Dark Reflections: A Scholarly Series on Horror, Folklore, Death, and the Macabre

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October 27–31, 2025: Delve into the shadows of human imagination and cultural fears with our captivating scholarly series

This thought-provoking event series brings together experts from various fields to explore the fascinating intersections of horror, folklore, death, and the macabre in literature, media, and society.

"Dark Reflections" offers a unique blend of academic insight and thrilling exploration into the darker corners of human culture and imagination. 

 

Past Events

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The Psychology of Paranormal Phenomena

Why do we believe in ghosts, fortune tellers, or Bigfoot? This Halloween, join CLA to explore the science behind our most haunting supernatural beliefs.

View the recording of The Psychology of Paranormal Phenomena

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Women & Witchcraft: The Figure of the Witch in History, Literature, and Pop Culture
Why do witches still cast a spell on us? Explore their evolution from myth to modern pop culture in this captivating Halloween season webinar. 
View the recording of Women & Witchcraft
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Scandinavian Gothic: A Century of Nordic Horror Cinema

Discover the dark side of Scandinavia and explore how Nordic horror films reveal the region’s hidden fears beneath its polished, utopian image.

View the recording of Scandinavian Gothic

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Hitchcock & Horror: Secrets, Shadows, and the Art of Suspense

Step into Hitchcock’s world of suspense and terror this Halloween, where every shadow hides a story and every scream echoes his genius.

View the recording of Hitchcock & Horror

Dark Reflections Recordings

Visit the GoldMind website to view previous Dark Reflections webinars.