Tackling all things horror with a slash of analysis and research, horror journalists and occasional academics Andrea Subissati and Alexandra West are your hosts for brain plumping discussions. Produced independently in Toronto Ontario The Faculty of Horror is your best source for classic and contemporary horror film discussions that will haunt the libraries of your mind.
Latest episodes
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Episode 155. War Games: Dog Soldiers (2002)
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…
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Episode 154. Road Rage: Duel (1971) and Maximum Overdrive (1986)
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 wh…
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Episode 153. Open Wounds: In My Skin (2002)
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 fan…
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Episode 152. Dangerous Minds: The Cell (2000)
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…
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Episode 151. Weird Science: Re-Animator (1985)
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 adapt…
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Episode 150. Private Lives: Paranormal Activity (2007)
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 douc…
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Episode 149. Bloodlust: The Last House on the Left (1972)
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 inv…
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Episode 148. In Heaven: Eraserhead (1977)
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…
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Episode 147. The Fackening: 2025 Year in Review
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…
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Episode 146. Slayride: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
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 importanc…
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Episode 145. In Memoriam: The Others (2001)
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 everythin…
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Episode 144. Made for TV: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
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…
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Episode 143. Rage: Apt Pupil (1998) and We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
In this episode Andrea and Alex delve into the dark side of masculinity with the film adaptations of Apt Pupil and We Need to Talk About Kevin to explore the manosphere, motherhood…
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Episode 142. Teen Dreams: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
Buckle up and keep your eyes on the road because we’re chatting about the teen slasher thriller I Know What You Did Last Summer. From morality and justice to small town trappings,…
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Episode 141. Blood Relations: The Hills Have Eyes (1977 & 2006)
Pack your car and mind the detours because we’re kicking off summer with an episode on The Hills Have Eyes. From familial tensions to political warfare in the original and the rema…
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Episode 140. Pump It Up: The Substance (2024) Live from Salem Horror Fest
Join Andrea and Alex live from Salem Horror Fest for feats of strength (!) and a discussion of the horrors of beauty standards, the weight of celebrity culture, and the algorithms…
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Episode 139. Labour Pains: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)
Spring has sprung so it’s time to get into the greenhouse! In this episode, Alex and Andrea investigate the differences between mother and caretaker, the privilege of home upkeep,…
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Episode 138. School of Thought: Detention (2019)
Log on to this episode where we go deep with the film adaptation of the cult video game Detention. From totalitarianism in Taiwan and beyond, the ghosts of our past often have dire…
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Episode 137. One of Us: Freaks (1932)
Join us as we delve into the lineage and legacy of Tod Browning’s pre-code horror classic. From the morality police to representation of disability to community building through mu…
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Episode 136. Curse of Fack: 2024 Year in Review
Andrea and Alex run down their favourite horror films from 2024, share what they’re looking forward to this year and go head-to-head in trivia for Fack supremacy. Join our Patreon…