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Axe & Answered

College of Liberal and Applied Arts - Stephen F. Austin State University

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A 48 - 50 minute podcast by faculty members of the College of Liberal and Applied Arts at Stephen F. Austin State University. We hold lively debates related to American society and culture based a on a single question: - Why do we love horror films? - How should American history be taught? - Why are people fascinated by serial killers? - Where do urban legends come from? - Do we need the Electoral College? - Why are conspiracy theories so prevalent? - Why are there still Confederate statues? - Why does social media dominate our lives? - What are the limits to free speech?

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A 48 - 50 minute podcast by faculty members of the College of Liberal and Applied Arts at Stephen F. Austin State University. We hold lively debates related to American society and culture based a on a single question: - Why do we love horror films? - How should American history be taught? - Why are people fascinated by serial killers? - Where do urban legends come from? - Do we need the Electoral College? - Why are conspiracy theories so prevalent? - Why are there still Confederate statues? - Why does social media dominate our lives? - What are the limits to free speech?

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Final Girls & Hockey Masks: Why do we love horror films?

Axe & Answered

54 minutes 1 second

3 years ago

Final Girls & Hockey Masks: Why do we love horror films?

This premiere episode discusses the enduring popularity of horror films and how they often reflect the anxieties of modern society. Films discussed range from the FRIDAY THE 13TH and NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET series to Edgar Wright's psychological thriller film LAST NIGHT IN SOHO.

Guests: Paul Sandul, professor - History; Steve Marsden, professor - English; Meredith Janning, graduate student - Publishing

Moderator: Tom Reynolds, lecturer - Communication Studies

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