

E93: Grady Hendrix on Vintage Gothic Romance
6 snips 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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Intersections of Horror and Romance in Gothic Novels
02:06 • 20min
Connections Between Gothic Romances, Fairy Tales, and Classic Literature
22:27 • 10min
The Connection Between Gothic Romance Novels and Women's Rights
32:41 • 12min
The Shift in Portrayal of Sex in Post-WWII Literature
44:35 • 8min
Forbidden Gothic Romance Novels and the Taboo of Incest
52:18 • 14min
The Editing Journey and Collaborative Writing
01:06:30 • 2min