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Episode: Road To Nowhere: Episode 2 - The Swingin’ ‘60s & Horror Nihilism
Description: This episode covers the cultural context from which The Last House On The Left emerged. Taking a step back from the creative process of the film, we explore the national fears and broken dreams that inspired it. We will also begin to break down a discussion about post-modernism in horror. Using Dr. Isabel Pinedo’s article “Recreational Terror: Postmodern Elements of the Contemporary Horror Film,” we look at how Craven’s film signified a permanent change for the genre.Wanna connect with the show?RC: @rcjarascriptsLINKSDr. Pinedo’s article is lamentably...