Episode 11: Beatrice Cenci
Beatrice Cenci, born in 1577 into a noble family, suffered horrific abuse from her father. Unable to obtain justice, Beatrice orchestrated his murder to escape his tyranny. Despite public sympathy, she and her family were executed, but her legacy as a figure of courage and defiance endures in art and literature.
Episode 10: “Coraline” (Part 2)
How’s this for horror? We’re not done with Freud in part 2 of our “Coraline”-themed pj party. 😱 Learn now Coraline’s adventure reflects the Oedipus theory, the significance of gender performance throughout the film, and why horror audiences love a scary maternal figure.
Episode 9: “Coraline” (part one)
Eyes are the windows to the soul. So when we see glowing red eyes, or demon-possessed all-black eyes, or – worst of all – shiny, button eyes – we know something is horribly wrong.
Episode 8: Witches and their familiars
Cats, women, and witchcraft have a complex, intertwined history, from ancient goddesses to modern stereotypes. And that’s not just the toxoplasmosis talking.
Episode 7: The Pontianak
Step into the world of the Pontianak, a fearsome ghost seeking revenge. Discover the cultural significance of this haunting legend and its reflection on patriarchal societies.
Episode 6: The Headless Mule
The legends of the headless mule and the almamula aren’t your run-of-the-mill monster stories – they’re straight out of the patriarchy’s playbook.
Episode 5: Ambrose Bierce’s “The Boarded Window”
In this episode, we’re talking about everything from the 19th-century fear of premature burial, to the lack of autonomy for pioneer wives, to the inadequate representation of women in literature.
Episode 4: The Mare, the Old Hag, and the Succubus
Paranormal Pajama Party explores the old hag, succubus, mare, and dab tsog, linking folklore with sleep paralysis, society, and historical persecutions. Sleep tight, listeners.
Episode 3: Bloody Mary
The chilling legend of Bloody Mary, said to appear in mirrors when summoned, has roots in historical figures and societal fears. Take a look into the mirror with me.
Episode 2: The Rusalka
These female spirits, trapped between life and death, lure men into the depths with their beauty and… tickle them. But in a scary way.
Episode 1: The Vanishing Hitchhiker
In this classic urban legend, a male driver picks up a seemingly innocent passenger, but the journey upends life — and death — as he knows it.