1.6: Fright Night | Jon Greenaway (Spooky Scary Science Club)

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After School Science Club

18 episodes

5 months ago

Two science communicators talk about all of the weird science you never learned in school. We'll talk about recent news in the world of science and medicine, controversies, conspiracies, and more – and you can look forward to a steady stream of expert guests who will be joining us to talk about everything from A (for aliens) to Z (for zombie apocalypses). If you’re curious about science beyond what you once learned in the classroom – no matter how long ago you left school – this podcast is for you!

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1.6: Fright Night | Jon Greenaway (Spooky Scary Science Club)

After School Science Club

38 minutes 37 seconds

2 years ago

1.6: Fright Night | Jon Greenaway (Spooky Scary Science Club)

October is arguably one of the best times for movie lovers. Whether you’re into classic monster stories, psychological thrillers, or more wholesome tales, there’s something for everyone.

Though we may prefer cozy spooky films (Hocus Pocus, anyone?), we’re still scientists, so we asked horror and literature expert Jon Greenaway how horror gets inside our heads – and why some people actually enjoy their visceral reactions.

Is the science in horror movies actually any good – or just scarily bad? How has Hollywood manipulated the science to create effective experiences for audiences? And what real-world events and phenomena inspired our most iconic horror tales?

Grab your popcorn and get settled in for the second episode in our Spooky Scary Science Club seasonal special!

Show Notes

Jon Greenaway has a PhD in literature and is an expert in horror from the late 18th century to the present. He is the author of multiple books including the forthcoming Capitalism: A Horror Story.
Listen to Jon’s podcast: Horror Vanguard on Apple Podcasts

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