Monsters are Good For Us: Grief & Mourning Through Horror | Miniside w/ Maegan

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In this minisode, join Maegan (our resident psychology babe) as she walks us through grief and mourning in and through horror films. Horror films have been increasingly gaining popularity over the years, and while these films are often viewed as an exciting way to indulge in fear, many horror films also explore themes related to discussing social commentary. Through the exploration of these themes, horror films provide us with an opportunity to examine and process topics like grief and mourning. The psychology of grief and mourning in horror films can provide us with an insight into how these emotions are experienced by characters in the film. Through the exploration of these themes, horror films can help us to better understand the psychology behind these experiences, and how it affects our own lives.

The Clever Ghouls podcast, hosted by Maegan and Blair, is a show dedicated to watching, analyzing, and discussing the movies that make us think about them long after we’ve left the theater or turned off the TV. We bring quick wit and unique perspectives from backgrounds like art history, cinematography, psychology, analysis, public education, mysticism, mythos, and more to create a curated, inclusive conversation around the spooky movies we love. Tune in on your favorite podcast hosting platform to listen along, join the conversation, and chime in with your own observations!
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