Playing with Fear: Monsters, Myths, and Mayhem

Part of the Dark Reflections series
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Throughout history and across cultures, humans have been haunted by a host of terrifying figures, from ghosts, witches, and monsters to mall-invading zombies and evil clowns.  Why, then, do we find it so entertaining to intentionally use these to scare ourselves?  Join Dr. Peter Harle (Art History) for an exploration of Halloween haunted houses, divination games, legend trips, cryptid tourism, monster parades, and other forms of creepy fun.

This presentation will be held virtually via Zoom. Following the lecture, guests will be able to engage in a Q&A with Dr. Harle.

 

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

Oct 28 - Nov 1. Confront your fears and discover the scholarly side of the supernatural through this Halloween event series. Join us for events, both virtual and in-person, that promises to enlighten, entertain, and send shivers down your spine. 

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