Episode 18: Monster girls of video games
Like the monster girls of mythology, the monster girls of video games combine elements of human and monster, and are designed to be both alluring and terrifying. This duality plays on society’s fears and anxieties about female sexuality, power, and autonomy.
Episode 17: Monster Girls of Greek Mythology
Whatever form they take, monster girls have long embodied society’s fears and fantasies about women, serving as both enthralling and terrifying symbols throughout history.
Episode 16: The Ciguapa
The ciguapa, who lives deep in the forest of the Dominican Republic, symbolises resistance against oppression. She challenges historical narratives… by tearing them apart.
Episode 15: The Island of the Dolls
On Mexico City’s Island of the Dolls, thousands of dolls, haunted by the spirit of a tragic girl, come to life at night. This episode explores the science of creepiness and the societal implications of gendered toy play.
Episode 14: Sarah Whitehead, The Bank Nun
The second season of Paranormal Pajama Party kicks off with the haunting story of Sarah Whitehead, the Bank Nun. An unmarried woman in Regency England, she was doomed to a life of poverty by a sexist system. No wonder her ghost is still mad.
Ghouls just wanna have fun
Paranormal Pajama Party’s second season premieres on 13 May! This season offers a unique blend of spooky storytelling, historical insights, and feminist perspectives. See you soon! 👻
Episode 13: The Tower of London (part 2)
Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII, remains one of history’s most fascinating figures. Her story of a world-changing romance, political intrigue, betrayal, and a tragic end, has preoccupied the public imagination for centuries. Who was the real Anne? And what does her ghost’s popularity say about our culture?
Episode 12: The Tower of London (part 1)
The Tower of London is renowned for its haunted past. Among other ghosts, the spirits of the Countess of Salisbury, Lady Arbella Stuart, and Lady Jane Grey – all victims of tragic fates – are said to roam the grounds.
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.