Something's in the water on this episode: Matthew and Stacey are joined by Dr. Quinn Javers to talk about the original 1954 "Godzilla"! Join us for this fun conversation where we get continually enlightened by Quinn's insight, as we chat about the environmental threat that is Godzilla, the geography of Japan onscreen, and the aesthetics of modernity.
Film: "Godzilla" (1954)
Intro Music: “The Army of You” (Library of Congress Free Music Archive)
Outro Music: “Late Night Indigo” (written and performed by Stacey Baran)
"Fear of the Dark" is a film podcast about race and horror, hosted by Matthew Vernon and Stacey Baran. Episode edited by Matthew Vernon. Mixdown and mastering by Stacey Baran.
Follow us on Instagram @fearofthedarkpod!
11 Sept 2026
Signs (2002) + 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
What's that? In the sky? Quick, put on your aluminum foil headgear and hazmat suits! Join Matthew and Stacey on this episode as they discuss "Signs" and "10 Cloverfield Lane," two sci-fi flicks that are (kind-of, sort-of) about alien invasions. We chat about belief and skepticism, broadcasting, and what other kinds of threats are portended by extraterrestrial invasion...
Films: "Signs" (2002) and "10 Cloverfield Lane" (2016)
Intro Music: “The Army of You” (Library of Congress Free Music Archive)
Outro Music: “Late Night Indigo” (written and performed by Stacey Baran)
Fear of the Dark is a film podcast about race and horror, hosted by Matthew Vernon and Stacey Baran. Episode edited and mastered by Stacey Baran.
Follow us on Instagram @fearofthedarkpod!
28 Aug 2026
Evil Dead Burn (2026)
What does Evil Dead look like in the 21st century? Join Stacey and Matthew for this episode on the 2026 "Evil Dead Burn," following "Evil Dead Rise" (2023) and "Evil Dead" (2013). We chat about audience reactions in the theater, the spectacle of violence in the franchise, and Sam Raimi's legacy--and path forward--in modern horror today.
Film: "Evil Dead Burn" (2026) Intro Music: “The Army of You” (Library of Congress Free Music Archive) Outro Music: “Late Night Indigo” (written and performed by Stacey Baran)
Fear of the Dark is a film podcast about race and horror, hosted by Matthew Vernon and Stacey Baran. Episode edited by Matthew Vernon. Mixdown and mastering by Stacey Baran.
Follow us on Instagram @fearofthedarkpod!
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