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In A Dark Impression, professors Vince and Dave provide context for the social and psychological factors that go into making horror films. Each season uses a different lens through which to analyze the medium.Now with even more new artwork!
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Monsters

Monsters

2024-03-1527:42

Vince and Dave discuss the impact of horror movie monsters, from early silent films and practical effects, through CGI and to the modern blend of CGI and practical effects.
Soundtracks

Soundtracks

2024-03-0827:47

Dave and Vince talk favorite soundtracks (and sounds).
Season 3 Introduction

Season 3 Introduction

2023-11-1729:38

Vince and Dave discuss what's coming up in this season of A Dark Impression.
Vince and Dave discuss actors they would love to see in horror movies. Now including even more zombie Lassie.
Horror in Spaaaaace

Horror in Spaaaaace

2023-07-1437:02

Dave and Vince discuss the merits of Alien (1979) and Event Horizon (1997).
Vince and Dave discuss John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy. The films include The Thing (1982), Prince of Darkness (1987), and In the Mouth of Madness (1994).
Barbarian

Barbarian

2022-11-3030:25

Vince and Dave discuss the wonderfully horrific Barbarian (2022), paying particular attention to the horrors of motherhood, modern horror, and rogue hairs... Spoilers ahead!
The Ring... Live!

The Ring... Live!

2022-10-3115:58

Welcome to the first full live recorded episode of Season 2. In this one, Vince and Dave present The Ring to their students with a discussion of memes and legacy (both, conveniently enough, themes found within the film). Also, Happy Halloween!
Join Vince and Dave as they recap season 1 and discuss what's going on with season 2. This is a great start for those just joining!
Dave and Vince discuss films they'd like remade and the magic of Tom Holland.
Zombies

Zombies

2022-04-2931:47

Vince and Dave discuss the brains behind the films Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Train to Busan (2016). We will be taking a brief hiatus to recuperate after a busy term, but we WILL return in July.
Vince and Dave discuss the importance of goats in horror film, and also their not top 5 favorite demon movies.
Vampires

Vampires

2022-03-2536:39

Vince and Dave are joined by their colleague Deb to discuss a Nosferatu (1922) and Let the Right One In (2008). Topics include the role of the other in creating horror, the fear of blood and the unknown, and our wishes of a Jim Carrey remake of Nosferatu.
Dave and Vince discuss their (not) top 5 favorite monsters. See if your favorites are on our list!
Toys

Toys

2022-02-2532:20

Vince and Dave discuss the wonderful world of haunted toys by breaking down Child's Play (1988) and Annabelle: Creation (2017).
Vince and Dave give a quick talk of some of their favorite "weird" horror films -- horror that defies the genre, is atypical, or just batty.
Curses

Curses

2022-01-2834:36

Dave and Vince dive into discussing curse movies by examining Poltergeist (1982) and The Ring (2002).
Dave and Vince discuss their (not) top 5 horror comedies.
Holiday Horror

Holiday Horror

2021-12-1730:05

Fluffy snow on the ground, festive lights decorating homes, and bloodthirsty killers prowling in the dark. It's the holidays! Dave and Vince dive into the classic Christmas horror film: Gremlins (1984). Happy holidays everyone!
Interested in watching horror film but don't know where to start? Vince and Dave have your back with the first installment of Quick Impressions.
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