Penn State Altoona faculty members Brian Onishi and Jeff Stoyanoff have released a new episode of their "Horror Joy" podcast featuring a discussion with Thomas Ha, author of the forthcoming collection “Uncertain Sons.”
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, have released a new episode of their "Horror Joy" podcast.
In their latest episode, the hosts continue their deep dive into found footage horror by investigating the 2007 Spanish film “[REC],” directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza. The conversation explores the film's claustrophobic terror, its political nature, and its effectiveness as a groundbreaking entry in the found footage genre.
Discussion topics include the following:
- The appeal of found footage.
- The horror of quarantine.
- Reading “[REC]” forward into 2025, including social and political commentary.
- The joy of an effective found footage film, the use of the camera, and terrifying staircases.
The full episode can be accessed on podcast providers or on Red Circle. Learn more about the "Horror Joy" podcast online.
