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Halloween history; Why we’re captivated by horror films

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Three people go trick or treating in costumes.
Eliza Royalty, 4, left, leads her mother Allison, father Sam, and sister Hattie, 1, as they go trick-or-treating on Halloween night, Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, in Springfield, Tenn. Mark Humphrey/AP Photo

We talk about the history of Halloween with author Lisa Morton. Then, artist and filmmaker Kelly Kirshtner joins to take us deeper in the genre of horror films.

Featured in this Episode

  • A wickedly wonderful history of Halloween

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    There’s a story behind everything, including Halloween. We get the history of many popular traditions, including trick or treating, carving pumpkins and donning costumes from Halloween expert Lisa Morton.

  • Beyond the scream: a deeper look at horror movies

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    Horror has been captivating audiences for centuries. From the Gothic novels of the 19th century to the slasher films of the 80s, we break down the genre with Kelly Kirshtner, an associate professor of film from UW-Milwaukee.

Episode Credits

  • Jill Nadeau Host & Executive Producer
  • Lisa Morton Guest
  • Kelly Kirshtner Guest
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Jeff Robbins Technical Director

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