This week on Be Afraid, we take a look at cosmic horror, exploring the monsters we make in our quest to control that which is uncontrollable. Could it be that a world exists that has nothing to do with human cares or concerns? If so, how might we respond?
Joining us this week:
Damien LeVeck is a filmmaker best known for writing and directing The Cleansing Hour, which is one of Shudder’s all-time most popular movies. His next project is a holiday-themed monster movie called A Creature Was Stirring. Pre-order the movie here and check out the rest of Damien’s work at https://skubalonentertainment.com.
Madison Pierce is associate professor of New Testament at Western Theological Seminary and the cohost of The Two Cities podcast. She is also a horror aficionado and happens to be a pretty big fan of all things Mike Flanagan.
Sarey Martin Concepción is a filmmaker and cofounder of TidyCo Creative. Her next film is currently in post-production. It’s a sci-fi horror short called The Winemaker.
David Taylor is associate professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Mac Brandt is an LA-based actor who has appeared in series as wide-ranging as Arrested Development, The Thing About Pam, and Lovecraft Country. More recently, he made an appearance in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie.
“Be Afraid” is a production of Christianity Today, Fuller Seminary, and Uncommon Voices Collective
Executive Producer: Erik Petrik
Producer, Writer, and Editor: Kutter Callaway
Producer, Editor, Graphic Design: Stephen Scheidler
Producer: TJ Hester
Music: Jeremy Hunt and Qoholeth
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