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FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE SHADOW OVER LOVECRAFT: INTERROGATING H.P. LOVECRAFT’S RACISM
With guest speakers Matt Ruff (author, Lovecraft Country), Victor LaValle (author, The Ballad of Black Tom), Ruthanna Emrys (author, The Innsmouth Legacy series) and longtime Lovecraft scholar Peter H. Cannon, moderated by author, lawyer and Miskatonic Board member Rodney Perkins. Note: This class goes live at http://vimeo.com/ondemand/shadowoverlovecraft at 12:00 Noon on Thursday Aug 20th, 2020. […]
August 20, 2020
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE SHADOW OVER LOVECRAFT: INTERROGATING H.P. LOVECRAFT’S RACISM
With guest speakers Matt Ruff (author, Lovecraft Country), Victor LaValle (author, The Ballad of Black Tom), Ruthanna Emrys (author, The Innsmouth Legacy series) and longtime Lovecraft scholar Peter H. Cannon, moderated by author, lawyer and Miskatonic Board member Rodney Perkins. Note: This class goes live at http://vimeo.com/ondemand/shadowoverlovecraft at 12:00 Noon on Thursday Aug 20th, 2020. […]
August 20, 2020
MISKATONIC ANNOUNCES DR. SHELAGH ROWAN-LEGG AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ‘HORROR NOIRE’ WRITER/PRODUCER ASHLEE BLACKWELL JOINS BOARD
The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, and to mark a new chapter, founder and House of Psychotic Women author Kier-La Janisse is stepping down from the role of Executive Director to welcome film scholar, FrightFest programmer and ScreenAnarchy Contributing Editor Dr. Shelagh Rowan-Legg to take her place at the […]
August 19, 2020
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MISKATONIC ANNOUNCES DR. SHELAGH ROWAN-LEGG AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ‘HORROR NOIRE’ WRITER/PRODUCER ASHLEE BLACKWELL JOINS BOARD
The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, and to mark a new chapter, founder and House of Psychotic Women author Kier-La Janisse is stepping down from the role of Executive Director to welcome film scholar, FrightFest programmer and ScreenAnarchy Contributing Editor Dr. Shelagh Rowan-Legg to take her place at the […]
August 19, 2020
From the Archives: PETE WALKER in Conversation
Miskatonic is proud to present an evening in conversation with the great British horror and sexploitation director Pete Walker, moderated by Bret Berg of The American Genre Film Archive. This class took place on Thursday May 9, 2019 in the main lecture hall at our Los Angeles host venue, the Philosophical Research Society. This archival […]
July 16, 2020
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From the Archives: PETE WALKER in Conversation
Miskatonic is proud to present an evening in conversation with the great British horror and sexploitation director Pete Walker, moderated by Bret Berg of The American Genre Film Archive. This class took place on Thursday May 9, 2019 in the main lecture hall at our Los Angeles host venue, the Philosophical Research Society. This archival […]
July 16, 2020
From the Archives: LIVE FROM MISKATONIC: PENNY SLINGER IN CONVERSATION
The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies presents a conversation with British surrealist filmmaker, collage artist, sculptor and performer Penny Slinger, moderated by filmmaker and Miskatonic NYC Co-Director Jacqueline Castel. This class originally took place on December 12, 2019 in the Manly P. Hall Library at our Los Angeles host venue, the Philosophical Research Society. Note: […]
June 25, 2020
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From the Archives: LIVE FROM MISKATONIC: PENNY SLINGER IN CONVERSATION
The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies presents a conversation with British surrealist filmmaker, collage artist, sculptor and performer Penny Slinger, moderated by filmmaker and Miskatonic NYC Co-Director Jacqueline Castel. This class originally took place on December 12, 2019 in the Manly P. Hall Library at our Los Angeles host venue, the Philosophical Research Society. Note: […]
June 25, 2020
The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies Launches Archival Classes Online Throughout Summer, Welcomes New L.A. Branch Co-Directors:
Filmmaker Graham Skipper & Film Historian Amy Searles
The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies is the world’s longest-running educational organization dedicated to classes in horror history, theory and production, and currently has branches in L.A., New York, and London. While we take this time to prepare the Fall 2020 semester amidst the current lockdown regulations Miskatonic will be launching archival videos of classes […]
June 25, 2020
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The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies Launches Archival Classes Online Throughout Summer, Welcomes New L.A. Branch Co-Directors:
Filmmaker Graham Skipper & Film Historian Amy Searles
The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies is the world’s longest-running educational organization dedicated to classes in horror history, theory and production, and currently has branches in L.A., New York, and London. While we take this time to prepare the Fall 2020 semester amidst the current lockdown regulations Miskatonic will be launching archival videos of classes […]
June 25, 2020
Miskatonic NYC Announces Spring 2020 Lineup of Talks
The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies celebrates its 10th anniversary of offering classes in horror history, theory and production this spring, with an electrifying slate of illustrated lectures by some of the genre’s most renowned scholars, filmmakers and luminaries. We are proud to announce the Spring 2020 lineup for our New York branch. First up […]
January 18, 2020
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Miskatonic NYC Announces Spring 2020 Lineup of Talks
The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies celebrates its 10th anniversary of offering classes in horror history, theory and production this spring, with an electrifying slate of illustrated lectures by some of the genre’s most renowned scholars, filmmakers and luminaries. We are proud to announce the Spring 2020 lineup for our New York branch. First up […]
January 18, 2020
MISKATONIC LONDON ANNOUNCES ITS SPRING 2020 LINEUP OF TALKS
The world’s longest-running horror-centric educational organization – with branches in London, New York and Los Angeles – is pleased to announce its spring lineup of monthly classes in horror history, theory and production. Miskatonic talks bring academia into a casual environment, with illustrated excursions into horror’s dark corners led by some of the genre’s most […]
December 18, 2019
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MISKATONIC LONDON ANNOUNCES ITS SPRING 2020 LINEUP OF TALKS
The world’s longest-running horror-centric educational organization – with branches in London, New York and Los Angeles – is pleased to announce its spring lineup of monthly classes in horror history, theory and production. Miskatonic talks bring academia into a casual environment, with illustrated excursions into horror’s dark corners led by some of the genre’s most […]
December 18, 2019
Miskatonic Institute LA Announces Spring 2020 Lineup of Talks
The world’s longest-running horror-centric educational organization – with branches in London, New York and Los Angeles – is pleased to announce its spring lineup of monthly classes in horror history, theory and production. Set against the mystical backdrop of Los Feliz’ storied Philosophical Research Society campus, Miskatonic talks are fun and casual illustrated excursions into […]
December 11, 2019
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Miskatonic Institute LA Announces Spring 2020 Lineup of Talks
The world’s longest-running horror-centric educational organization – with branches in London, New York and Los Angeles – is pleased to announce its spring lineup of monthly classes in horror history, theory and production. Set against the mystical backdrop of Los Feliz’ storied Philosophical Research Society campus, Miskatonic talks are fun and casual illustrated excursions into […]
December 11, 2019
VIDEO: Penny Slinger in Conversation
The Miskatonic Institute is pleased to welcome filmmaker, collage artist, sculptor and performer Penny Slinger to our LA branch for an exclusive, in-depth conversation about her dark surrealist work in multiple mediums on Thursday Dec 12, 2019, moderated by filmmaker and Miskatonic NYC co-director Jacqueline Castel, who edited this teaser video for the event. In […]
December 3, 2019
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VIDEO: Penny Slinger in Conversation
The Miskatonic Institute is pleased to welcome filmmaker, collage artist, sculptor and performer Penny Slinger to our LA branch for an exclusive, in-depth conversation about her dark surrealist work in multiple mediums on Thursday Dec 12, 2019, moderated by filmmaker and Miskatonic NYC co-director Jacqueline Castel, who edited this teaser video for the event. In […]
December 3, 2019
MIXTAPE: DJ Alfonso’s mix for The Morbido Crypt’s Guide to Mexican Fantasy and Horror Cinema
A special pre-lecture mix created by DJ Alfonso of Rendezvous LA for the Miskatonic LA’s event, The Morbido Crypt’s Guide to Mexican Fantasy and Horror Cinema, presented by Morbido Fest’s (Mexico City) head programmer, Abraham Castillo Flores on November 21, 2019. While most of the cues and sound bites on this mix are sourced from […]
November 26, 2019
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MIXTAPE: DJ Alfonso’s mix for The Morbido Crypt’s Guide to Mexican Fantasy and Horror Cinema
A special pre-lecture mix created by DJ Alfonso of Rendezvous LA for the Miskatonic LA’s event, The Morbido Crypt’s Guide to Mexican Fantasy and Horror Cinema, presented by Morbido Fest’s (Mexico City) head programmer, Abraham Castillo Flores on November 21, 2019. While most of the cues and sound bites on this mix are sourced from […]
November 26, 2019