ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona faculty members Brian Onishi, associate professor of philosophy, and Jeff Stoyanoff, assistant professor of English and of women's, gender and sexuality studies, released a new episode of “Meet Your Maker,” part of their "Horror Joy" podcast.
In this episode, the hosts welcome Sadie Hartman, also known as “Mother Horror.” Hartman discusses her influential work in the horror genre, including her books “101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered” and “Feral and Hysterical.” The conversation delves into the relationship between joy and horror, how horror serves as an escape from real-life anxieties, and its political undertones. Hartman emphasizes the importance of women's voices in horror literature and shares her excitement about recent horror works that blend fiction with real historical events and political themes. The episode also touches on the emotional resilience of women and their growing influence in the horror genre.
The full episode can be accessed on podcast providers or on Red Circle. Learn more about the "Horror Joy" podcast online.