Today we&#39;re joined by the stellar Karla Mallett, Professor of Italian and Mediterranean Studies and Chair of Dept of Middle East Studies at the University of Michigan. We discuss religion&#39;s influence in Japan&#39;s RINGU and Saudi Arabia&#39;s MADAYEN, the American Ring remake, her Religion and Horror class, the Halaloween Film Festival, Muslim Horror in different regions, J-Horror is emo, Djinn possession, Joko Anwar, if horror movies are halal and more!
 
Madayen: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUdlHz69ID4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUdlHz69ID4</a>
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A niece and her auntie explore and discuss kid friendly horror media through the lens of their differing perspectives.  Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support