She Wore Black

E93: Grady Hendrix on Vintage Gothic Romance

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Sep 14, 2023
Grady Hendrix, author of vintage horror novels from the 1970s and 80s, discusses vintage gothic romances and their intersection with horror. Topics include the influence of television shows like Buffy and The X-Files on the perception of horror, the similarities between gothic romances and fairy tales, the relationship between the genre and women's rights, and the shift in the portrayal of sex in post-WWII literature. The speakers also explore the taboo themes of incest in forbidden gothic romance novels and discuss the value of collaborative writing.
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