The world is scary, albeit horrifying. Humanities help us to navigate the otherworldly, the supernatural, the horrific, tragic, and uncanny experiences of the past, present, and future from a distance. Research suggests that the consumption of horror stimulates the body and mind, causing feelings of fear and anxiety as well as adrenaline and excitement. So, why not horror? Horror intersects race, ethnicity, gender, and culture while shifting definitions of citizenship, belonging, and identity. Horror in the Humanities contributes to the ongoing interdisciplinary approaches that examine the modes of horror and gothic in literature, popular culture, psychology, and performance.
The series includes a horror flash fiction workshop by Vanelis Rivera, presentations on the musical and historical context of Candyman by Dr. Nick Bratcher, a student-led panel from Dr. Harris’s ENGL 4037 diving into the Shakespearean tragedies, an examination into the adolescent identity using Coraline by Mrs. Tabitha McBride, and a horror movie viewing and panel on Halloween!
Students will have the opportunity to enter the flash fiction contest and the costume contest to win prizes!
We look forward to seeing you on October 3rd, October 10th, 18th, 24th, and 31st!