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Episode 55: Why We’re Drawn to the Dark: The Art and Meaning of Horror with Renata De Los Rios:Troma Hair & Makeup Artist and Horror Enthusiast
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Episode 55: Why We’re Drawn to the Dark: The Art and Meaning of Horror with Renata De Los Rios:Troma Hair & Makeup Artist and Horror Enthusiast
In this special Halloween episode of Let’s Talk About the Deep Stuff, we dive into the fascination with horror — from its literary roots in Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft to classic films like Nosferatu and The Shining, and even modern interpretations like Robert Eggers’ 2024 Nosferatu. My incredible guest, Renata, shares her personal insights on why we’re drawn to fear, darkness, and the art of horror, and how it reflects the darker sides of humanity and society.
Renata also takes us into the colorful and haunting world of Día de los Muertos, Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebration, exploring how it honors ancestors and contrasts with Halloween traditions elsewhere. Plus, she shares stories from her time working with Troma, doing hair and makeup on some of the wildest indie horror productions around.
Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just curious about why humans are obsessed with fear, this episode peels back the curtain on the psychological, cultural, and artistic allure of horror.
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Off-the-cuff and candid conversations about the big topics in the world such as spirituality, philosophy, mental health, personal development, and political/social issues. Hosted by Sean Kneese, former host of BS’ing with Sean K.
