Fire is one of the most powerful and dangerous forces on this planet. Humankind has learned how to harness it to power our cities and protect our people, but we can’t really ever control it. 

In this episode, we’re exploring the horror of what happens when we lose control and that power is unleashed.

In this episode, I discuss:
• The coal fire in Centralia, Pennsylvania
• The Challenger Explosion
• The Chernobyl disaster
• Godzilla (1954)
• Silent Hill
• The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
• HBO’s Chernobyl

Meltdown

Can horror be considered art? Is art dangerous? Should filmmakers have boundaries? In today’s Women in Horror Month episode, I’m joined by two female horror fans and artists for a discussion about art in horror and what it means to us.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:
• How long we’ve been making art
• Why horror in art is valuable
• Our favorite artful horror films
• Themes in Velvet Buzzsaw
• Our favorite dark pieces of art
• Horror artists to keep an eye on

WIHM | Art in Horror

I recently binged the Root of Evil podcast and WACO on Netflix and they’ve got me thinking about the popularity of true crime. Why do these stories continue to be relevant decades after their occurrence? Why can’t we look away from these stories?

Let’s dig in and discuss some of the most famous true crime tragedies in American history.

IN THIS EPISODE, I DISCUSS:
• Growing up with true crime
• Root of Evil podcast and the Black Dahlia murder
• WACO on Netflix and the Oklahoma City Bombing
• The People’s Temple at Jonestown and The Sacrament
• Los Feliz murder mansion
• Nightcrawler

Let's Talk True Crime

Motherhood is both a painful and beautiful part of womanhood. Horror has proven to be an excellent genre to explore the intricacies of this complex human experience.

IN THIS EPISODE, I DISCUSS:
• Inside (2007)
• The Orphanage
• The trauma of pregnancy and child loss
• The strength to overcome tragedy

Read the original blog that extensively covers Inside, and inspired this episode. It’s the most personal blog I’ve written to date, and has been one of the most popular pieces of content I’ve shared. https://chiaroscurohorror.com/blog/inside

Motherhood

Light & Shadow is a monthly podcast that explores the complex themes presented in the horror genre.

Much like the campfire stories of old, horror takes us into the dark corners of the world. It challenges us to face reality and confront our fears. It shows us what lives in the shadows so we can learn how to appreciate the light. So come, gather round the fire. Together, we’ll explore what horror has to offer and venture off the beaten path. Let’s sit together and share another dark tale…

Light & Shadow: A Horror Podcast