Show notes
Spin-off! We talk Nosferatu (2024), and discuss comparisons with Nosferatu (1922) and Dracula, gothic horror, repression, and taboo, vampire variety through the eras, and mental illness and the supernatural. Also: As many tangents as you'd expect, incl misunderstanding Lily-Rose Depp's name.Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of antiziganism, mental illness and related stigma, necrophilia, patriarchal violence against women, and sexual assault.Questions, queries, or just to say hi!E-mail: [email protected] and Links: IWAA S1All our online stuff!Podcast: It Was an Animal AttackTwitter: @animattackpodInstagram: @animalattackpodTiktok: @animalattackpodYouTube: @animalattackpod-(00:05) - Introduction(02:00) - Nosferatu (2024) preamble and viewing experience(06:00) - It's all about atmosphere(07:35) - Nosferatu (2024) vs Nosferatu (1922) vs Bram Stoker's Dracula(12:45) - Nosferatu and The VVitch (2015): repression and social taboo(15:50) - Ellen + Lily-Rose Depp + Cassandra of myth(19:45) - Thomas + Nic Hoult in papa's orchard(21:03) - HERR KNOCK DIVERSION + the Renfield figure(25:56) - Count Orlok, transformation, and the cost of immortality(32:28) - Friedrich, politeness, and the consistency of rich white men(34:47) - Anna and perfect womanhood(37:46) - Prof von Franz: the impetus of understanding(42:53) - The Romani community hunting vampires and radiating aura(46:22) - Parallels between the ending and Midnight Mass (2021)(50:56) - Final thoughts
