In a live-recorded episode of their podcast "Horror Joy," faculty members Brian Onishi and Jeff Stoyanoff are joined by New York Times bestselling author Paul Tremblay at Next Chapter Bookshop in Hollidaysburg, PA. Tremblay discusses various themes in his works and answers audience questions.
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.
