horror game, The Quarry. Why do we enjoy story-based games for horror? What makes The Quarry different from other horror games or even from its famous predecessor, Until Dawn?

Ep. 16: Trans Horror

We're back! It's been a long time and a lot has changed, but our format remains the same as ever. This week I discuss Alexis Langlois's short films: Terror, Sisters and The Demons of Dorothy.

Ep. 15: Gonjiam and Found Footage Films

Here at the Future of Fright we're switching to a bi-weekly schedule for a bit. To kick it off, here's a relaxed discussion of found footage horror. What makes found footage so effective? What aspects of it might audiences find rote or off-putting? Can you fall asleep to this low-key, special sleepy-time episode? Let's find out.

Ep. 14: Train to Busan

This week I'm joined once more by Angela Kim who walks us through the 2016 breakout hit Train to Busan. We talk Asian zombies, the threat of contagion, collectivism, American consumerism, the long memory of the Korean War, and more.

Ep. 13: The Political Horror of Vic Berger

Our political correspondent, Ben Latini, is back to discuss the surrealist and absurdist videos of Vic Berger. What makes horror so adept at political commentary? What makes absurdism and surrealism so suited for horror?