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Faculty of Horror

by Andrea Subissati and Alexandra West

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Episode 155. War Games: Dog Soldiers (2002)

October 15, 2026 · 53 min

Grab your gear and buckle up! This Halloween, Andrea and Alex head into the Scottish Highlands to unravel the mysteries lurking beneath Neil Marshall’s debut feature, Dog Soldiers (2002). From military history and covert operations to the…
Episode 154. Road Rage: Duel (1971) and Maximum Overdrive (1986)

September 17, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min

Cars, trucks, and open roads are calling to Andrea and Alex with two vehicular-themed horror films. From masculine insecurities to technophobia, this episode attempts to unearth where we’re going on these trips and what is waiting for us…
Episode 153. Open Wounds: In My Skin (2002)

July 17, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

Marina de Van’s debut feature shocked audiences and critics when it premiered. The film remained a cult classic for years in the New French Extremity movement slowly racking up fans and detractors. In 2025, Severin Films released an…
Episode 152. Dangerous Minds: The Cell (2000)

June 23, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

Grab your zero gravity suit and lock in as Andrea and Alex delve into the sweeping mindscapes of Tarsem Singh’s striking debut feature. With its Silence of the Lambs influences to its stacked cast and extreme artistic influences, we…
Episode 151. Weird Science: Re-Animator (1985)

May 20, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

Andrea and Alex investigate the mysterious happenings in Stuart Gordon’s foray into the dark side of academia and science fiction in his first feature. Through the modernized adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s tales, they’ll uncover how class…

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Episode 150. Private Lives: Paranormal Activity (2007)

April 22, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Behind the door of a seemingly normal American home lies something evil. Something that’s been waiting. No, it’s not a demon – it’s a heteronormative relationship with a total douchebag! Join Alex and Andrea for a dive into the murky…
Episode 149. Bloodlust: The Last House on the Left (1972)

March 24, 2026 · 57 min

Wes Craven’s first feature continues to draw audiences and critics to it. By examining the production, reception, and impact of The Last House on the Left, Andrea and Alex will investigate the legacy of the rape-revenge subgenre and our…
Episode 148. In Heaven: Eraserhead (1977)

February 25, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

This month, we’ve summoned friend of the show (and verified Lynch stan) Stacie Ponder to join us as we wander aimlessly into the surrealist nightmare of David Lynch’s mind. Through an exploration of his first film Eraserhead, we’ll…
Episode 147. The Fackening: 2025 Year in Review

January 27, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Another year of mad fackery has come to end, so Andrea and Alex take a last look at 2025 to review our horror (and non-horror) faves of the year. Join our Patreon community! Alex’s picks:WeaponsBring Her BackThe Ugly StepsisterFinal…
Episode 146. Slayride: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

December 22, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

Andrea and Alex interrogate the pearl clutching that went on during Silent Night, Deadly Night‘s initial theatrical run, what it means to cultivate festive cheer, and the importance of being nice and never naughty. Class of 2025 Merch is…
Episode 145. In Memoriam: The Others (2001)

November 26, 2025 · 60 min

Mind the fog and join Andrea and Alex as they explore the dark hallways of Alejandro Amenábar’s The Others. From geopolitics to religion and the weight of motherhood, not everything in the film is as it appears. Class of 2025 Merch is now…
Episode 144. Made for TV: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

October 27, 2025 · 51 min

It’s almost time kids, the clock is ticking! Andrea and Alex explore the strange world of Halloween III: Season of the Witch, uncovering tricks and treats in the history of holiday, Celtic rituals, and our evolving relationship with our…