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Backrooms and the Rise of Liminal Horror

Join the Horror Prof for a recorded lecture on the exploration of what is it about an empty hallway, an abandoned mall, or a room that feels strangely familiar that makes us so uneasy? In recent years, liminal horror has emerged as one of the most fascinating trends in horror culture. In this live lecture, we'll explore the rise of liminal horror and examine why transitional, in-between spaces have become so culturally powerful. Drawing from horror studies, psychology, media analysis, and contemporary culture, we'll discuss how liminal spaces evoke nostalgia, uncertainty, isolation, and existential dread. We'll analyze The Backrooms alongside other examples of liminal horror to understand why these seemingly ordinary spaces feel so deeply unsettling. Purchase Includes: *Lifetime access to recording *Lifetime access to discussion board *Reflection Questions *Recommended Movies

CourseBy Kathy Simon

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Obsession: Unpacking the Politics of Desire and Control

Join The Horror Prof for recorded lecture of an in-depth exploration of *Obsession*, one of the most talked-about horror films of 2026. Together, we'll move beyond jump scares and plot twists to examine the film's deeper social, political, and cultural themes. In this lecture, we will analyze how *Obsession* engages questions of gender, power, desire, identity, and contemporary social anxieties. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussion, ask questions, and share their own interpretations of the film in the discussion board. Whether you're a horror fan, student, scholar, or simply curious about the deeper meanings hidden within scary movies, this event offers a chance to experience horror as a lens for understanding society. Purchase Includes: *Lifetime access to recording *Lifetime access to discussion board *Reflection Questions *Recommended Movies

CourseBy Kathy Simon

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Psychology of Fear: Why We Love Horror

Join the Horror Prof for a recorded lecture exploring why people voluntarily seek out frightening experiences? We will explore the psychology, sociology, and cultural significance of fear and horror. You will examine why horror captivates audiences, how fear functions in everyday life, and what our fascination with monsters, suspense, and terror reveals about the human experience. Purchase Includes: *Lifetime access to recording *Lifetime access to discussion board *Reflection Questions *Recommended Movies

CourseBy Kathy Simon

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Race and Horror: From Stereotypes to Social Commentary

Join the Horror Prof for a recorded lecture exploring how horror has long served as a reflection of society's deepest fears, and race has played a significant role in shaping the stories the genre tells. From early films that relied on harmful stereotypes and portrayed marginalized groups as the "other" to contemporary works that challenge prejudice and examine systemic inequality, horror offers a unique lens through which to explore changing cultural attitudes. This course traces the evolution of race in horror, examining how representation has shifted over time and how filmmakers have used fear to comment on identity, power, history, and social justice. Purchase Includes: *Lifetime access to recording *Lifetime access to discussion board *Reflection Questions *Recommended Movies

CourseBy Kathy Simon

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Social History of Horror: Fear Through the Decades

Join the Horror Prof for a recorded lecture on the exploration of how every era creates the horror it needs. This lecture traces the evolution of horror across decades, exploring how changing social, political, and cultural anxieties have shaped the monsters, stories, and themes that define each period. From classic gothic influences to contemporary psychological and social horror, participants will discover what horror reveals about the times in which it is created. Purchase Includes: *Lifetime access to recording *Lifetime access to discussion board *Reflection Questions *Recommended Movies

CourseBy Kathy Simon

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