Episode 8: The Nation State + Horror

May and Clinton discuss theme of nationalism through 3 different horror films, exploring how the metaphors are relayed through script, setting, dialogue, and, plot. Starting with Red State in America, they look at the lens of nationalism through South Korea and Iran as well. How do different filmmakers explore xenophobia with horror tropes and what messages can we take away from these films? It is important to listen and analyze the differences between a nationalistic message and a critique of the nation-state itself. In this episode, May and Clinton discuss these aspects as well as Red State, The Wailing, and Under the Shadow. The episode is currently streaming on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic.