Welcome to the introductory episode of Tales of Terror, a 9 episode podcast series on the cultural backgrounds of horror, hosted by Emma McCrummen.

Tales of Terror Intro Episode

In the first installment of Tales of Terror, we will discuss the possible origins of the vampire and it's differing cultural backgrounds. And in a fun segment, Emma will teach you how to properly get rid of a vampire.

Content Sources:
Beresford, Matthew. From Demons to Dracula: The Creation of the Modern Vampire Myth. London: Reaktion, 2008. Print.

Dunn-Mascetti, Manuela. Vampire: The Complete Guide to the World of the Undead. New York: Viking Studio, 1992. Print.

Jenkins, Mark. Vampire Forensics: Uncovering the Origins of an Enduring Legend. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic, 2010. Print.

Tales of Terror: Fang-tastic Origins

Welcome to the second installment of Tales of Terror, a 9 episode series about Vampires, Werewolves, and Zombies, hosted by Emma McCrummen. In todays episode, we discuss the cultural changes the vampire experiences when the story is spread around 19th century England. 

Tales of Terror Episode 2

In todays episode, we finish with vampires by discussing the new media vampire of the 20th and 21st century! And yes...this includes Twilight.

Tales of Terror Double Feature Pt. 1: Vampire Finale

In today's episode we discuss the association between wolves and divinity throughout multiple cultures and mythologies, and how this developed the idea behind our modern werewolf.

Tales of Terror Episode 4

In this episode we discuss how the wolf went from a sacred animal to condemned beast, when Christianity took over medieval Europe. We also tell some of the most famous werewolf related cases from France, including Le Bête du Gèvudan!

Tales of Terror Episode 5

In this episode we talk about the werewolves lack luster attempt in gothic literature, but it's domination of 20th century media. We discuss movies like An American Werewolf in London, The Wolf-Man, and television shows like Teen Wolf.

Tales of Terror Episode 6

In this episode, we talk about the Haitian origin of the zombie through the religion of Vodou. We discuss how a zombie is made and the metaphoric nature behind this creature!

Tales of Terror: Episode 7

In todays episode, we talk about the zombies move into white American media. We discuss it's transformation from sad mindless servant to violent man-eating media sensation!

Tales of Terror: Episode 8

In the finale of Tales of Terror, we have a little fun!