Grab Bag
with Charles Dunbar
The Terror Next Door: Americana and Horror
Why do we seek horror in media- and how does horror intersect with the American experiences?
Drawing from literature such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe to popular TV franchises (Twin Peaks, Supernatural) to even podcasts (Welcome to Night Vale), this talk offers an introduction to the elements of horror and elements of particularly American horror.
About Charles Dunbar
Charles Dunbar has been lecturing on Japanese culture and media for quite a while. Charles is a graduate of Hunter College, where he received his MA in Anthropology and Religion.