The Know Fear Cast

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  • Summary

  • An in-depth dissection of the horror genre and all of the things that scare us.
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Episodes
  • Merry Ghostmast (Rerun)
    Dec 10 2024

    We are taking a short hiatus for the holidays. Please enjoy this Christmas-y episode from Season 3 in which Mel and Lisa talk about several stories told around Christmas-time: "The Ash Tree" and "Lost Hearts" by M.R. James and "A Strange Christmas Game" by Charlotte Riddell.

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    57 mins
  • Thanksgiving
    Nov 26 2024

    In honor of the American holiday, Matt and Lisa discuss Eli Roth's 2023 film Thanksgiving.

    We’re @knowfearcast on X and Instagram, and we have a Facebook page. Our email is knowfearcast@gmail.com. If you love what we are doing, consider supporting us on Patreon. We also have merchandise available at our website knowfearcast.com. Or simply rate and review us, which is entirely free and helps other listeners find us.

    Theme Music by Nicholas Gasparini.
    Mixed and edited by Matt.

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    59 mins
  • Interview with Emily C. Hughes
    Oct 29 2024

    For this episode we interview Emily C. Hughes, author of Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You’re Too Scared to Watch

    Emily C. Hughes, former editor of "Unbound Worlds" and TorNightfire.com, has been a name in the horror literature space for nearly a decade and emerges now with her first book, Horror For Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You’re Too Scared to Watch, out now with Quirk Books. With her funny, insightful voice, Hughes walks curious but cowardly readers through the plots and iconic scenes of 25 influential horror movies, ensuring they’ll get the references without having to sit through the scares. This is the first installment in the Outsider’s Guide series, which offers entertaining and accessible crash courses in major pop culture moments for folks who never want to be left out of the cultural conversation.

    We’re @knowfearcast on X and Instagram, and we have a Facebook page. Our email is knowfearcast@gmail.com. If you love what we are doing, consider supporting us on Patreon. We also have merchandise available at our website knowfearcast.com. Or simply rate and review us, which is entirely free and helps other listeners find us.

    Theme Music by Nicholas Gasparini.
    Mixed and edited by Matt.

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    33 mins

Featured Article: The Best Horror Podcasts to Binge Listen for a Scare

The horror genre is changing. Not long ago, the best horror stories were primarily found in books and long-form audio. But now, with the huge spike in podcast popularity, great horror is no longer the exclusive territory of novels. With series such as Lore and PseudoPod, fans of the spooky genre can find the scariest, most terrifying tales in podcast format. It doesn’t have to be Halloween for you to hit play on frightening horror fiction. If you’ve been looking for your next favourite chilling listen, look no further. Here are the best horror podcasts to add to your library if you dare. And you might want to leave your nightlight on!

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