Penn State Altoona faculty members Brian Onishi and Jeff Stoyanoff have released a new episode of their "Horror Joy" podcast in which they continue their exploration of haunted houses by discussing the 1982 film “Poltergeist.”
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 "Horror Joy" podcast, titled "Meet Your Maker."
In the episode, Onishi conducts a solo interview with acclaimed horror author John Langan. They talk about his works, including “The Fishermen” and the upcoming short story collection “Lost in the Dark.” They discuss the intricate relationship between joy and horror, the communal aspect of the horror community and the influence of found-footage films on Langan's writing. The conversation also delves into Langan's experiences with Word Horde publishing, his inspirations, and the vibrant contemporary horror genre landscape.
The full episode can be accessed on podcast providers or on Red Circle. Learn more about the "Horror Joy" podcast online.
