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What is behind our love of horror films and the psychology of fear?

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on October 28, 2021 · Experts in fear, both on and off-screen, weigh in on the reasons why filmgoers flock to slasher, spooky, and suspenseful movies.

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Houston Matters

The Bigger Picture: What Scares Us (Or Doesn’t) About ‘Eli’ And Why We Love Horror

Joshua Zinn

Posted on October 31, 2019 · Houston Matters takes on horror with the new Netflix film Eli and looks at why we enjoy being scared for entertainment.

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Houston Matters

Writer Joe R. Lansdale: ‘Horror and Humor are Opposite Sides of the Same Coin’

Joshua Zinn

Posted on October 31, 2018 · The Texas-based author of Bubba Ho-Tep and the Hap and Leonard series discusses changing notions of horror and what it’s like to have his work adapted for the screen.

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Girl Gets 25 Years In Mental Hospital In Slender Man Case

SCOTT BAUER, AP

Posted on December 22, 2017 · Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser, two schoolgirls, held down and stabbed a 12-year-old classmate, Payton Leutner, inspired by an online horror meme

Tags Anissa Weier Horror Morgan Geyser Payton Leutner Slender Man Wisconsin

Theatre & Film

7 Classical Creatures And Creeps

Joshua Zinn

Posted on September 5, 2015 · A tribute to writer and director Wes Craven, featuring music about monsters, spirits, and other sinister characters.

Tags classical music folklore Horror Supernatural Wes Craven

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2280: Onoda and Yokoi

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on August 2, 2022 · Episode: 2280 In which Hiroo Onoda and Shoichi Yokoi cannot figure out that the war has ended. Today, the strange tales of Onoda and Yokoi.

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Houston Matters

Plans to raise part of I-10, and Houston’s stress level (July 29, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 29, 2022 · On Friday's show: We learn why some residents are concerned about plans to raise a portion of I-10. Then, we discuss why Houston might be more stressed than other cities, according to a new survey. And we reflect on the film A League of Their Own on its 30th anniversary with the actress who played Marla Hooch.

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Houston Matters

The Bigger Picture: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and the draw of MCU storytelling

Joshua Zinn

Posted on July 28, 2022 · Houston Matters explores what keeps audiences invested in franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Tags Brendan Stephens film Kevin Ranson Marvel Marvel Cinematic Universe MCU movies storytelling The Bigger Picture Thor

Town Square

A closer look at Uvalde school shooting ‘systemic failures’, and what’s being done to help families heal

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on July 18, 2022 · With the recent release of the Texas House committee investigation of the Robb Elementary School shooting and with Uvalde County commissioners' approval of a $5 million contract to assist victims, experts discuss what we can learn in order to protect our kids in the future.

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