Light & Shadow: A Horror Podcast

In this Religion in Horror episode, I’m exploring the complicated intersections of faith, reason, and devotion in the 1973 classic, The Wicker Man. I’ll also dive into the history and symbolism of May Day celebrations and examine how The Wicker Man helped define and popularize the folk horror subgenre.
Listen:
Religion in Horror: Midsommar
Read:
ROBIN HARDY ON 'THE WICKER MAN' (1973)

In this episode, I’m joined by friend of the show Randy to discuss the groundbreaking and confounding series, Twin Peaks. We’re chatting about why we love it, it’s impact on the media landscape, and much more.
Read:
But Who Is the Dreamer? Twin Peaks: The Return
Watch:
Twin Peaks Full Series Recap
Listen:
Straight Chilling Horror Review

In 1946, a masked "Phantom Killer" murdered five people in Texarkana. The mystery and lack of resolution turned the case into local legend, and it later inspired the 1976 film, The Town That Dreaded Sundown.
In this episode, I'm discussing my recent visit to Texarkana for the 50th anniversary screening of the proto-slasher directed by Arkansas filmmaker Charles B. Pierce.
I'm also chatting about the local controversy, the 2014 version, and the legacy that has endured in Texarkana since 1946.

Listen:
The Moonlight Murders: Texarkana’s Phantom Killer
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Cinematographer James W. Roberson talks about his work on "The Town That Dreaded Sundown" (1976)

I’m joined by friend of the show Sunny to discuss church culture, family conflict, and secret lives in The Clovehitch Killer.

We’re also chatting about Dennis Rader, the BTK killer, and why we’re drawn to true crime stories.
Listen:
Light & Shadow: True Crime
Watch:
BTK: Confession Of A Serial Killer
Read:
Morbidly Curious by Coltan Scrivner, PhD

In this Women in Horror Month episode, I’m joined by first-time guest Caitlin to discuss the terror of misadventure and the fantastic ensemble female cast in The Descent.
We’re also chatting about the Missing 411 phenomenon and our own experience with caves.
Listen:
Plug It Up Podcast
Watch:
Missing 411 Cases and the Cave Systems
Kenny Veach and the M Cave