Podcast 78 – Summer of Horror

Summary:

In this fun diversion from serious witchcraft, Laine and Cory discuss their favorite films in the supernatural and folk horror genres. We also kick off a “Halloween in July” storytelling series (albeit somewhat by accident).

Play:

Download: New World Witchery – Episode 78

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This episode primarily features a discussion of our favorite horror films, some of which are:

1. The Paranormal Activity franchise
2. The Blair Witch Project
3. Poltergeist
4. Insidious
5. Nightmare on Elm Street
6. The Shining
7. It
8. Alien & Aliens
9. The Wicker Man
10. A Field in England
11. The Exorcist
12. Rosemary’s Baby
13. Children of the Corn
14. Drag Me to Hell
15. House of the Devil
16. White Zombie
17. The Universal monster movies (Wolf Man, Dracula, Frankenstein, The Bride of Frankenstein, etc.).

You can also check out George A. Romero’s classic zombie film, Night of the Living Dead, for free at the internet Archive.

There is also a segment near the end which involves Ambrose Bierce’s “An Inhabitant of Carcosa,” which you can find in the book, The Weiser Book of Horror and the Occult.

Upcoming Appearances

Cory will be at two upcoming events, and will likely be holding talks/discussions at both of them, which you might find interesting:

• Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day (Saturday, September 5^th, 2015)
• Greater New Orleans Pagan Pride Day (Saturday, October 10^th, 2015) – Featuring the luminous S.J. Tucker!

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Promos & Music

Title music:  “Homebound,” by Jag, from Cypress Grove Blues.  From Magnatune. Additional Music: “She Moved Through the Faire,” by Kellianna, from Traditions. Incidental music by Disparition.