In the episode, titled “Buffalo, Confession, Vampire,” the hosts are joined by New York Times best-selling author Stephen Graham Jones to discuss his new novel “The Buffalo Hunter, Hunter” and delve into the intricate themes it explores.
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 their podcast, "Horror Joy."
In the episode, titled “'90s Teen Slashers: ‘Scream’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer,’” the hosts delve into the following topics:
- How “Scream” redefined the slasher genre with its meta-horror elements and adherence to and subversion of classic horror rules.
- How “I Know What You Did Last Summer’s” more traditional approach to slasher films included themes of future anxiety, class conflict, and the psychological impact of social expectations.
- The nostalgia of the VHS era and the communal aspect of watching horror films.
By the episode's end, the hosts conclude that “Scream” holds up as a genre-defining classic, but “I Know What You Did Last Summer” is not an especially good or scary movie.
The full episode can be accessed on podcast providers or on Red Circle. Learn more about the "Horror Joy" podcast.
